The Onesimus Collective

Just because we might think we are autonomous persons doesn’t mean God won’t intervene in our lives and use us for His purpose. In this episode, we will briefly discuss a man named Cyrus whom God commissioned, without Cyrus’s knowledge, to help Israel. The question is, why? Well, it comes down to God’s focus on God’s glory - we will talk about that as well.BibliographyRigney, Joe. “Why God Does Everything He Does.” Desiring God (blog). Accessed February 21, 2024. https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/why-god-does-everything-he-does.

Anxiety, worry, and stress. We all experience these things from time to time, but God desires to help. Jesus came to bring life to an otherwise dark world. The incarnation of Christ is the most pivotal event in human history and, in this episode, is elaborated on by a short story narration called “The Man and the Birds.” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hwilson106/message

In this week's episode, we will present a narration that summarizes some of the Christian Church's early history. BIBLIOGRAPHY Galvin, Doctor James C., “Book Outlines (all),” Life Application Study Bible, King James Version, Gen Ed. Ronald A, Beers, Carol Stream, IL, Tyndale House Publishers, 2007. Goldsworthy, Graeme, According to Plan: The Unfolding Revelation of God in the Bible. Downers Grove: IVP Academic, 2002. Database © 2015 Word search Corp. https://www.mywsb.com/reader. Gonzalez, Justo L., The Story of Christianity. Vol. 1, The Early Church to the Dawn of the Reformation, New York: HarperCollins, 2010. Lawrence, Michael, Biblical Theology in the Life of the Church: a Guide for Ministry. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2010. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hwilson106/message

In this episode, there will be a discussion of the importance of the local church, even though there are glaring issues in many churches today. As well, we will talk about an attempt to thwart the work of Jesus’s earthly ministry by the Jewish leaders of that day. Please rate this episode in your podcast app, and thanks for listening. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hwilson106/message

Hello, this is Harrison Wilson from “The Onesimus Collective.” If you are listening to this new promotional message for the podcast - thank you. If you have heard the original promotional message - thank you as well. However, the original message has been removed, since I now have my bearings about how this podcast is to function going forward. In all honesty, the podcast episodes will be often about what is on my heart. I am a licensed preacher who holds a bachelor's degree in Biblical and Theological Studies as well as a master's in Christian Apologetics, so, this podcast is as much a calling from God as any other form of ministry. I do want to ensure everyone feels welcome, and I hope continued listening to the episodes of “The Onesimus Collective” will work to bring a positive change to everyone. I do encourage input from those who are listening. Tell me what you would like to hear on the podcast, and I will prayerfully consider every request. With that being said, I refuse to squabble over those things that only generate questions with no edification to God or His Word as per 1 Timothy 1:4. There are as many ideas about whom, or what, God is as there are people in the world, and I as the podcast host will have to determine what is presented. I don’t plan to drone on with episode after episode of Scripture discussions, but there will be some of those types of episodes. As per the Bonus Episode for Monday, January 22, 2024, and Episode 3: Christmas in January, I will have other similar episodes that are more for entertainment but will always, in every episode, point the listener to the God of the universe. It is my prayer that this podcast will be a help and a source of encouragement for many as it moves forward. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hwilson106/message

The Book of Philemon gives us a snapshot of how faith in Jesus Christ can set the captive free. Jesus gives Onesimus new life and new hope as he returns to his master, whom he had wronged. Please rate the show in the podcast app. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hwilson106/message

The extended Christmas season, Christmas traditions, how Christmas makes us happy, and the origins of Christmas will be touched on in this episode. Sources used in this episode are: “Constantine and Christmas” https://doi.org/10.1177/0039320787017001-421 “What Should a Christian Do About Christmas Trees & Santa Claus?” https://russellmckinney.com/2023/12/22/what-should-a-christian-do-about-christmas-trees-santa-claus-2/ Please rate the show in the podcast app. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hwilson106/message

A short story narration called "The Grouchy Old Man" shines a light on the importance of church attendance. As well, a look ahead at Episode 3: A Christmas Episode? Please rate the show in the podcast app. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hwilson106/message