This week on Open Line CHATT, Dr. Michael Rydelnik answers questions about the Elders listed in Revelation Chapter 5. Michael also established the importance of looking to the Masoretic Text vs the Septuagint when it comes to discrepancies between translations of Scripture. Dr. Rydelnik also unpacks the biblical definition of santification, as well as God's interaction with our silent prayers.

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Nobody is ready for the mayhem and surprises that ensue when six of the worst youngsters disrupt the town's yearly Christmas performance. Andy Erwin with Kingdom Story Company talks with Tom about The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. This beloved story written by Barbara Robinson centers on the Herdmans – absolutely the worst kids in the history of the world. They take over the annual Christmas Pageant and will ruin EVERYTHING. Or, they just might point the town toward the true meaning of Christmas.

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Holden Young is Director of Operation for CHATT Foundation. This organization which began as the Community Kitchen 40 years ago has grown to impact many different areas of people who are hungry and homeless. The Thanksgiving Food Drive helps to take care of the basic need we all have; a warm meal. Three meals are served each and every day to homeless and low-income men, women, and youth. More information is available at chattfoundation.org.

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Madelene Miller shares the origin of the phrase, “The Real McCoy" which goes back to an invention by Elijah McCoy for the locomotive industry. It brings about our desire for authenticity. In our relationships, in business, and specifically in the body of Christ. This brings up the question, "How do you know if someone is truly a Christian?" Madelene points to scripture to help find an answer.

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Adam Holz with PluggedIn.Com shares about the complexities today's teens deal with today that, quite frankly, we didn't have to negotiate when we were that age. Adam has spent more than two decades as part of the Parenting Ministry at Focus on the Family. Plus, he is father to three teenagers, so he's walking through the thick of it right now and has a lot of hands-on experience to share. Especially about social media.

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Dr. Michael Rydelnik fielded many questions during this edition of Open Line CHATT. Questions surrounded the Orthodox Church, sacrifices offerred during Passover and the healing of the blind man in Mark 8. Dr. Rydelnik also addressed women's roles within the church (preaching/teaching and leadership), as well as a question about the relationship between baptism and salvation.

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Dr. Samuel Naaman would never describe himself as a prophet, but his story will remind you of one. His parents, born Muslims, found Christ, then prayed over their son while he was yet in the womb. He tried to avoid service to God, but at a pivotal moment, Samuel Naaman gave his life to God and to ministry. Learn more about his journey and be encouraged in your own faith today.

Dr. Samuel Naaman is a missions and intercultural studies professor at Moody Bible Institute.

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