Clearview Today with Dr. Abidan Shah
Dr. Abidan Shah
Get Ready to Take a Look in the Mirror
Dr. Abidan ShahEpisode · 30 min · September 10, 2026
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We've spent weeks getting to know God — His holiness, His unchanging nature, all of it. But how does that help us get along with people? In this episode, we launch a new stretch of our Systematic Theology series with the doctrine of humanity, starting with two foundational truths: we were created for God's glory, and
we were created in His image.We use the picture of Michael Jordan at the peak of a dunk — hand raised, tongue out, at his absolute max — to talk about what it means to display God's glory, and the sobering account of Herod in Acts 12, struck down for accepting worship that belonged to God alone. Then we dig into what it actually means to be made in God's image: not some "royal we" from an ancient king, but the Triune God speaking within Himself. We close with the weight that truth carries for how we treat one another — why murder is ultimately an assault on God Himself, and why even cursing someone is something God takes personally.0:00 – Why Would God Even Bring Us Into This World?4:06 – The Michael Jordan Illustration of God's Glory9:10 – The Herod Warning: Don't Take God's Glory for Yourself13:26 – Made in God's Image, Not Just a Royal "We"19:43 – Why Murder Is an Assault on God Himself22:00 – Take a Look in the Mirror: Every Person Has God's Patent on ThemSupport the showDr. Shah writes a personal letter every week — reflections on Scripture, faith, and living it out with clarity and purpose. GET THE LETTER If you enjoyed the show, please like and follow our Facebook and Instagram pages, and also subscribe to our YouTube channel. This is an excellent way to stay connected to the Clearview team and ensure you don't miss a thing.PRE-ORDER BYZANTINE TEXTFORM: https://subsplash.com/u/-MPJ586/forms/d/1090d08a-49c0-498a-ad97-5c0fd575fa9eSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:MIGHTY MUSCADINE SUPPLEMENTSLEBLEU ULTRA-PURE WATERKEEP YOUR KIDS PROTECTED ONLINE--->> DR SHAH'S BOOKS>> SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE>> CHECK OUT ALL OUR SHOWS
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- 12"I Know What the Bible Says — I'm Just Not Going to Obey It""I know exactly what the Bible says. I've heard preachers preach about it. I've heard it read to me my entire life. I'm just not gonna obey it." In this episode, we continue our Systematic Theology series by picking up where yesterday left off — the doctrine of Scripture — and turning to authority, clarity, necessity, and sufficiency.We talk about why treating the Bible like an owner's manual you consult occasionally, rather than the very breath you live on, quietly strips it of its authority in your life. Using the picture of a doctor who names the cure but won't force you to take it, we explore why disobeying Scripture always carries natural consequences rather than arbitrary punishment. We also dig into how to spot a false teacher, why the Bible's clarity means the parts that trouble us most are usually the ones we understand perfectly well, and practical steps for anyone who wants to move from owning a Bible to actually studying it. The episode closes with a real conversation about a young man who invented a "back door" path to God outside Scripture — and why there isn't one.0:00 – "I Know What the Bible Says — I'm Just Not Going to Obey It"4:02 – These Are the Words of God, Not Suggestions8:36 – Has God Indeed Said? Losing Biblical Authority12:29 – The Bible's Clarity: It's Not the Parts You Don't Understand14:46 – How to Actually Start Studying the Bible19:14 – What About Those Who Never Heard the Gospel?23:58 – No Secrets, No Premium Packages: The Free GospelSupport the showDr. Shah writes a personal letter every week — reflections on Scripture, faith, and living it out with clarity and purpose. GET THE LETTER If you enjoyed the show, please like and follow our Facebook and Instagram pages, and also subscribe to our YouTube channel. This is an excellent way to stay connected to the Clearview team and ensure you don't miss a thing.PRE-ORDER BYZANTINE TEXTFORM: https://subsplash.com/u/-MPJ586/forms/d/1090d08a-49c0-498a-ad97-5c0fd575fa9eSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:MIGHTY MUSCADINE SUPPLEMENTSLEBLEU ULTRA-PURE WATERKEEP YOUR KIDS PROTECTED ONLINE--->> DR SHAH'S BOOKS>> SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE>> CHECK OUT ALL OUR SHOWS
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