Knowing God With John Peckham

Claim Your Spiritual Inheritance


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In this episode, we draw a powerful spiritual analogy from the life of baseball legend Ricky Henderson, known as the greatest base stealer in history. The story revolves around how Henderson framed a $1 million bonus check instead of cashing it, which led to an accounting discrepancy for his team, the Oakland Athletics. This story becomes a metaphor for how many people fail to 'cash in' on the spiritual salvation offered by God. Through various biblical scriptures, the message emphasizes that God desires to save every person, offering eternal life through Jesus Christ. However, just as a check must be deposited to be of value, divine salvation requires our acceptance. The episode encourages viewers to embrace this gift of salvation, illustrating how God's love and provision are available to all but necessitate an individual response.

00:00 Growing Up a Baseball Fan

00:40 The Million Dollar Check Story

02:13 The Bigger Tragedy: Unclaimed Salvation

02:49 God's Universal Offer of Salvation

05:03 Accepting the Gift of Eternal Life

06:01 The Special Relationship with God

07:24 The Call to Respond

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Knowing God With John PeckhamBy John Peckham