Predestination is a difficult concept to fully comprehend. This is especially true when we consider how powerful God is and how he is at work in our lives. So, has God already chosen the direction of my life? What does the Bible mean when it uses the word “predestination?” We invite your follow up questions and specific passages related to this subject as we plan to do a follow-up conversation in a few weeks.

Scripture References:

Genesis 12:2-3, Genesis 25:23, Romans 9, Genesis 27:27-29, Galatians 3:16, Ephesians 1:3-6, Johsua 24:15, Ezekiel 18:4 & 20

REBROADCAST: This conversation from January 18, 2018 is a special Thanksgiving gift to our podcast listeners. It will be a great primer for the episode we are releasing as part of our regular schedule on December 5th.

Predestination, Calvinism, the Elect – these are all deep theological concepts that may seem confusing to many of us, but it comes down to this: Am I already saved? Do the choices I make really matter? As usual, let’s look to God’s word and explore the scriptures.

Scripture References:

Mark 16:16, John 3:16, John 1:12-13, Romans 5:17, Romans 5:9, 1 John 1:7, Hebrews 10:26-27, John 10:28-30, Joshua 24:15, 2 Peter 3:9, Ezekiel 18:31-32, Acts 2:38-41, Ephesians 1:4-5, Genesis 22:18, John 6:25-29, Ephesians 4:30, Isaiah 63:10

Predestination is a difficult concept to fully comprehend. This is especially true when we consider how powerful God is and how he is at work in our lives. So, has God already chosen the direction of my life? What does the Bible mean when it uses the word "predestination?" We invite your follow up questions and specific passages related to this subject as we plan to do a follow-up conversation in a few weeks.

Predestination, Calvinism, the Elect - these are all deep theological concepts that may seem confusing to many of us, but it comes down to this: Am I already saved? Do the choices I make really matter? As usual, let's look to God's word and explore the scriptures.

Back in September, we discussed Jesus’ sacrifice and what it accomplished. We were asked by several people, “Why did God need this sacrifice?” Several people commented that if God is all-powerful he should be able to change the rules. So, could God have changed the rules? What does Jesus’ sacrifice tell us about God? This week we approach one of the great mysteries about the nature of God.

Scripture References:

Exodus 33:12-34:9, 1 Timothy 2:3-4, 2 Peter 3:9, Genesis 4:10, Leviticus 4, Isaiah 53:10, Romans 3:21-26

Back in September we discussed Jesus' sacrifice and what it accomplished. We were asked by several people, "Why did God need this sacrifice?" Several people commented that if God is all powerful he should be able to change the rules. So, could God have changed the rules? What does Jesus' sacrifice tell us about God? This week we approach one of the great mysteries about the nature of God.

You have probably heard the 5 steps of salvation referenced in some fashion, but are there really 5 steps? If so, what are they? Wouldn’t a five-step plan be a works-based salvation? Dan and Jed go through a lot of scriptures for this one; so, grab your Bibles and let’s explore this topic together.

Scripture References:

Acts 2, Acts 6:7, Luke 8:9-15, 1 Corinthians 1:18, Acts 8:26-40, Acts 16:14-15, 1 John 3:9, Romans 10:13-14, Acts 16:25-40, John 3:36, James 2:19, John 20:31, Acts 3:19, 2 Peter 3:9, Romans 6:12-14, Romans 2:4-5, John 1:49, Psalm 2:7, Romans 10:9-10, 1 Timothy 6:12, Romans 6:3, Acts 2:38, Ephesians 1:13, 1 Corinthains 12:13, Colossians 2:14-15, Romans 5:2, 1 John 1:7, Romans 8:4, Romans 1:1

You have probably heard the 5 steps of salvation referenced in some fashion, but are there really 5 steps? If so, what are they? Wouldn't a five step plan be a works-based salvation? Dan and Jed go through a lot of scriptures for this one; so, grab your Bibles and let's explore this topic together.

As a follow up to a conversation we began back in May of 2018, we want to further discuss the history of the church of Christ. As always, comment or e-mail us with further questions or thoughts on this subject.

This episode originally aired in May of 2018, but has been getting a lot of comments on our YouTube channel. So, we will have a followup conversation posting at our usual time on Thursday. We thought it only fair to share the original conversation with our podcast audience!

When exactly did the church of Christ start? Has that particular name always existed above the door where Christians gathered? Are people who go to the church (or Church) of Christ the only ones going to Heaven? This is a long conversation, but a very important one. Please listen, look into the scriptures, and let us know your thoughts or follow-up questions.