If true faith is the way to righteousness with God, how does a person actually obtain true faith?  Is true faith a choice from our own free will?  Is true faith the result of diligent study?  Is true faith a gift from God?  Or, is it all a mystery?  This episode not only clarifies how a person obtains true faith, it shares some of the significant benefits of firmly knowing the source.  Some passages referenced: Isaiah 40:28-29, Isaiah 46:9-11, Isaiah 55:8-9, Ezekiel 36:26-27, John 1:12, John 3:3, John 6:44, 63, 65, Acts 11:18, Romans 9:15-16, Romans 11:33-36, Ephesians 2:1-5, 8, Philippians 1:29, Philippians 2:12-13, Titus 3:3-6

A clear explanation of true faith; the faith that yields God's righteousness, forgiveness, and eternal life to the believer.  Discussed is a) What is true faith, b) What does true faith do, c) What is not true faith, and d) How does one obtain true faith. Some Bible passages referenced: Jeremiah 23:6, Matthew 7:21, John 6:29, John 10:14-15, 27-28, Acts 16:31, Romans 1:16-17, Romans 3:22-25, Romans 5:1, Ephesians 2:8-9, Philippians 3:9, Titus 2:14, Hebrews 11:1, James 2:14-26, 1 John 5:11-13

Clear account of the good news (gospel) of God's forgiveness, salvation, and eternal life to mankind. Specifically discussed is: 1) what exactly is the gospel of God, 2) why does mankind desperately need the gospel of God, 3) what has God done to accomplish the gospel, and 4) what must a person actually do to receive the gospel of God.  Also discussed are some of the false teachings and philosophies that hinder many people from receiving God's good news of eternal life. Foundational Scripture: Romans 1:16-17