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In this teaching from A Catechism On Christian Doctrine we start where the Bible begins: with God Himself, who freely willed to create us for His own good pleasure, to glorify Himself, and to give us the mandate to subdue the earth as obedient stewards. We will see that even the Fall and the plan of redemption were ordained so that the fullness of God's attributes—His justice and mercy, wrath and grace—might be displayed, and that every part of the Christian life, from election to daily living, finds its proper end in the praise of His glory. Come discover how this biblical doctrine reorients our ethics, suffering, vocation, and worship, calling us to live as those who are not our own but have been bought with a price.

Matt Slick Live (Live Broadcast of 08/18/2026) is a production of the Christian Apologetics Research Ministry (CARM). Matt answers questions on topics such as: The Bible, Apologetics, Theology, World Religions, Atheism, and other issues! You can also email questions to Matt using: [email protected], Put "Radio Show Question" in the Subject line! Answers will be discussed in a future show. Topics Include: Matt Discusses The Works of The Devil/ A Roman Catholic Cardinal Exhibits the Remains of St. Agatha/ Veneration of Relics and Other Pagan Practices in EO and the RCC/ An Islam Practitioner Tries to Convince Matt they Believe and Love Jesus/ Tips on Witnessing to an Occultist/ The Islamist Tries it Again/ What About the Cushites?/The Hebrew Israelite Movement/ August 18, 2026

Christians are called to engage politically with wisdom, biblical conviction, and confidence in Christ, not fear, outrage, or tribal loyalty. Dave Jenkins explains on this new Equipping You in Grace show how Scripture shapes the conscience, why political identity must never replace identity in Christ, and how believers can think carefully about voting in a fallen world. For more from Equipping You in Grace, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/

My bible reading journey brings me to Romans 15:1-6 today.

Paul once again shares his heartfelt desire for the Jews to be saved, and he points out their fundamental error - thinking that they could be righteous by works of the Law, being ignorant of the righteousness of God which is through Christ by faith. Many professing Christians today think that anyone who has a zealous sincerity in religion can be saved - and verse 4 shows this to be a dangerous error.