Greg talks about people unknowingly extolling the virtues of Christ through Christmas carols, then he answers questions about whether people who have died can hear us, what it means to desire spiritual gifts, a quote by Patrick Henry, and what “elohim” refers to in Psalm 82.Topics:Commentary: The dark irony of Christmas carols (00:00)Can those who have died hear us speak to them? Is it okay to occasionally ask God to communicate your love to a deceased loved one? (20:00)What does it mean to “earnestly desire the spiritual gifts” (1 Cor. 12:31 and 14:1), and how do we follow this imperative? (34:00)A quote by Patrick Henry about reading the Bible (45:00)What does “elohim” refer to in Psalm 82? (52:00)Download the mp3...Mentioned on the Show: Donate to STR by the end of December and receive a free signed copy of TacticsA Severe Mercy by Sheldon VanaukenThe Unseen Realm: Recovering the Supernatural Worldview of the Bible by Michael Heiser

The Dark Irony of Christmas Carols

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Greg answers questions about how the Holy Spirit communicates with believers, giving prophetic words to people, resources on Christian nationalism, whether Satan is at work in the world, increasing our aggressiveness in this culture, and Ray Comfort’s approach.

How Does the Holy Spirit Communicate with Believers?

Greg explains why the Apocrypha isn’t part of the canon, then he talks to callers about what to say to a good pastor who has been taking verses out of context and thoughts on cessationism.

Why the Apocrypha Is Not Part of the Canon

Greg answers questions about interpreting Scripture symbolically, distinguishing between the Lord’s discipline and suffering, how to get over a fear of talking about your faith, and whether Jesus was separated from the other persons of the Trinity on the cross.

When Should You Interpret a Passage of Scripture Symbolically?

Greg talks about a case in the Netherlands where a 28-year-old woman who doesn’t want to live is planning to be euthanized, then he answers a question about how you can “trust in the Lord with all your heart” when our hearts are wicked.

Do We Have a Right to End Our Own Lives?

Greg talks about the current trend of people realizing their values can’t be sustained by an atheist worldview, then he answers questions about a common ancestor and transitional forms, prayer and God’s predestined plan, and advice for praying with OCD.

The Dark Irony of Christmas Carols

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