Can guilt or shame lead to any kind of good? That’s the question we’re addressing on this episode of The Hero of the Story. Listen in as we discuss: How Scripture reveals the relationship between guilt and shameHow our fallen nature can lead to a distortion our understanding of what is sinful and what isn’tResponding to...

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Why should we obey God at all? That’s the question we’re discussing on The Hero of the Story. Listen in as we discuss: The background of 1 John 2 and John’s unique writing styleSome of the different ways “world” is understood in this passageWhy we need to understand the importance of obedience to Christ while...

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What’s the difference between sin and temptation? That’s the question we’re addressing on this episode of The Hero of the Story. Listen in as we discuss: How Scripture reveals the relationship between sin and temptationWhy it’s important to see these as related but not equivalentThe difference between internal and external temptationHow this doctrine relates to the...

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Is there a difference between acceptance and accommodation? That’s the question we’re discussing on The Hero of the Story. Listen in as we discuss: The background of why Paul wrote PhilemonHow to understand the discussion of slavery in the context of this messageWhy we need to recognize the difference between acceptance and accommodationHow this passage...

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Can we choose not to sin? That’s the question we’re addressing on this episode of The Hero of the Story. Listen in as we discuss: How Scripture reveals our enslavement to sinWhy we have to be careful in how we understand this enslavementHow this doctrine and our moral responsibility work togetherHow this doctrine relates to the...

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Is it ever right to say, “I told you so?” That’s the question we’re discussing on The Hero of the Story. Listen in as we discuss: The overall purpose of the narrative of Acts 7Why we need to be careful about reading in tone to the narrative passages of ScriptureHow God’s promises were a source...

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Why are we so selfish? That’s the question we’re addressing on this episode of The Hero of the Story. Listen in as we discuss: How Scripture reveals the connection between selfishness and sinThe difference between being wholly and ultimately selfishHumility as a response to selfishness (and the origin of an oft-quoted saying about what humility is)How...

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Is there ever a time to not share the gospel? That’s the question we’re discussing on The Hero of the Story. Listen in as we discuss: The intent of the narrative of Acts 24-26Why it’s important to be aware of the length time that passes over the course of chapters in the BibleHow we should...

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How can anyone be born when he is old? That’s the question we’re addressing on this episode of The Hero of the Story. Listen in as we discuss: How Scripture reveals the nature of regeneration and how people already living can be born againWhy it’s okay to be confused by this doctrineWhy some debates around the...

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Can imitation be a good thing? That’s the question we’re discussing on The Hero of the Story. Listen in as we discuss: The call to be imitators in Philippians 3Whether or not this passage genuinely serves as a call to use saltier languageWhy Paul would consider all his former achievements as worthlessHow this passage points...

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