In this episode of Tough Texts, Scott Keith and Daniel Emery Price explore the complex topic of apostasy, addressing the anxiety it causes among believers. They discuss the nature of departing from faith, the influence of deceitful teachings, and the dangers of cults that distort true Christianity. The conversation emphasizes the importance of placing faith solely in Christ and warns against adding rules or requirements to the gospel, which can lead to a departure from assurance in Christ alone.

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In this episode of Tough Texts, Daniel Emery Price and Scott Keith take a look at Matthew 27:1-10, offering a nuanced perspective on a figure often vilified in Christian tradition. They dive into the complexities surrounding Judas Iscariot, exploring his motivations, the nature of his betrayal, and the implications of his actions. They discuss the misunderstandings surrounding Judas, his regret after betraying Jesus, and the responses he received from the chief priests. The conversation also touches on broader theological themes of sin, repentance, and the sufficiency of Christ's sacrifice for all sins, including Judas's.

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In this episode of Tough Texts, Daniel Emery Price and Scott Keith explore the complexities of 1 Peter 4:1-6. They discuss the nature of suffering in Christ, the relationship between sin and baptism, and the implications of the gospel for those who have died. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding the context of biblical texts and the challenges of interpreting difficult passages.

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In this episode of Tough Text, Scott Keith and Daniel Emery Price explore the peculiar story of the Sons of Sceva from Acts 19, discussing the miraculous acts performed by the apostles, the dangers of mimicking faith without true belief, and the implications of syncretism in the early church. The conversation highlights the importance of genuine faith in Jesus and the consequences of attempting to wield His name without true authority.  

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In this episode of Tough Texts, Scott Keith and Daniel Emery Price look into the parable of the Sheep and the Goats from Matthew 25:31-46. They explore themes of judgment, righteousness, and the nature of good works. The conversation emphasizes that true righteousness comes from faith, not from our deeds, and that our good works are a reflection of our relationship with Jesus.

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In this episode of Tough Texts, Scott Keith and Daniel Emery Price discuss the story of Ananias and Sapphira in Acts chapter 5. They provide the context of the early church and the Council of Jerusalem, highlighting the opposition the believers faced from both Jewish and Roman authorities. They explain that the sin in this narrative is not the withholding of money, but the lying and deception. They discuss the significance of lying to the apostles, who represent God, and the fear that came upon the church as a result. They emphasize that this passage is a law passage and does not contain the gospel.  

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In this episode of Tough Texts, Scott Keith and Daniel Emery Price explore the complexities of faith as illustrated in Matthew 16:21-23. The conversation centers around contrasting Peter's earlier confession of Jesus as the Christ compared to Peter's rebuke of Jesus fortelling his death and ressurection. The discussion also touches on the relationship between the disciples and Jesus, the challenges of believing the gospel in the context of political tensions, and the importance of maintaining the integrity of the gospel message.  

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In this episode of Tough Text, Scott Keith and Daniel Emery Price discuss the passage in Matthew 16 where Jesus rebukes Peter after Peter confesses that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God. They explore the significance of Peter's confession and its role in the foundation of the church. They also discuss the meaning of Jesus giving Peter the keys to the kingdom of heaven and the power to bind and loose. The conversation highlights the importance of the confession of faith in Jesus and the forgiveness of sins.  

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In this episode, Scott Keith and Daniel Emery Price continue their discussion on the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit in Mark chapter 3. They explore the context of the text, which includes Jesus casting out demons and the scribes accusing him of being possessed by the devil. They also discuss Jesus' response to his family's request to see him and his statement that those who do the will of God are his family. This text demonstrates how Jesus' words are meant to challenge self-righteousness and highlight the importance of faith in him.  

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