March 18, 2025

What Paul Washer Gets Wrong About God's Love | TCS Reacts

32 minutes

Does suffering prove God’s love? Does ease mean he’s abandoned you? In this reaction episode, we respond to a video from Paul Washer on hardship, holiness, and God’s love—and challenge some common theological misconceptions. We break down Washer’s claims, discuss the dangers of works-based faith, and explore why grace—not suffering or circumstances—defines our standing with God.

In this episode:

(00:00) – Intro

(02:26) – Paul Washer: Does God’s love mean hardship?

(04:10) – Truth or oversimplification? A flawed theology of suffering

(08:39) – The hidden Catholicism in reformed theology

(09:45) – Prosperity Gospel in reverse? When suffering becomes a badge of honor

(12:11) – What does God's correction look like?

(18:12) – Can you judge your faith by your circumstances?

(23:41) – Holiness and sanctification

(27:14) – Why some preachers use fear to keep you in line

Get full show notes and links at https://www.thechristianskeptic.org.

Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thechristianskeptic.