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Is the Bible a “Love Letter” from God?
An idea frequently heard from contemporary Christians is that the Bible is God’s “love letter” to humanity. But is this true? And if it is, why does so much of the Bible not read like a love letter? In this episode Chuck and Aaron discuss the question of the Bible’s genre and its relationship to God’s love.
Episode 109 | 34 minutes
Is the Bible a “Love Letter” from God? (Ep109)
An idea frequently heard from contemporary Christians is that the Bible is God’s “love letter” to humanity. But is this true? And if it is, why does so much of the Bible not read like a love letter? In this episode Chuck and Aaron discuss the question of the Bible’s genre and its relationship to God’s love.
The Divine Call to Pastors (Ep108)
How do pastors become pastors? How does God make pastors, and how do they know that’s what God wants them to be? And how do they know what church they should be at. In this episode Chuck and Aaron answer these questions and also talk about Aaron’s call to be a pastor.
The True Meaning of Christmas (Ep107)
Why does Christmas seem so important to our culture but simultaneously so draining and vapid? Chuck and Aaron talk about the difference between cultural Christmas and the biblical meaning of Christmas.
Should Christians Rebel Against The Government? (Ep106)
One of the main vocations Christians are given is that of citizenship in the country God has placed them, and recognizing that this relationship with their government falls under the sovereignty of God means that Christians should obey and honor their leaders, while ultimately offering complete allegiance and obedience only to King Jesus.
Jesus’ Humiliation and Exaltation (Ep105)
In Philippians 2, Paul says that Jesus humbled himself by becoming a servant and dying for humanity, but we also know that he is now highly exalted and rules over the whole universe. But what is the connection between his humiliation and exaltation? And does this mean his humiliation is a good thing? And what does this mean for those of us who have been humiliated at some point during our lives? Chuck and Aaron tackle these questions in this episode of Craving Answers Craving God.
Is Change Bad or Good? (Ep104)
Change is an inevitable part of life, so the question of how to respond to the changes that happen in ourselves and around us is unavoidable. Chuck and Aaron talk about how change can be both bad or good, and how finding our standard in the unchangeable and eternal God allows us to deal with changes – and make changes ourselves – in a healthy, constructive way.
Is Confession Good for the Soul? (Ep103)
Confession is an important part of the Christian faith, but this isn’t surprising since confession is an important part of any human relationship, and Christianity is above all, a relationship with the living God. But what does confession mean? Are there good confessions and bad confessions? In this episode, Chuck and Aaron talk about the importance of confessing our faith and confessing our sins, and what the benefits of such confessions bring.
Is Christianity Reasonable? (Ep102)
A common charge by skeptics against Christianity is that it is inherently irrational because it is based upon faith. But with reflection it becomes clear that the line between “faith” and “reason” is not as thick as we in the West tend to think. In this episode Chuck and Aaron talk about how no one can think anything without making some faith commitment and then drawing rational conclusions from it.
Cremation or Burial? (Ep101)
After they die, should Christians always be buried or is cremation permissible? While the Bible doesn’t give specific directions on how to care for the deceased, the core principle of the power of Jesus’ resurrection should control the way we think about our bodies, both before and after death.
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