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Election
One of the most confusing, controversial topics in the Bible is that of election – the teaching that God has chosen his people from before the foundation of the world. Confusing, because it’s hard to understand how humans can be free when God chooses those who are saved. Controversial, because it raises questions about God’s fairness. In this episode Chuck and Aaron discuss these and other questions relating to predestination and election.
Episode 129 | 35 minutes
Preaching the Gospel, Preaching the Law (Ep120)
Should Christian sermons ever use God’s law to tell the hearers what to do, or should they just preach the Gospel, trying as best as they can to avoid legalistic commands? Chuck and Aaron talk about how the Gospel itself creates a new world and life in which looking like Jesus makes sense.
Does the Holy Spirit Speak Today? (Ep119)
The Bible makes it clear that the Holy Spirit is still active in the life of Christ’s church. But what does this mean, and how does this look? In this episode, Chuck and Aaron talk about how to hear the Spirit’s voice and respond to his direction.
How to Interpret the Bible (Ep118)
Reading the Bible is an essential privilege–that God would communicate his thoughts and actions to us means we can have access to God himself. But how can we correctly read and understand the Bible so we know we are really getting God’s thoughts? Chuck and Aaron discuss that question on today’s episode of Craving Answers, Craving God.
Christianity and Divorce (Ep117)
While much of our current culture prioritizes freedom over responsibility, the Bible teaches that the promises spouses make to each other should not be broken. Chuck and Aaron talk about marriage and divorce in this episode of Craving Answers, Craving God.
When Did I Get Saved? (Ep116)
For lots of Christians knowing when they were saved is very important, and knowing the date they were baptized or the date they first believed becomes a way to assure themselves of the security of their relationship with God. In this episode Chuck and Aaron talk about whether or not knowing the date you became a Christian is important; and if not, is there a better way to find security in your relationship with God.
What Keeps God from Hearing Prayer? (Ep115)
The Bible says that God sometimes will not hear prayers. What kind of prayers does God listen to, and what keeps some prayers from not being heard? Chuck and Aaron discuss these questions on today’s episode.
Why Did Jesus Call Himself the Son of Man? (Ep114)
Jesus’ self-designation as the Son of Man looks, on the surface, to be an affirmation of his humanity. But the title Son of Man has deep roots in the Old Testament which give insight into Jesus’ own view of his identity and his mission.
Do I Have to Trust My Neighbor? (Ep113)
The Bible commands Christians to love their neighbor, but does that also mean to trust their neighbor? If love is a free gift, does that mean trust doesn’t have to be earned? In this episode, Chuck and Aaron discuss these questions as well as how trust can be built within relationships.
Why All the Violence? (Ep112)
Our world is becoming increasingly more violent – from increasing acts of physical violence by individual people to the geopolitical violence of wars which never seem to end, our world is becoming a more violent place. In this episode Chuck and Aaron talk about why violent crime is on the rise and what Christians can do to help bring peace to our world.