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Should Christians Rebel Against The Government?
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.
Episode 106 | 38 minutes
Why Churches Die (Ep97)
The closing of a church usually marks the final chapter in a long, slow slide from vibrancy to decay. Healthy churches hope desperately to avoid this fate, and at the first sign of dwindling attendance start looking for ways to combat the decline. But what are the reasons churches go from full to empty? Chuck and Aaron talk about why churches die, and what can be done to propagate healthy churches for the future.
The Infinite God (Ep96)
The Bible says that God has no beginning or end, but how are we humans supposed to understand this? And even if we can, what benefit does understanding God’s infinity bring? In this episode Chuck and Aaron talk about how the omnipresence, omniscience, and omnipotence of God can bring comfort and hope to those who struggle with the transitory nature of this life.
Is it Bad or Good to Serve God? (Ep95)
Christians often talk about serving the Lord. And while it’s true that the Bible calls his people to serve him with all their hearts, it’s a mistake to think that what this means is that God needs us to meet his needs. In fact, the Bible frequently describes God as serving his people, meeting their needs in Jesus.
To Sing or Not to Sing (Ep94)
From the very beginning of the Church’s history congregational singing of psalms and hymns has played an integral part of Christian worship. Joining together in singing hymns opens up pathways to experiencing God that no other part of Christian worship can. In this episode Chuck and Aaron talk about the foundation and necessity of congregational singing.
How Did We Get the Books of the Bible? (Ep93)
Was the list of books in the Bible handed down by God himself? Was it decided by a committee of church leaders? Were there specific criteria given that the books had to meet to be included? In this episode Chuck and Aaron discuss how the books of the Bible made it into the canon.
Angels, Demons, and Ghosts (Ep92)
In spite of our increasingly secular culture, more and more people are interested in and developing a belief in the spirit world. Chuck and Aaron talk about what the Bible says about spirit: angels, demons, and ghosts.
How Do I Know I’m Saved? (Ep91)
Everyone is searching for certainty – the assurance that everything is going to turn out and that we’re going to be okay. Christianity offers certainty to the question, how can I know I’m okay with God. Chuck and Aaron talk about how we can know we’re saved.
The Great Flood (Ep90)
Some modern people find certain stories – like the story of Noah and the Great Flood – difficult to believe. Is this story true? And if it is true, what does it mean? Chuck and Aaron talk about how stories like Noah’s Flood fit into the bigger story of the Bible and make sense of many important historical and theological themes.
Why Go to Church (Ep89)
Should Christians go to church, or is being a part of Christian communal worship optional? Chuck and Aaron talk about this question, and the question behind this question: should Christians be the church?
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