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“How Can I Believe in a Violent God?”
While the Bible teaches and Christians insist that God is love, the Old Testament tells many stories of God acting violently towards people who are opposed to him. What are we to make of these stories, and how can enlightened people believe in a God who acts out with violence in anger? Chuck and Aaron discuss this question on this episode of Craving Answers, Craving God.
Episode 139 | 35 minutes
Christianity and Slavery (Ep121)
While the Bible teaches that all people are made in God’s image and are thus equal, many biblical texts seem to speak of slavery in ways that seem to accept it. Why doesn’t the Bible forbid slavery outright, and what should be think about the charge that historic Christianity permits it?
Chuck and Aaron talk about the topic of slavery on this episode.
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.