Do You Have a Sinful Nature?
"Do we still sin because of a sinful nature that we possess as believers? Or is there some other more accurate explanation for our struggles?"In this episode, I address this important question and how it affects the way that we approach temptation.This is one you don’t want to miss as it may bring a new level of clarity for you regarding your identity in Christ.Enjoy!
11 Mars 202112min
God Speaks
"How does God speak today? And how do we know that we’re hearing from Him?"Mike from California called in to ask this practical question.In this episode, I address Mike’s question and discuss what it means to “hear from God.”Enjoy!
4 Mars 20219min
How Are We Saved?
Chris was told that we are saved by our good works.In this episode, I seek to clear up his confusion and highlight the grace of God that saves us.Enjoy!
25 Feb 20217min
How Much Faith Is Needed?
A caller from Oklahoma named Tammy called to ask how she should view the issues of faith and doubt and salvation. Specifically, here were Tammy’s questions:How much faith is needed to be saved? What if we experience periods of doubt sometimes? Is there a level of doubt that becomes a deal-breaker for God?In this episode, I address Tammy’s concerns and explain why we can have confidence that we’re saved and why we can’t possibly break the intimate union with Jesus that God himself has secured for us.I hope you’re encouraged by the simple and liberating truths I share in this episode.
18 Feb 20217min
How To Respond To Temptation
"Do we fight sin? Does God do all the fighting? Is there anything we are supposed to do in confronting temptation?"This was Jerod’s question when he called in from Canada to our Radio program. In this episode, I respond to Jerod and discuss what our role is in response to the temptation of sin.I hope this is clarifying and helpful as you confront enemy ideas in your thought life.
11 Feb 20218min
Is God Ever Disappointed In You?
Oro from Toronto called into our radio program to ask for my thoughts on the following statement made by his friend:“When we obey God, He is delighted. When we disobey God, He is disappointed.”Is God disappointed in us when we sin? Does He have expectations that He holds over us?Oro’s questions brought on a very interesting discussion that I think will be helpful as you consider God’s attitude toward you in good times and in bad.
4 Feb 20216min
Love Yourself? Or Is That Selfish?
He who loves his own wife loves himself.” (Ephesians 5:28b)Brandon isn’t married yet, but when he read this passage, it made him wonder whether it’s a good thing to love himself.In this episode, I share with Brandon the truth about loving yourself and whether it’s sinful and selfish, or healthy.
28 Jan 202110min
Once Saved Always Saved
Is “once saved, always saved” truly Biblical? Can we “fall from grace” and lose our salvation? If not, then what does “fallen from grace” even mean in Galatians 5:4?Paul called in, wondering about the security of the believer. In this episode, I share my thoughts on exactly how saved we really are!
21 Jan 202111min
