Will more people be lost than saved?
Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. For the gate is narrow and the way is constricted that leads to life, and there are few who find it. (Matthew 7:13-14)A recent listener to the radio program, Lenny, called to ask if Matthew 7:13-14 indicates more people will ultimately be lost than saved.It’s a timely question in light of culture’s focus on inclusion and acceptance, and Universalism’s message of I’m OK, you’re OK, everybody’s OK.In this clip, I address how Universalism is the polar opposite of what Christ is declaring. There’s a decision for each person to make: to enter through the narrow gate called Grace!
22 Juli 20218min
Need a forgiveness “touch up”?
Jesus said to him, “He who has bathed needs only to wash his feet; otherwise he is completely clean. And you are clean – but not all of you.” (John 13:10)Many interpret the foot-washing conversation between Jesus and Simon Peter in John 13 as Christians still needing an occasional “touch up” cleaning, even if forgiven at salvation. This was the heart of a recent caller’s question.In this clip, I address the radical servanthood demonstrated by Jesus and whether believers need additional forgiveness and cleansing. It’s an encouragement for anyone who struggles with guilt or fear of not being totally forgiven!
15 Juli 202111min
Did God create evil?
“I make peace, and create evil”- God says this in Isaiah 45:7! But what does it mean? Is the God actually the author of evil?This was Carol’s question when she called in to our radio program. In this clip, I share my thoughts about the origin of evil and God’s goodness. Enjoy!
8 Juli 20216min
Am I even a Christian?
Is a long-term sin struggle an indication you might not actually be a Christian? That was the heart of Steve’s question, a recent caller to our radio program.Maybe you know your sin won’t cause you to lose your salvation, but you feel like God must be getting frustrated – or perhaps even disgusted – with your poor performance.In this episode, I address the impact our failures have on how God views us. I share how the presence of a sin struggle is actually an encouraging indication of Christ living in us and cause for celebration of God’s grace!
1 Juli 202110min
Counting the cost?
In Luke 14, Jesus talks about the cost of following Him. He mentions hating our family and our own life, carrying our cross, and giving up everything we have to be taught by Him.What does Jesus mean by giving up “everything”? Does He mean we give up every single thing? This was Catherine’s question, a recent caller to the radio program.In this episode, I talk about calculating the cost. But it’s not some sort of super-commitment you need to make. No, the first thing Jesus really disciples us into is death and re-birth in Him. Then, as children of God, there’s a whole new reference point for finding value and worth!
24 Juni 20219min
Can we lose our salvation?
A recent listener to the radio program, Sue, called to ask about Hebrews 6 and if you can lose your salvation once you’ve been saved.It’s a challenging passage that can sound ominous. Is this a word of caution to believers about falling away from the faith? A warning to people riding the fence about Jesus and the consequences of passing Him up?In this short video, I address the point of this passage and the encouragement it contains for those in Christ!
17 Juni 20219min
Striving for perfection
Ariana called to share her anxiety over striving to be perfect and her worry that falling short could mean losing her salvation.It’s a fear many of us have experienced. If God’s scorekeeping and counting our sins, facing a final judgment should be anxiety-inducing!In this short video, I share why you can have confidence that you are safe, righteous, and as close to God as Jesus. It’s an important filter we all need to help us stop obsessing about perfection.Celebrate the truth with me today!
10 Juni 20218min
Why you struggle
John 1:29 says that Jesus is the Lamb of God who takes away sin. Yet we still struggle with sin, so what did John mean?This was Courtney’s question when she called in to the radio program. In my response to Courtney, I also introduce some very important distinctions:What is “the flesh”?What’s up with the popular term “sinful nature”?Why is understanding this such a big deal?If you want to better comprehend your battle with sinful thoughts, this could be a HUGE help!
3 Juni 202111min
