Episodes
Friday Dec 18, 2020
Some Christmas Thoughts
Friday Dec 18, 2020
Friday Dec 18, 2020
Greg reflects on the Christmas story, Christmas cards, and Christmas carols, then he answers questions about engaging a post-Christian culture, how free will fits into Romans 9:14–23, a struggle with spiritual numbness, and whether people are in Hell by choice and how that can be reconciled with Revelation 5:13.
Topics:
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Commentary: Some Christmas thoughts (00:00)
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How do we engage a culture where Christianity doesn’t have any social or cultural relevance? (18:00)
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What are your thoughts on free will and how it fits into the words about Pharaoh in Romans 9:14–23? (32:00)
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I struggle to be convinced that I'm loved by God and that salvation and grace are there for me. (43:00)
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If it’s true that everyone in Hell wants to be in Hell (per C.S. Lewis) why would they give “blessing and honor and glory” to God (Rev. 5:13)? (51:00)
Mentioned on the Show:
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The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis
Related Links:
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What are your definitions of free will and choice? – Greg Koukl and Amy Hall on #STRask podcast
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