Why Is the Question of Significance so Important?

Greg answers questions about whether one must believe in eternal generation to be saved, why the question of significance is so important, reconciling Matthew 7:21–23 with grace, and justifying self-defense in light of Jesus telling us to turn the other cheek.

 

Topics:

1. Is my salvation at stake if I don’t believe in eternal generation, contrary to the Athanasian Creed? (01:00)
2. Why is the question of significance the most important question facing America today? (11:00)
3. How do you reconcile Matthew 7:21–23 (“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of Heaven”) with other verses, like Ephesians 2:8–9, that describe a gospel of grace? (23:00)
4. Taking into consideration Matthew 5:38–39, where Jesus says to turn the other cheek, how do we justify self-defense? (42:00)

Mentioned on the Show: 

• The Deep Things of God: How the Trinity Changes Everything by Fred Sanders
• Retrieving Eternal Generation – Edited by Fred Sanders and Scott Swain
• Submit a question on the Open Mic Line
• Reality Student Apologetics Conference – March 22–23, 2024 in Philadelphia, PA; April 19–20, 2024 in Augusta, GA