SGSP S16E5 The Nature God part 5 Control.

S17E2 The Divinity of Christ Pt 2 Jesus Accepted Worship from Men and Angels

S17E2 The Divinity of Christ Pt 2 Jesus Accepted Worship from Men and Angels [https://linktr.ee/Sogreatsalvation]Welcome back to The So Great Salvation Podcast. In Part 2 of our series on The Divinity of Christ, we examine one of the clearest evidences of who Jesus claimed to be: His acceptance of worship.Throughout Scripture, worship belongs to God alone. Men, angels, prophets, and apostles consistently rejected worship when it was offered to them. They understood that receiving worship that belongs to God is idolatry. Yet Jesus repeatedly accepted worship from those around Him. He received worship from His disciples, from those He healed, from those who recognized His authority, and even from the heavenly hosts themselves.This presents us with a compelling question: If Jesus was merely a man, why did He willingly receive worship that Scripture reserves exclusively for God? A righteous teacher would have corrected such a misunderstanding. A prophet would have redirected that worship to God. An angel would have refused it. Yet Christ accepted it.The evidence leaves us with a stark conclusion. Either Jesus truly was who He claimed to be—the eternal Son of God worthy of worship—or He was profoundly mistaken and delusional. There is no middle ground that does justice to the biblical record.Join us as we explore the testimony of both men and angels, examining the passages where Christ received worship and discovering what they reveal about His divine identity. If Jesus is worthy of worship, then He is far more than a prophet, teacher, or religious leader—He is God manifested in the flesh.This is The Divinity of Christ, Part 2: Jesus Accepted Worship from Men an

S17E1 The Divinity of Christ Pt 1 Introduction

S17E1 The Divinity of Christ Pt 1 Introduction [https://linktr.ee/Sogreatsalvation]Welcome to this study on one of the most profound and foundational doctrines of the Christian faith: the person of Jesus Christ. Who is Jesus? How can He be fully God and fully man? What does the Bible teach about the Trinity, and how does the Son relate to the Father without compromising the truth that there is only one God?In this introductory episode, we lay the groundwork for the studies that follow by exploring these essential questions. We'll discuss why the incarnation is central to God's plan of redemption, why Christ's deity and humanity must both be upheld, and why the doctrine of the Trinity, though mysterious, is not irrational or contradictory. Rather than relying on philosophical speculation or church tradition alone, we'll turn to the Scriptures to see how God has revealed Himself.Throughout this series, we'll examine key biblical passages, address common objections and misunderstandings, and seek to develop a richer appreciation for the glory of Christ. Whether you're new to these doctrines or have studied them for years, our goal is to deepen your understanding, strengthen your faith, and inspire greater worship of the One who is both the eternal Son of God and the Son of Man."Great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh..." (1 Timothy 3:16, KJV).

SGSP S16E5 The Nature God part 5 Control.

SGSP S16E5 The Nature God part 5 Control. [https://linktr.ee/Sogreatsalvation]The Nature of God: ControlIs God really in control?Most Christians would answer "yes" without hesitation. But what do we actually mean by that? Does God's control extend only to the big events of history, or does it reach into every detail of creation? Is He actively governing all things, or merely responding to the choices of men and angels?In this episode of The Nature of God, we examine one of the most profound attributes of God: His control over creation. The Bible presents God not as a spectator watching events unfold, but as the King of kings and Lord of lords, directing history toward His intended end. Nations rise and fall under His authority. The forces of nature obey His command. Life and death remain in His hands.Yet this raises difficult questions.If God is in control, why does evil exist? Why do tragedies occur? What role does human free will play? Are our choices real, or are we simply actors following a predetermined script?Together, we'll explore what Scripture teaches about God's rule over the universe and the tension between divine sovereignty and human responsibility. Rather than avoiding hard questions, we'll confront them directly, seeking to understand God as He has revealed Himself rather than as we might prefer Him to be.Most importantly, we'll consider why God's control is not something to fear. The Christian hope rests upon the reality that the universe is not governed by chaos, chance, fate, or human power. It is governed by a God who is infinitely wise, perfectly just, and completely good.The question is not whether someone is in control. The question is who.Join us as we explore what God's control reveals about His character, His purposes, and the confidence believers can have in a world that often appears uncertain and out of control.

SGSP S16E4 The Nature God part 4 Goodness.

SGSP S16E4 The Nature God part 4 Goodness. [https://linktr.ee/Sogreatsalvation] The Nature of God: Goodness "Safe? Who said anything about safe? 'Course he isn't safe. But he's good. He's the King, I tell you." Few lines outside of Scripture capture the majesty of God quite like those words spoken by Mrs. Beaver about Aslan in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. The lion is powerful. He is dangerous. He is not tame. Yet he is good. In this season of The Nature of God, we explore one of the most cherished—and often misunderstood—attributes of God: His goodness. Many people are willing to acknowledge God's power. Others recognize His justice. But when they encounter suffering, judgment, or difficult passages of Scripture, they begin to question whether God is truly good. Too often, God's goodness is measured against human expectations, personal comfort, or cultural definitions of kindness. But what if goodness is not defined by man at all? What if God Himself is the standard? Throughout this season, we will examine what it means for God to be good—not merely occasionally good, or mostly good, but perfectly and unchangeably good. We will see that His goodness is not in conflict with His sovereignty or His justice. Rather, it governs them. God's sovereignty is good sovereignty. His rule over creation is not the rule of a tyrant, but of a wise and benevolent King whose purposes are righteous and whose plans are trustworthy. God's justice is good justice. His judgments are not cruel, arbitrary, or excessive. They flow from His holy character and His commitment to set all things right. We will wrestle with difficult questions. How can a good God allow suffering? How can divine judgment be good? Why does God permit evil to exist? What does God's goodness look like when His actions do not align with our expectations? Rather than beginning with our assumptions about what goodness should be, we will begin where Scripture begins—with God Himself. The Bible does not present God as one who conforms to an external standard of goodness. He is the standard. His nature defines what is good, and everything He does is consistent with His perfect character. This season invites us to move beyond sentimental ideas about God and embrace a richer, deeper, and more biblical understanding of His goodness. A goodness that is powerful enough to govern the universe. A goodness that is holy enough to judge sin. A goodness that is merciful enough to provide redemption. A goodness that can be trusted even when we do not fully understand His ways. God is not tame. He is not safe in the sense that He can be controlled, manipulated, or reduced to human expectations. But He is good. And because He is good, He is worthy of our trust, our worship, and our obedience.

SGSP S16E3 The Nature God Part 3 Justice.

SGSP S16E3 The Nature God Part 3 Justice. [https://linktr.ee/Sogreatsalvation]The Nature of God: JusticeWhat is justice? More importantly, who defines it?In this season of The Nature of God, we examine one of the most challenging and misunderstood attributes of God: His perfect justice. In an age where every person seems free to create their own moral standards, many have become comfortable judging God according to human ideas of fairness, righteousness, and punishment. But is mankind truly qualified to place God on trial?Scripture repeatedly presents God not as one who answers to our standards, but as the very source of justice itself. He is the Creator, the Lawgiver, and the Judge of all the earth. If God defines righteousness, then our understanding of justice must ultimately be measured against His character rather than the other way around.Throughout this season, we wrestle with difficult questions. Is eternal punishment just? Why does God judge sin so severely? Why does suffering exist? Why doesn't God immediately remove evil from the world? Can finite human beings adequately evaluate the decisions of an infinite and holy God?Rather than beginning with modern assumptions, we begin with divine revelation. The Bible reveals who God is, what justice means, and why His judgments are always true and righteous altogether. We will explore how God's holiness, goodness, mercy, patience, and wrath work together in perfect harmony. We will also examine the danger of reshaping God according to our preferences, treating His judgments as acceptable only when they conform to our personal sense of fairness.Humanity does not get to determine the consequences of sin. Criminals do not write their own sentences, and sinners do not establish the penalties for transgression against a holy God. The question is not whether God's judgments meet our standards, but whether our standards have been corrupted by our fallen perspective.This season is an invitation to consider a sobering possibility: that true justice is not found in human opinion, cultural trends, or emotional reactions, but in the character of God Himself. His judgments may challenge us, humble us, and even unsettle us, but Scripture assures us that the Judge of all the earth will do right.Join us as we explore God's justice, confront hard questions, and seek to understand righteousness not from the courtroom of man, but from the throne of God.