2 Eternal lives

Does grace nullify obligation for Christians?

Scripture tells us we are saved by grace. Our salvation is a free gift we cannot earn or boast about. All we need to do is sincerely place our faith in Jesus and we are saved. And since it is a gift, it is often described as being unconditional, no strings attached. But other Scriptures speak of a continuing responsibility, obligation, to remain in the faith. Which is it? Do Christians have a true obligation after sincerely accepting Jesus? Or do we have an iron-clad guarantee that once we have embraced Jesus, we will enter heaven, no matter what? How can we reconcile what appears to be an incongruity in Scripture?

What is the value proposition of following Jesus?

We build our lives around things we value. If we recognize a benefit to our lives and have the opportunity to pursue it, we will invest ourselves in attaining it. What has motivated billions of people across to invest themselves in knowing and following Jesus? What is it that Jesus offers us that has intrinsic worth? And what does that look like both now and in the future?

Why did Jesus perform miracles?

Jesus performed many miracles, but why? Are they just Sunday School stories of nice events? Or is there more to them? This episode unpacks the meaning of miracles and helps us understand how they are a significant part of Jesus communicating his central message.

From exclusive to encompassing

Jesus is the only way to the Father. But how does that influence our view of other religions and the people in them? Is there any value in religious expressions outside of Christianity? And what mindset helps us fulfill the Great Commission?

If God is good, what about evil?

How we understand and come to terms with the reality of evil will shape our mindset and worldview. And if we claim God is good, we need to reconcile the suffering caused by evil. Is evil what is seems, or is there a larger agenda at work?