Meaningful Conversations With Delicious Beverages
I have had a strange year this year. Externally, it has been amazing. I've traveled. I've spent times with friends and family. I've accomplished some goals, etc. etc. Internally, though,... Continue Reading →
Brandon and AJ go back a couple weeks to their discussion about the nature of Christ to focus on whether Christ has really experienced all that we have. How does our sinfulness and His sinlessness intersect?
In the podcast, I referenced the trial of Job and how God allowed Satan to torment him. The first aspect we should take notice is that Satan cannot just terrorize us. He is under the sovereignty of God just like the rest of us. That should give us great comfort. The troubling part is that God approved Satan to torment Job. That is one of those, "what the crap, God?" moments. If we are God's children, why would He ever approve our temptation or torment at the hands of Satan?
Prayer, fasting, and almsgiving are staples, and can play a huge part in a successful Lent. In the end, though, Lent comes down to two requirements. Repent and believe. That's it.
This week, AJ and Brandon take a deeper look at the question of sin and culpability. If it's impossible to sin with knowing, can those who don't know Christ sin? Also, wouldn't it be simpler and safer to stay ignorant, that way you could never sin? We try to clear up these and some other confusions in this week's episode.
This week, AJ and Brandon continue looking at the idea of salvation, this time comparing the Old Testament characters who were blameless with the St. Paul's statement all are sinners and in need of salvation. It is a real blast from the past to our Taco Tuesday origins and one we're sure you'll want to join us for.
This week, AJ and Brandon wrap up their look at the seven deadly sins with the OG sin, pride. Pride is an inflated sense of self where we see ourselves as better than others, and eventually becomes an attempt to take the Judgment Seat for ourselves instead of God.