Podcasts about Foreknowledge

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Having received his Ph.D. in mathematical logic at Brandeis University, Rabbi Dr. Dovid Gottlieb went on to become Professor of Philosophy at Johns Hopkins University. Today he is a senior faculty member at Ohr Somayach in Jerusalem. An accomplished author and lecturer, Rabbi Gottlieb has electrified audiences with his stimulating and energetic presentations on ethical and philosophical issues. In Jewish Philosophy with Rabbi Dr. Gottlieb, we are invited to explore the most fascinating and elemental concepts of Jewish Philosophy. https://podcasts.ohr.edu/ podcasts@ohr.edu

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Stephen Angliss | Now that Peter has greeted the Christians in Asia Minor and introduced himself to them, and now that he has established that they are elect exiles of God on Earth, Peter compels himself to explain the basis of God's election before he concludes his greeting. What is so important about God's election that Peter would choose to explain in the introduction of his letter? Join us to found out the basis for God choosing His people, and how that impacts the way His people live for Him.

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In today's episode I chat about the new book, "Contemplating Divine Simplicity: 5 Views." I tell a simplicity horror story. Then I consider some questions surrounding open theism and the freedom/foreknowledge problem. CreditsHost: R.T. Mullins (PhD, University of St Andrews; Dr. Habil. University of Helsinki) is a lecturer and researcher at the University of Lucerne, and a docent of dogmatics at the University of Helsinki.Music by Rockandmetal_domination – Raising-questions.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rtmullins.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the Show:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/user?u=66431474⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/rtmullins⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Send a textPrayer can feel like a lever: pull it hard enough and maybe God will move. We push back on that instinct and ask the sharper question: if God already knows what we need, and if God's will cannot be manipulated, what is prayer actually for? We talk about prayer as real relationship and real interruption, the kind that stops your day, pulls your attention off yourself, and clears your vision so you can recognize God's hand and respond with gratitude instead of anxiety. That takes us straight into the backbone of the conversation: salvation by grace alone. We address the “fairness” objection head-on, why mercy is never owed, and why Christians uniquely “celebrate” Christ's death because the cross is the only reason we have life. From there we work through Romans 8:29–30 and the meaning of foreknowledge, not as God looking through time to learn who will choose Him, but as God's prior love that grounds predestination. Along the way we contrast providence with fatalism, and we test popular claims about free will against passages like Ephesians 2 and the Lazarus picture of spiritual death and new birth. We also get practical: what this theology does to your assurance of salvation, your ability to endure suffering, and your readiness to defend the faith when challenged. Expect straight talk, Scripture-driven reasoning, and a call to deeper study and deeper dependence on God's sovereign grace. If this helped you think more clearly about prayer, providence, and predestination, subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find it.Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

Send a text“If I couldn't reject God, would my love even be real?” That question drives a late-night, high-energy panel conversation that refuses to stay on the surface. We talk about salvation the way the Bible describes it: not as God and the sinner playing tug of war, but as God bringing new life, changing the heart, and producing a real desire to cling to Christ.We dig into key passages on Christian theology and God's sovereignty, including Isaiah 46, Romans 8:28, Acts 15, and Acts 16:14. Lydia becomes a turning point for the discussion: she hears the message, but the Lord opens her heart, and only then does she truly respond. From there, we explore regeneration, conviction of sin, the work of the Holy Spirit, and why “choice” looks different once the heart is made new.Then we tackle the objection almost everyone has heard: “Does that make us robots?” The panel uses everyday analogies from parenting, correction, and dependence to show how love can be genuine even when God moves first. We also look ahead to glorification and heaven, where the ability to sin is gone, and ask what that means for freedom, holiness, and worship right now.If you've ever struggled with free will vs predestination, election, saving grace, or whether God's control cancels human responsibility, press play and think with us. Subscribe for more conversations like this, share it with a friend who loves deep Bible study, and leave a review with your biggest question coming out of the talk.Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

Send a textSomeone casually says, “Jesus could have sinned,” and the room changes. We're not talking about minor doctrinal quirks or theological hobbyhorses. We're talking about Christ Himself, the virgin birth, the incarnation, and whether the gospel still makes sense if the Savior is even potentially a sinner. We explain why this claim isn't just provocative, it rewires the entire logic of salvation, because only a truly sinless mediator can stand in our place.From there, we slow down and talk about how bad theology often spreads: not because people never quote the Bible, but because they quote it without context. We push for straightforward exegesis that asks what the author means, how the passage works as a whole, and why pulling one verse out of a parable or argument can produce conclusions the text never intended. It's a reminder for anyone doing Christian apologetics, preaching, or online debate that accuracy matters more than volume.Then we pivot to a sincere question many believers carry for years: if God chooses and saves, where does human choice fit, and is love still genuine? We walk through the difference between free will and freedom of choice, why our nature drives our will, and why Jesus says salvation is impossible with man. Regeneration and conversion aren't God “forcing” love; they're God giving new life so our love becomes real. If you're wrestling with God's sovereignty, human responsibility, sanctification, and what it means to be a “new creation,” this conversation will meet you right where you are.Subscribe for more, share this with someone who loves deep theology, and leave a review with the question you still want answered.Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

Send a textIf you've ever heard “God saw you would believe, so He chose you,” this conversation puts that claim under pressure and refuses to let it stay fuzzy. We walk straight into the hardest questions about salvation: Can someone truly lose salvation? If God is omniscient, does He learn anything by “looking down the corridor of time”? And what do we actually mean when we say people have free will?We tease apart a distinction most debates skip: choice is not the same thing as a free will with spiritual ability. Using concrete biblical-style analogies like blindness healed, deafness opened, and bondage broken, we argue that “receiving” salvation is not a human-powered acceptance speech but a work God does in the soul. That takes us into Deuteronomy 30 and the command to “choose life,” where we hold moral responsibility and the universal gospel call together while denying that God's commands automatically imply equal ability in every hearer.Along the way, we vent a little about why so many churches produce confident opinions without deep discipleship, why theological systems get fragmented, and why “I'm led by the Spirit” can become an excuse to avoid careful study. Our anchor is simple: test every teaching against the attributes of God, especially omniscience and immutability, because any view that makes God wait, learn, or adjust is already in trouble.If this helped you think more clearly about predestination, foreknowledge, free will, Arminianism, and the sovereignty of God, subscribe, share this with a friend who loves theology, and leave a review with the question you're still wrestling with.Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

Send a textIf God always gets his will, why isn't everyone saved? That question sounds simple until you chase it all the way down into predestination, foreknowledge, “many are called and few are chosen,” and what we really mean when we say salvation is by grace alone. We follow the logic wherever it goes, including the uncomfortable places where human pride wants to sneak back in and take credit for faith.From there, we dig into how the Holy Spirit, regeneration, and effectual calling fit into the salvation story. We talk about justice, mercy, and why “fairness” is a tricky word when the baseline assumption is human sin and moral inability. Along the way we address objections about free will, being a “robot,” and the claim that God's decree is arbitrary, pushing instead toward a view where Christ's work is complete and our confidence rests on what he did, not what we can do.Then the conversation turns explosive: could Jesus have sinned? We debate Hebrews 2, Romans 8:3 to 4, the meaning of “tempted,” and why orthodox Christology says Jesus is fully God and fully man without dividing his natures. We also explain why the impeccability of Christ is not a technical sidebar, but a doctrine tied to worship, assurance, and the very reason Christians say we need a Savior at all.If you care about Christian theology, Reformed versus Arminian questions, biblical interpretation, and the identity of Jesus, this is a must-hear. Subscribe, share this with a friend who loves hard doctrine, and leave a review with your answer: does temptation require the ability to fall?Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

Send a textIf you've ever heard predestination taught and thought, “So how is that not unfair?” you'll recognize the tension we step into right away. We work through the claim that Christ was “slain before the foundation of the world,” then ask the question nobody can dodge: if God decrees the fall, why is man still responsible? From there, the whole conversation hinges on one crucial distinction most people blur without noticing: justice is not the same thing as fairness. We stay close to Scripture and keep returning to what the Bible says about the human condition. Are people “innocent,” or are we born in sin? What does it mean to be “condemned already” (John 3:18)? And if none are righteous and none seek God, what actually enables faith? We talk regeneration before faith, the reality of spiritual death, and why the gospel is not God doing His part while we finish the job. Romans 9 comes up for a reason: it forces the issue of mercy, not human willpower, sitting at the center of salvation. Then we move to the cross and the scope of redemption. Using John 10, we dig into sheep and goats, what it means when Jesus says He lays His life down for His sheep, and why “purchased with His own blood” points to a salvation that actually accomplishes something, not a mere possibility. We also challenge popular analogies that sound persuasive but quietly import a man-centered view of conversion. If God is sovereign, why preach at all? We close by answering that directly: preaching is God's ordained means to call His people, and Paul's conversion shows how God arrests a person mid-stride and redirects their entire life. Subscribe for more Scripture-driven conversations, share this with a friend who argues about free will, and leave a review with the verse you think best settles the question.Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

Send a text“Depart from me, I never knew you” is one of the most unsettling lines Jesus ever spoke, and we take it seriously by asking a simple question: what does “knew” mean in the Bible? We argue it cannot mean Christ lacked information, because Scripture says he knows what is in every human heart. Instead, we follow the relational sense of “know” and connect it to Romans 8:29, where “for whom he did foreknow” points to persons, not predictions. From there, the conversation turns into a real-time theological clash over foreknowledge and predestination. If God chose us because he foresaw our faith, does that quietly make belief the decisive difference that earns a promise? We test that claim against the “whom not what” grammar of Romans 8, the full salvation chain (foreknown, predestined, called, justified, glorified), and John 10's insistence that Jesus lays down his life for the sheep. Along the way we tackle hard questions about atonement, election, assurance, and why we reject the caricature of double predestination. We also dig into the lived tension between God's sovereignty and human responsibility. Regeneration, repentance, and the limits of “free will” come into focus, and we use Acts 2:23 and Acts 4:27-28 to show how the crucifixion is both foreordained and morally accountable. If you care about Reformed theology, Calvinism, salvation by grace alone, and what the Bible actually means by foreknowledge, this is a demanding but clarifying listen. Subscribe, share this with someone who loves Romans 8, and leave a review with your take: is foreknowledge relationship or foresight?Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

Send a textPredestination gets treated like a theological grenade, but we treat it like Scripture treats it: a sober, steady source of assurance. We start with the uncomfortable reality that many Christians argue about predestination without ever defining the word that comes first in Romans 8: foreknowledge. If foreknowledge is just God's foresight, then salvation starts to look like God reacting to what He finds. If foreknowledge is God's prior love and purpose, then predestination becomes God's decisive plan to save, not a prediction based on human behavior.Along the way, we interact with real-time pushback and press one central question: how can God be 100% certain about what will happen? Is the future secure because God decrees and governs providence, or because God simply “knows” without controlling? That question isn't academic. It touches perseverance, confidence, prayer, and whether your salvation rests on God's promise or on the stability of your own will.We read Romans 8:29–30 closely and refuse to let the conversation get dismissed with labels. Paul's language forces clarity: foreknown, predestined, called, justified, glorified. Then we widen the lens with Amos 3:2 and Matthew 7:23 to argue that “know” often signals covenant relationship and saving love, not bare awareness. If Jesus knows every person as Creator, what does it mean when He says, “I never knew you”?If you care about biblical exegesis, God's sovereignty, free will, and assurance of salvation, this is a conversation worth hearing and thinking through. Subscribe for more, share this with a friend who avoids the topic, and leave a review with your biggest question about foreknowledge and predestination.Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

Does God have a specific plan for your life, and does your choice actually matter? Explore the challenging biblical tension between God's sovereign election and our responsibility to believe. In this insightful sermon, Elliott Warren dives into Genesis and Romans to unpack the story of Jacob and Esau. Many people struggle with the idea of "predestination," fearing it means their choices don't count. However, the Bible reveals that while God speaks His purposes into the earth, He also places the obligation of faith squarely on us. Whether you are wrestling with your purpose or trying to understand how God's ancient promises apply to current events in the Middle East, this message provides a grounded, hopeful perspective on walking in faith. 00:00 – Setting Your Heart on God and Walking in Faith 02:09 – The Story of Isaac, Rebecca, and the Twins 03:39 – Why God Speaks His Purpose into the Earth 05:32 – Trusting God When Trials Hinder the Promise 08:00 – The Struggle in the Womb: Signs of the Future 12:49 – The Irony of King Herod and the Line of Esau 16:48 – Biblical Prophecy and Modern Events in the Middle East 23:33 – Deep Dive: Why Jacob and Not Esau? 27:25 – Misinterpreted Verses: Does God Hate People? 33:51 – Foreknowledge vs. Predestination 37:56 – Understanding "I Chose You" in the Gospels 47:51 – The "Whoever Believes" Promise of Salvation 50:52 – Your Responsibility: Choosing to Follow Christ #Sermon #Faith #Jesus #Predestination #JacobAndEsau #BibleStudy #Christianity #GodsPurpose #FreeWill #EndTimesProphecy #Gospel #Salvation #MiddleEast #BibleTeaching If this message helped you understand God's heart better, please Subscribe for more weekly sermons, Share this video with someone wrestling with their faith, and leave a Comment below with your questions! Welcome to the official channel of Cross Culture Global, the digital-first media ministry of Cross Culture Church, led by Pastor Elliott Warren. We believe following Jesus isn't a Sunday tradition—it's a radical way of living in today's world. Our mission is to move beyond motivation to deliver profound biblical teaching with raw, real-life application. We dive deep into the complex and often "off-limits" topics that matter most. What you'll find here: Raw Truth: Deep biblical insights for a today's culture. Global Community: A virtual-first community reaching every corner of the earth. crossculturechurch.com crossculturechurch.com/give Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5TKYUWdiK0N204bF6b4U4w TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crosscultureglobal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrossCultureGlobal/

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And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. 24 For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? 25 But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience. 26 Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. 27 And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. 28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. 29 For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. 30 And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified.1.     What are the things you groan about in life?2.     Do you believe the Spirit groans with you? Can you trust the Spirit to pray for you exactly as you need?3.     What do you think of your maximal good being defined as being conformed to Jesus? Does that sound good to you? Why or why not?4.     For the Christian, every step in every direction leads you to glory in Jesus. How does that idea affect the way you make decisions or deal with regret over past choices?5.     If you ever think God loves you, why do you think he loves you? What does scripture say about why God loves you?6.     How does God using all things for your good impact the way you go through life in your day to day? Are there any changes you hope to make in response to this? 

God's call to Jeremiah is no different than His call to each one of us.  Let's look at how God does long-term planning, and what it means for us today.Jeremiah 1:4-5 KJVThen the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, "Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations."Related Podcasts:— Some Thoughts on the Doctrine of Free Will— What Exactly is the Great Controversy, Anyway?— Choose Ye This Day— Faith and the Christian Experience— Persistent and Consistent — Prayer Life— The Foreknowledge Conundrum— God's Ways are Not Our Ways— All About Jabez and his PrayerRelated Podcasts at TrueWisdom:— Knowing God's Will, Part 1— Knowing God's Will, Part 2— Who is Predestined?— God visits Abraham— Decisions, Decisions, DecisionsText UsSupport the showSend questions or comments to: BibleQuestions@ASBzone.comThe Key Principles of Effective Bible Study is a resource which outlines core concepts shown in the Scriptures that will help you to better understand many Biblical themes and doctrines. We have an extended, 24-part podcast series on these principles, and a condensed, 9-part series called God's Precious Word, that is based on the same resource. We also recommend that you check out the True Wisdom podcast which I co-host with Robert Baker -- a different format for Bible Study. Finally, check out these awesome Bible Maps! We pray that all of these resources will be very helpful to you in your Bible Studies.

Here we look at a story with David -- before he became king -- where God reveals things to David upon request.  In this story, we see that God's foreknowledge extends not only to the choices we will make, but also extends to choices we could make.Just another reminder that God's foreknowledge does not undermine our freedom of choice.Job 11:7 KJVCanst thou by searching find out God? canst thou find out the Almighty unto perfection?Related Podcasts:— Some Thoughts on the Doctrine of Free Will— What Exactly is the Great Controversy, Anyway?— Choose Ye This Day— Faith and the Christian Experience— Persistent and Consistent — Prayer Life— The Foreknowledge Conundrum— God's Ways are Not Our WaysRelated Podcasts at TrueWisdom:— Who is Predestined?— God visits Abraham— Decisions, Decisions, DecisionsText UsSupport the showSend questions or comments to: BibleQuestions@ASBzone.comThe Key Principles of Effective Bible Study is a resource which outlines core concepts shown in the Scriptures that will help you to better understand many Biblical themes and doctrines. We have an extended, 24-part podcast series on these principles, and a condensed, 9-part series called God's Precious Word, that is based on the same resource. We also recommend that you check out the True Wisdom podcast which I co-host with Robert Baker -- a different format for Bible Study. Finally, check out these awesome Bible Maps! We pray that all of these resources will be very helpful to you in your Bible Studies.

A spiritual and saving knowledge of God is the greatest need of every human creature. The foundation of all true knowledge of God must be a clear understanding of His attributes as revealed in Holy Scripture. An unknown God cannot be truly trusted, served, nor worshipped. In this book, an effort has been made to describe some of the principal perfections of His divine character. And if we are to truly profit from our perusal of the pages herein, we need to earnestly ask God to bless them to us, to apply His Truth to our conscience and heart, so that, by it, our lives will be transformed. We need something more than a theoretical knowledge of God. God is only truly known in the soul inasmuch as we yield ourselves to Him, submit to His authority, and regulate all the details of our lives by His holy precepts and commandments. Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the Lord (Hosea 6:3). If any man will do His will, he shall know (John 7:17). The people that do know their God shall be strong (Daniel 11:32). About the Author Arthur Walkington Pink (1886-1952) was an influential British Christian evangelist and biblical scholar known for his profound writings and teachings on Reformed theology. Born in Nottingham, England, Pink converted to Christianity in his early twenties, and lived a life devoted to the Lord. His passion for Scripture led him to pastorates in the United States and Australia, though he is best remembered for his prolific writing. Pink's works, including The Sovereignty of God and numerous articles in his monthly magazine, Studies in the Scriptures, have had a lasting impact in the body of Christ.

Does God predestine some people to be saved and some to be lost? If God foreknew who would be saved, does that mean He caused them to be saved? In today's message, Pastor Cucuzza answers these questions and more in this relevant sermon.

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This powerful message takes us deep into Romans 8:26-30, confronting us with a truth we often resist: we are weak. In a culture obsessed with self-improvement, organizational planners, and New Year's resolutions, we're reminded that genuine transformation doesn't come from our strength but from our surrender. The passage reveals that the Holy Spirit intercedes for us when we don't even have words to pray, when life feels insurmountable, and when our weakness is most evident. What's revolutionary here is the understanding that God's ways are not our ways—His plan for salvation didn't involve us climbing up to Him through good works or self-effort, but Him descending to us in the form of a baby in a manger. The sermon challenges our consumer Christianity, where we want church on our terms, faith that's comfortable, and a God who serves our agenda. Instead, we're called to embrace the stunning reality of foreknowledge and predestination—not as scary theological concepts, but as the beautiful truth that before time began, God knew us, called us, justified us, and will glorify us. This Christmas season, we're invited to shift from asking 'What can God do for me?' to 'What does God want to do through me?' The missionary story woven throughout reminds us that this isn't about our comfort zone—it's about conforming to the image of Christ and allowing His purposes to become our priority.**Sermon Notes:****Introduction:**- Speaker: Pastor Will from Hope.- Call for congregation to accommodate latecomers by scooting in.- Announcement about children's events: CentraKid and Fuge camps.- Mission update from Steve and Kim Bradley, missionaries in Malawi, highlighting their work, challenges, and the opportunity to build a preschool to reach Muslim communities.- Church's support: $50,000 pledged for the school development.**Main Sermon - Romans 8:26-30:**- **Theme: Weakness and God's Sovereignty** - Our Weakness:   - We are inherently weak and live in a world obsessed with self-fixation.  - As believers, we experience tension between faith and sin.  - We struggle in knowing how to pray; the Holy Spirit intercedes for us.- **Intercession of the Holy Spirit:** - The Spirit helps in our prayers, understanding our hearts beyond words. - Highlights the need for prayer aligned with God's will, not personal desires.- **God's Sovereignty:** - Emphasis on Romans 8:28 – Misinterpretation risks focusing on personal benefit rather than God's purpose. - Illustration using God's plan for Jesus' birth demonstrates His ways are superior to human understanding.- **Concept of Foreknowledge and Predestination:** - Foreknowledge and predestination discussed as concepts that can be challenging but are crucial for understanding God's sovereignty. - Explanation that God knew who would choose Him and orchestrated a plan accordingly. - Focus on being conformed to the image of Christ through justification and glorification.**Practical Applications:**1. **Recognize Weakness:** Accept and embrace your weakness as a believer. Depend on the Holy Spirit for guidance and strength.2. **Align Desires with God's Will:** Regularly check if your desires align with God's purpose. Focus on serving His kingdom rather than personal dreams.3. **Trust in God's Plan:** Have faith that God's plans are higher than your own, especially in challenges.4. **Be Open to God's Calling:** Reflect on where God might be calling you to serve more significantly, whether locally or abroad.**Discussion Questions:**1. What are some recent situations where you felt your personal weakness, and how did you witness the Holy Spirit's help?2. How can Romans 8:28 be misinterpreted in today's Christian culture? In what ways can it be correctly applied?3. How can you ensure your prayers and desires are in alignment with God's will rather than personal wants?4. Discuss a time when you saw God's plan work out differently and better than what you had planned. What did it teach you?The sermon underscores the importance of focusing on God's sovereignty and the Holy Spirit's work in aiding believers through weaknesses, aligning with divine purposes over personal aspirations.

Election. A controversial topic amongst believers but a topic from which the apostles and the Lord never shied away. Peter opens his first epistle by addressing the "elect exiles of the Dispersion," and he does so not to stir controversy but to be a great encouragement to the believers. Pastor Mollenkopf explains the rich value of the this opening, a value to the saints then and a great value for us today.

Many preachers and Bible teachers have defined God's foreknowledge as simply his ability to know all things in advance before they happen. They may say God looked down the corridor of time to see who would respond in faith to the gospel, and predestined them to salvation on that basis. But is this a biblically accurate view of the foreknowledge of God? What does the Word of God actually teach about this important subject? Find out on Dr. Barnhouse and the Bible. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/791/29?v=20251111

A new MP3 sermon from Covenant Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Chosen Before the World by Foreknowledge Subtitle: Ephesians Speaker: Pastor Charles Swann Broadcaster: Covenant Baptist Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 11/23/2025 Bible: Ephesians 1:4-6 Length: 67 min.

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Date: Sunday, October 26, 2025Title: Part 1 - The Foreknowledge of GodPreacher: Wayne MeadowsSeries: Romans (Part 34)Passage: Romans 8:29-30

In this series, we will examine the five links in the Golden Chain of Redemption—foreknowledge, predestination, calling, justification, and glorification—and their role in God's plan of salvation.

Continuing in chapter 1, verse 17, we resume our study of 1 Peter. God will judge each person according to their works, yet we are saved by grace through faith—not by works. Do Paul and Peter preach different gospels? How do we synthesize these messages? Join the guys as they wade into deep theological waters. Works, faith, predestination, and more await you in this installment of the After Class Podcast.

Parting the Jordan River (2 Kings 2:8)Healing the Waters of Jericho (2 Kings 2:19-22)Two Bears Devouring Mockers (2 Kings 2:23-24)Water Filling Ditches for the Moabite Army (2 Kings 3:16-20)Increasing the Widow's Oil (2 Kings 4:1-7)Resurrecting the Shunammite Woman's Son (2 Kings 4:32-37)Purifying Poisoned Pottage (2 Kings 4:41)Multiplying Food (2 Kings 4:43-44)Healing Naaman the Leper (2 Kings 5:1-14)Contaminating Gehazi with Leprosy (2 Kings 5:27)Making the Axe Head Float (2 Kings 6:1-7)Rendering the Syrian Army Blind (2 Kings 6:18)Restoring Sight to the Syrian Army (2 Kings 6:20)Causing the Blindness of the Enemy to Stop (2 Kings 6:20)Prophesying an End to a Great Famine (2 Kings 7:1-2)Foreknowledge of the King's Plot (2 Kings 6:12) Man revived in tomb when tossed on Elisha's bones (2 Kings 13:20)

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Is gambling a sin? Why does God create those who reject Him? And what about abortion in cases of rape? Join Jim Scudder on InGrace for a thought-provoking episode on biblical principles, free will, and the sanctity of life.

Send us a textThe profound mystery of divine foreknowledge unfolds in this thought-provoking exploration of what it truly means when Scripture declares "God knew you." Contrary to popular modern interpretations, we discover that God's foreknowledge isn't simply His awareness of future events but rather His eternal, electing love set upon His people before creation itself.Through careful examination of key passages in Genesis, Exodus, Amos, Jeremiah, and Romans, we uncover the beautiful truth that when God says "I know you," He means "I love you with an everlasting love." This understanding transforms our comprehension of salvation itself - not as something contingent upon our choices, but founded upon God's sovereign love established before time began.The discussion navigates the important distinction between common grace (God's general kindness to all humanity) and saving grace (His specific redemptive love for His elect). We explore why these once-common doctrines have become shocking to modern ears and why many churches now avoid these challenging yet biblically clear teachings.For believers, this revelation of God's foreknowledge as His "forelove" provides unshakable security and joy. When Romans 8:38-39 assures us nothing can separate us from God's love, it's because that love was established in eternity past. Even God's discipline, which always accomplishes its purpose in those He loves, flows from this same steadfast affection.Whether you're wrestling with questions of divine sovereignty, seeking deeper assurance of God's love, or simply hungry for biblical truth, this episode offers profound insights that will strengthen your faith and deepen your appreciation for God's unchanging love.Support the show

Send us a textWhat if everything you've been taught about free will is backward? This thought-provoking exploration challenges the comfortable theology that places human choice at the center of salvation. The conversation begins with a startling observation: if free will is God's precious gift to humanity, why do Christians lose it when they enter heaven and can no longer sin? This seemingly simple question unravels conventional wisdom about choice, nature, and divine sovereignty.Drawing from Scripture, the discussion reveals how our choices always flow from our nature. As sinners by nature, we freely choose from among sins. This explains why Joshua's famous declaration "as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord" wasn't promoting neutrality but acknowledging that rejection of God means choosing among false alternatives.The heart of the message centers on God's sovereign love and heart transformation. Rather than robots following programming, Christians are new creations who have received heart transplants—hearts of stone replaced with hearts of flesh that naturally desire Christ. This regenerative work explains why believers can say with Paul, "the things I once loved I now hate."Perhaps most compelling is Christ's statement to believers: "Without me you can do nothing." If Christians can do nothing without Christ, how could unbelievers—who don't have Christ—exercise "free will" to be saved? The logic challenges us to reconsider what salvation truly means.This profound meditation on God's "brutal, ferocious, voracious, glorious love" offers liberation from performance-based religion. When we understand that salvation depends not on our fragile will but on God's unwavering love, we discover true freedom—not the freedom to sin, but the freedom to be loved and transformed by the God who chose us before the foundation of the world.Support the show

Send us a textWhat if everything you've believed about God's foreknowledge is fundamentally wrong? This eye-opening exploration challenges the common misconception that God's foreknowledge is simply Him looking ahead in time to see what will happen. The truth is far more profound. God's foreknowledge isn't passive observation—it's the active foundation for all His sovereign decrees. When Acts 2:23 tells us Christ was "delivered up according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God," it reveals something crucial about divine knowledge. God doesn't make decisions after seeing the future; His foreknowledge is what establishes what will happen.This distinction transforms our understanding of salvation. Most Christians readily accept that Christ's crucifixion was ordained by God—that Judas's betrayal, the false witnesses, and the timing during Passover were all part of His sovereign design. Yet many struggle to accept that their own salvation follows the same pattern. The biblical truth? Your salvation isn't the result of God foreseeing your faith; rather, His foreknowledge is the very ground of your election.Through careful examination of Scripture, we explore how God uses anthropomorphic language to accommodate our limited understanding. When God asked Adam "Where are you?" or told Abraham "Now I know that you fear God," He wasn't lacking information. These expressions help us understand God's interactions with humanity in relatable terms.This deeper understanding of God's foreknowledge provides profound assurance. If all things—even the crucifixion of Christ—happen according to God's determinate counsel and foreknowledge, then we can rest confident that nothing in our lives falls outside His sovereign care. Our salvation doesn't depend on our own wavering decisions but on His eternal purpose established before time began.Support the show

Send us a textDive into one of Christianity's most misunderstood and controversial doctrines as we unpack Romans 8:29 and the beautiful truth of predestination. This thought-provoking episode challenges popular misconceptions while offering a deep, scripture-based understanding of God's sovereign love.At the heart of our discussion is a profound revelation: God's foreknowledge isn't simply awareness of future events, but a relational, intimate love established before creation. Through careful examination of the Greek word "prognosco" and its connection to the Hebrew concept of "yada," we discover that God's predestination flows from His eternal love for His people.The conversation tackles tough questions head-on: Does human free will override God's sovereign plan? Why do so many Christians resist this doctrine? What does it mean that those God foreknew, He also predestinated to be conformed to Christ's image? Our panel offers insightful perspectives that bring clarity to these challenging concepts.Perhaps most powerfully, this episode reveals how predestination isn't a cold, deterministic doctrine but rather the ultimate expression of grace—God's unmerited favor flowing from His eternal love. When properly understood, predestination becomes not a source of controversy but profound comfort, assuring believers that their salvation rests not on human effort but on God's unchanging purpose established before time began.Whether you've struggled with this doctrine or simply want deeper theological understanding, this episode offers biblical wisdom that will transform your perspective on God's sovereignty, salvation, and the unshakable security we have in Christ. Join us as we discover the beautiful truth that "grace and predestination are twins"—both expressions of God's magnificent love.Support the show

A new MP3 sermon from The Bible Provocateur is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: LIVE DISCUSSION: God's Foreknowledge (Part 3 of 4) Speaker: Jonathan Eubanks Broadcaster: The Bible Provocateur Event: Debate Date: 8/19/2025 Length: 38 min.

A new MP3 sermon from The Bible Provocateur is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: LIVE DISCUSSION: God's Foreknowledge (Part 4 of 4) Speaker: Jonathan Eubanks Broadcaster: The Bible Provocateur Event: Debate Date: 8/19/2025 Length: 38 min.

On this episode, Luke has a conversation with Dr. Jeffrey Koperski to discuss Foreknowledge, Determinism, Free-Will, Compatbilism, and basically everything related to Calvinism and Arminianism! Dr. Koperski (PhD) is a professor at Saginaw Valley State University. He is the author of "The Physics of Theism: God, Physics, and the Philosophy of Science" (https://amzn.to/455y9VE) and "Divine Action, Determinism, and the Laws of Nature" (https://amzn.to/3TZvzLT) as well as numerous scholarly articles which can be found here: https://svsu.academia.edu/JeffreyKoperski You can also find him on X: https://x.com/jeffkoperski  ❇️ Recommended John Wimber Books ❇️ "Power Healing," by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/2HiA3YV) "Power Evangelism,' by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/2TP6Nyd) "Power Points," by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/31NwqSC) "Everyone Gets to Play," by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/2Z4PJdf) "The Way In is the Way On," by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/2ZdiTCg) ❇️ Recommended Books ABOUT John Wimber ❇️ "John Wimber: The Way it Was," by Carol Wimber (https://amzn.to/2HiUFQJ) "Never Trust a Leader Without a Limp: The Wit and Wisdom of John Wimber," by Glenn Schroder (https://amzn.to/3PtHvSM) "Worshiping with the Anaheim Vineyard: The Emergence of Contemporary Worship," by Andy Park, Lester Ruth, & Cindy Rethmeier (https://amzn.to/31TDm0w) "Toronto in Perspective: Papers on the New Charismatic Wave of the 1990s," edited by David Hilborn (https://amzn.to/2L3nIsP) "John Wimber: His Influence & Legacy," edited by David Pytches (https://amzn.to/2ZfgbfC) || FOLLOW US || Website: https://sacramentalcharismatic.substack.com Luke IG: https://instagram.com/lukegeraty Luke Twitter: https://twitter.com/lukegeraty Wes IG: https://www.instagram.com/wesmac5 Wes Twitter: https://twitter.com/wesmac5 SUPPORT US BY SUBSCRIBING AND CONSIDERING BECOMING A PAID SUBSCRIBER!

Send us a textIf we begin with the Presupposition that the Bible is our only source of Absolute Truth, then does the Bible support the theology of Determinism? www.LeagueOfLogic.com

I. Core Concepts of God's Nature God as "Abba Father": Meaning of "Abba": A Hebrew word meaning "daddy," signifying an intimate and close relationship. Biblical Basis: Romans 8:14-16 and Galatians. Implications for Relationship: God does not withhold good things or do evil against His children. It implies full adoption rights, including the same inheritance as Jesus (co-heirs with Christ). Contrast with Human Perspective: The concept challenges traditional views of God as distant or formal. God is Love (Agape): Definition of Agape Love: Unconditional, independent of human actions, unmerited, and undeserved. Biblical Basis: 1 John 4:16 ("God is love"), John 3:16 ("For God so loved the world..."). Intensity of God's Love: Emphasized by the word "so" in John 3:16, leading to the ultimate sacrifice of His only begotten Son. "World" in John 3:16: Refers to the people of the world, not just the planet. Eternal Life (Zoe): Defined in John 17 as knowing God the Father and Jesus Christ. It is a person, not just a concept or a place. God's Love in the Old Testament vs. New Testament: Old Testament Context: Shema (Deuteronomy 6:4-5): "O Israel, the Lord our God is one." The word "one" (echad) is a "uni-plural" word, implying a unified plurality (like "group" or "herd"), which the Jewish people often misunderstood as a strict singular, creating an obstacle to seeing Jesus as Son of God. Greatest Commandment: Love the Lord with all heart, soul, and strength. No one could perfectly keep this, highlighting the need for a Savior. Purpose of the Law: To make people conscious of sin and point them to a Savior (Romans 3:20, Law as a schoolmaster). Perception of God: Portrayed with anger and wrath (e.g., Flood, Sodom & Gomorrah, deaths under the Law). New Testament Context: New Commandment (John 13): Love one another as Jesus loved us (demonstrated through servant leadership like foot-washing). This supersedes the Old Testament law. Love as an Action Word: Not merely a feeling, but something demonstrated and done (e.g., Timothy caring for others in Philippians 2:20-21). Impact of Love: Fulfills the law (Romans 13:8), covers/obliterates a multitude of sins (1 Peter 4:8), and drives out fear (1 John 4:18). The Finished Work of Christ: Jesus absorbed all God's wrath and judgment on the cross (John 12, Isaiah 53-54). God promises never to be angry with His people again (Isaiah 54). God's Provision: Everything needed for life and godliness is already provided (2 Peter 1). Faith receives what God has already provided, it doesn't move God. God's Nature in the New Covenant: God does not cause sickness, disease, or natural disasters; these are not "acts of God" in the sense of divine judgment against His children. He is for us, not against us (Romans 8). II. The Power and Practicality of God's Love Love Fulfills the Law and Covers Sin: Romans 13:8: Love fulfills the law, meaning there is no law against one who lives in love. 1 Peter 4:8: Love covers/obliterates a multitude of sins – God "remembers your sins no more" (Hebrews 8:12). God's Perception of Believers: Sees them as perfect, complete, lacking nothing through Christ. Love Drives Out Fear: 1 John 4:18: "Perfect love casts out fear because fear involves torment." Receiving God's Perfect Love: As we receive His love, fear and anxiety are dispelled. Overcoming Fear: Through active participation (singing songs of deliverance, asking in faith). Perspective on Demons: They are powerless "maggots" that can deceive but not defeat. Our Identity and Acceptance in Christ: Accepted in the Beloved (Ephesians 1:6): The Greek word "charito" (highly favored/blessed) is applied to believers, just as it was to Mary. We are "the Beloved." Ephesians' Emphasis: Shows our identity, how we are blessed, forgiven, redeemed, sealed with the Holy Spirit, and seated with Christ in heavenly places. Knowing God's Love: It surpasses knowledge; it's an experience in the heart, not just a mental concept. Love Compels Our Actions: 2 Corinthians 5: The love of Christ compels us; our lives are no longer our own. Motives for Action: Not for personal gain, financial benefit, or praise of men, but out of care for others (like Timothy). Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15): A profound picture of the Father's unconditional love, compassion, eagerness to forgive, and restoration. The father ran, embraced (epipto – a bear hug), kissed (continuously), restored (ring, robe, sandals), and celebrated. He would not let the son even finish his repentant speech. Love is Preeminent: 1 John 4:19: "We love because he first loved us." God initiated the relationship. God's Foreknowledge and Orchestration: God knows who will choose Him and orchestrates their lives from the womb (Psalm 139). Goal: Discipleship: God's goal is to make disciples who can operate in His love and bless others (like the good ground in the parable of the sower). Remembering God's Interventions: Keep a "book of remembrance" of how God has supernaturally intersected your life. The Greatest of These is Love: While faith and hope are important, love is eternal and central to God's defining characteristic. How Love is Expressed (Fruit of the Spirit - Galatians 5:22-23): Joy in the Lord, Peace, Longsuffering (Patience), Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, Self-control. Gentleness: A gentle answer turns away wrath. Self-Control: Speaking life, controlling appetites. Love Surpasses Understanding: Ephesians 3: God's love has immeasurable width, length, depth, and height, surpassing all knowledge. It is infinite in all directions, as is His forgiveness. Being Filled with the Fullness of God: Living out of our spirit, allowing the Holy Spirit within us to flow out in supernatural ways (healing, deliverance). Our Perfection in Christ: Our spirit is perfected the moment we are born again; sin cannot penetrate it (Hebrews 10:14, 1 John 3:9). This perfection is our witness to the world. God as Our Daddy: 1 John 3:1: "Behold what manner of love the Father (Abba) has bestowed upon us, that we should be called children of God." Receiving His Love: It is a gift to be received. II. Quiz What is the significance of the word "Abba" in understanding our relationship with God, and where in Scripture is it primarily found? Explain the concept of "agape" love as described in the source material. How does it differ from a conditional or earned love? How does the speaker differentiate the meaning of the word "world" in John 3:16, and what does he say eternal life (Zoe) truly means according to John 17? According to the source, what was the primary obstacle for Jewish people in the Old Testament to recognizing Jesus as the Son of God, related to their understanding of the Shema? What was the ultimate purpose of the Old Testament Law, and how did it demonstrate humanity's need for a Savior? Describe how Jesus's "new commandment" in John 13 supersedes the Old Testament law, and what specific action did Jesus perform to demonstrate this new commandment? How does the "finished work of Christ" change the perception of God's wrath and anger, particularly in relation to natural disasters? Explain the concept of "faith" as receiving what God has already provided. How does this differ from the idea of "moving God" through prayer or other actions? According to the source, how does God perceive believers after they accept Christ, and what happens to their past sins? Describe at least three actions of the father in the parable of the Prodigal Son that illustrate God's unconditional love and forgiveness. III. Quiz Answer Key "Abba" is a Hebrew word meaning "daddy," signifying an intimate and close relationship with God. It is primarily found in Romans 8:14-16 and Galatians, emphasizing that we have received a spirit of adoption, allowing us to cry out "Abba, Father." "Agape" love is described as unconditional, independent of human actions, unmerited, and undeserved favor of God. It means that we don't have to do anything to receive it; it is freely given once we become His child. The speaker states that the word "world" in John 3:16 refers to the people of the world, not just the planet. Eternal life (Zoe) is defined in John 17 as a person: knowing God the Father and Jesus whom He sent. The primary obstacle was their misunderstanding of the Hebrew word "echad" (one) in the Shema (Deuteronomy 6:4). While a singular word, it has a plural meaning (like "group" or "herd"), but they interpreted it as strictly singular, preventing them from seeing Jesus as the Son of God. The Old Testament Law's purpose was to make people conscious of their sin (Romans 3:20) and to point them to a Savior. Its impossible standards, such as being perfect as God is perfect, demonstrated that no one could keep it, highlighting the universal need for a redeemer. Jesus's "new commandment" in John 13, "love one another as I have loved you," supersedes the Old Testament law, including the Ten Commandments. He demonstrated this by washing His disciples' feet, showing what it meant to be a servant and to love others through action. The "finished work of Christ" means that Jesus absorbed all God's wrath, anger, and judgment on the cross once and for all time. Therefore, God is no longer angry with His people and does not cause sickness, disease, or natural disasters as a form of judgment. Faith, in this context, is described as simply receiving what God has already provided for us through the finished work of Christ. It differs from "moving God" because God has already moved and provided everything; faith is our act of reaching out and taking hold of what is already available. God perceives believers as perfect, complete, and lacking nothing, through Christ. Their past sins are not remembered by God; they are "covered by the blood of Christ" and "obliterated," as if God has no recollection of them. Three actions of the father in the Prodigal Son parable illustrating God's love are: (1) He saw his son "still a great way off" and had compassion, running to meet him; (2) He "fell on his neck" (gave him a bear hug) and began continuously kissing him, not allowing him to complete his repentant speech; and (3) He immediately restored his son with a ring, cloak, and sandals, and celebrated his return, refusing to treat him as a servant. IV. Essay Format Questions Discuss the speaker's emphasis on God's love being "multifaceted" and "like a mosaic." How does this perspective challenge a "one-dimensional" understanding of God, and what are the practical implications for believers? Compare and contrast the Old Testament and New Testament portrayals of God, focusing specifically on the concept of God's wrath and judgment versus His unconditional love. How does the "finished work of Christ" serve as the turning point in this theological understanding? Analyze the role of "love as an action word" in the Christian life, drawing on examples from the source material such as Timothy's character and Jesus's "new commandment." How does this active love relate to fulfilling the law and addressing sin and fear? The speaker states that God's love "surpasses knowledge" and is an experience of the heart. Explain what this means in terms of intellectual understanding versus spiritual reception. How does this concept connect with the idea of being "accepted in the beloved" and filled with the "fullness of God"? Examine the speaker's discussion on the nature of faith as "receiving what God has already provided." How does this understanding impact a believer's approach to prayer, healing, and general reliance on God, and what common misconceptions about God's responsiveness does it challenge? V. Glossary of Key Terms Abba: A Hebrew word meaning "daddy" or "father," used to denote an intimate, affectionate, and close relationship with God. Agape: A Greek word for unconditional, selfless, and benevolent love, often used to describe God's love for humanity. Charito (Accepted in the Beloved): A Greek word meaning "highly favored" or "blessed," used in Ephesians 1:6 to describe believers' status in Christ and also used by Gabriel to Mary. Discipleship: The process of becoming a follower of Jesus Christ, mimicking His character and putting faith into action, going beyond simply being a "believer." Echad: A Hebrew word for "one," which in the context of the Shema (Deuteronomy 6:4) implies a "uni-plural" unity (like a group or herd), rather than a strict singular, which the speaker argues was misunderstood by some Jewish people. Epipto: A Greek word meaning "fell on" or "embraced," used in the parable of the Prodigal Son to describe the father's bear hug and in Acts to describe the Holy Spirit "falling upon" believers. Finished Work of Christ: Refers to the complete and perfect salvation achieved by Jesus Christ's death and resurrection on the cross, through which all of God's wrath and judgment for sin were absorbed. Law (Old Testament): The Mosaic Law given to Israel, which, according to the speaker, served to make people conscious of sin and point them to a Savior, rather than being a means of salvation itself. New Commandment: Jesus's command to "love one another as I have loved you" (John 13), presented as superseding and fulfilling the Old Testament Law. Perfect Love: Refers to God's flawless and complete love, which, when received by believers, has the power to drive out all fear. Portrait of God: The speaker's method of presenting God's multifaceted nature, similar to assembling pieces of a mosaic, to provide a comprehensive understanding beyond simple definitions. Prodigal Son: A parable from Luke 15 used by the speaker to illustrate the Father's unconditional love, compassion, forgiveness, and restoration towards those who return to Him. Royal Law of Love: A New Testament principle emphasizing love as the guiding law for believers, fulfilling all other laws. Zoe (Eternal Life): A Greek word for eternal life, which John 17 defines not as a concept or a place, but as a person: knowing God the Father and Jesus Christ.

I answer listener-submitted Bible questions live on the first Friday of every month. On today's livestream, the first two questions I will answer are: 1) Does God's foreknowledge negate human free will? And, 2) How do Oneness Pentecostals interpret John chapter 1? That You May Know Him, Episode 253.

Matt Slick Live (Live Broadcast of 05-20-2025) is a production of the Christian Apologetics Research Ministry (CARM). Matt answers questions on topics such as: The Bible, Apologetics, Theology, World Religions, Atheism, and other issues! You can also email questions to Matt using: info@carm.org, Put "Radio Show Question" in the Subject line! Answers will be discussed in a future show. Topics Include:How Does God Work With a Willing Heart and Confirm it to Others?/ What About Baptismal Regeneration?/ Did Lot's Wife Really Become a Pillar of Salt?/ Matt Discusses The EO's views of Salvation, The Priesthood, and Iconography/ God's Foreknowledge and Creating People/What About The Priesthood/Seeking The BestGifts/ Another Question on Why God Created People Knowing Some Wouldn't be Saved?/Matt Discusses a Possible Answer in The Light of God's Revealed Word/ May 20, 2025

Matt Slick Live (Live Broadcast of 05-20-2025) is a production of the Christian Apologetics Research Ministry (CARM). Matt answers questions on topics such as: The Bible, Apologetics, Theology, World Religions, Atheism, and other issues! You can also email questions to Matt using: info@carm.org, Put "Radio Show Question" in the Subject line! Answers will be discussed in a future show. Topics Include: How Does God Work With a Willing Heart and Confirm it to Others?/ What About Baptismal Regeneration?/ Did Lot's Wife Really Become a Pillar of Salt?/ Matt Discusses The EO's views of Salvation, The Priesthood, and Iconography/ God's Foreknowledge and Creating People/What About The Priesthood/Seeking The Best Gifts/ Another Question on Why God Created People Knowing Some Wouldn't be Saved?/Matt Discusses a Possible Answer in The Light of God's Revealed Word/ May 20, 2025

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