The Parable of the Talents
Dr. Paulson details the difference between seeing time through the Law and seeing time through the Gospel using the parable of the talents.
Disney Dollars and the Son of David
"Meek and mild" Jesus goes righteous rage on those who would turn a buck on what God would freely give.
Crisco-coated camels and non-existent needles
The problem isn't your stuff, and it isn't your efforts. The problem is YOU. With God, even your salvation is possible, but on your own you're toast.
I looked back after setting my hand to the plow. Am I done for?
EPISODE #92: Ted asks about what hope there is for those who have failed Jesus’ admonition in Luke 9:62. Rod talks about the reality of all sinners’ condition, and the truth that all sinners are not ‘fit for the kingdom of God’, but that there is yet hope in Christ for all such unfit sinners.
There’s something I can’t seem to give up to God. Do I have to walk away sad like the rich young ruler?
EPISODE #88: Ted asks about how it can be difficult, being a sinner, to give up some things in my life that I should, and what good news there is for us sinners who struggle with that. Rod talks about Romans 7 and how Paul struggled, that these things will be with us until death or Christ’s return, and how…