Hope for These Bodies of Death: Understanding Romans 7
There’s no possibility of understanding the grace of Romans 6 and the glory of Romans 8 unless you identify with the excruciating struggle of Romans 7.
Demanding to Suffer Freedom
The only solution to free will is the announcement from a preacher that the Father forgives us for Christ's sake.
My hand has been causing me to sin lately. Should I cut it off?
EPISODE #115: Ted asks about what Jesus said about removing body parts if they’re causing him to sin. Rod talks about what Jesus reveals to us about our true fallen nature and how much we need a savior to rescue us, how dark our inherited sin is, and that we can trust that the miracle of Jesus’ resurrection is true.
If I’ve been forgiven do I need more forgiveness?
EPISODE #114: Ted asks about if the Christian needs continued forgiveness if he or she has already been forgiven. Rod talks about God the gracious Giver and we no more than sinful recipients, and Dad’s own need for forgiveness and basing his understanding of that need in God’s word.
Restored to Life
The God who abundantly restores is still in the business of total restoration, even today. Even now the God of heaven restores dead sinners to life.