This week, we’re sharing a special live Q&A where we explore the complexities of the Christian life. From practical advice on living out your faith to tackling deep theological questions, we cover topics such as faith versus belief, predestination versus free will, overcoming fear, LGBTQ+ issues in the church, and much more.
In this episode:
(00:00) - Intro
(04:43) - Cremation and the resurrection
(10:29) - Living a life trusting God over fear
(20:58) - Confession and forgiveness
(26:52) - Christian liberty and deference to others
(35:50) - LGBTQ+ issues in the church
(39:06) - Understanding tithes and offerings
(41:03) - What happens to the soul after death?
(42:33) - Do you have to go to church?
(44:14) - Grounds for divorce in Christianity
(45:16) - Predestination vs free will
(49:55) - How gospel writers acquired their knowledge
(50:50) - The purpose and power of prayer
(54:32) - Faith vs belief
(55:14) - Does God have more than one will?
(01:01:03) - How far should we go to bring friends and family into faith?
(01:06:09) - Is it necessary for Christians to make our belief in God public before others?
(01:07:58) - Salvation before Christ’s death
(01:08:42) - Is there forgiveness for a Christian who curses God or commits blasphemy?
(01:10:03) - What does it mean to condemn oneself (Romans 14)?
(01:12:14) - How do we know something is sin if it’s not in the Bible?
(01:15:27) - Tattoos and Christianity
(01:19:21) - Does a divorced marriage disqualify one from holding a leadership role in the church?
(01:20:08) - Public displays of Christianity
(01:21:45) - Gospel message and lordship
(01:23:25) - The masculinity of Jesus
(01:26:16) - Free will and salvation
(01:28:37) - Are there contradictions in the Gospels?
Get full show notes and links at https://www.thechristianskeptic.org.
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