The 16th century Reformation was explosive about the topic of works and salvation. So what should we think and believe and embrace about both work and works today? Do they matter? If so, why? If not, why? I also do some Halloween reflecting!
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065 Heaven and Hell (15) What About Those Who Never Hear The Gospel?
What does the Bible suggest to us about those who never hear the Gospel? What points of logic should be brought to bear on such a question? Does a horrible death equate to eternal life? Does pure faith equate to salvation? Is the issue how sincere one's faith is? In this issue I also reflect on the recent SCOTUS, Justice Kavanaugh, hearings. Still more, I tell the story about when I made my only hole-in-one.
043 The Mark of a Christian
What makes one a Christian? Good works? Being nice? Humility? Love? What is the core, the center, of the Christian life? Today there are all manner of pretender answers to that question. Come and think deeply with me about your identity in the Lord.