Nobody Special 082 | Union Seminary and Jarrid Wilson
Union Seminary confesses sins to plants. Yes, I said that correctly. Then we talk about the unfortunately events of Jarrid Wilson and how we can be the presence of Christ to those in need.
Union Seminary confesses sins to plants. Yes, I said that correctly. Then we talk about the unfortunately events of Jarrid Wilson and how we can be the presence of Christ to those in need.
This idea in the book of Exodus of hearts hardening terrifies me to my core. The idea of persistent sin and willful disobedience to God resulting in a hardening of my own heart to the things of the Lord intimidates and scares me to my core. My faith and hope rests in the Lord and I firmly believe He is the King over all creation and that His death on the cross counted for me. Yet, I must admit that there are sins that still seem to be a persistent struggle. Sins that, for whatever reason, I have not seemed to be able to kick for a while. My fear in these is that one day, my heart will become hardened to the effects of sin. We must not put any trust in following our own heart, as we know that our heart craves the things of the flesh and leads us towards our own destruction. Yet, by the work of Jesus Christ on the cross, by the power of the Holy Spirit, God does not leave us in our condemnation but provides a new heart for us.
Justin Bieber cites faith in Jesus Christ for helping him through difficult times. And we talk about a group of people who protest churches and ministry. For… reasons?
Works do not obligate God to provide us with salvation but instead they provide the evidence that a transformation has taken place within a person. One cannot encounter the risen Lord without some sort of inward transformation that displays in an outward expression. Where justification declares a guilty person to be innocent, righteousness an unholy person as holy, and adoption an enemy of God as a child of God, salvation works in person to bring the dead to life. No one can come from death to life without displaying the Lordship of Jesus Christ in their lives through faith in Him and
Hurricane Dorian slams into the Bahamas and Pastor Benny Hinn seems to recant the prosperity Gospel. Where is God in all of this? Find out on this week’s episode of Nobody Special.
Within the context of faith, two important topics quickly surface as we explore the idea that we receive salvation by faith alone. First, that our legal right standing does not come from our own actions, but instead comes from the actions of God. Second, that our righteousness comes by faith rather than our faith coming from our righteousness. All salvation comes by grace alone (Sola Gratia) so that no one would be able to boast. This applies also to our faith. The very fabric of our faith comes by the grace of God that justifies our right standing before the judgment of God and sets us our feet on the foundation of righteousness.
Looking for a church in college? This week the boys of Nobody Special take on more questions from listeners. Mr. Che Che asks how to find a good church in a new college town. There are plenty of options available to most people and know what is important for what to look for in a church and what we need to give up in order to be able to effectively pursue God.
Within the context of faith, two important topics quickly surface as we explore the idea that we receive salvation by faith alone. First, that our legal right standing does not come from our own actions, but instead comes from the actions of God. Second, that our righteousness comes by faith rather than our faith coming from our righteousness. All salvation comes by grace alone (Sola Gratia) so that no one would be able to boast. This applies also to our faith. The very fabric of our faith comes by the grace of God that justifies our right standing before the judgment of God and sets us our feet on the foundation of righteousness.
Y’all remember Mr. Donut man? That dude was amazing. Caleb and Danny think back on Mr. Donut man and the incredible early 90s children’s worship. Also we discuss the people who helped Danny grow up.
Make no mistake. We are dead in our sins. There is nothing we can do to merit our salvation and our justification as these are acts of Grace Alone (Sola Gratia). Yet, every day, we see people move from death to life by the grace of God to live in eternity in Heaven. “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” (Ephesians 2:8-10 ESV) We produce nothing from our good works and every step of our salvation comes from God.
