Sept. 17, 2024
Is God Actually Happy With Us?
Is God actually happy with us? What is the connection between faith, works, and grace in the Christian life? Is there such a thing as a “good Christian”?
This week, we explore these questions and discuss what it means to please God. We wrestle with the complexity of identity in Christ, the Holy Spirit’s work in our lives, the concept of future grace, and how our actions—whether good or bad—reveal deeper realities about our faith.
In this episode:
- (00:00) - Intro
- (01:27) - A practical theology
- (05:35) - Do our actions matter?
- (08:19) - Behavior reflects belief
- (13:29) - It's complicated
- (19:02) - What does the bible mean when it talks about behavior?
- (25:42) - Adoption, identity, and future grace
- (29:37) - Are we all good Christians?
- (32:48) - Saving faith vs sanctifying faith
- (36:00) - Obedience and motivation
- (44:30) - Book picks
Links
- John Piper: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Piper_(theologian)
- Sam Storms: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Storms
- Andy Stanley: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_Stanley
- Donald Trump: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Trump
- Kamala Harris: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamala_Harris
- Martin Luther: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Luther
- John Newton: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Newton
- Stephen King: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_King
- Joel Osteen: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joel_Osteen
Book Picks
- Aaron: The Twisted Ones by T. Kingfisher: https://www.amazon.com/Twisted-Ones-T-Kingfisher/dp/1534429565
- Adam: Savage Son by Jack Carr: https://www.amazon.com/Savage-Son-Thriller-Jack-Carr/dp/1982123702
Connect with Adam
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avclark
Connect with Aaron
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fromgreytown
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