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Joshua West joins the Gary Wilkerson Podcast for part two of a conversation on the power of salvation. He offers a reminder that sin comes at a real cost, which is why hope can only be find in Christ.
Key Points from the Podcast
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Gary Wilkerson and Joshua West review a document from a pastor within the progressive Christianity movement to show that it isn’t biblical.
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Most religions require humans to try and ascend to some higher level, whereas Christianity is about Jesus condescending to our level by taking on human flesh.
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If God cannot be in the presence of sin, how did Jesus hang out with sinners?
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If the eternal punishment for sin is hell, how did Jesus suffering on the cross and three days in the grave pay for it?
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C.S. Lewis said the Jesus is either a liar, a lunatic, or Lord.
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We cannot accept some parts of scripture and reject others. We must receive the full counsel of the Word of God.
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People offering their children as demonic pagan sacrifices cannot be compared to the Father God sacrificing his holy and only begotten Son.
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The progressive Christian movement is nothing new. Even the early church had to contend with those who questioned the lordship of Christ and the sufficiency of his sacrifice.
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Salvation is in the blood of Jesus Christ. Do not trample or belittle what Christ has done for us.
Bible Verses Referenced in the Podcast
Jude 3; Leviticus 17:11; Hebrews 9:22; Philippians 2:5–8; John 15:13; John 5:14; John 8:11; John 4:1–42; Isaiah 53; John 8:58; John 10:30–33; John 14:6; Hebrews 6:4–6; Hebrews 10:29
Resources Mentioned in the Podcast
About Joshua West
Joshua West serves as the Church Leadership Network Director at World Challenge helping equip and empower pastors all over the world. Joshua’s desire is to raise up ministers who will correctly and boldly preach the word with passion and integrity. The point of all his work and writings is to preach the gospel, glorify God and to teach sound doctrine.