Listen "New City Catechism Question Thirty-Five"
Episode Synopsis
Summary
In this episode, Bryan explores question 35 of the New City Catechism, which asks where our faith comes from since we are redeemed by grace alone through faith alone. He emphasizes that all the gifts we receive from Christ, including faith, come through the Holy Spirit. Bryan discusses the role of obedience in our faith and encourages listeners to be honest with themselves about their willingness to obey. He reminds listeners that while our works don't save us, they are a reflection of genuine faith. Bryan concludes by offering words of encouragement and reminding listeners that progress, not perfection, is the goal of our faith.
Takeaways
Our faith comes from the Holy Spirit, who gives us all the gifts we receive from Christ.
Obedience is an important aspect of our faith, and we need to be honest with ourselves about our willingness to obey.
While our works don't save us, they are a reflection of genuine faith.
Perfection isn't the goal of our faith; progress is.
We are encouraged to trust in God's goodness and grace and to remember that He is taking care of us day by day.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Overview
03:13 The Role of Obedience in Our Faith
04:25 Works as a Reflection of Genuine Faith
05:23 Progress, Not Perfection
06:50 Trusting in God's Goodness and Grace
In this episode, Bryan explores question 35 of the New City Catechism, which asks where our faith comes from since we are redeemed by grace alone through faith alone. He emphasizes that all the gifts we receive from Christ, including faith, come through the Holy Spirit. Bryan discusses the role of obedience in our faith and encourages listeners to be honest with themselves about their willingness to obey. He reminds listeners that while our works don't save us, they are a reflection of genuine faith. Bryan concludes by offering words of encouragement and reminding listeners that progress, not perfection, is the goal of our faith.
Takeaways
Our faith comes from the Holy Spirit, who gives us all the gifts we receive from Christ.
Obedience is an important aspect of our faith, and we need to be honest with ourselves about our willingness to obey.
While our works don't save us, they are a reflection of genuine faith.
Perfection isn't the goal of our faith; progress is.
We are encouraged to trust in God's goodness and grace and to remember that He is taking care of us day by day.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Overview
03:13 The Role of Obedience in Our Faith
04:25 Works as a Reflection of Genuine Faith
05:23 Progress, Not Perfection
06:50 Trusting in God's Goodness and Grace
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