Listen "New City Catechism Question Two"
Episode Synopsis
Summary
In this conversation, Jon and Chrishon discuss New City Catechism question number two: 'What is God?' They explore various aspects of God's nature and character, including His role as the creator and sustainer of everything, His eternal and unchangeable nature, and the importance of justice. They also delve into the concept of God's will and the existence of evil, highlighting the freedom and hope that come from understanding God's sovereignty. The conversation concludes with a reiteration of the question and a closing message.
Takeaways
God is the creator and sustainer of everyone and everything.
God is eternal, infinite, and unchangeable in His power and perfection, goodness and glory, wisdom, justice, and truth.
Justice is an important aspect of God's character that should not be overlooked or avoided.
God permits evil but is not responsible for it; He allows free will and the consequences of human choices.
Understanding God's sovereignty brings freedom and hope in the midst of evil and brokenness.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:59 God as Creator and Sustainer
03:51 God's Eternal and Unchangeable Nature
06:15 The Importance of Justice
07:39 God's Will and the Existence of Evil
09:34 The Freedom of God's Sovereignty
10:32 Hope in the Midst of Evil
11:55 Closing
In this conversation, Jon and Chrishon discuss New City Catechism question number two: 'What is God?' They explore various aspects of God's nature and character, including His role as the creator and sustainer of everything, His eternal and unchangeable nature, and the importance of justice. They also delve into the concept of God's will and the existence of evil, highlighting the freedom and hope that come from understanding God's sovereignty. The conversation concludes with a reiteration of the question and a closing message.
Takeaways
God is the creator and sustainer of everyone and everything.
God is eternal, infinite, and unchangeable in His power and perfection, goodness and glory, wisdom, justice, and truth.
Justice is an important aspect of God's character that should not be overlooked or avoided.
God permits evil but is not responsible for it; He allows free will and the consequences of human choices.
Understanding God's sovereignty brings freedom and hope in the midst of evil and brokenness.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:59 God as Creator and Sustainer
03:51 God's Eternal and Unchangeable Nature
06:15 The Importance of Justice
07:39 God's Will and the Existence of Evil
09:34 The Freedom of God's Sovereignty
10:32 Hope in the Midst of Evil
11:55 Closing
More episodes of the podcast Hope Grows
Update on JEP Podcasts
22/01/2025
Jesus On Every Page - Week Three
12/01/2025
Jesus On Every Page - Week Two
07/01/2025
Jesus On Every Page - Week One
29/12/2024
Bonus Episode: What Now?
12/07/2024
New City Catechism Question Fifty-Two
10/07/2024
New City Catechism Question Fifty-One
08/07/2024
New City Catechism Question Fifty
05/07/2024
New City Catechism Question Forty-Nine
03/07/2024
New City Catechism Question Forty-Eight
01/07/2024
ZARZA We are Zarza, the prestigious firm behind major projects in information technology.