Questions about Original Sin

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Questions about Original Sin

March 6, 2024 • Greg Koukl

Is the two-celled human being unsaved and condemned to Hell, innocent, or saved with eternal life? If you think infants are saved, but you believe in original sin and guilt, then by what means is that infant saved? (00:00)

If the inclination to sin comes from a corrupt human nature, then how could Jesus have been tempted to sin? (39:00)

If true humanity involves having a corrupt human nature, then how could Christ not have a corrupt human nature? And if it’s because Jesus didn’t have a human father, do clones not have a corrupt human nature because they don’t have a biological father? (49:00)

How Does the Holy Spirit Communicate with Believers?

April 26, 2024 • Greg Koukl

How does the Holy Spirit communicate with believers? (00:00) What can I do to soften someone’s heart who has rejected the prophetic word I received for them? (15:00) Can you recommend any resources on the topic of Christian nationalism? (25:00) How should I respond to someone who says Satan is no longer at work in the world? (35:00) Has the time come for us to be more aggressive with our apologetics in order to be heard by the culture? (44:00) What are your thoughts on Ray Comfort’s approach to evangelism, and how does it differ from the approach you would take? (50:00)

Why the Apocrypha Is Not Part of the Canon

April 24, 2024 • Greg Koukl

Commentary: Why the apocrypha is not part of the canon (00:00) How should I approach a pastor I love about taking verses out of context? (26:00) What do you think about cessationism? (49:00)

When Should You Interpret a Passage of Scripture Symbolically?

April 19, 2024 • Greg Koukl

When should I interpret a passage of Scripture symbolically? (01:00) What are your thoughts on the discipline of the Lord (Hebrews 12:4–11) vs. suffering we should push back on? (18:00) How can people get over their irrational fear of talking to others about their faith? (31:00) Is there any indication in the Bible that Jesus was separated from the other two persons of the Trinity as a result of the sin of humanity being placed on him? (46:00)