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)

What Should I Say to Someone Who’s Apathetic?

May 3, 2024 • Greg Koukl

Commentary: What should I say to someone who’s apathetic? (00:00) Even if we have several rotating preaching pastors, should we still have a lead pastor guiding the church? (20:00) Why didn’t you include Jesus’ words in Matthew 27:46, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” in your Solid Ground on the atonement? (28:00) How should I respond to a Mormon who challenges the Trinity by claiming it’s an extra-biblical concept created by the Council of Nicea and by asking who Jesus was praying to if he’s God? (38:00)

Thoughts on “The Chosen”

May 1, 2024 • Greg Koukl

Commentary: Thoughts on The Chosen (09:00) What do you think of my idea that Hell is not so much the presence of something as it is the absence of Someone? (38:00) Is it inappropriate to speak with a pastor about his unbiblical teaching and the direction of his church if he isn’t your pastor? (48:00)

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)