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unORTHODOX, Part 07: Earning Grace? (Semi-Pelagianism)
FromJesus at 2AM - A Humorous, Intelligent Look at the Bible, Church History & the Life of Faith
unORTHODOX, Part 07: Earning Grace? (Semi-Pelagianism)
FromJesus at 2AM - A Humorous, Intelligent Look at the Bible, Church History & the Life of Faith
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Length:
49 minutes
Released:
Jul 5, 2018
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Podcast episode
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What must I do to be saved (by Jesus)? Is there a prayer that must be said? A doctrine that must be affirmed? A morality that must be adopted? Good deeds that must be done? The classical Protestant answer is: Grace alone! (...Which is generally followed by a prayer that must be said, doctrines believed, sins avoided and charity done.) It is all part of the church's historic struggle with Semi-Pelagianism - the belief that we are saved by grace....mostly, with just a little extra effort required. The (unusually high number of) texts used in this sermon are: John 12:44-47, Matt. 7:21-27, Rom. 4:1-5, James 2:18-24 and Acts 16:25-34 (NRSV). Want to support the podcast? CLICK HERE for ways to help! Want to connect? You can send e-mail here. Or find me on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Released:
Jul 5, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
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