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Friendly Advice | In Good Faith
Experiences from James Early and Dr. Elizabeth Schrader Polczer of how God often sends others to give us guidance.
This drop is part of our Light the World series. Light the World is a campaign from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that runs every Christmas season, inviting people to contribute locally and globally, in ways that will change people's lives. You can do this through Giving Machines in your area, through acts of service at JustServe.org, or by connecting with those who need a little more support all around you. This year's Light the World theme is Be Someone's Angel and so our December drops will feature stories from some of our past guests about times when some...
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Angels We Have Heard on High from An Rogaine Dubh | In Good Faith
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The Irish band An Rogaine Dubh joins Steve in the studio for a performance of Angels We Have Heard on High that makes use of a beautiful harp solo. After the music, a short interview with Joe Perry who leads the band. An Rogaine Dubh also includes Matt Maughan, Caroline Kemper Reynoso, Catherine Jungheim, Collin Jensen, Ed Riding, Corry Jensen, Sharon Nielsen, and Ross Fayson. This drop is part...
14 Angels We Have Heard on High from An Rogaine Dubh
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Irish band An Rogaine Dubh joins Steve in studio for a performance of Angels We Have Heard on High, as part of our Light the World Counting to Christmas. An Rogaine Dubh is led by Joe Perry and includes Matt Maughan, Caroline Kemper Reynoso, Catherine Jungheim, Collin Jensen, Ed Riding, Corry Jensen, Sharon Nielsen, and Ross Fayson. Light the World is a campaign from the Church of Jesus Christ ...
Superstars | In Good Faith
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Scott Warren and Alejandra Oliva share times when people who seemed larger-than-life blessed others by being very down-to-earth. This drop is part of our Light the World series. Light the World is a campaign from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that runs every Christmas season, inviting people to contribute locally and globally, in ways that will change people's lives. You can d...
13 Superstar Angels
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Scott Warren, host of Preach Where You Reach, and Alejandra Oliva, author of Rivermouth, tell about someone from outside our normal orbit who generously engages in a way that we might not expect. Light the World is a campaign from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that runs every Christmas season, inviting people to contribute to their communities, locally and globally, in ways th...
Hark the Herald Angels Sing from 1AChord | In Good Faith
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A Cappella group 1AChord brings us this traditional carol, whose music was composed by Felix Mendelssohn. 1AChord’s members are Abby Wagner, Daniel Manning, Lincoln Rasmussen, Libby McBride, McKay Hancock, Cadye Ristine, Brianne Walker, Coleman Rowberry, and Grace Mabey. The directors are Tavita Ferrell and Capri Runyan. This drop is part of our Light the World series. Light the World is a camp...
Neighborly Angels | In Good Faith
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Stories from Jewels Olsen and Reverend Dr. Marian Edmonds-Allen about how neighbors can minister as angels in our lives. This drop is part of our Light the World series. Light the World is a campaign from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that runs every Christmas season, inviting people to contribute locally and globally, in ways that will change people's lives. You can do this t...
The First Noel from Jazz Voices at BYU
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Jazz Voices, a BYU ensemble, brings us the First Noel. Jazz Voices is directed by Hayley Kirkland and includes Alia Ebbert, Alyssa Hightower, Anna Egbert, Ella Stacey, Ethan Renneker, Hanna Eyre, Ian Pratt, Jacob Oman, Jane Singley, Logan Stats, and Russ Cundick. The group is accompanied by pianist Isaac Calvert. linktr.ee/ingoodfaithpodcast Listen to all episodes at www.byuradio.org/ingoodfait...
Room at the Inn | In Good Faith
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Stories from Meli Solomon, host of Living our Beliefs, and Bruce Duffield about opening our homes for those in need. This drop is part of our Light the World series. Light the World is a campaign from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that runs every Christmas season, inviting people to contribute locally and globally, in ways that will change people's lives. You can do this throu...
West Indies Carol from Bridge Creek Bells | In Good Faith
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Local bell choir Bridge Creek Bells brings us this Caribbean tune, which is also known as the “Calypso Carol”. Bridge Creek Bells has a dozen members, including Ferris Derbidge, Scott Rawley, Steven Stromberg, Erika Kennard, Brittany Erickson, Janeen Scott, Elizabeth Richey, MaryAnne Uribe, Emily Whitchurch, Daniel Gibby, and Julie Dacus. The group’s director is Scott Hixon. This drop is part o...
Ep. 247: Dallas Jenkins. How can we know Jesus better?
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Dallas Jenkins, creator of The Chosen, sat down with Steve in studio, for a chat about Jesus, humility, and blow dryers. Dallas Jenkins launched his career producing the independent feature "Hometown Legend" at the age of 25 and shepherded it to distribution by Warner Brothers. In the nearly 20 years since then, he has directed and produced over a dozen feature and short films for companies suc...
Angels in Grief | In Good Faith
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Patrick Mason and Reverend Ben Perry recount how people stepped in during difficult moments to show them what angels can do. This drop is part of our Light the World series. Light the World is a campaign from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that runs every Christmas season, inviting people to contribute locally and globally, in ways that will change people's lives. You can do th...
The Holly and the Ivy from Amplifyre | In Good Faith
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The Holly and the Ivy from Amplifyre | In Good Faith
A Helping Hand | #LightTheWorld with Good Faith
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A Helping Hand | #LightTheWorld with Good Faith
Helping Hands | In Good Faith
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Helping Hands | In Good Faith
Family Connection | In Good Faith
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Family Connection | In Good Faith
Krista Tippett | In Good Faith
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Krista Tippett | In Good Faith
Escape | In Good Faith
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Escape | In Good Faith
We Three Kings from An Rogaine Dubh | In Good Faith
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We Three Kings from An Rogaine Dubh | In Good Faith
Light in Prison | In Good Faith
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Light in Prison | In Good Faith
Jimmy Akin | In Good Faith
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Jimmy Akin | In Good Faith
Kathleen Messina | In Good Faith
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Kathleen Messina | In Good Faith
William G. Carter | In Good Faith
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William G. Carter | In Good Faith
Mark Glanville | In Good Faith
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Mark Glanville | In Good Faith
Dani Lee | In Good Faith
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Dani Lee | In Good Faith
Mary Lahaj | In Good Faith
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Mary Lahaj | In Good Faith
Joan and Rich Liversidge | In Good Faith
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Joan and Rich Liversidge | In Good Faith
Justin Brierley | In Good Faith
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Justin Brierley | In Good Faith
Joan Burda | In Good Faith
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Joan Burda | In Good Faith
Susan Bentley | In Good Faith
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Susan Bentley | In Good Faith

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  • @dats_krayzee
    @dats_krayzee День назад

    Garth is terrible.

  • @vafewell5198
    @vafewell5198 2 дня назад

    Beautiful, put this on our family list for Christmas to watch❤

    • @in-good-faith
      @in-good-faith 2 дня назад

      Awesome! We hope your family enjoys!

  • @threeroses--jbkids7610
    @threeroses--jbkids7610 2 дня назад

    Wow!! It sounds really nice to hear☺️🫶

  • @Bass_Krispies
    @Bass_Krispies 7 дней назад

    As the director of Amplifyre, I am so grateful for the opportunity to show the hard work these amazing singers put in for this! Hopefully you feel the Christmas spirit as you listen to this!

    • @in-good-faith
      @in-good-faith 3 дня назад

      We're so glad you could sing for us! We loved having you in the studio.

  • @MrRadialdrift
    @MrRadialdrift 8 дней назад

    Dam, this song is on fire. When is it coming out in full production?

    • @in-good-faith
      @in-good-faith 3 дня назад

      We love this song too. Check out the King will come's spotify for updates on their releases!

  • @nelsonschnepf7634
    @nelsonschnepf7634 8 дней назад

    Rocking that bass line Evan :D

    • @Bass_Krispies
      @Bass_Krispies 7 дней назад

      It was a fun bass line to sing! The arranger did a really good job!

  • @nelsonschnepf7634
    @nelsonschnepf7634 8 дней назад

    Great job on that solo Erik!!!

  • @alecianicholerawls6231
    @alecianicholerawls6231 11 дней назад

    🧐🤷‍♀️🤓 what got me here somehow

  • @alecianicholerawls6231
    @alecianicholerawls6231 11 дней назад

    ruclips.net/video/opBe5z0qwRE/видео.htmlsi=cxKZRqd0TjaZL6lh

  • @hilarionduarte4943
    @hilarionduarte4943 15 дней назад

    Im also a Catholic but suffering from erroinous error

  • @LUMBALAAMBROISE
    @LUMBALAAMBROISE 16 дней назад

    Interesting

  • @MrJoebrooklyn1969
    @MrJoebrooklyn1969 17 дней назад

    I agree with Jimmy on discovering new things and telling people but what hurts is when Evangelical Protestants just poo poo it because they are so full of hate and so brainwashed about the Catholic Church that it makes me want to trash them and that makes me feel good too. I'd rather get my joy from teaching them, but some Protestants can't be taught, mostly because of pride.

  • @TheMOV13
    @TheMOV13 19 дней назад

    I converted to Holy Orthodoxy about three years ago, from being a baptist previously. This has greatly changed my view of the Catholic Church and Catholics, I have a newly found affection and respect for my "separated brethren" in the Catholic Church, whereas, at various stages in my Christian life previously, I had been very scathing of the Catholic faith, indeed, in my early years, it was thought that the Catholic Church was "The great whore of Babylon" As I look back ,there was so much misinformation and many misconceptions of Catholic thought and teaching. A reunification of the Eastern and Western church would seem to be impossible, but it's still something I believe we should desire.

  • @CarmenDanster
    @CarmenDanster Месяц назад

    Why is this amazing song so underrated.?! It definitely left a mark in my heart.

  • @karincrosby9040
    @karincrosby9040 Месяц назад

    Thank you for another great interview! Dank je wel!

  • @yzugur4615
    @yzugur4615 Месяц назад

    İlk ❤

  • @lidiachambers4355
    @lidiachambers4355 Месяц назад

    Thank you so much for sharing 🥰

  • @jasonamar9233
    @jasonamar9233 2 месяца назад

    Michelle, could you pls pray for the healing of my kidneys and tinnitus, thank you, Jason

  • @sharynkerrigan6126
    @sharynkerrigan6126 2 месяца назад

    Love ❤

  • @keisha5542
    @keisha5542 2 месяца назад

    Love it ❤

  • @graysonhardman1250
    @graysonhardman1250 2 месяца назад

    This was such a joy to edit! Thanks for playing everyone with the King will come :)

  • @rebeccagridley3328
    @rebeccagridley3328 2 месяца назад

    Ashely! Thanks for sharing your testimony with this song! I remember the first song I heard you sing touched my heart so powerfully and when I had the chance, I actually got to tell you. I remember you hugged me and told me thank you for sharing how your music had touched my heart. Thanks for continuing to not only share your beautiful voice but your love for God as well! I love Him too and can feel that love in this song!

    • @in-good-faith
      @in-good-faith 2 месяца назад

      Thank you for leaving your testimony in this comment and for listening to the video. <3

  • @thelonewolf4429
    @thelonewolf4429 2 месяца назад

    Aww May God bless you all

  • @jeffhamilton1992
    @jeffhamilton1992 2 месяца назад

    Thank you for this soul stirring ad truthful expression of the human condition. A tender mercy heaven sent today.

    • @in-good-faith
      @in-good-faith 2 месяца назад

      Thank you for listening! Blessings.

  • @cgeorge6250
    @cgeorge6250 2 месяца назад

    We just meet Elder Dunn in the Grand Teton's. He told us about his grizzly attack. What a miracle that he survived. Power in prayer!!

    • @in-good-faith
      @in-good-faith 2 месяца назад

      Amazing, thanks for your comment!

  • @iriscanham3389
    @iriscanham3389 2 месяца назад

    Beautiful 🙌👌. I hear God speaking. ❤

  • @lauryodilemassillon6290
    @lauryodilemassillon6290 2 месяца назад

    🤭😻what a song

  • @KeyvanGeula-zr4db
    @KeyvanGeula-zr4db 2 месяца назад

    my thanks to Steve at In Good Faith for the opportunity to share my experience of the love of God while growing up as a Baha'i in Iran. This interview on its own became a tribute to my late father Solaiman Behizad who knew and loved God.

    • @in-good-faith
      @in-good-faith 2 месяца назад

      We're so glad you made the time for us!

  • @MelissaRobinson-v1w
    @MelissaRobinson-v1w 3 месяца назад

    Very interesting. I live near the monastery in Conyers, GA.

  • @guyfrank512
    @guyfrank512 3 месяца назад

    Thank you for this interview with Elaine Pagels. I enjoy your gentle, thoughtful style. The personal spiritual experienes described remind me that 'coincidence' is God's way of protecting God's anonymity.

    • @in-good-faith
      @in-good-faith 2 месяца назад

      Thank you for the complement, we're glad this episode made you feel God's love.

  • @efrainsosa654
    @efrainsosa654 3 месяца назад

    Ed, that did come out really good.

  • @OLDCHEMIST1
    @OLDCHEMIST1 3 месяца назад

    An interesting discussion! I am pleased you have taken views from different faiths to express how people feel about death, although I think all human views of life and death are wrong. I seem to have been led here because I am struggling with the death of my partner, which, although expected, was sudden and a great shock to all of us who loved her..

    • @in-good-faith
      @in-good-faith 3 месяца назад

      Thank you for taking the time to listen to this discussion. We wish you comfort and healing during this difficult time.

    • @OLDCHEMIST1
      @OLDCHEMIST1 3 месяца назад

      @@in-good-faith Thank you! Sadly, death is the fate for all of us, and so mourning for the loss of loved ones is commoner than the number of blades of grass. But, of course, this does not reduce its intensity for any of us.

  • @electricmanist
    @electricmanist 3 месяца назад

    Perhaps next time, it might be a good idea to introduce/include some Near Death Experience events. There are plenty of such experiences related on You Tube. They are relatively common.

    • @in-good-faith
      @in-good-faith 3 месяца назад

      Check out this episode for multiple examples of near-death experiences: ruclips.net/video/5lkid2QfXPo/видео.html

  • @liaking1405
    @liaking1405 3 месяца назад

    This is precious

  • @gwengold8154
    @gwengold8154 3 месяца назад

    This was so wonderful! I enjoyed the conversation so much that I listened to it twice.😊 Thank you, Rabbi Joe, for sharing your wisdom. You truly do bless our lives. Thank you for your thoughts on truth at about the 28-minute mark. In the lds temple, there is a statement made about truth that has puzzled me. Your thoughts on the subject have helped me better understand what the statement means. I felt quite proud of myself because I knew the answer to the question you posed about the shema yisrael. I love that prayer. I have a copy of it on my wall. Thank you for helping me understand it better. I found it so interesting about the 13th gate into the temple. I had never heard of that before. I wonder how the number 13 got tied together with bad luck in the secular world when it has such glorious roots within Judaism? Lastly, I was wondering if you meant that we can learn good from every person or just simply learn from every person? Because I can think of many tyrants and despots that I'm not sure that I could learn anything good from.

    • @in-good-faith
      @in-good-faith 3 месяца назад

      We're so glad you listened (twice)! I think in a lot of instances, we can learn what not to do from people we do not want to emulate.

    • @gwengold8154
      @gwengold8154 3 месяца назад

      @@in-good-faith Ah, yes! And maybe that IS good from that person if it ultimately helps us avoid doing bad. Thank you 😊

  • @wilmakorthuis7917
    @wilmakorthuis7917 4 месяца назад

    I also appreciate these talks. I am so grateful that there is a new openness to hear more and more from people who also started to ask questions about their faith or lack of it.

    • @in-good-faith
      @in-good-faith 4 месяца назад

      We agree, questions are an important element of faith. I think you'd also enjoy Episode 210 about wrestling with God: ruclips.net/video/557EsZPmnY8/видео.html. 🌱

  • @lourdesvalencia8721
    @lourdesvalencia8721 4 месяца назад

    ❤my friend you did a great great job👏🏻🤍👏🏻🤍

    • @in-good-faith
      @in-good-faith 4 месяца назад

      Thanks for your kind comment. 🌱

  • @Anna-mc3ll
    @Anna-mc3ll 4 месяца назад

    Thank you for sharing this highly interesting interview!

  • @graysonhardman1250
    @graysonhardman1250 5 месяцев назад

    I helped edit this video! Such great insight into the podcast

  • @karincrosby9040
    @karincrosby9040 5 месяцев назад

    This really is a great topic. It's wonderful how those with experience also help those who have not experienced it. It helped me to listen to this interview. It made me wonder if you have ever addressed the topic of people's experiences with angels?

    • @in-good-faith
      @in-good-faith 5 месяцев назад

      We have a few! In episode 212, Antonia Tomao talks about a personal angel that helped save her life. Also in episode 222 (which drops next week), we speak with a Chaplain and learn about angels visiting people near the end of life. Thanks for asking!

    • @karincrosby9040
      @karincrosby9040 5 месяцев назад

      @@in-good-faith Thank you! Looking forward to the next episode. Good to hear others talk about those experiences.

    • @in-good-faith
      @in-good-faith 5 месяцев назад

      We agree!

  • @louiseelliott_and_Gus
    @louiseelliott_and_Gus 5 месяцев назад

    I enjoyed this very much! I read books on NDE's and saw the movie spoken about. Thank you for sharing these experiences with us... they are so very important!

    • @in-good-faith
      @in-good-faith 5 месяцев назад

      Glad you enjoyed! Stay tuned for Wednesday's episode about one woman's NDE.

  • @TheFloridaBro
    @TheFloridaBro 5 месяцев назад

    So... because genes aren't exciting...therfore god? Nailed it if you were aiming for a nonsequitor.

    • @in-good-faith
      @in-good-faith 5 месяцев назад

      Thanks for your comment. Our podcast aims to foster respectful dialogue on complex topics such as religion and science. Feel free to share more thoughts or questions with us!

    • @TheFloridaBro
      @TheFloridaBro 5 месяцев назад

      ​@@in-good-faithwell then, respectfully and with complexity, explain how it's justifiable to stuff god into this particular gap.

  • @KarenTaylorLDS
    @KarenTaylorLDS 5 месяцев назад

    Great interview and information! NDE's are real and we can learn much from those who have experienced them. Thanks so much for this topic!

    • @in-good-faith
      @in-good-faith 5 месяцев назад

      Our pleasure! We have a similar episode dropping on Wednesday--subscribe to be notified!

  • @Mimi-ip9xc
    @Mimi-ip9xc 5 месяцев назад

    I’m Catholic but I really enjoyed this interview. I’m s Retired Nurse and worked for 50 years. This subject came up to all of us soooomany years ago. I believe definitely in near death. Medically and spiritually it’s plausible.

    • @in-good-faith
      @in-good-faith 5 месяцев назад

      So glad you enjoyed! We have an interview with a Chaplain dropping 7/24 that I think you'll enjoy.

  • @emramzi
    @emramzi 5 месяцев назад

    Loved it . An amazing positive experience. Thank you for sharing your beautiful journey . ❤

    • @in-good-faith
      @in-good-faith 5 месяцев назад

      Thank you for listening! Stay blessed.

  • @carlwhite9455
    @carlwhite9455 5 месяцев назад

    Is it normal for 20 something kids to stay at home??

  • @carlwhite9455
    @carlwhite9455 5 месяцев назад

    Is it no

  • @vagabondmom448
    @vagabondmom448 5 месяцев назад

    Thank you so much for interviewing Brian McLaren. I have absolutely loved reading his book and am so grateful that he has the gift of explaining these complex ideas into relatable ideas

  • @AskDrMatt
    @AskDrMatt 5 месяцев назад

    At 15:17 in the video, Pastor Jeff said this: “God … doesn’t want my religious activity; He wants my heart… He wants our heart more than He wants our religious activity.” Indeed, God does what the "heart" of those who believe in Him. But God also wants "all thy soul, and … all thy mind, and … all thy strength” (Mark 12:30). Which is to say: Jesus wants His followers to Love and Serve God with a complete and whole effort; which includes a humble and broken “heart,” as well as faithful “strength” of action-physical deeds done by the "strength” of one’s body. For example, in the parable of the Sheep and the Goats, faithful actions accomplished through the "strength" of the body, are done by the "righteous" who shall go "into eternal life"-those who have fed the hungry, clothed the naked, and visited the sick or in prison (Matt. 25:42-46). I assume Pastor Jeff is discounting "religious activity," because of his interpretation of the Apostle Paul's words: "For by grace are ye saved through faith; … Not of works, lest any man should boast” (Eph. 2:8-9). This passage is traditionally interpreted to mean: Human Action plays no role in bringing about salvation by "grace." Here's the problem with that interpretation: First, this interpretation does not have “two or three witnesses” (2 Cor. 13:1; Matt. 18:16) from any of the other New Testament prophets. Second, this traditional interpretation-asserted many centuries ago-contradicts the teachings of both Jesus and James. How so? The following teachings of Jesus involve Human Action in order to accomplish them, and these Human Actions lead to being “saved” and entering “into the kingdom of heaven”- 1) “Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven” (Matt. 7:21). 2) “He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved” (Mark 16:16). 3) “And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved” (Matt. 10:22). These Human Actions must be done, in order to be "saved" and "enter into the kingdom of heaven." Further, add to these three teachings, the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats where Human Actions of Loving the “least of these” thru the “strength” of one’s body, results in gaining "eternal life" (Matt. 25:46). The assumption that Human Action plays no role in bringing about salvation is also contradicted by 12 verses in the 2nd Chapter of James-Bible verses that define an active Faith in Jesus Christ, as opposed to a passive, “dead” Faith: 1) “If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit? Even so faith, if it hath not [good] works, is dead, being alone” (James 2:15-17). 2) “Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my [good] works. Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble. But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without [good] works is dead?” (James 2:18-20). 3) Ye see then how that by [good] works a man is justified, and not by faith only. Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and had sent them out another way? For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without [good] works is dead also” (James 2:24-26). And why is this definition of Faith important? Because Paul taught: "For by grace are ye saved through faith" (Eph. 2:8). And the Apostle confirmed: "Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: By whom also we have ACCESS BY FAITH into this GRACE [emphasis added] wherein we stand" (Romans 5:1-2). Therefore, expressing Faith in Jesus Christ IS how we "access" saving Grace! And clearly a Faith that "is dead" (James 2:17, 20, 26) cannot access saving Grace! So, what did Paul mean when he wrote: "For by grace are ye saved through faith; … Not of works, lest any man should boast” (Eph. 2:8-9)? Paul clarified what he meant by the phrase "Not of works" in two epistles he wrote before his epistle to the Ephesians (A.D. 60-62). We simply need to find the passages where Paul spoke of "boasting" and of “works.” Here is one of Paul’s clarifications: In his epistle to the Galatian saints (written A.D. 55-57), Paul taught that it was those who followed the Law of Moses, who were prone to “boast,” that they might “impress” others. Paul wrote: “Those who want to IMPRESS [emphasis added] others by means of the flesh are trying to compel you to be circumcised. The only reason they do this is to avoid being persecuted for the cross of Christ. Not even those who are circumcised keep the law, yet they want you to be circumcised that they may BOAST [emphasis added] about your circumcision in the flesh. May I never BOAST [emphasis added] except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Gal. 6:12-14 NIV). Before writing his epistle to the Ephesians (A.D. 60-62), Paul wrote to the Romans (A.D. 57-59), and in this earlier epistle, Paul spoke of “works” and of “boasting.” “To demonstrate his righteousness at the present time, so as to be just and the one who justifies those who have faith in Jesus. Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. Because of what law? The law that requires works [of Moses]? No, because of the law that requires faith [in Jesus]. For we maintain that a person is justified by faith [in Jesus] apart from the works of the law [of Moses]” (Rom. 3:26-28 NIV). Therefore, in Ephesian 2:8-9 the Apostle Paul's phrase "Not of works" means: Not of the works of the law of Moses, lest any man should boast. Then, to draw a contrast between the Dead Works of the Law of Moses-by which some Jews boast-and the Living Works of the "law of faith" (Romans 3:27)-this is why Paul wrote the following, immediately after the verses that is commonly misinterpreted: "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto GOOD WORKS [emphasis added], which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them" (Eph. 2:10). Note in verse 9, Paul spoke of “works,” and then, in verse 10, he spoke of “good works.” This was to contrast the works of the law of Moses, compared to the good works of the law of faith in Jesus Christ. The former having nothing to do with the Lord's New Law of Faith, and therefore, nothing to do with accessing grace (Rom. 5:1-2). Both Jesus and His Apostle Paul declared a vital standard by which believers can correctly interpret God’s Truth: “In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established” (2 Cor. 13:1; Matt. 18:16). By what the Savior taught, and the 2nd witness of His Apostle James, God "established" that faithfully walking in "good works" not only shines the light of the Lord (Matt. 5:16), but also glorifies God (1 Pet. 2:12)-and such Faithful Walking is the outward manifestation of our inner Faith in Christ. This Gospel Truth explains why God judges the inhabitants of the earth by Human Actions which are outwardly manifest-specifically, whether we have "done good" or have "done evil" (John 5:29). God judges humanity and “every man according to their works" (Rev. 20:12-13). Jesus confirmed that Belief and Faith in Him, are inseparable from Following Him. The Savior said: "Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also" (John 14:12 NKJV). Therefore, Love, Faith, and Truth are not merely thought or spoken, they are also done: "For everyone practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed. But he who DOES THE TRUTH [emphasis added] comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done in God” (John 3:20-21 NKJV). On the theme of Faith and Love manifest by Human Action, the Apostle Paul added his witness: "For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith. For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision nor uncircumcision avails anything, but faith working by love" (Gal. 5:5-6 NKJV). Also, the Lord taught that “love” works by faithful obedience. Jesus said: “If ye love me, keep my commandments” (John 14:15). Further, such faithful obedience results in “eternal salvation.” As the Apostle Paul taught: "Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered; And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him" (Heb. 5:8-9). This doctrine declared by Paul, is yet another witness that contradicts the common interpretation of "For by grace are ye saved through faith; … Not of works" (Eph. 2:8-9)-which is traditionally interpreted to mean that Human Action plays no role in accessing Salvation. As demonstrated in the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats, charity given to “the least of these” is not merely manifest by thoughts or spoken words-or by pure intentions-but also by faithful Human Action, done with all heart, soul, mind, and strength. And Jesus promised "eternal life" to those who manifest such Charity. ❤🙏

    • @in-good-faith
      @in-good-faith 5 месяцев назад

      We appreciate your thoughtful comment; we think faith is important too! Hope you can listen to some of our other episodes.

  • @nancypenarrieta4741
    @nancypenarrieta4741 5 месяцев назад

    Beautiful 🙏🏻