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LIVE DISCUSSION: Transfiguration - HEAR HIM! (Part 9 of 9)
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The mystery of divine election stands at the heart of Christian faith, yet few topics generate more passionate discussion. How can dead sinners choose to believe? What happens when someone appears to fall away from faith? And how do we reconcile God's sovereign choice with human responsibility?
This thought-provoking conversation dives deep into the biblical foundation of election, exploring how God chooses believers before they choose Him. Drawing from key passages in Ephesians, Romans, and Ezekiel, we unpack the profound truth that salvation begins not with our decision but with God's sovereign choice before the foundation of the world.
We tackle the challenging question of how spiritually dead people can choose to believe, revealing the divine heart transplant described in Ezekiel 36 that enables faith. This supernatural transformation—where God removes the heart of stone and replaces it with a heart of flesh—allows the new creation to exercise saving faith. The comfort of this doctrine lies in its permanence: when God converts a soul, that person becomes His child forever.
The discussion clarifies commonly misunderstood passages like Philippians 2:12 ("work out your salvation") and Hebrews 4 (warnings about "falling away"), showing how these texts, properly interpreted, actually reinforce the security of true believers rather than undermining it. We also explore the fascinating interpretation of Hebrews 4:12-13, where "the Word of God" refers not primarily to Scripture but to Christ Himself as the discerner of thoughts and intentions.
Whether you're wrestling with questions about eternal security, predestination, or the nature of saving faith, this conversation offers biblical clarity while maintaining the mystery and wonder of God's sovereign grace. Join us as we celebrate the breathtaking reality that salvation depends not on our grip on God, but on His unbreakable grip on us.
Chapters
1. God's Choice Precedes Our Faith (00:00:00)
2. New Heart, New Creation (00:04:11)
3. The Shepherd Never Loses His Sheep (00:09:35)
4. Sanctification: Working Out Salvation (00:15:15)
5. Understanding Hebrews 4 and Falling Away (00:22:23)
6. The Word of God as Christ Himself (00:30:31)
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