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Communism’s Rejection of God. True Equality and Justice in Scripture. - Highlight: Episode 344
Manage episode 490543343 series 2985321
The guys discuss the rise of communism through Karl Marx’s ideas, highlighting its roots in atheism and its flawed view of human nature. They emphasize that while communism aims for equality, it rejects God’s sovereignty and replaces the gospel with a counterfeit hope. The guys point out that socialism often serves as a stepping stone to communism, but no true communist society has existed because power, when godless, leads to corruption. They also acknowledge that capitalism has its flaws and caution Christians against defending it without examining it through a gospel-centered lens. Ultimately, they stress that neither capitalism or communism can fix the human condition—only Jesus can. The gospel, rooted in love and personal responsibility, is the only true answer to society’s brokenness.
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Visit the Living Waters website to learn more and to access helpful resources!
You can find helpful counseling resources at biblicalcounseling.com.
Check out The Evidence Study Bible and the Basic Training Course.
You can connect with us at [email protected]. We're thankful for your input!
Learn more about the hosts of this podcast.
Ray Comfort
Emeal (“E.Z.”) Zwayne
Mark Spence
Oscar Navarro
Chapters
1. Communism's Rejection of God (00:00:00)
2. Communism's Garden Origins (00:01:13)
3. Gospel-Centric Lens vs. Political Solutions (00:03:16)
4. No Heaven Without the Cross (00:05:05)
5. Love as the Answer (00:07:22)
6. Believers Thriving in Communist Countries (00:09:14)
368 episodes
Manage episode 490543343 series 2985321
The guys discuss the rise of communism through Karl Marx’s ideas, highlighting its roots in atheism and its flawed view of human nature. They emphasize that while communism aims for equality, it rejects God’s sovereignty and replaces the gospel with a counterfeit hope. The guys point out that socialism often serves as a stepping stone to communism, but no true communist society has existed because power, when godless, leads to corruption. They also acknowledge that capitalism has its flaws and caution Christians against defending it without examining it through a gospel-centered lens. Ultimately, they stress that neither capitalism or communism can fix the human condition—only Jesus can. The gospel, rooted in love and personal responsibility, is the only true answer to society’s brokenness.
Thanks for listening! If you’ve been helped by this podcast, we’d be grateful if you’d consider subscribing, sharing, and leaving us a comment and 5-star rating!
Visit the Living Waters website to learn more and to access helpful resources!
You can find helpful counseling resources at biblicalcounseling.com.
Check out The Evidence Study Bible and the Basic Training Course.
You can connect with us at [email protected]. We're thankful for your input!
Learn more about the hosts of this podcast.
Ray Comfort
Emeal (“E.Z.”) Zwayne
Mark Spence
Oscar Navarro
Chapters
1. Communism's Rejection of God (00:00:00)
2. Communism's Garden Origins (00:01:13)
3. Gospel-Centric Lens vs. Political Solutions (00:03:16)
4. No Heaven Without the Cross (00:05:05)
5. Love as the Answer (00:07:22)
6. Believers Thriving in Communist Countries (00:09:14)
368 episodes
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