Confronting Christianity with Rebecca McLaughlin

Why Doesn't God Save Everyone? with Gray Sutanto

Mar 5, 2024

Gray Sutanto, an assistant professor of systematic theology and author, shares his incredible journey from atheism to faith in Christ. He explores profound questions about why not everyone is saved and the nature of human sinfulness. Sutanto challenges common beliefs about inherent human goodness and discusses the theological concept of concupiscence. He also addresses the complexities of evangelism, underscoring the need to share the gospel with those who haven't heard it while reflecting on the story of Job's faith amid suffering.

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Gray Sutanto's transition from atheism to Christianity illustrates the transformative power of mentorship and the understanding of God's grace in human life.

The podcast explores the themes of human sinfulness and divine sovereignty, emphasizing that salvation is a matter of grace rather than human merit.

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Gray Satanto's Journey to Christianity

Gray Satanto shares his remarkable journey from atheism to Christianity, detailing his upbringing in Jakarta and Singapore amidst cultural tensions. Initially raised in a Catholic household, he rejected religion during his early teenage years, viewing it as a set of obligatory rituals rather than a meaningful pursuit. However, a pivotal moment occurred when a mentor introduced him to the core tenets of Christianity, prompting a reconceptualization of his beliefs. This mentor's guidance ultimately led Gray to embrace faith, recognizing that God's grace is available even to those who feel unworthy.

Intro

2min

A Journey from Atheism to Faith: Rediscovering God

3min

The Paradox of Salvation and Human Sinfulness

14min

Navigating Temptations and Desires in Christian Life

2min

Understanding Sin and Divine Grace

13min

Understanding God Through the Story of Job

6min

Rebecca McLaughlin is joined by Gray Sutanto to have a conversation about why God doesn’t save everyone.Questions Covered in This Episode:

Can you give us a 60 second overview of your life?
When you were 12, what made you turn to atheism? When you were 17 what made you turn to Jesus?
Why doesn't God save everyone?
Are human beings fundamentally good?
What is concupiscence?
Were we created with concupiscence? Or is this a feature of our curroption from the fall?
How is it fair that God chooses one person over another to save?
How is this invitation open to everyone, if not everyone has heard the gospel?

Guest Bio:N. Gray Sutanto (PhD, University of Edinburgh) is assistant professor of systematic theology at Reformed Theological Seminary in Washington, DC. He is the author of God and Knowledge, coauthor of Neo-Calvinism: A Theological Introduction, cotranslator of Herman Bavinck’s Christian Worldview, and coeditor of Handbook to Neo-Calvinism. Gray is married to Indita and they have a daughter. He is an ordained minister in the International Presbyterian Church. You can follow him on Twitter.Helpful Definitions:

Concupiscence: The gravitational pull to sin.

Resources Mentioned:

Romans 6:23, Ephesians 2:4-5, Romans 3, Job

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