Issues, Etc. Responding to Listener Email and the Issues, Etc. Comment Line, 11/11/25 (3152)
Nov 11, 2025
The hosts dive into the evolving landscape of generational politics and the implications for gender roles. They tackle listener criticisms surrounding Lutheran teachings and delve into the theological debate over once-saved-always-saved. Linked to this discussion, they also share positive listener feedback on their series about paths to Lutheranism. Additionally, a compelling question emerges regarding the age of the Earth, with a thoughtful exploration of Genesis and creation. Upcoming guests promise to bring fresh insights into family dynamics and critical theory.
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False Teaching Robs People Of Salvation
- False teaching within Christian bodies actively harms souls and cannot save anyone.
- Todd Wilkin stresses that preserving pure doctrine is essential to prevent people being driven from Christ.
A Convert Fled False Teaching
- A guest described fleeing false teaching in his church and finding truth in confessional Lutheranism.
- Todd Wilkin emphasizes this as moving from unbelief or error into confessional Lutheran faith.
Perseverance Doctrine Can Erode Gospel Urgency
- 'Once saved, always saved' can produce complacent preaching and doctrinal compromise.
- Jeff Schwartz and Todd Wilkin link that teaching to diminished gospel proclamation and doctrinal drift.
