27 | Works, Faith, Grace and Salvation

On Resident Strangers this week Steve and Rich pick up discussing the question Sarah threw in last week; what happens to babies when they die? Since we're born alienated from God how do we process things like infant death and those who die with severe mental handicaps? We think this part of the conversation will fill you with hope and a better understanding of God's grace. They then shift into talking about how works fit into the idea of grace when it comes to salvation. What should motivate our works? What exactly does it mean for someone to be born again? Steve reminds us that we can learn a lot about this simply by looking at how Jesus lived His life here on earth. Good works should be a part of a believer desiring to be more like Jesus. Rich answers the question, how does someone accept this grace that is offered? Faith takes place in the heart and mind, going beyond the spoken word. Steve ends by walking through how to determine if the receiving of salvation and expression of faith is understood. All in all, it is important to remember that salvation in Jesus is available to all. 

For further context, check out the Resident Strangers episodes on The Atonement from October 2023:
The Atonement - https://open.spotify.com/episode/71IUZo2Lrocb5mxDg8Utlx?si=2dd973b9945049c9

Further Discussion on The Atonement - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2zoA3Rh2UpO1tqupphGleg?si=33c616f4a72d4568

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Desert Springs' Doctrinal Statement -https://www.dscchurch.com/values-beliefs

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