The Ten Minute Bible Hour Podcast GAL125 - No Ex Post Facto Laws, Even for Pickleball
Feb 14, 2025
Dive into the intriguing world of covenants and their significance in the Bible. Explore how ex post facto laws relate to the promises made to Abraham and Moses. Discover the idea of faith as a cornerstone of righteousness, navigating through the complexities of varying covenants. Unpack the lasting impact of these promises on believers today, and appreciate the deep connections between ancient texts and modern beliefs.
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Pickleball Ban Analogy
- Matt uses a hypothetical pickleball ban to illustrate ex post facto laws.
- This emphasizes that laws cannot retroactively criminalize past actions.
Contracts and Covenants
- Paul uses contracts as an analogy to explain God's covenant with humanity.
- Just as contracts can't be retroactively altered, God's covenant remains consistent.
The Alltel Contract
- Matt shares a story about his advantageous Alltel cell phone contract.
- Verizon's acquisition of Alltel didn't negate his original agreement.