Wisdom, Free Will, and Essential Oils: Honest Answers to Big Questions (Q&A Series #1)

May 1, 2017

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Tackling real questions from the Vox Community and beyond, Mike Erre and Andy kick off the new Q&A Series with honest, heartfelt, and sometimes humorous reflections on key topics at the intersection of faith, culture, and Christian life. From the Sabbath to science, to the tension between free will and predestination, the duo models what it looks like to wrestle through complex theological questions with curiosity and compassion.

Key Takeaways: • Keeping the Sabbath in Today’s World – Why Sabbath is a wisdom practice, not a covenantal requirement, and how Jesus reinterprets the law through love and rest. • Science vs. Essential Oils – Exploring the relationship between faith and science, Christian skepticism toward scientific institutions, and why curiosity and discernment matter. • Free Will and God’s Sovereignty – Unpacking the difference between God's corporate predestination and personal agency, and why God is not the author of evil or suffering. • Singleness and God's Compassion – Navigating the desire for marriage with grace, wisdom, and trust, while staying rooted in community and purpose.

Resources Mentioned: • Previous Voxology Episodes:

"Does God Cause Suffering?" – [Link to episode]
"Understanding the Law and the Sabbath" on Facebook – [Link if available]

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