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#190 Ananias and Sapphira and more tricky theological questions (Replay)

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Oct 19, 2023
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Tom
Tom answers tricky theological questions on original sin, Open Theism, and why God considers us 'worthy' of his love. Topics discussed include the New Testament account of Ananias and Sapphira, interpretations of their deaths, the worthiness of humans for God's love, the radical love of God, and the concept of sin nature in Jewish and Christian theology.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
The Dangerous Holiness of the Early Christian Community
02:58 • 6min
3
Interpretations of the story of Ananias and Sapphira and its theological implications
09:26 • 2min
4
On the Worthiness of Humans for God's Love
11:34 • 2min
5
The Radical Love of God and Embracing Unworthiness
13:39 • 3min
6
Sin Nature in Jewish and Christian Theology
16:49 • 25min