In a thought-provoking conversation, Jamie Englehart, founder of Connect International Ministries, shares insights on redefining God through love rather than fear. He critiques traditional beliefs about hell and punishment, urging a shift towards divine justice rooted in mercy. Jamie discusses the psychological impact of fear-driven theology and emphasizes the importance of relationships for spiritual growth. He also tackles the moral implications surrounding human trafficking and its afterlife judgments, advocating for a transformative understanding of the gospel centered on compassion.
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Fear And Love Cannot Coexist
Fear and love cannot coexist; perfect love removes all fear as stated in 1 John.
Fear-based doctrines damage the view of God and cause religious trauma.
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Childhood Fear Of End Times
Jamie Englehart recalls being scared by fear-based end times teachings as a child.
He rejected those teachings because they conflicted with Jesus' message of love and not violence.
volunteer_activism ADVICE
Remove Fear From Divine Relationship
Avoid teaching "fear of the Lord" as literal fear; prefer terms like awe, honor, and respect.
Fear drives out love, and the Gospel should never produce fear.
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Our views of God, punishment, sin, hell, eschatology, and relationship are profoundly affected by the lens through which we view God. When we view God as Love, Life, and Light, we are able to understand scripture in a way that produces abundant life and good fruit. Join Jamie and myself as we discuss end times, hell, and a God Who treasures all His children.
Jamie Englehart is president and founder of Connect International Ministries, a family of churches, ministries, businesses, and leaders was well as an author. He serves as a Bishop/Overseer to those in C.I.M. as well as too many other leaders across the body of Christ. He is widely sought after for his unique, multi-dimensional understanding of the kingdom of God, the New Covenant, and the heart of the Father revealed through Jesus Christ. Jamie is married to Wendy, a recording artist and for over 29 years, they have ministered across the globe, serving as elders, church planters, bible school teachers, spiritual parents and itinerant ministers. They have two children, Brittany and Brandon, a son-in-love, Estevan, and two of the most beautiful granddaughter’s on the planet, Caydence Rocha & Ariyah Rocha. Their children traveled with them for 16 years and ministered in music all over the U.S. and abroad. They desire to see future generations empowered, affirmed, fathered, and guided into their kingdom purpose by releasing inheritance and connecting generations.
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