Irving Bible Podcast Lent 2025: Exalting Jesus | Barry Jones | March 23, 2025
Mar 23, 2025
Listeners are invited to embrace the lordship of Christ in their daily lives, reflecting on what it truly means to declare 'Jesus is Lord.' The discussion highlights the rise of moralistic therapeutic deism and contrasts it with authentic faith. Sin and distractions are examined, encouraging a deep introspection during Lent. The importance of surrendering to Jesus and accepting God's grace through communion is emphasized, challenging everyone to confront their spiritual barriers.
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Teen Spirituality
- Many teenagers believe in "moralistic therapeutic deism."
- This means they believe God wants them to be good and feel good, but remains detached.
True Christianity
- True Christianity isn't about deism, but about Jesus' Lordship.
- Philippians 2 focuses on Christ's exaltation.
Jesus' Lordship
- Every knee will bow to Jesus, the question is whether joyfully or begrudgingly.
- Christians can joyfully declare Jesus as Lord now.