Woodside Bible Church Royal Oak

In Christ, Part 6: Transformed by God's Goodness - CT Eldridge

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Oct 13, 2025
CT Eldridge discusses the impact of God's goodness on our lives, emphasizing its various forms. He explores functional goodness as fulfilling divine purpose, while also reflecting on the significance of moral goodness. The conversation shifts to relational goodness, highlighting God’s love and kindness through Christ. Eldridge challenges listeners to embody goodness in their lives, positioning Christianity as a transformative force in society. The episode concludes with a prayer for clarity in the church's witness.
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INSIGHT

Shift From Truth To Goodness

  • Cultural debates shifted from "Is Christianity true?" to "Is Christianity good?" in recent decades.
  • CT Eldridge argues modern critiques focus more on Christianity's moral effects than its factual claims.
ANECDOTE

Childhood Prayer Memory

  • CT Eldridge recounts his earliest memory praying as a toddler at St. James Episcopal Daycare.
  • The child's prayer, "God is great. God is good," framed his first grasp of God's goodness.
INSIGHT

Goodness As Functionality

  • Functional goodness means fulfilling created purpose and working effectively.
  • Genesis and Ephesians show creation and new creation are called "good" when they function as intended.
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