The Paul Tripp Podcast 963. What Even is Faith? (Part 3) | The Connecting Podcast Ep. 048
Nov 1, 2025
Shelby Abbott, a pastor and co-host, joins Paul Tripp to redefine faith as a comprehensive way of seeing and living. They discuss faith as a gospel lens, emphasizing the importance of God's sovereignty amidst human forgetfulness. Exploring personal and corporate sin, they highlight the need for introspection and grace. The conversation also touches on living with eternal perspectives and identifying false sources of identity. Through Abraham's faith, they illustrate how consistent spiritual practice prepares believers for life's trials, ultimately pointing to Christ's redemptive sacrifice.
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Faith As A Gospel Lens
- Faith is a lens that orients every part of life through the gospel, not just a set of beliefs.
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Grout And The Gospel Mirror
- Paul recounts Luella meticulously cleaning grout at bedtime, which triggered his irritation and exposed selfishness.
- The story highlights how small domestic differences reveal deeper heart issues.
Sin's Cosmic Damage
- Sin has broken the cosmos and affects both corporate and individual life, producing universal groaning.
- Recognizing sin's depth prevents minimizing wickedness or excusing ourselves.