The Hero of the Story Podcast
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Grace Upon Grace at Christmas [Ep. 207]
If grace is good, does that mean the law is bad? That’s the question we’re discussing on The Hero of the Story. Listen in as we discuss: Why John began his gospel with an echo of Genesis Why the world and God’s people didn’t recognize Him Why John compares and contrasts Jesus and the Law …
Continue ReadingAdoption, the Gospel, and Children of God [Ep. 206]
Are all people children of God? That’s the question we’re addressing on this episode of The Hero of the Story. Listen in as we discuss: How the Bible describes those who can be called God’s children The reason it’s right and good to think of other believers as brothers and sisters How this doctrine shapes the …
Continue ReadingThe Purpose of Praying in Jesus’ Name [Ep. 205]
Is there something significant about saying “in Jesus’ name”? That’s the question we’re discussing on The Hero of the Story. Listen in as we discuss: Why Peter and John went to the temple to pray at all following Pentecost The danger of treating Jesus’ name as a magical incantation How this passage points us to …
Continue ReadingThe Bible & the Personhood of the Holy Spirit [Ep. 204]
Does the Force in Star Wars provide us with a good picture of the Holy Spirit? That’s the question we’re addressing on this episode of The Hero of the Story. Listen in as we discuss: How the Bible reveals not only the deity but the personhood of the Holy Spirit Why we can’t confuse being a …
Continue ReadingThe Holy Spirit, Pentecost, and the Empowering of the Disciples [Ep. 203]
What happened when the Holy Spirit showed up? That’s the question we’re discussing on The Hero of the Story. Listen in as we discuss: The importance of the day of Pentecost Different understandings of the disciples speaking different languages in Acts 2 Why it was important that the Holy Spirit came the way He did …
Continue ReadingThe Bible & the Deity of the Holy Spirit [Ep. 202]
Is the Holy Spirit God to the same degree as the Father and Son? That’s the question we’re addressing on this episode of The Hero of the Story. Listen in as we discuss: How the Bible reveals the deity of the Holy Spirit Why we cannot reduce from an equal status as the Father and Son …
Continue ReadingJesus, Doubt, and the Great Commission [Ep. 201]
Why did some of the disciples doubt before Jesus returned to the Father? That’s the question we’re discussing on The Hero of the Story. Listen in as we discuss: Why Jesus’ authority is essential to the great commission Possible reasons why the disciples may have doubted when Jesus was about to ascend to the Father …
Continue ReadingThe Holy Spirit and the Christian’s Life [Ep. 200]
Do we need the Holy Spirit’s help? That’s the question we’re addressing on this episode of The Hero of the Story. Listen in as we discuss: The different ways Scripture tells us the Holy Spirit is at work in our lives Why we need to properly recognize the Holy Spirit as God in the way the …
Continue ReadingJesus, Thomas, and Preparing for the Spirit’s Arrival [Ep. 199]
Is it wrong to want proof of a miracle? That’s the question we’re discussing on The Hero of the Story. Listen in as we discuss: If Thomas was wrong to ask for evidence of Jesus’ resurrection The importance of Jesus telling His disciples, “If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if …
Continue ReadingEvangelism, Words, and Deeds [Ep. 198]
If actions speak louder than words, then isn’t my good living the best evangelism? That’s the question we’re addressing on this episode of The Hero of the Story. Listen in as we discuss: How the Bible points to the relationship between words and works in evangelism Why it’s not enough to live good lives in order …
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