Despite the presence of the term "predestination" in the Bible, much debate has been sparked over its validity, or at least what it means. What about free will? What about fairness? What if I'm not one of the elect? These are all common questions that go along with this topic, and they are ones I answer in this episode. I also walk through four of the main Bible passages that talk about God's people being chosen, and I would encourage you all to think through whether your convictions are deeply rooted in Scripture. Let us remember that salvation is of the Lord!

Despite the push of many for unity between Catholics and Protestants, there are some legitimate, irreconcilable views that distinguish us. Concerning Mary, the mother of Jesus, Catholics have many dogmas and practices that we do not. Far from these being mere matters of opinion, they touch the heart of the Gospel, and so I hope this episode (though by no means exhaustive) gives you a starting place for understanding what makes the true faith different from the claims of Catholicism.

While many seek to rationalize Hell into something less stark or "harsh," this is a doctrine on which we cannot afford compromise. In this episode, I sift through remarks on Hell from three of my professors during my time at Bible college and evaluate their faithfulness to the text of Scripture. I tackle questions like: "What about God's love?" "Will more people be in Heaven than Hell?" and "Can Hell be good in some sense for the wicked?" Our answers have significant implications.