Is the lizard removal incident in "The Great Divorce" a good illustration of salvation by grace?

Is the lizard removal incident in "The Great Divorce" a good illustration of salvation by grace?

Author: 1517 October 31, 2023 Duration: 15:08

LIVE FROM 'HERE WE STILL STAND 2023'! (Audio Only) Ted asks a question about C.S. Lewis' book, "The Great Divorce". Rod talks about "objective justification", who gets the credit for our salvation, free will, Who pursues whom, and who Jesus says 'went home justified'.

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In the spirit of those free-flowing back deck conversations in Irvine, Talks with Dad Rod captures the essence of long talks about life, faith, and everything in between. This podcast is a continuation of that tradition, now hosted by Rod and his son, Ted. Each brief episode distills the warmth and depth of those discussions into a six-minute format, offering a moment of reflection amidst daily routines. Listeners will hear candid exchanges rooted in a Christian worldview, yet broadly engaging with culture, philosophy, and the nuances of modern society. It’s less a formal lecture and more like pulling up a chair to listen in on a thoughtful dialogue between a father and son. The podcast naturally explores spirituality and personal experience, aiming to provide genuine connection and insight one short talk at a time.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 198

Talks with Dad Rod
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Duration: 7:05
Ted asks Rod about the possibility of losing one's faith, seemingly accidentally or easily. Rod addresses the struggles we Christians have and the gifts God gives us to sustain our faith, including giving us assurance. S…
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Duration: 9:34
Ted asks Rod whether we sinners can find any good news in the law. Rod talks about how it can come across to some listeners to receive preaching and teaching which follows a law-Gospel-law format, and why putting emphasi…
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Duration: 8:19
Ted asks Rod about whether the Lutheran position on baptismal regeneration conflicts with sola fide, or faith alone. Rod talks about where the Christian faith comes from and how that relates to baptism, as well as how ou…
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Duration: 7:46
Ted talks with Rod about whether or not the authors of Scripture were divinely inspired. Rod talks about logical fallacies and the veracity of the charges made against the historical accounts in the Bible by those who ha…
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Duration: 8:27
Ted asks Rod about Christian apologetics, what it is and about its absence in the modern church. Rod speaks about the value of apologetics, the solutions it offers, and how it aligns with Scripture. And he clarifies that…
Do we fear the freedom of Christ? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:28
Ted asks Rod why having the freedom of Christ causes fear for believers. Dad Rod explains that we sinners like 'to do' lists, and Christ did away with the need for works in regard to salvation. Yet, even though sinners a…