FaithQuest Perspectives
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N168_040924 Rom. 10:8-11 Don't Stumble Over The Simplicity Of It All
N168_040924 Rom. 10:8-11 Don't Stumble Over The Simplicity Of It All
N168_040924 Rom. 10:8-11 Don't Stumble Over The Simplicity Of It All
Tuesday 9th April 2024
Explore the 'insulting simplicity' of faith in Romans 10:8-11 with Colin Cook and discover why simple belief is often the hardest step.
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Get the buttons here!The Simplicity of Faith: Why It’s Harder Than It Seems
Episode Overview
- Faith is presented as insultingly simple compared to complex human systems.
- Paul's teachings in Romans highlight salvation through simple belief.
- Complexity of sin contrasts with the simplicity of faith in Christ.
- Christianity offers a straightforward path to righteousness through Jesus.
- Trusting in Christ’s righteousness brings peace despite ongoing inner turmoil.
The human condition, the human brain, the human intellect, the human reason, and the human will cannot produce faith.
Ever wondered why faith can sometimes feel so complex? In this episode of 'How it Happens with Colin Cook', you'll dive into the seemingly paradoxical simplicity of faith as outlined in Romans 10:8-11. Colin unpacks how Paul describes the salvation of Israel and, by extension, the world, through a faith that seems almost too simple to believe. He highlights the contrast between the complex systems humans create to control behaviour and the straightforward faith that Christianity offers.
Colin challenges the listener to embrace the simplicity of confessing with your mouth and believing in your heart as the path to salvation, despite how counterintuitive it may seem given our complex world. Through engaging anecdotes and reflections, Colin discusses how other belief systems often present intricate paths to enlightenment, making Christianity's simple approach seem almost insulting. Yet, he argues, this simplicity is where true peace lies.
By trusting in Christ’s righteousness rather than our own, we find a faith that surmounts our inner turmoil, even if it doesn't eradicate it. Tune in to explore why this 'insultingly simple' faith might be exactly what you need on your recovery journey.