Understanding God's Love: Propitiation and Redemption
Episode Overview
Propitiation means God's wrath is aimed at what harms us, not us personally. God's righteousness is revealed through Jesus Christ's mercy and rescue. Understanding theological terms like justified and redemption can provide comfort. God's love is constant and shown through Jesus' sacrifice. Faith can help intercept addiction by recognising God's grace.
God's wrath is motivated by love. It wants to destroy what is destroying us.
In this episode of 'How it Happens with Colin Cook', Colin takes a deep dive into the powerful concept of 'propitiation' as mentioned in Romans 3:25. This might sound like a mouthful, but stick with it - it's a game-changer. Ever felt like God is mad at you because of your struggles with addiction? Colin reassures us that this isn't the case. He explains how God's righteousness, revealed through Jesus Christ, is all about mercy, rescue, and redemption.
Imagine God wrapping you in a warm cloak of righteousness, even when you feel anything but righteous. Colin breaks down complex theological terms like 'justified' and 'redemption' in a way that's easy to understand and incredibly comforting. He shares an anecdote about a woman who learned to pray directly to God the Father after understanding these teachings.
Colin also tackles the tricky word 'propitiation', clarifying that it's not about appeasing an angry God but about God's immense love for us, shown through Jesus' sacrifice. This episode is filled with hope and encouragement, reminding us that God's love is constant and His wrath is aimed at what harms us, not at us personally. Tune in for a heartwarming and enlightening discussion that will leave you feeling uplifted and reassured.