In 1 Timothy 1 Paul says that “though I was a blasphemer, a persecutor and a violent man, I was shown mercy because I acted in ignorance and unbelief.”

At first blush it may sound like Paul was saying, “I was shown mercy cause I really didn’t know what I was doing, so it’s not that big of a deal.” It’s actually quite the opposite.

Dr. Jeremy Grinnell joins the team to answer bible questions, starting with the one above. Jeremy earned his PhD in Systematic Theology from Calvin Seminary in Grand Rapids, MI, and taught graduate level theology for 15 years.

Then, have you ever felt painfully aware of your sin, repented, received God’s forgiveness and after some time found yourself feeling painfully aware of the same sin all over again? 

Jeremy says, “that happens because over time we become more aware of how our sin wounded us and others which leads us to deeper repentance and gratefulness for mercy!”

Then, Ronda a Perry and Shawna listener asks, “What’s all this talk about deconstruction of the Christian faith?” We talk about 2 paths of deconstruction: A path that leads to deeper faith and a path that well, leads off the path.

Then Stephanie says, “In 2^nd Kings 24:1-4 God’s says he wouldn’t forgive King Manasseh for his many sins. Manasseh repented of his sins. I thought God forgives those who repent??”

Last, as our kids head back to school it’s a great time to remind them of who they are and WHOSE they are! As God’s kids they don’t walk into school alone, but with God.

And in 2 Timothy 1:7 we are told that God didn’t give us a spirit of timidity but of power, love and self-control. You might want to slip that verse into their lunchbox.