This episode uses Romans 10:9–10 and 1 John 1:7–9 to address why many Christians struggle with assurance of salvation, arguing that Christianity is objective and not grounded in fluctuating feelings. The hosts contrast Protestant introspection and “navel-gazing” with Rome’s overly mechanical objectivity, noting pitfalls on both sides, and discuss how modern psychologizing has separated emotions from obedient action. They emphasize that God gives objective helps—confession of sin, confession of faith (agreeing with God’s word), the church’s covenant renewal worship, and the Lord’s Supper as a real means of grace—to bolster faith without reducing salvation to ritual. Faith remains necessary, but believers can rest in God’s faithful and just promise to forgive and cleanse those who confess, and take confidence in wanting Christ and continuing in obedience.

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On Ruling

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In this Right Response Ministries podcast episode, the hosts discuss what Scripture teaches about alcohol, emphasizing that the Bible condemns drunkenness while also presenting wine as a blessing tied to celebration and reward. They survey biblical warnings—especially for leaders and specific offices (kings, priests, elders, and older women)—and contrast these with passages that permit and even commend wine in certain contexts. They connect this to modern trends showing Americans and Europeans drinking less, suggesting cultural shifts such as reduced reasons to celebrate, sedentary work, health concerns, and diminished profitability. The conversation critiques both legalism that labels all drinking as sin and a consumerist “bourbon-and-cigars” identity, arguing for spiritual maturity: recognizing what is permissible while applying prudence, moderation, and honest self-assessment about duty, productivity, ambition, and the purpose behind drinking.

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Genesis Gold Group
Faith-Based Gold IRA: Genesis Gold Group helps Christians protect their retirement with physical precious metals aligned with scriptural stewardship principles.
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On Ruling
Western Front Books. Publishing for men on the right. Not churchy. Christian.
https://www.WesternFrontBooks.com/

Backwards Planning Financial
Want to build a financial legacy for your family with a plan that starts at the end goal? Connect with Joe Garrisi at https://backwardsplanningfinancial.nm.com/ to get help with a legacy-driven strategy for your future.

The Return of Muscular Christianity | 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

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Genesis Gold Group

Faith-Based Gold IRA: Genesis Gold Group helps Christians protect their retirement with physical precious metals aligned with scriptural stewardship principles.

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Backwards Planning Financial
Want to build a financial legacy for your family with a plan that starts at the end goal? Connect with Joe Garrisi at https://backwardsplanningfinancial.nm.com/ to get help with a legacy-driven strategy for your future.

On Ruling
Western Front Books. Publishing for men on the right. Not churchy. Christian.
https://www.WesternFrontBooks.com/