Guest: Bill Gragg

Summary:

In this episode, we explore a central biblical pattern that runs from Genesis to Revelation — the Two Trees as the structural axis of choice between Relationship and Autonomy. Rather than spinning doctrine or debating religious systems, we root the discussion in Scripture’s own ordering of reality, showing how humanity is repeatedly confronted with the same fundamental choice: trust in God or self-rule.

We unpack:

• Why Scripture presents two trees instead of many paths
• How the choice between life and autonomy shows up in Eden, the wilderness, and the temptation of Jesus
• The relevance of this pattern for discipleship today
• How the axis of choice impacts personal faith and daily obedience
• What it means to stand at the crossroads still today

Along the way, we explore themes of:

• Relational obedience versus autonomy
• How true freedom is found in surrender
• The inevitability of choice in every moment of life
• The consistent voice of Christ calling us to life, not merely avoidance of destruction

This episode is a reflective, faithful dive into how Scripture orders reality and invites us into relationship with God, not just religious performance.

Listen in as we follow the path of choice — from Messiah or Serpent, from Life or Autonomy, and ultimately to the living way Christ offers us every day.