Knowing Faith

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss what predestination and election mean.
Questions Covered in This Episode:
Can you remember how you were introduced to these doctrines?
What is reformed theology?
What is predestination? What is election? Are they synonyms? 
Where do we find them in scripture?
What have been faithful approaches to these doctrines?
Who do you disagree with on this, but you respect the way they articulate their view?
What is determinism?
What is the point? Why should we care about this?
Helpful Definitions:
Predestination: God has ordained specific things to happen.
Election: God administers His saving benefits and/or judgment.
Pelagius: Man is not stained by sin; humanity is neutral before God.
Augustine: Humans are dead in their sin and saved by grace.
Arminianism: Humans are dead in their sin and allowed to choose saving grace.
Determinism: God is so other than, there is no meaningful place for human agency. 
Compatibilism: God directs our desires, and humans act in accordance with our desires.
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Romans 9, Genesis 1-2, Genesis 12, Ephesians 1, Romans 5-6, Proverbs 16:9, Romans 8, John 6, Matthew 13, John 10
Deep Discipleship Program
Ligonier Ministries
Renewing Your Mind
Acts 29
T4G
“Let the Nations Be Glad!” by John Piper
BFM 2000

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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley have a conversation about what happens to animals (and Jen’s pugs) when they die.
Questions Covered in This Episode:
What happens to animals when they die?
How are humans and animals different?
How does any creaturely thing make it into heaven?
Are animals in need of redemption?
Does the fall impact animals?
Do animals have a soul?
What is a soul? Do only humans have souls?
How do we give the right level of importance to things that have breath?
Will any animals be brought into the new heaven and the new earth?
Helpful Definitions:
Psychosomatic Unity: Humans are unions of body and soul.
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Training the Church Ministry Cohort

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Season 16 of the Knowing Faith podcast begins on January 15th! In this episode, Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley give you a preview of what is to come in Season 16.
Questions Covered in This Episode:
What are we doing this season?
What are some of the topics we will cover?
How can I submit questions for you to cover?
If you could put your cohost on the hotseat for any question, what would it be?
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Apple Podcast Review
Training the Church Patreon

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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley answer questions submitted by listeners!
Questions Covered in This Episode:
Can you talk to the value or lack thereof of being a credential holder in any particular fellowship or denomination? Are there any secondary beliefs your denomination holds that you don’t agree with?
Why is it good that denominations have core confessions?
Do you think there will be salt in the new heavens and the new earth since there is no sea or no tears?
Jen, what is your favorite classical music?
Can you share thoughts on what your church requires of members? How does your church handle discipline?
I have heard that Old Testament prophecies have an immediate fulfillment and another fulfillment in the future. Can you explain that?
Is any of the content in the Deep Discipleship Program in conflict with Lutheran beliefs? (or other denominations)
After the episode on therapeutic language, I wonder if you are going to talk about the fascination with “New Age” practices?
What is going on with Women’s Bible Study? How do you evaluate curriculum?
Did Jesus ever make mistakes during his earthly life?
Does Jesus display the imcommunicable attributes?
Is the incarnation itself an accommodation?
Did God the Father love the Son at the moment of the crucifixion?
Do you have resources for the “false stories” you talk about on the podcast?
What would you tell someone about tithing who is in deep debt?
Should we as Christians celebrate the feasts given to Israel?
How is orthodoxy determined? How do we explain differences among believers?
Where would you start a scope & sequence for college students and young adults?
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Deep Discipleship Program
BFM 2000
Westminster Confession
Nicene Creed
The Creed of Chalcedon
Apostles Creed
Handel’s Messiah
Vivaldi The Four Seasons
Knowing Faith: Has Therapeutic Language Invaded the Church?
Jen Wilkin's Instagram Highlight of bible Study
Knowing Faith: Does God have Emotions with Ronni Kurtz
“Remember and Rehearse” by JT English
“Formed for Fellowship” by Kyle Worley

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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley answer the question of whether a Christian can lose their salvation.
Questions Covered in This Episode:
Do Christians often struggle with this question?
What are the things that can make us doubt salvation?
What kind of encouragement do we give people when reading and evaluating the warning passages in Hebrews?
Can Christians grow indifferent to the seriousness of sin?
Is there a corporate nature to this, or are these warnings supposed to be personal?
What is the current thought process in the church?
If a faithful Christian comes to you and asks if it is possible for them to lose their salvation, how do you respond?
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Deep Discipleship Program
Proverbs 31, Hebrews 2:1, Hebrews 6:4-8, Hebrews 10:26, John 8, Romans 5-8, Matthew 11:28-30, Matthew 16

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