NUCLEAR Faith
An encompassing version of Christianity
Episodes
13 episodes
Does grace nullify obligation for Christians?
Scripture tells us we are saved by grace. Our salvation is a free gift we cannot earn or boast about. All we need to do is sincerely place our faith in Jesus and we are saved. And since it is a gift, it is often described as being unconditional...
What is the value proposition of following Jesus?
We build our lives around things we value. If we recognize a benefit to our lives and have the opportunity to pursue it, we will invest ourselves in attaining it. What has motivated billions of people across to invest themselves in knowing and ...
Why did Jesus perform miracles?
Jesus performed many miracles, but why? Are they just Sunday School stories of nice events? Or is there more to them? This episode unpacks the meaning of miracles and helps us understand how they are a significant part of Jesus communicating hi...
From exclusive to encompassing
Jesus is the only way to the Father. But how does that influence our view of other religions and the people in them? Is there any value in religious expressions outside of Christianity? And what mindset helps us fulfill the Great Commission?
If God is good, what about evil?
How we understand and come to terms with the reality of evil will shape our mindset and worldview. And if we claim God is good, we need to reconcile the suffering caused by evil. Is evil what is seems, or is there a larger agenda at work?
2 Eternal lives
The phrase "eternal life" has more than one meaning in the New Testament. How we understand this concept has significant implications on us and those around us. This episode unpacks these meanings and how they work out in this life, and the nex...
What does it mean to be saved?
Salvation is a commonly used term in Christian circles. It is so common that it's definition might be regarded as obvious. But a look at Scripture tells us that we need to be discerning to understand "what are we being saved from?"
Does everyone need Jesus?
Christians say yes, but why? What is it people need Jesus for? What is a need? What is the value proposition of following Jesus?
The gospel according to Jesus
The gospel, the good news, is Jesus' central message and mission. What is that news and why is it good? This is the NUCLEAR understanding of that cosmos-altering message.
Is Jesus the only way? - Part 2
This episode deals with the 3rd dimension of Jesus being the only way to the Father. And it connects the dots as to how this perspective helps us view other faiths in an encompassing, yet Biblical way.
Is Jesus the only way? - Part 1
Jesus said he is the only way to the Father. How do we reconcile this exclusive statement with the reality of other religions? There are at least 3 dimension of the answer to this question and this episode will deal with the first 2.
What does it take to be right with God?
The question of how to be right with God lies at the heart of all sincere religious endeavor. God has given all people an intuition that there is a Superior Being and that we are accountable to that Being. How does Christianity answer this univ...