Show Notes
Why don’t Christians still follow the Laws of the Old Testament? Why did God create humans if so many are apparently destined for Hell? Is the ‘Golden Rule’ actually a Christian idea? John answers all these - and more - for our Season XV Q&A!
(00:00) - - Intro
(05:12) - - Why don't Christians still follow the Old Testament Law?
(14:49) - - Deep reading for non-readers
(19:41) - - Are Christians allowed to practise Old Testament laments post-Jesus?
(23:31) - - Why would God create a species destined for Hell?
(32:42) - - Why does the modern church look so different compared to the first-century church?
(38:47) - - Why did Joseph and Mary have to go to Bethlehem?
(49:55) - - The Golden Rule
CREDITSUndeceptions is hosted by John Dickson, produced by Kaley Payne, and directed by Mark Hadley.
Alasdair Belling is a writer-researcher.
Siobhan McGuiness is the online librarian.
Lyndie Leviston remains John's wonderful assistant.
Santino Dimarco is Chief Finance and Operations Consultant.
Editing by Richard Hamwi.
Special thanks to our series sponsor Zondervan for making this Undeception possible.
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