Angels are rational, spiritual beings created by God. God’s holy angels joyfully serve him in heavenly worship, and God appoints them to act as messengers, bringing words of guidance and assurance to the faithful, and assisting and protecting t

E208 Q215 How did Satan and his angels turn to evil?

Feb 9th, 2024 26m 53s

Satan and his angels were overcome by envy and pride and re- belled against God.

E207 Q214 What are Satan and his demons?

Feb 5th, 2024 29m 35s

Demons, of whom Satan is chief, are fallen angels. Satan rebelled against God and led other angels to follow him. They now cause spiritual and sometimes physical harm to mortals, and they sow lies that lead to confusion, despair, sin, and death

E206 Q213 Did evil exist before the human race embraced it?

Feb 2nd, 2024 20m 39s

Yes. Satan had already opposed God and chosen evil when he tempted Adam and Eve.

E205 Q212 Is God responsible for evil?

Jan 29th, 2024 18m 27s

No. The sinful choices of his creatures do not implicate God in evil in any way. (Deuteronomy 30:15–19; Romans 7:7–25; James 1:13–15) Support the podcast here

E204 Q211 If God is good, why does He permit evil?

Jan 25th, 2024 32m 11s

God created rational creatures free to love, obey, and worship him, but we have used our freedom to reject his love, rebel against him, and choose evil. Yet no evil can thwart God’s purposes, and he is able to use evil to bring about even great

E203 Q210 What is evil?

Oct 22nd, 2023 25m 24s

Evil is the willful perversion of God’s will. Evil defies God’s holiness, violates his Law, enslaves us to sin, and mars his good creation.

E202 Q209 What is the seventh petition?

Oct 21st, 2023 6m 7s

The seventh petition is “But deliver us from evil.” (Matthew 6:13)

E201 Q208 How can the Church help you to resist temptation?

Oct 6th, 2023 31m 24s

In the fellowship of Christ’s Body, I can find companionship when I am lonely or vulnerable, support to resist ungodly influence, wisdom to guard me from folly, exhortation to grow in holiness, and discipline to correct me when I fall into erro

E200 Q207 What are ways to guard against temptation?

Jul 15th, 2023 32m 34s

As I abide in Christ, I can guard against temptation by praying for protection and strength, confessing my sins, recalling God’s Word, avoiding tempting situations, and seeking the support of fellow Christians.

E199 Q206 Does God lead you into temptation?

Jun 12th, 2023 29m 43s

No. God never tempts anyone, nor is he the cause of any sin; but he does allow me to be tested so that I may grow in faith and obedience. (Genesis 22:1–18; Job 1:6–12; Psalm 11:4–5; Proverbs 17:3; Matthew 4:1; James 1:12–15) Support the podcas

E198 Q205 What help do you seek from God in the face of temptation?

Jun 9th, 2023 26m 46s

I ask God to increase my faith to trust him, enliven my conscience to fear him, soften my heart to love him, and strengthen my will to obey him, that I may resist evil and stand in the face of temptation.

E197 Q204 What are the sources of temptation?

May 20th, 2023 24m 10s

I am tempted by the false promises of the world, the selfish desires of my flesh, and the lies of the devil, all of which war against God and my spiritual well-being.

E196 Q203 What is temptation?

May 16th, 2023 21m 21s

Temptation is any enticement to turn from faith in God and to violate his commandments.(Proverbs 1:8–19; James 1:14–15) Support the podcast here on Buy Me A Coffee (similar to Patreon)

E195 Q202 What is the sixth petition?

Mar 23rd, 2023 10m 23s

The sixth petition is “And lead us not into temptation.”

E194 Q201 Will your forgiveness of others always result in reconciliation?

Mar 21st, 2023 23m 51s

No. Though my decision and desire to forgive may not result in my neighbor’s repentance or our reconciliation, I am still called to forgive.

E193 Q200 How do you forgive others?

Mar 15th, 2023 30m 27s

Forgiveness is a decision of my will and an attitude of my heart that seeks the good of my neighbor, and chooses not to hold against them the damage they have inflicted. I forgive whether they have asked for forgiveness or not.

E192 Q199 Why should you forgive others?

Mar 13th, 2023 31m 1s

I should forgive others because, while I was still a sinner, God forgave me through Jesus Christ. Failing to forgive impedes God’s work in my life and gives opportunity to the evil one.

E191 Q198 Does God forgive your sins?

Mar 1st, 2023 24m 25s

Yes. In Christ, God freely forgives the sins of all, including me, who sincerely repent and in true faith turn to him.

E190 Q197 On what basis do you ask forgiveness?

Feb 27th, 2023 29m 9s

I ask God our loving Father to forgive me through his Son, Jesus Christ, who bore my sins upon the Cross, so that through faith and Baptism I can receive his righteousness.

E189 Q196 What is God’s forgiveness?

Feb 22nd, 2023 32m 26s

God’s forgiveness is his merciful pardon of sin and removal of the guilt that results from our disobedience.

E188 Q195 Do you sin against God’s Law?

Feb 20th, 2023 24m 14s

Yes. I, together with all humankind, sin daily against God’s Law, in thought, word, and deed, both by what I do and by what I fail to do.

E187 Q194 What are trespasses?

Feb 8th, 2023 19m 41s

A “trespass” is a sin—a thought, word, or deed which offends God’s holy character and violates his Law, missing the mark of his will and expectations.

E186 Q193 What is the fifth petition?

Jan 30th, 2023 10m 5s

The fifth petition is “Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.”

E185 Q192 Why does God give you daily bread?

Jan 28th, 2023 24m 13s

God gives me daily bread because he is a good and loving Father, who gives good things to all his children, sustains us in life, and desires that we grow daily in his grace.