Ep 3. Working out my Salvation (When my version of salvation stopped working)

When salvation as I understood it stopped working for me, I had work out my own salvation based on what I understood. In this episode I summarize the version of salvation I learned as a child, which is probably very familiar to anyone from conservative evangelical traditions. I examine the questions I had about the logic and mechanics and justice of salvation, which became major stumbling blocks to my faith. And I share my current understanding of salvation, based on what I've learned, thought about, and meditated upon over the years. 00:00 Introduction to Faith and Questions 02:13 The Nature of Salvation and Sin 10:00 Understanding Grace and Perfection 18:13 The Conflict of Desire and Faith 27:58 The Search for Meaning in Theology 33:52 The Problem of Human Desire and Divine Expectations 38:43 The Weight of Sin and Divine Justice 44:04 God's Holiness vs. Mercy 50:58 Understanding Salvation and Forgiveness 56:01 The Role of the Resurrection 01:03:24 The Nature of Salvation and Free Will 01:10:34 Growing Up: The Adam and Eve Story 01:16:19 Conjectures on Salvation and Future Exploration