Foundation of the Faith

Pastor Mike explores the forensic nature of justification, using the classic analogy of snow covering a "dung pile" to illustrate how Christ’s righteousness covers the believer's sin . He issues a "Kooks and Barney's" award to Andy Stanley for suggesting that the foundation of the Christian faith is historical events rather than the authoritative Scripture, a view Mike counters by highlighting Jesus' own absolute reliance on the Old Testament. The episode also features a recommendation for Arnold Dallimore’s biography of George Whitefield, a clarification on the distinct categories of justification and sanctification, and a discussion on the biblical reality of demon possession. Ultimately, Mike concludes that the most effective response to spiritual darkness is the simple and powerful preaching of the gospel, which allows the Holy Spirit to displace the demonic. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jXOyCX1FfPA  No Compromise Radio “Always biblical, always provocative, always in that order.” Video Episode 61: “Foundation of Faith" Hosts: Pastor Mike Abendroth (Pastor & Author) Produced/Edited By: Marrio Escobar (Owner of D2L Productions)