FaithQuest Perspectives
FaithQuest Perspectives
P178_071625 Rom. 10:19 How God Works To Save The Hard-Hearted
P178_071625 Rom. 10:19 How God Works To Save The Hard-Hearted
P178_071625 Rom. 10:19 How God Works To Save The Hard-Hearted
Wednesday 16th July 2025
Explore how faith training in the Gospel can intercept addictions and save even the hard-hearted through divine provocation.
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Episode Overview
- Salvation is accessible without overcoming every addiction first.
- God uses jealousy to provoke change in resistant hearts.
- Jesus' healings often challenge societal norms to break resistance.
- Even those resistant to faith can find hope and mercy.
- Personal anecdotes illustrate the power of faith.
God is going to make people jealous by producing such blessing as they look upon others.
In this episode of 'How it Happens with Colin Cook', the spotlight is on Romans 10, where Paul tackles the intricacies of faith and salvation. You might find yourself pondering how faith training in the Gospel can be a lifeline for intercepting addictions - be it alcohol, drugs, or even obsessive worry. Colin dives into Paul's teachings that salvation isn't a distant dream but something that's right on your tongue and in your heart.
He emphasises that you don't need to sort out your life or overcome every addiction before putting your faith in Jesus. It's a refreshing take that could be just what you need if you've been feeling stuck. Colin takes us through the curious verses where God works to save the hard-hearted by provoking them to jealousy. It's a bit like watching your neighbour get a shiny new car and suddenly wanting one yourself.
This divine provocation is God's way of nudging those who are resistant to His grace, pushing them to the end of their rope until they call upon Him for help. The episode also touches on Jesus' strategic healings that often stirred the Pharisees and Sadducees. Colin explains how these provocations are not acts of irritation but rather steps towards breaking down resistance, leading even the proud-hearted to seek God's mercy.
The discussion is peppered with anecdotes, including a poignant story about Colin's brother, who resisted faith for years but ultimately wished he had it when faced with his mortality. It's a narrative that brings hope, showing that no heart is too hard for God's touch. If you're searching for understanding or grappling with hard-heartedness, this episode might just offer the perspective you need. Could this be the nudge you've been waiting for?