Gateway Podcast: Episode 93

You can listen to or watch Gateway Podcast Episode 93 here.

(NOTE: Timestamps are for video version only.) 

Lightning Round:

If God knows everything and already knows the choices we are going to make then what exactly would be the purpose of life? If God loves everyone then why is there hell and why would he create them? (4:35)

I read a TGC article about church growth among the Iranian people. Do you have any book recommendations about the underground church and the ministry that is taking place there? (10:10)

I love learning the history — very helpful! Can you recommend a source for more study? (11:05)

He [Josh] probably knew he would get asked this (in regards to the sermon teachings about Jesus seated at the right hand of God), and I've heard "standard" explanations on this before (BSF) but what about Acts 7:55-56 in this context? I have an investment in this answer because I have used lyrics in one of my worship compositions "... Jesus standing, alive at the right hand of God."  Is this lyric theologically incorrect? (13:20)

Why does the "Church" only apply to our congregation when it comes to tithing?  Giving to other ministries included in the "Church of Jesus Christ" should be part of our giving. I'm not a stickler on this, I don't lessen my Gateway giving when I give to other Christian missions like CRU.  Doesn't Gateway pay music royalties to churches like Hillsong, Elevation and Bethel, which are questionable in their theology and reputation?  I like to ponder these issues, but my dad and one son would say "just try to understand the Gospel basics, do the right thing and don't worry about controversies. (16:15)

Final/Pastoral Thoughts (31:40)