UGP 130 - Sorting out Priesthood Authority and Grace - Ritch Sandford - Part 3

TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE

Last episode Pastor Ritch Sandford mentioned the top four topics Mormons identified as being different from historic, traditional Christianity. We only covered the first two, so this episode we talk about the final two. These are (1) who has Authority (and how do you get it) and (2) Grace, what is it, and how it relates to faith and works. Once again the conversation takes some surprising turns, and Lynn shares candidly how much her Mormon understanding changed on these subjects as she learned what the Bible really had to say about them.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES

  • All authority has been given unto me(Matthew28:18)
  • Upon this rock I will build my church (Matthew 16:18)
  • The Kingdom of heaven is like… (Matthew 13)
  • Test authorities (Galatians 1:8-9)
  • The devil disguises himself (2 Corinthians 11:14)
  • Go on sinning? (Romans 6:1-2)
  • Perfect gifts come from God (James 1)
  • To those who say they have faith (James 2:14)
  • Those who profess faith but their actions deny them (Titus 1:16)
  • Grace & good works (Ephesians 2:8-9, 10)
  • No one comes to Jesus unless the Father draws them (John 6:44)

QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE

There is no supreme authority apart from Jesus Christ. ~Ritch

The Bible demands that we test our earthly authorities. ~Ritch

Do you trust the words of Jesus? ~Lynn

Challenge everything, hold fast to all that is true. ~Ritch

LINKS MENTIONED

The Mission Church, South Jordan, UT: https://www.themissionutah.com/

Unveiling Grace Podcasts: Episodes 128 & 129: https://unveilinggracepodcast.com/audio

Unveiling Grace book: https://irr.org/store/unveiling-grace

God Loves Mormons: https://godlovesmormons.com/

Authority of the Bible Podcasts: Episodes 104, 12, 31, 50: https://unveilinggracepodcast.com/audio

Book Offer: 7 Reasons We Left Mormonism: https://unveilinggracepodcast.com/free-book-offer

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