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Does God Depend on Us to Evangelize?

December 7, 2022

Does God Depend on Us to Evangelize?

25 min

Does God Depend on Us to Evangelize?

25 min

Episode 1113 Show Notes

From the Show

God is the self-existent one. Remember what he says to Moses: “I Am who I Am.” He doesn’t depend on anything or anyone. He’s dependent on food or air like we are. He’s completely self-existent.

–Adriel Sanchez

Does God Depend on Us to Evangelize?

Questions in this Episode

Is baptism necessary for salvation?
Does God depend on us to evangelize the world?
What should I do when I’ve sinned but don’t feel grieved by it?
Is having a Christmas tree participating in a pagan tradition?
How can I put on the armor of God?

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Adriel Sanchez is the pastor of North Park Presbyterian Church (PCA) in San Diego, CA. He received his theological training from Westminster Seminary California and serves as host of Core Christianity. Adriel is the author of Praying with Jesus and, most recently, Why We Worship: Experiencing Heaven on Earth at Church. He and his wife, Ysabel, have six children.

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