The Grace Nerd Podcast

A podcast about theology and the Christian life with Eric M. Johnson. A place for various theological topics explained in an understandable and biblical way. A place for conversation about living life and engaging culture as a Christian.

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Simply Sovereign Part 4: Who Did Christ Die For?

In this fourth part of my Simply Sovereign series, I'm going to tackle the controversial debate between limited and unlimited atonement. In short, who did Christ die for? Many think this question is simple and straightforward, and questioning the universality of the atonement compromises the gospel. Hopefully I can help shed light on the nuances of a more Calvinistic approach.

Feb 22, 2022•13 min•Season 1Ep. 10

Simply Sovereign Part 3: Are We Chosen?

It's time for part three of my Simply Sovereign series. In this entry, I'll be talking about the incredibly controversial doctrines of election and predestination. I definitely come from a Calvinistic/Reformed perspective, but hopefully I remain focused on scripture as much as possible and help clarify more than confuse. Thanks for listening!

Feb 21, 2022•16 min•Season 1Ep. 9

Simply Sovereign Part 2: How Depraved Are We?

In this episode, I will continue with part 2 of my series "Simply Sovereign." In this entry, we'll talk about the controversial doctrine of "total depravity," also known as "total inability. I take a more Calvinistic approach to the doctrine of human sin, and hopefully I will be helpful in articulating it in a way that makes it understandable and biblical.

Feb 20, 2022•11 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Simply Sovereign Part 1: Whatsoever Comes to Pass

This episode is based on my book, "Simply Sovereign." We're tackling chapter 1: "Whatsoever Comes to Pass." This introduces the difficult theological dilemma of God's sovereignty and human responsibility. What does scripture have to say about this? Do we naturally think about this topic biblically?

Feb 19, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 7

10 Ways NOT to Grow Theologically

In this episode I contrast my last episode and talk about ten tips for avoiding theological improvement. We've talked about healthy practices in gaining theological maturity and knowledge. Now what are their toxic and immature counterparts? There is naturally a lot of overlap with the last episode in this one, but I found this approach helpful in expanding my thoughts from the previous episode further.

Feb 18, 2022•13 min•Season 1Ep. 6

10 Ways to Grow Theologically

In this episode I lay out ten tips for how to think about theology and how to find improvement in theological understanding. From having the right foundations and attitude in approaching theology, to some basic practices in finding good resources. Hopefully you find a few of these tips helpful as I've tried to apply them to my own life.

Feb 17, 2022•21 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Preach the Word: A Defense of Expository Preaching

What does it mean to "preach the word"? In this episode I give my definition of Biblical/Expository preaching and give my best defense of it. I also talk about how this relates to gospel centered preaching and whether these are the same, related, or in opposition. Is the scripture subordinate to the gospel? Hope you'll join me as I try to think this through out loud!

Feb 16, 2022•13 min•Season 1Ep. 4

The Matrix: A Christian Retrospective

The Matrix really deserves a Christian retrospective given the fascinating relationship that Christians had with the franchise when it was in its prime. The fact that The Matrix 4 is coming soon (or was at the time of this recording) seems to have everyone's attention as well, so I thought it was high time we revisited the topic and looked to what might be in store! I hope you enjoy.

Feb 15, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Ruthlessly Authentic Evangelism

In this episode, I talk about how to apply the concept of authenticity to the Christian practice of evangelism! How can I be authentic when I want to share my faith with friends or strangers but also present myself authentically and honestly? Hopefully you find my thoughts and experiences helpful!

Feb 14, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Christian Authenticity

In this video, I talk about the common idea of "authenticity" and some thoughts on how I think someone could learn to be an authentic Christian, or at least increase that quality in their life. I think it can have a genuinely good meaning but I think the term "authentic" is often misused to the point of reversing its meaning. Let's talk about it.

Feb 14, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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