Inverted Orthodoxy 424- We're back in real time! AER, Crucifixion, Divine Conviction, and more

*Please note this episode tackles a few topics that are sensitive in nature, you may want to skip this one if listening near small children*

Welcome back to Inverted Orthodoxy!

You may have heard or noticed, we did a batch recording of our last four episodes to accommodate for Pastors Doug as he recovers from surgery. We didn't want to leave you hanging and so we are trying a new format for the next few weeks. This format is similar to a zoom call, so you may notice some quirks. The audio quality may not be what you are used to, but as we learn this interface we will tweak and adapt. And don't worry, we will be back as a full team in studio soon.

This weeks episode tackles the following questions:

AER- Did Jesus have to give up some of his holiness in order to come to earth that was full of sin? Did he have to give up his holiness when he submitted to death on the cross? Or does his death and resurrection demonstrate his holiness?

AER...

I demand a recantation. Your pictures are crooked. It bothers me. 

Maybe it's just a "me" issue, and I need to get over it... Haha XD...

In love,

Anonymous "mostly" joking listener.

4. Okay… this one might not be rated G for young listeners, but it’s something I’ve thought about on occasion. You can decide how you want to address it! I’ve studied a number of ancient Roman practices… and in one source in a history class years ago, I noticed that many (if not the majority) of crucifixion victims were sexually abused (often raped) as part of the humiliation. Was this the case for Jesus? If so, what are its implications on our faith? I could take this question in a number of different directions, but I’m trying to be as sensitive as I can. 

5. How can we distinguish divine conviction (genuine faith) from psychological conditioning (generational/family influence)? What does this say about other faiths that have been passed down Vs. our (Christians) position on “Absolute Truth.”

In heaven God gives us everything, what would you get first? Who would you want to meet first god, Jesus, or the Holy Spirit?