In this episode of the Witnessing Christ Podcast, Calvin, Charlie, and Jon explore the concept of faith, contrasting its meaning in biblical Christianity with Latter-day Saint (LDS) teachings. They highlight how, in Scripture, faith is a gift from God—an instrument through which we receive grace by trusting in Christ's finished work. In contrast, LDS doctrine often views faith as an “action word” closely tied to obedience, where faith is something to be demonstrated through works to access divine blessings or power.

The team unpacks key biblical passages like Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 3, and James 2, explaining that faith, biblically, means placing trust in Jesus rather than in personal efforts. They use illustrations, such as a tree naturally bearing fruit, to show how good works flow from faith rather than creating or sustaining it. The discussion also addresses the LDS emphasis on agency and effort, emphasizing that biblical faith rests solely on Jesus’ righteousness, not on human accomplishment.

The episode closes by introducing the next topic—the relationship between faith and works in the Christian life. This lays the foundation for a discussion on how, in Christianity, works are a response to faith, not a requirement for earning grace.

For more on faith, check out this article on JesusIsEnough.org.

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In this episode of Witnessing Christ, Mark Parsons is joined by our three evangelist interns, Calvin, Charlie, and Jon. We begin a four-part series unpacking four interconnected foundational biblical concepts: sin, grace, faith, and works. This discussion starts by exploring sin, highlighting key differences between the Christian and Mormon perspectives.

While many Latter-day Saints view sin as occasional mistakes or a checklist of behaviors to avoid, we look to the Bible to reveal its more profound nature as something inherent in humanity and requiring a Savior.

We also discuss practical ways to engage Latter-day Saints in conversations about sin, offering biblical illustrations and verses to emphasize the depth of our need for Jesus. Join us as we dive into this crucial topic and lay the groundwork for understanding grace in the next episode.

For more about how to talk about sin, check out this article on Jesus is Enough and this one on Be Ye Perfect.

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In this episode of the Witnessing Christ Podcast, Mark and the evangelist interns—Charlie, Calvin, and Jon—continue their series on the four foundational concepts of sin, grace, faith, and works, focusing this time on grace. The discussion explores the stark contrast between the biblical and LDS understandings of grace. In Latter-day Saint theology, grace is often seen as an “enabling power” that boosts human effort rather than the complete, unmerited gift Scripture describes.

The team shares illustrations from the Bible, including the story of David and Mephibosheth, the parable of the prodigal son, and Paul’s conversion, to reveal grace as God’s unconditional love poured out despite our unworthiness. This grace, fully realized in Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection, is beyond our ability to earn or fully comprehend. Mark and the interns encourage listeners to marvel at this profound gift and to share its wonder with those around them, especially during the Christmas season. Don’t miss this in-depth look at grace and its transformative power!

For more about how to talk about grace, check out this article on Jesus is Enough and this one on Be Ye Perfect.

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