“CULTIVATING SAINTS, SAGES, AND STATESMEN THROUGH THE GREAT TRADITION”

In this first episode of the Eternal Christendom podcast—the first of our Five Masterpieces—our founder Joshua Charles recounts one of the biggest dilemmas he had as a protestant by reflecting on Christ’s words: “If you love me, you will keep my commandments” (John 14:15).

He wanted to love Jesus, and thus obey His commandments. But many people around him frequently had different opinions on just what those commandments were. Often, their opinions were the exact opposites of one another.

To make matters worse, the prominent teachers (both historical and contemporary) and mentors he consulted were often virtuous, well-educated, and acting in good faith.

So his dilemma became: how do I know what Christ actually commanded? How do I know what is true beyond mere opinion?

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
03:28 - Roadmap
04:40 - Saint of the Day
06:18 - Scripture of the Day
06:48 - Quote(s) of the Day
10:20 - The Main Issue—Love
13:50 - Personal Dilemma
34:36 - Dilemma with Atheists
43:35 - How Doctrinal Disputes Were Resolved in the Bible
51:49 - Conclusion

Outro Music: “A Place in Heaven” by Thomas Bergersen
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