In this episode of No-Co Radio, Pastor Mike addresses a diverse range of theological topics, from critiquing modern teaching to defending core Reformation doctrines. He begins by awarding Victoria Osteen a "Kook and Barney's" for suggesting that obedience to God is primarily for self-happiness, then shifts to a recommendation of A.W. Tozer’s *The Knowledge of the Holy*, emphasizing that our thoughts about God define our spiritual life. The episode provides a clear distinction between Roman Catholic and Protestant views on justification, explaining that right standing before God is an external, forensic declaration based on Christ’s obedience rather than an internal infusion of grace. He concludes by exploring the doctrine of Unconditional Election as presented in Ephesians 1, asserting that predestination is a biblical reality intended to lead believers into deep praise for God’s sovereign grace.

Original Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_Uh3aJIF2s