Greetings, Remnant Fam! Here’s what you’ll find in this week’s issue:

• Episodes This Week:
  - Stop Blaming The Devil: Spiritual Warfare VS Human Responsibility
  - Depression in the Church: The Dangerous Lie We Need to Stop Telling

• Remnant Mini Shows:
  -Oh No! I Actually AGREE With Justin Peters!
  -Should We Call Out False Teachers By Name?
  -No Evidence for Healing?

• Patreon Q&A Session: Joshua Lewis

• Blog

• Your Questions Answered

• Last Week’s Shows:
  - Believing Through Suffering: Faith or Fantasy?
  - Resting in Christ’s Finished Work: Interview With Dr. Dennis Johnson

• Replay: Did David Rape Bathsheba? Interview with Dr. Carmen Imes

• Support the Show

• Connect

• Speaking Schedule: Where Will We Be Teaching?

EPISODES THIS WEEK

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Stop Blaming The Devil: Spiritual Warfare VS Human Responsibility

"The devil made me do it!" But did he? We're challenging the popular excuse and exploring what Scripture actually teaches about spiritual warfare versus battling our own flesh. Join us for an honest conversation about facing our sin, fighting the right battles, and growing in genuine holiness.

Join the LIVE Chat on Monday, March 31 at 4:00 p.m. CDT/UTC-5.

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Depression in the Church: The Dangerous Lie We Need to Stop Telling

“Just pray harder” isn’t always the right answer for Christians battling depression - and Dr. Kathryn Butler helps us understand why. Join us as this former trauma surgeon turned Christian writer challenges harmful church myths about mental health while offering biblical hope for those who suffer.

📖BOOK - What Does Depression Mean for my Faith?

Join the Live Chat: Wednesday, April 2 at 4:00 p.m. CDT / UTC-5.

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PATREON Q&A SESSION

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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

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Question from Caleb in Kansas: I'm part of a group that shares "memos from the head office"—messages they believe come from God or a higher power to individuals they don’t personally know. While generally broad, these messages can be strikingly specific and relevant to life decisions.

The group presents these messages in a way that appeals to a wide audience, using terms like "memos" and "higher power" instead of explicitly referencing Jesus or the Triune God, though the organizers are Christian. They also share these messages with unbelievers.

I’m skeptical for two reasons:

1. My cessationist background makes me cautious.

2. I struggle to believe God would send messages purported to be from a generic "higher power" to unbelievers. However, biblical prophets did deliver God's messages to unbelievers, so I acknowledge the possibility. (I believe the messages were typically presented as directly from the true God, not positive vibes from a generic "higher power" that the recipient could create in their own image.)

Lacking experience and deep discernment in this area, I’m unsure if this is truly from God or something I should avoid entirely—and perhaps repent of past involvement if it could be demonically inspired. That said, my first encounter with it profoundly changed my view of God—I now see Him as my loving Father rather than a stern judge, which has transformed both my faith and walk with him, as well as my approach to parenting (the Father smiles rather than frowns at His children, so I do likewise). I believe just because it was good/positive doesn't automatically mean it's from above (the evil one can use subtly twisted truth to deceive us).

Answer: In 1 John 4:1-3, John urges believers to “test the spirits to see whether they are from God.” This involves evaluating the content of the message, the character of the messenger, and whether it aligns with the core doctrines of Christianity. Just because it’s accurate doesn’t mean it’s from God. A key test is whether the message or organization honors Jesus Christ and affirms His deity. Any message that diminishes Jesus or presents an alternative path to God is suspect. While we get that the organization may be trying to be seeker sensitive, it is important that they acknowledge who the higher power is. The way you describe it sounds more New Age than we would be comfortable with. We would recommend that you ask for a statement of beliefs and confirm that their organization aligns with Christian pillars, such as Jesus is God, the Trinity, and that salvation comes by grace through Jesus alone. It is very easy, even for Christian sisters and brothers, to move away from the straight and narrow path in an effort to be more inclusive. Pray and seek guidance from the Holy Spirit. Ask Him to guide you into whether this is an evangelistic opportunity for you to speak the truth of who Jesus is or if you should spend your time elsewhere. Blessings!

SHOWS LAST WEEK

If you missed joining the Live Chat, you can still catch the episodes:

Believing Through Suffering: Faith or Fantasy?

What happens when your healing prayer is an unanswered prayer We’re tackling the tension between charismatic faith for miracles and embracing biblical suffering. Join us for an honest conversation about Spirit-filled Christianity that survives life’s deepest trials.

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Resting in Christ’s Finished Work With Dr. Dennis Johnson

Can true believers lose their salvation? Dr. Dennis Johnson guides us through the Book of Hebrews’ warnings about falling away and its promises of assurance. Join us for a pastoral deep-dive into this ancient sermon that still speaks to weary believers wrestling with doubt and endurance. We’ll explore the superiority of Christ, the power of the New Covenant, and what it truly means to enter God’s rest.

Dr. Johnson is professor emeritus of practical theology at Westminster Seminary California and assistant pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church.

📖BOOK - Perfect Priest for Weary Pilgrims: A Theology of Hebrews (New Testament Theology)

REPLAY

Did David Rape Bathsheba? Interview with Dr. Carmen Imes

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