197 - What is the Opposite of Grace?

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Today on RTP — Is law the opposite of grace? Also, what is fear-based religion? And when does Matthew 18 NOT apply? In the Aftershow, how much sin can be portrayed in a story, and does the Bible shy away from portraying it?

 
 

SHOW NOTES:

Overcoming Fear-Based Religion

5 Situations in Which Matthew 18 Does Not Apply

Unplanned movie

Sound of Freedom movie

Taylor Swift lyrics (Facebook link)

Scripture Verses Cited: 1 John 4:18; 1 Timothy 5:20; 2 Corinthians 9:8

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