Joe and Jimmy are talking about God's Decree from the 1689 3.1. What is the decree of God? If God has foreordained whatsoever comes to pass does that make him the author of sin? Does it make us all robots? And what good does this doctrine do for our faith? OUR SPONSOR FOR JULY This month we are proud to be sponsored by Ligonier Ministries who are offering our listeners 15 months of Tabletalk Magazine for only $23. That's 15 print issues delivered monthly at the regular annual rate of $23. Plus, you get digital access to current and past issues dating back to 2012. Spread the word and sign up today here. For all the show notes and relevant links for this episode head over to our website at www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/168931Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Jimmy remembers to hit “record” on this episode where he and Joe talk about the plans and purposes of God. Specifically, does God change his mind in response to our prayers? In short, nope. But if we can't change God's mind, why bother praying? Listen in to the conversation regarding the nature and character of God and the place and purpose of prayer.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Joe and Jimmy get into the subject of revival. What is it? Is it a planned meeting, or a supernatural work of the Holy Spirit? How does revival come about? What does it look like when it happens? What's the difference between personal revival and general revival? Why does Charles Finney wind up on the podcast?Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands