This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 – 01:41) A Word from the Heart: My Sincerest Thanks to Listeners for Prayer and EncouragementPart II (01:41 – 11:46) Once a Technological Innovation Now a Bygone Artifact: Netflix Ditches DVD Rental BusinessNetflix Will End Its DVD Service, 5.2 Billion Discs Later by New York Times (Nicole Sperling)Part III (11:46 – 14:39) A Parable of the Decline of the Value of Weddings?: David’s Bridal Files Bankruptcy for Second Time in Five YearsPart IV (14:39 – 23:24) How Should Christians Think About Snowflake Adoptions? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart V (23:24 – 26:45) What is the Difference Between Reading About Violence and Watching It in a Movie? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 13-Year-Old Listener of The BriefingPart VI (26:45 – 27:31) What Does It Mean for Jesus to Be Tempted in Every Way? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart VII (27:31 – 29:55) Could Mankind Experience Physical Injuries Before The Fall? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingSign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.To write Dr. Mohler or submit a question for The Mailbox, go here.

On what basis does God choose His people for salvation? In this episode, Barry Cooper explains that our eternal destiny doesn’t ultimately depend on our free choice–and why that’s a good thing. Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/unconditional-election-simply-put/

DOCUMENTATION AND ADDITIONAL READING
PART 1
(0:0 – 3:38):
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Elections Have Consequences: Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson Confirmed as Next Justice of the United States Supreme Court

PART 2
(3:39 – 12:28):
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Should Student Loans Be Forgiven? Would That Really Be the Just Thing to Do? A Closer Look at the Argument

PART 3
(12:29 – 14:4):
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Are You Arguing That God Misleads Us by Making the Earth Look Old When It is Actually Young? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing

PART 4
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Did God Create Time? Does God Exist Outside of Time? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing

PART 5
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Why Do You Think Creationism is Necessary for Christianity and the Gospel of Jesus Christ? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing

PART 6
(19:37 – 20:41):
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Should Christians Advocate for the Overturning of Obergefell v Hodges? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing

PART 7
(20:42 – 22:7):
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What Do You Think of the Conservative Silence Over the Hiring of Caitlyn Jenner as a Contributor for Fox News? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing

PART 8
(22:8 – 24:41):
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Is There a Difference Between Mercy and Grace? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing