Cornerstone Church With Dustin Bates

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The sermon audio podcast of Cornerstone Church in Orangeburg, S.C. Helping disconnected people find, follow, and be like Jesus.

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The Truth About Being a Christian

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In this episode of the Cornerstone Church podcast, Pastor Dustin Bates kicks off a thought-provoking series titled "Summer Road Trip: Navigating the Hard Questions." The first question tackled is central to the Christian faith: "What does it mean to be a Christian?" Pastor Dustin uses the analogy of a summer road trip to explore intricate and challenging theological concepts. He outlines the importance of "right thought" and "right action" as foundational to the Christian life, offering a formula that equates to genuine Christian faith.

Throughout the sermon, Pastor Dustin delves into the historical context of Christianity, touching on the formation of key doctrines such as the Nicene Creed to address critical misconceptions and heresies. He highlights the essence of Jesus as both fully God and fully man, and the significance of the Holy Trinity. Through vivid analogies and impassioned teaching, listeners are encouraged to distinguish true Christian beliefs from cultural and religious misconceptions.

The message concludes with a call to action: what it truly means to confess faith in Jesus Christ and the assurance of salvation through belief and right conduct. Pastor Dustin invites listeners to reconsider their understanding of Christianity, urging them to embrace the biblical truth guarded by the historical boundaries of faith. Join us as we journey through these profound questions that define and deepen our understanding of the Christian lif