God’s love is a consuming fire. Through God’s grace we can enter into His life, but first, we must purify ourselves from all that would separate Him from His love.
If we want to be Christlike, we must be prepared to suffer with Christ. If we want to enter into God’s glory, we must also be willing to enter into His suffering.
From the Old Testament to the New, Scripture is clear that our actions in this life determine our eternal life. But in God’s mercy, He offers us the chance to atone for our sins in purgatory even after death.
Purgatory is one of the most difficult obstacles and most misunderstood doctrines for non-Catholics. Scott Hahn shares the biblical and historical evidence that led him to embrace this Catholic teaching. Subscribe to The Road to Emmaus at Apple Podcasts , Google Play , Stitcher , or wherever you listen to podcasts.
We assume that to be lifted up is to be glorified. But when Jesus tells us he will be lifted up and will draw all people to himself, he’s referring to the Cross—this is the path to our salvation. Subscribe to The Road to Emmaus at Apple Podcasts , Google Play , Stitcher , or wherever you listen to podcasts.
What does it mean for God’s love to be a consuming fire? In this episode, Scott Hahn shows the profound message behind the symbolism of the burning coal in Isaiah. Subscribe to The Road to Emmaus at Apple Podcasts , Google Play , Stitcher , or wherever you listen to podcasts.