The most terrifying truth of Scripture is that God is good. – Paul Washer
My good friend and dear brother Marcus Pittman of Crown Rights Media had the opportunity to interview Paul Washer at the 2011 Sermon Index Conference in Lilburn, Georgia a few weeks ago. Knowing the interview was a presentation of the Gospel, I have been anxiously awaiting for Marcus to complete the editing. The patience paid off, and brother Paul painted a beautiful picture of the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Washer explains how man’s greatest problem is that God is good. Many people wonder how such a statement could be made, but its truth resonates when one realizes their depravity. You see, God’s goodness is man’s greatest problem because man is not good. Because God is good, He must punish evil (and all natural men are evil). In order for man to be forgiven, God’s justice must be satisfied. A price had to be paid that only God could recompense. He alone is able. By Him alone is this possible.
Washer also defines repentance and gives an exhortation to examine oneself. In a nutshell, he concisely says about repentance,
If you have changed your mind, everything else will change with it.
In watching this video, it may be the most important 12 minutes you ever spend. Whether you are a professing Christian or not, I pray you take the time to watch Paul Washer explain the glorious and marvelous truth of God’s plan of redemption. If you have any questions or concerns about your own walk of faith, please do contact me.
If you would like to listen to Paul Washer explain the concept of man’s problem of a good God in more detail, please see his 4/5/11 message titled, The Problem of a Good God.
May the Lord Jesus Christ find you in His amazing grace. Now for the interview:
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Mitch
November 15, 2011
Amen Brother. Praise God for what He’s done in your life and in mine and may He be glorified in everything we do.
God Bless!
ali
November 21, 2011
It is refreshing to hear the truth spoken from a man of God instead of false teachings from the lying lips of many who stand in the pulpits of today’ churches.
Thank You for this Wonderful Video – To G-D be ALL Glory.!!.
Justin Edwards
November 21, 2011
Amen, ali – you’re very welcome!
Arrie
November 21, 2012
I really tried to listen, but perhaps because I’m to tired, I can’t block the piano. It makes it so hard to concentrate on what he’s saying. Especially because english is not my native language. But I will try again tomorrow, cause I really want to know what he has to say.,
Justin Edwards
November 21, 2012
Hi Arrie, here are two Paul Washer sermons for you that give a complete message on “the problem of a good God” and do not have any music in the background. The first one is an mp3 about an hour long, and the second is a 1.5 hour sermon from youtube. I hope this blesses you and please post a comment or contact me if I can help you with anything.
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Arrie
December 9, 2012
Hello sir, thank you so very much for these sermons. I just listened to both of them (I know, not exactly ‘tomorrow’) and it was a precious time. It gave me much fruit for thought (isn’t that the right expression?).
I loved how mr Washer was able to explain the Word, to somehow put everything in its place. It touched me to realise that Abraham sacrificing Isaak and being held back by God was a type of God sacrificing Jesus and not holding back. And there was much more.
So again, thank you.
God bless.
Arrie.