Paul's conversion to Christ was not "constant and never-ending." Neither are our conversions. Although the trials of life we go through may often be intended by God to refine us or to strengthen our faith, that process is not salvific. When we read Paul's letters, Peter's letters, and John's letters we see them referring to the believers/followers of Christ as people who already are saints, sanctified, redeemed, elect, etc. John writes to people who know, or should know, that _they have eternal life_ (1 John 5:13). Paul writes in Ephesians 1 that God has (past tense) blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing, that "In him _we have_ (present tense) redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, which he lavished upon us." Through faith in Christ we "were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory." Of course our full inheritance includes our being united face-to-face with our Lord and our reception of incorruptible physical bodies, and for these things we must wait to "acquire possession." But the right relationship with God has been gifted to us already; through faith in Jesus' propitiation as the full, complete redemption for our debt of sin we who trust in Him have been blessed with every spiritual blessing, for God has counted us fully righteous (Romans 3:20-5:11) and has reconciled us to Himself even while we did not and do not deserve it. That is why "there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ" (Romans 8:1). This video cites Tobit "as an example of how being a devout Catholic means you will be tested by God as a way to heal your sin and the roots of sin." But Jesus Christ already healed our sin by His passion and death on the cross. When one believes that his own sufferings in life help to "heal" or make atonement for his own sins, that person has failed to fully trust in Christ and does not believe in the full, complete efficacy of Christ's propitiatory sacrifice 2000 years ago for that person's sins. Of course, one's sins can have temporal consequences. But if we truly believe in Jesus as our Savior, we are redeemed and the Holy Spirit has spiritually regenerated us when He first began to indwell us as children of God. God's Grace is, by definition, an undeserved *gift* from Him. We cannot merit the giving of more grace by our actions. Once we are saved by grace through faith (not by works, Eph. 2, Gal. 3), the gift of God's grace has been bestowed upon us and we are children of God, so long as we persevere to the end in this faith (trust) in Christ's redemption of us. God does not withdraw His gracious gift from us in response to our failures of sin, even serious sin, "For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable" (Rom. 11:29). One who has been spiritually regenerated and counted as His child through faith in Christ would have to apostasize and reject Christ. When one rejects the gift of grace, the gifts of eternal life and of the Holy Spirit who formerly indwelt him, he commits blasphemy against the Holy Spirit (the unforgivable sin) and there can be no further repentance for that person (Hebrews 6:4-6). All other sins can be forgiven, although if a person continues to flagrantly and willfully sin as a part of his lifestyle, he hardens his heart against the Spirit who attempts to guide him, and a calloused heart is more susceptible to apostasizing; this is what makes willful sinning so dangerous. Yet it would be false to assume that one loses his salvation over a single serious sin; is God so fickle with His gift of grace? Of course not. Even when we are unfaithful, God remains faithful, for that is His character and "He cannot deny Himself" (2 Tim. 2:13). When we read in Romans 4 that God justifies (accounts or imputes righteous) those who have living faith in Him, apart from works, we should note that no distinction is drawn between so-called "initial" justification and "final" justification. There is only God's justification, period. Who cooked up this crazy idea that the righteousness which God accounts to the believer is only partially effective or that it is contingent upon the believer's lifetime of works (performance)? Either one is justified or one is not justified; there is no half-way justification from God. What is worse, some deny the truth of Romans 4 entirely by teaching that justification is dispensed through the work of an instrumental means, baptism, _apart from the personal faith requirement specified in Scripture._ Even Peter, when asked what one must do to be saved, specified the need for each one to _repent, _*_and then_*_ to be baptized;_ can an infant hear the Gospel, believe, and repent? Of course not. I'm not advocating for any church denomination. I'm advocating for Jesus Christ; trust with all your heart in Him, and He will never fail you. Jesus said, "Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes in me has eternal life" (John 6:47).

What a surprise to hear more of Fr. Lancton! I've listened in the past to his reflections on Divine Mercy and the virtues of Mary in Spanish. Subscribing to this channel!

Great video..Keep up the good work of God, Fathers. I'll be praying for you with Our Lady, please pray for me I'm discerning the Carmelites. Ave Maria

You mentioned that you would include some links but for some reason they are not showing up on KZbin. Would you mind including the links? Thank you and God Bless your works!!

The dog is very important detail! For me at least ;-) I believe ancient Jews had dog pets, as evidenced by Tobit, Matthew 15:27 and Luke 16:21

I love the Book of Tobit. Thank you, Fr. Thaddeus and Fr. Tim. God bless you both and your channel.

Would it be possible to list the Bible versus covered in each episode in the show notes so we can properly prepare before listening to the show?

What happened to the dog in chapter 7? 😢. I love your show!!

PRAY ROSARY DIVINE MERCY PRAYER TO ST MICHAEL MEMORARE TO ST JOSEPH POOR SOULS IN PURGATORY HOLY FACE DEVOTION KEEP TEN COMMANDMENTS DEPART FROM ALL UNRIGHTEOUSNESS VAIN THINKING OCCASIONS OF WICKEDNESS AVOID SEVEN DEADLY SINS SHAMEFULNESS UNCLEAN DESIRES PRACTICE GOLDEN RULE BEATITUDES ALMSGIVING FORGIVENESS OF ENEMIES ALL MY PRIEST FRIENDS FOR THE POPE

Amen 🙏🏻

Jesus Christ blessed mother blessed father blessed brother Jesus Christ father son holy spirit one ☄️🐑⚪🏆🕊️☄️

Peace in the families and the world

Why do so many religious folks wear funny clothes , you boys need the funny hats to lend some credibility to your analysis 😂

thank you for this.

I named my dog Tobit. I am working on a painting of Angels as I listen. An Angel whispered in my ear to check on my husband. He was having a stroke. Praise God we got to the hospital and he is on the road to recovery.

Keep the good job, I truly enjoyed your talk about the book of Tobias.. Thank you🙏

It seems that a big difference between asking God to end your life and suicide, is that by asking God, you are subjecting yourself to his decision. You mentioned Moses, and Elijah, as well as obviously Tobit and Sarah - they asked, but left the ultimate answer up to God

Love listening to you two. Thanks for confirming a few things I have questioned. Love when the Lord lets you know your on the right path. ❤

Thank you so much for this today. Sadly, I havent watched/listened in a while because of life. You two are such a blessing to me. I am so blessed that you are so accessible. Dear God, thank you for bringing us Father Thaddaeus and Father Timothy. Please bless all the Marians and their teachings.

Can't get enough of listening to you both. Keep it up.

That's not me.

Thank you. Love the conversations and readings. Really help me in my conversion from atheism-after-Protestant. ❤🙏📿