#19 - Joby Martin // Human Nature and Redemption

Summary

The Daily Blade: Episode #19 - Joby Martin on Human Nature and Redemption

Hosts: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson
Release Date: January 27, 2025
Podcast Title: The Daily Blade
Description: The Daily Blade, hosted by Pastor Joby Martin of the Church of Eleven22 and Kyle Thompson of Undaunted.Life, is a short-form devotional show that equips Christians to apply the Word of God to their everyday lives.

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Introduction

The episode begins with a brief welcome from the hosts, Joby Martin and Kyle Thompson, setting the tone for a deep dive into spiritual warfare and the significance of the Word of God as a vital weapon for Christians.

• Quote:
  "The word of God is described as the sword of the spirit, the primary spiritual weapon in the Christian's armor against the forces of evil."
  — Joby Martin [00:01]

Study Focus: Romans Chapter 3

Kyle Thompson takes the lead in discussing Romans Chapter 3, emphasizing its paramount importance in Christian theology.

• Key Points:

  • Historical Significance: Kyle cites Martin Luther, highlighting Romans Chapter 3 as "the most important paragraph that has ever been written in the history of humanity." He concurs with Luther's high praise, acknowledging Romans Chapter 8 as the greatest chapter but asserting the unparalleled importance of this particular section in Chapter 3.

  • Contextual Understanding: He explains that Romans Chapter 3 addresses the promises made to the Jewish people and clarifies that these do not grant any inherent superiority or special status in eternal matters based on heritage or church involvement.

• Quote:
  "Do you get to inherit your faith from your parents, that God saves first names, not last names."
  — Kyle Thompson [00:20]

Humanity's Universal Sinfulness

Kyle delves into the ramifications of sin as outlined in Romans 3:9 and subsequent verses, presenting a stark portrayal of human nature.

• Key Points:

  • No Righteousness: Emphasizes that "none is righteous. No one understands. No one seeks for God." (Romans 3:10)

  • Moral Decay: Illustrates the depth of human corruption with vivid descriptions such as "Their throat is an open grave," and "Their mouths are full of curses and bitterness." These metaphors highlight the pervasive and destructive nature of sin in various aspects of human behavior.

  • Spiritual Despair: Communicates the sense of hopelessness by stating that "the way of peace... have not known there is no fear of God before their eyes."

• Quote:
  "All have turned aside. Together they have become worthless. No one does good, not even one."
  — Kyle Thompson [02:15]

Encouragement for the Listener

Despite the grim portrayal of human nature, Kyle offers a message of hope and clarity about the human condition and the path to redemption.

• Key Points:

  • Sinner by Nature and Nurture: Clarifies that being a sinner is inherent, not a result of individual mistakes or failures. "You and I have inherited a sin nature."

  • Rejection of Self-Righteousness: Challenges common misconceptions of self-worth and goodness propagated from a young age, using relatable analogies (e.g., kindergarten teachers praising innocence) to debunk the notion that people are naturally good.

  • Need for a Savior: Affirms that every individual, regardless of background or personal efforts, is "lost, blind, dead," and in dire need of salvation through Jesus Christ.

  • Blessing for the Humble: Encourages listeners by referencing Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, stating that "blessed are the poor in spirit," highlighting the spiritual advantage of recognizing one's need for a Savior.

• Quote:
  "You and I, by nature and nurture, are sinners. So where's the good news? Here's the good news... we are sinners in need of a Savior."
  — Kyle Thompson [03:45]

Call to Action: A Week of Transformation

Kyle emphasizes the importance of this episode as part of a larger series aimed at diagnosing one's spiritual state and guiding listeners toward redemption.

• Key Points:

  • Series Overview: Indicates that the current week’s content serves as the diagnosis phase, setting the foundation for understanding the need for salvation.

  • Encouragement to Engage: Urges listeners to remain committed throughout the week to grasp the full scope of the message and embrace the path to redemption.

  • Peace Offering: Concludes the discussion with a message of peace and reassurance, reinforcing the hope available to those who acknowledge their need for a Savior.

• Quote:
  "If you've ever committed to listen to an entire week of the Daily Blade, this is the week that you have to listen to... we get to the cure. Peace."
  — Kyle Thompson [05:00]

Closing Remarks

Joby Martin wraps up the episode by encouraging listeners to support the podcast's mission.

• Key Points:

  • Community Engagement: Invites listeners to share the podcast and provide positive feedback through ratings and reviews.

  • Final Encouragement: Reinforces the theme of staying spiritually sharp and prepared for the ongoing fight against evil.

• Quote:
  "If you want to help, equip other men for the fight, share this podcast around and leave us a five-star rating and review. Stay sharp."
  — Joby Martin [05:05]

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Conclusion

Episode #19 of The Daily Blade, hosted by Joby Martin and Kyle Thompson, offers a profound exploration of human nature and the necessity of redemption through Christ. By dissecting Romans Chapter 3, the hosts present a compelling case for the inherent sinfulness of humanity and the universal need for a Savior. The episode serves both as a sobering diagnosis of the listener's spiritual condition and a beacon of hope, guiding them toward the transformative power of faith. With engaging discussions, relatable analogies, and impactful quotes, Joby and Kyle equip their audience to confront their spiritual battles with clarity and purpose.

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Transcript

[A]

Welcome to the Daily Blade. The word of God is described as the sword of the spirit, the primary spiritual weapon in the Christian's armor against the forces of evil. Your hosts are Joby Martin and Kyle Thompson, and they stand ready to equip men for the fight. Let's sharpen up.

[B]

All right, let's dive in. Romans chapter three. This entire week, we're just going to study Romans chapter three, beginning in verse nine and following. Martin Luther says this is the most important paragraph that has ever been written in the history of humanity. He says Romans chapter eight is the greatest chapter ever written. I agree. But this part of Romans chapter three is the most important paragraph of all time, and I agree. Romans chapter 3, verse 9 says this. What then? Are we Jews any better off? Now, let me explain real quick. He spent the first couple of chapters of the book of Romans describing the promises of God to the Jewish people in our context. What he means is this. Do you get any kind of a special place in eternal line because of your involvement in church? And his answer is no, not at all. And here's what he means. You don't get to inherit your faith from your parents, that God saves first names, not last names. So with that in mind, hear this. What then? Are we Jews any better off? No, not at all. For we have already charged that all, both Jews and Greeks are under sin. That's an important phrase. Under sin, as it is written, none is righteous. No, not one. No one understands. No one seeks for God. All have turned aside. Together they have become worthless. No one does good, not even one. Their throat is an open grave. They use their tongues to deceive. The venom of asps is under their lips. Their mouths are full of curses and bitterness. Their feet are swift to shed blood. In their paths are ruin and misery in the way of peace. They have not known there is no fear of God before their eyes. Now, you may be listening to this on Monday morning on your way to work, thinking, well, this isn't very encouraging. Well, here's my encouraging news for you. You, my friend, are a sinner by nature and nurture. You're not a mistaker that needs a life coach. You're not just a bad person that needs to do better. But the Bible would have us know that you and I have inherited a sin nature. Now, the younger you are, the more offended you may be. And I know some of you in your 20s or teens, even if you're listening, you say, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, Pastor, I don't. I don't think you Understand? My kindergarten teacher told me that I was a snowflake and I was a puppy's breath and I was a skittle. All right, well, look here, Skittle. Your kindergarten teacher is a liar. You and I are not good. In fact, Paul says here that no one does good, that none is righteous, that every single one of us are sinners before an Almighty God, that every single time that we have broken a promise to ourself or that we have hurt another person, every single time we have tried to rob glory from God to make much of ourself, every single time where we said we were going to do something and didn't, every single time we promised we would never do that thing again, and we did. Every single time we have thought too highly of ourselves, too lowly of somebody else, too lowly of God Almighty, then you and I have sinned. You and I, by nature and nurture, are sinners. So where's the good news? Here's the good news. That's just the prescription that we are not bad people in need of a better behavior. We are not mistakers in need of a life coach. That you and I are sinners in need of a Savior. And all of us fall into the same category. Now, not all categories of sin are the same, but all of us fall into this category that you and I, apart from Christ, we are lost, we are desperate, we are desolate, we are dead. And we need someone to do for us what we cannot do for ourselves. Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount says, blessed are the poor in spirit. In other words, blessed are you. Right now, when you realize you are spiritually bankrupt and you need someone to do for you what you cannot do for yourself. So what advantage do you have eternally speaking, by growing up in Sunday school and going to VBS and knowing a bunch of Bible verses? The answer is in regards to your eternal life, none. Because you are not just bad, you are dead and need to be brought to life. So what's the one thing I need you to know? I need you to know that in and of yourself, you and I are lost, blind, dead. And we need a Savior. Now if you've ever committed to listen to an entire week of the Daily Blade, this is the week that you have to listen to. Because that is just the diagnosis of your situation. Come back each day this week and listen as we get to the cure. Peace.

[A]

Thank you for listening to today's episode. Before you go, if you want to help, equip other men for the fight, share this podcast around and leave us a five star rating and review. Stay sharp.