Episode 8 —

This episode explores salvation as liberation and restored union with God, not simply forgiveness. A central question frames the discussion: What would happen if references to Satan and spiritual bondage were removed from the Bible?

In the Gospels—especially Mark—a large part of Christ’s ministry involves casting out demons. This suggests the problem Christ addresses is not only human sin but also bondage to death, corruption, and spiritual powers.

Humanity’s Union With Death

Scripture often describes human existence in terms of union. Humanity is born into union with Adam and therefore inherits mortality and corruption. The word corruption originally referred to physical decay—rust, rot, or s ...