Is California Under Judgment? A Discussion On Man's Fallenness and God's Divine Justice

Just as we released an episode on the challenges of preaching in the morally and politically embattled state of California, a series of sudden wildfires erupted, quickly escalating into dozens of blazes that engulfed various parts of the state. In this episode, Dan and Chris return to the mic to reflect on the physical and emotional toll of the devastation, analyze what may have gone wrong, and examine the belief some have that these fires are a manifestation of divine judgment.

As the Southern California wildfires, by God’s grace, appear to be subsiding, Chris and Dan discuss the message believers can bring during times of hardship. They challenge Christians to examine their own hearts, confront their sin, and consider how to spiritually prepare for the inevitable storms that life in the wilderness will bring to us all.

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:00 - Scriptural Perspective
02:30 - Preparing For Devastation
05:30 - Be Ready
08:00 - Responding To Tragedy
10:00 - Who’s To Blame?
12:00 - The Bigger Problem
14:00 - Is This God’s Judgement?
16:00 - Earthly Devastation
17:30 - Living In This World
19:30 - The Bigger Message
21:20 - Luke 13-Repent!
23:00 - Degrees Of Sin?
24:30 - We’re All Deserving Of Judgment!
26:00 - The Message Of Repentance
27:30 - The Parable Of The Fig Tree
29:00 - The Sacrifice Of Jesus
30:40 - Governments Fail!
31:50 - You Can’t Prevent A Fire Like This
33:00 - The Curse Of Death
35:40 - Together In The Body Of Christ
38:20 - The Message Of Hope

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Rev. Dr. Daniel Borvan is pastor of preaching ministry at Christ Reformed Church. His responsibilities are to “preach the Word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching” (2 Timothy 4:2).

Daniel earned his Master of Divinity degree from Westminster Seminary California in 2011. As a student at Westminster Seminary he learned that all study of Scripture, theology, and church history is put into practice in the worship and work of the church. The goal is to glorify Christ by serving His church. At Westminster Seminary he also earned a Master of Arts degree in Historical Theology. His thesis paper was on Faustus Socinus.

Daniel is chairman of the Heidelberg Reformation Association. Some of his published articles are on the Heidelblog website. Daniel was installed as pastor of preaching ministry at Christ Reformed Church September 29, 2023. Daniel is married to Marcy and they have two daughters and a son.

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