#37 Assurance of Salvation: Diego – Legally dead

Diego is a pastor in Oregon.

First impressions — Diego and Richard laugh about their initial meeting and respective impressions of one another.
02:45
“My dad was wild.” Diego shares  about his childhood, exposure to Adventist and his family’s move to America at 6 years old.
06:58
Summer in Rio de Janeiro — while reconnecting with his father at 16, Diego was reintroduced to Adventism with lasting results. 
13:29
Sensing a call — during his senior year of high school, Diego leads out in a Bible study and receives affirmation from his peers. This launches a journey in ministry.
30:10
Diego reveals his biggest secret — a toxic habit of legalistic judging. 
39:30
“Did you have assurance of salvation?” Diego and Richard discuss the Biblical references for assurance.
50:33
Undercover legalism — Diego breaks down the definition of legalism.
58:30
“Suspenders are bad.” Diego talks about his early premonitions that his legalism might not be it.
1:07:10
Diego shares about returning from Brazil due to health concerns and continues to grow in beliefs and ministry. Quickly, Diego and Richard revisit a pivotal conversation on Romans 7.
1:19:00
Diego shares what God thinks of him.
1:28:30
Diego gives his younger self advice: don’t stress.
1:32:30

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