The subject we planned on discussing for this week was unexpectedly tossed out as our intro within the podcast evolved. Our conversation became about growing in grace and our understanding of the gospel. Of course, this isn't referring to finding … [Read more]
How to Grow in Grace – 2 Peter 3:18
Imagine finding a tribe of people where hardly anyone grows beyond the toddler stage. They reach the age of two and their physical development stops. Sure, a few make it to adulthood, but those who do spend every waking hour feeding the others and … [Read more]
1082. Jesus Overcomes the Invasion of the Snatchers
Truth isn't meant to be based on being persuaded by Bible doctrines that we embrace or reject. One can't help but wonder the number of people who attend a church building regularly who struggle with where they stand with God. They may sometimes feel … [Read more]
1081. The Savorless Sandwich of Law and Grace – Made With “The Works”
Even the works that religion is so zealous to emphasize is by grace through faith and not of ourselves. We boast in nothing. What we do (or avoid) is not meant to be 'spiritual exercise' to strengthen or secure our position with God. Doing good works … [Read more]
Living Your Best Life Pt 2
Part Two: Believe What God Says About You To experience God’s best, we must begin with one simple step: we must believe Him. There is a massive difference between believing God exists and believing what He says about us. … [Read more]
1080. Faith Is Not the Ministry of “Look at Me”
A couple of Bible verses misapplied here and a couple of verses there ... and all of a sudden—POOF! The slippery slope begins to rear its ugly head as even well-meaning subscribers to the message of God's unlimited grace begin to pivot when they … [Read more]
Who Are “The Least of These, My Brothers” (Matthew 25:40)
If you wanted to preach a message of dead works, there is perhaps no better parable than the one about the sheep and the goats. You may know the story. At the end of the age, the Son of Man will return in kingly glory with all his angels, and the … [Read more]
1079. Bursting the Juicy Fruit Bubble – A Word About Faith and Law
So ... what about this 'fruit stand' that church brands along the side of the road are always trying to advertise? Even as one of their steady customers, religious fruit inspectors may have cited you with having dead faith if 'your' fruit isn't being … [Read more]
If You Love Me You Will Keep My Commandments – What Does John 14:15 Mean?
Imagine you badly sprain your ankle. You go to your healthcare provider and are told to do one thing: rest. “Put your feet up for a few days and you’ll be as good as gold.” But for some inexplicable reason, you decide your sore ankle needs more … [Read more]
1078. Keeping Our Eyes Upon Jesus
A common catchphrase that may get thrown around a lot goes something like: "Let's keep our eyes on Jesus." It's certainly good advice to be looking to Jesus ... but just exactly what does it mean? Ask this question to a group of believers or … [Read more]
What Does the Parable of the Widow Really Teach About Prayer? (Luke 18:1-8)
Have you ever noticed how much time Jesus spent teaching people how to pray? It’s as though he had arrived in a world where nobody knew how to pray, or everyone was praying wrong, and he took it upon himself to show us a better way. He heard … [Read more]
1077. Dealing With the Information Overload of Conflicting Bible Beliefs
To a significant degree, Bible teaching consists of a perspective or opinion ... a point of view. You've probably noticed the seemingly infinite number of those different theories and expressions. Many times, one well-known church or pastor can … [Read more]
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