When it comes to sharing the good news of Jesus, many have followed a "formula" that features a pattern of sharing bad news first. This is usually based on a form of legalism ... telling each individual they have broken God's law. However, it was a … [Read more]
What Does it Mean to be Righteous?
When I was a kid, my favorite moment in the school year was the minute the last exam finished. “Time’s up, pens down. Please remain seated until your paper is collected.” Can you remember the sweetness of that moment? All the work and the … [Read more]
What does it Mean to Abide in the Vine?
Abiding in the vine is the antidote to independence, and the remedy to barrenness. Every believer knows these words of Jesus. “Abide in me, and I in you” (John 15:4). But what did he mean and how do we do it? Jesus gives us this … [Read more]
918. The New Covenant – Unchangeable Priesthood (Jesus Is Not the Law)
There seems to be no shortage of contrasts when it comes to comparing the New Covenant to the Old. Sadly, most won't ever hear about it within the walls of their church building, so welcome to our podcast! Perhaps nobody explains it better than … [Read more]
Grace Encounters for a New Beginning
One of my (Cathy) favorite things to do back in South Africa is to visit Kruger National Park. This is the largest wild animal sanctuary in the country and is about the size of Great Britain. The adventure starts when you drive through the gate. The … [Read more]
Grace Encounters for a New Beginning
One of my (Cathy) favorite things to do back in South Africa is to visit Kruger National Park. This is the largest wild animal sanctuary in the country and is about the size of Great Britain. The adventure starts when you drive through the gate. The … [Read more]
Who Are the Grace Preachers?
Can you recommend a grace-based church in my area? I get asked this question a lot. What people want to know is, where are the grace preachers? Or who are the grace preachers? As if there was a special directory of those preaching grace. Who … [Read more]
917. Jesus Is Not an Acceptable High Priest (If the Law Was Not Completely Nullified)
Galatians 3 explains the law was a guardian for the Jews to point them to Christ in order for them to be justified by faith. But once faith came—or once Christ came—the Jewish people would no longer be under that guardian/tutor. This isn't meant to … [Read more]
916. Is the Mosaic Law Still a “Tutor” for People Today?
Since the death and resurrection of Jesus, both Jews and Gentiles are justified by grace, apart from works. How can we keep from getting tangled between a mixture of law and grace ... or faith and works? Once we begin to understand that non-Jewish … [Read more]
Special Fathers’ Day Giveaway
Hi friends, This Sunday is Fathers’ Day in many countries. If you are looking for something special to do with your family why not try a table reading of my script “The Good Father”? What? “The Good Father” is the parable of the prodigal son … [Read more]
915. “The Whole Counsel of God”
It was recorded once in the book of Acts that Paul used the phrase "the whole counsel of God." It's a quote that religious people like to use as a weapon of sorts to stress there is more to the gospel than grace. In other words, when people get hyper … [Read more]
Are You Wearing the Full Armor of God?
One thing pastors like to do is dress up as Roman soldiers and preach on the armor of God. “You need to wear the full armor of God,” they say as they bash their gladii (swords) against their scuta (shields). It’s a lot of fun. But does it work? … [Read more]
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