Jesus Without Religion

Let's Talk About The idea That Christians Who “WALK AWAY” From The Lord Can Lose Salvation First, no one under any circumstances who is saved can lose their salvation. That is a lie, and is a message presented only by deceivers.  It is not walking away from the Lord because you stopped going to church.  It is not walking away from the Lord because you have doubts.  It is not walking away from the Lord because you have not prayed for 12 months.  If you scroll from Genesis all the way through Revelation, here are words you will never find: “WALK AWAY FROM THE LORD”. YES, That makes for a great scary Sunday morning sermon to cause you to doubt and freak out that maybe you really are not saved, but it lacks any biblical truth.  The closest we get to that is people who have heard the gospel, they tasted it, but they never actually received it. Meaning, it sounded really good, but they never truly believed it.  They fell away from Grace because they never accepted it. And here's the news flash. Even if believers should choose to avoid going to church, reading their Bible, lifting up their prayers to God, etc., it is impossible to walk away from the Lord.  The Spirit of Christ lives in you.  He SWORE He will never leave you.  So, if you're going to avoid reading the Bible, going to church, praying, etc. you're going to have to do it with Christ right there with you.  Christ will let you choose to make bad decisions, but He will not let you walk away. No matter where you go, He will be there with you, training you, discipling you, building you up. And if it takes him your entire life, he's going to remain right there, and will always be fully invested in YOU.If you enjoyed this video be sure to like, share, and comment below God BlessLearn More at https://jesuswithoutreligion.com/christians-can-not-walk-away-from-the-lord/

Perhaps you've heard the legalist message that Christians better read Revelation 3:5 and watch their step, because God just might blot them out of the book of life. LETS DEBUNK THAT LIE!Learn more at https://jesuswithoutreligion.com/will-god-blot-you-out-of-the-book-of-life/

We all know that planet earth can really hurl some bad thing at all of us. Even Christians. You may be asking, why does God let bad things happen to Christians? In this video, I want to share a personal story and offer up one reason that I think God let's bad things happen to Christians.Learn more at https://jesuswithoutreligion.com/

Today I explain the context of 2 Corinthians 7:7-13 where the Apostle Paul talks about a worldly sorry that leads to death and a godly sorry that leads to salvation. Relax fellow Christians, this is not a warning to you. It's a warning to the unbelievers.Learn more at https://jesuswithoutreligion.com/godly-sorrow-vs-worldly-sorrow/

I am often asked, "what will happen to Christians who get the mark of the beast"?Many of you may be relieved to discover that no Christian will lose their salvation if they get the mark of the beast. And I think it's important that every believer know that a lot of this anxiety comes from fear mongering from a lot of churches, and leaders who are completely miss-teaching Revelation 13.Learn more at https://jesuswithoutreligion.com/god-will-not-kill-christians-who-get-the-mark-of-the-beast/

In today's video, we're gonna talk about what the Scriptures meant when the apostle Paul said "money is the root of all evil". This is a verse found in 1 Timothy 6:10Side Note: As I created this video, my company is currently going through difficult times for the first time since we started at 12 years ago. Funny, how sometimes the videos I create for you can be a reminder for myself. In this case, it reminded me where the source of joy comes from. Jesus. 

There's this terrible teaching out there that the biblical story about the rich young ruler is essentially a threat from God that applies to Christians, who perhaps are coveting money, property, or some other tangible item. In today's message, we're going to pick that apart and show you that the true context of the story is Jesus showing us that no person can be saved through the law, avoiding coveting - or any other type of sin. It is literally impossible to inherit salvation with people, but with God, who has made a way through Jesus, all things are possible.Learn more at https://jesuswithoutreligion.com/rich-young-ruler/

Today I want to explain to people while it may sound like the right thing to do to push the law on other Christians, what we actually learned through scripture is that that is the equivalent of committing spiritual adultery.Romans 7 lays this out beautifully.Learn more at https://jesuswithoutreligion.com/pushing-the-law-on-people-is-spiritual-adultery/

Does The Bible Say, If You Love Jesus You Will Keep the Law? Actually, it does…..NOT.Perhaps you've heard someone site John 14:15, which reads if you love me, “if you will keep my commands”. Unfortunately, many people are wrongfully, trying to associate the word commands with the word the ‘law'. The reality is the commands and context have absolutely nothing to do with a single mosaic law. In today's video, we are going to show you exactly what those commands are, and we're going to do it using Jesus his exact words were, he says, “and this is my command that you…….”Learn more at https://jesuswithoutreligion.com/bible-devotionals-in-video/keep-my-commandments-john-1415/

Both Lordship Salvation & Easy Believism messages are from opponents of those of us, who believe we are saved by Grace, through faith. Their message take your affections off of Christ and obsess on human performance. Here's my view:

Perhaps you've been told you need to die daily. As if this is some type of acceptable sacrifice to God as we symbolically kill ourselves, so we can get out of his way and let him perform. Today we're gonna talk about the actual context of dying daily.. Learn more at https://jesuswithoutreligion.com/

If you thought this teaching from Jesus was about your need to perform better, you're about to discover something very different. You're about to discovered that this discussion about outward works it's not about quantity, but rather about quality. And the quality is not measured by the amount, but rather or not you are in Christ, and she perform its work.Learn more at https://jesuswithoutreligion.com/the-judgement-matthew-2531-46-explained/

Sad, but true, most Christians miss the point that the sermon on the mount is only a message for unbelieving Jews chasing out the law for righteousness.For as long as I can remember, Christians have been told that the sermon on the mount is a message for Christians and how we should live or strive to live. But the truth is, anyone who hears this sermon is supposed to walk away, feeling totally condemned with no hope. Hell bound. No one should hear this message and feel like that should be their goal for daily living.In the short video, we are going to examine Matthew 5 and we are going to break it down piece by piece. You will discover a few things:The sermon is only addressing Jewish peopleJesus is going to show them they don't even understand how perfect and holy the law REALLY isWhen Jesus gets done pointing out the true stand of the law, every human being on earth should be realizing how hopeless they are, and how desperately they need a better covenant found it on better hopesLearn more at https://jesuswithoutreligion.com/sermon-on-the-mount-is-only-for-unbelieving-jews/

No, Christian should be afraid of these words depart from me. You should be more afraid of the people who are trying to weaponize any scripture to put the children of God in fear and bondage. They do not know the truth. They have no business teaching. Let's unpack these verses and see what's really going on. Learn more at https://jesuswithoutreligion.com/

As we celebrate the resurrection, and all that Jesus did for us, I thought I would dedicate this message to expressing the one, and only thing you can do to please God, and express your love for Jesus.Learn more at https://jesuswithoutreligion.com/easter-2023-how-can-i-please-god-today/

The meaning of Philippians 4:13 is often the opposite of what many people are teaching us that it means. It's not about being able to fix any problem. In fact, it's about being content when nothing is right, even if it's never fixed. Yet, the verse is still awesome. Here's what you need to know. Learn More at https://jesuswithoutreligion.com/philippians-4-13-explained/ 

Have you ever noticed that nowhere in the Bible do we find the words or commands to "spend time with God"? Today we will talk about what it means to spend time with God from a biblical position. Learn more at https://jesuswithoutreligion.com/spending-time-with-god/

It may come as a surprise to many people that Christians have never been commanded to ask God for forgiveness, sin by sin. Christians have already received all of the forgiveness they will ever need. They received it through faith, and trusting in the finished work of Jesus on the cross. 

What Does Spending Time With God Look Like Biblically?Have you ever noticed that nowhere in the Bible do we find the words or commands to “spend time with God”?But even in the absence of those words, there's no shortage of people demanding that we spend time with God. We read posts about it, watch videos, and many of our leaders are insisting that we spend time more with God. So if so many Christians are telling us we need to spend more time with God, why don't we find those words in the scripture?Learn more at https://jesuswithoutreligion.com/spending-time-with-god/

Here's a guaranteed way to make sure you have a prayer go unansweared by God. Learn more at https://jesuswithoutreligion.com/how-to-never-have-a-prayer-go-unanswered/

Alarm but true, inheriting the kingdom has nothing to do with our performance and everything to do with our faith. So today we will address the question, can I gay, lying, drunken, adulterer get into heaven?LEARN MORE AT https://jesuswithoutreligion.com/can-a-gay-lying-drunken-adulterer-get-into-heaven/

We frequently hear the statement of God never gives us more than we can handle. But is that really true? Today we're going to find out what the Scriptures have to say about this message of God not giving us more than we can handle. https://jesuswithoutreligion.com/

Many people have widely misunderstood the context of faith without works is dead written by James in chapter 2. When you look at countless other verses that speak in depth about works we realize Jameses statement would be a direct contradiction to what Jesus himself and the apostles taught us. That's not to say works or not important, they are. But the context James was using was that the work is a decision for Jesus. And today we're going to point that out.Learn more at https://jesuswithoutreligion.com/bible-devotionals-in-video/faith-without-works-is-dead/

Today we're going to discover that Luke 12:48 is talking about the punishment that would occur if someone is not ready on the day of salvation. Learn more at: https://jesuswithoutreligion.com/to-whom-much-is-given-much-is-required-luke-1248-explained/

In today's message, I want to talk about this cult that is pushing the idea that if you're a Christian you have to be able to speak in tongues. This is a big fraud, and they are wildly abusing the Scriptures and we're going to unpack it verse by verse today.Learn more at https://jesuswithoutreligion.com/speaking-in-tongues-2/

Have you been taught that the parable of the talents is about human works and/or gifts and rewards? It's not. In this video, I will show you that the ‘talents' are symbolic of the gospel, and what we do with it. Specifically, believing it and sharing it.Learn More at https://jesuswithoutreligion.com/parable-of-the-talents-explained/

This is not about keeping laws. Jesus actually plainly tells us exactly what these commandments are. Jesus said "If You Love Me You Will Keep My Commandments" (John 14:15), but He was not talking about law keeping. He was talking about love. We explain this in proper context and prove it's about love, not rule keeping that proves we love Jesus. Learn More at https://jesuswithoutreligion.com/bible-devotionals-in-video/keep-my-commandments-john-1415/Topic of today's lesson, 'If you love me keep my commandments meaning"#John14:15 Have you ever wondered what Jesus meant when he said "if you love me keep my commandments"? This video points you directly to the verses that answer this question about keeping commandments. You'll see it's the same author, in the same letter, and what Jesus actually meant when he said ''If you love me keep my commandments".Jesus said "if you love me you will keep my commandments" (John 14:15)  but he was not talking about law-keeping.

1 Corinthians 9:24 has been incorrectly taught that running the race is about works. Today we discover that the context is about saving people. It's about using your body as a tool for Jesus.Learn more at https://jesuswithoutreligion.com/1-corinthians-924-explained-running-the-race/

Matthew 22:37-40 explained. You might be surprised to learn, but you're really not able to love God with all of your heart, mind, and strength. And good luck loving those nasty neighbors. Learn more at https://jesuswithoutreligion.com/can-you-love-god-with-all-your-heart-how-about-your-neighbor/

Today we are going to discover that the false prophets are actually people that sound a whole lot like Christians. They talk about avoiding sin, getting water baptized, etc. But it turns out these are wolves who are trying to make those things prerequisites for salvation. Learn More at https://jesuswithoutreligion.com/

Alarming, but true this parable has absolutely nothing to do with human works, or levels of hell. This is entirely about something very simple. It's about whether or not you have faith in Christ for salvation. Today we will show you how clear the Scriptures speak to this. It's not about you. It's about Jesus. https://jesuswithoutreligion.com/parable-of-10-virgins/

Perhaps you've heard of teaching that if Christians lack in works God will cut them off and throw them into hell. Today we want to reveal to you what's really going on with these branches and show you that the heart of God it's not that you would be tossed away, but rather that you would be built up and bear more fruit.Learn more at https://jesuswithoutreligion.com/john-15-2-explained-cutting-off-branches/

Ananias & Sapphira lied to the Holy Spirit and subsequently dropped dead. In this episode, we're going to prove to you that they were not believers and that the Scriptures actually prove to us that they were unbelievers.See the video at https://jesuswithoutreligion.com/ananias-sapphira/

In today's message, we will discover that the narrow gate Jesus referred to was not symbolic of avoiding sin or having more works. We are going to see that the narrow gate clearly refers to faith in Jesus for salvation. Join us as we unpack Matthews's letter in chapter 7 verse 13. You can also watch this video at https://jesuswithoutreligion.com/enter-through-the-narrow-gate-explained/

Hebrews 12:6 was quoting an old testament passage BEFORE the scourge weapon was ever invented. Today we discover that God does not beat his children, but rather the translator miserably failed.Many Christians are misled by horrible teaching in translation from Hebrews chapter 12 regarding God's scourging his children. If you are aware that the scourge weapon was not even invented during the times of the old testament readings. As we read about the scourging in Hebrews, we need to recognize that it was quoting an old testament passage. It clearly appears that the author failed to translate the Hebrew word correctly.  In this episode, we will discover that in the Old Testament God 'inquired deeply' into those he loved. The Hebrew word was biqqoret. Then fast forward hundreds of years later, a new weapon was invented that deeply inquired into the flesh. When the Jews went to name this weapon they got the name from what it did (inquired deeply), and since the weapon inquired deeply into the skin, there was the connection made with God inquiring deeply into those he loved. And consequently, we ended up with a terrible translation from Hebrew to English and ended up teaching God's children that God is basically beating us and ripping the flesh out of our body.See the full video clip at https://jesuswithoutreligion.com/he-scourges-those-he-loves/

What if I told you Christians are not Judged, and we all received the same reward - regardless of effort?  Today we're going to unpack several parables to illustrate this very point, but the takeaway is not about our effort and our goodness, but rather God's goodness. Imagine, Christians will not give a single account for a single sin, and we will all be hooked up beyond measure as we inherit the Kingdom (the reward). All we have to do is believe God and the Scriptures to see it. Today, I am going to help you get away from these lifeless religious messages that seek to place fear in the hearts of God's children in exchange for a lie about what happens on Judgment Day. Learn more at https://jesuswithoutreligion.com/judgment-and-rewards-bible-study/

"Depart from me I never knew you", these are words that no believer will ever hear. There are many cult teachings that try to intimidate believers into this idea that they could lose salvation if their works or minimal or their sins are too much. In today's podcast, we're going to unpack this verse and we will reveal to you that your salvation is rock solid and you will never need to fear, because God has promised to never leave you and never forsake you, and God doesn't lie.See this in video format at https://jesuswithoutreligion.com/bible-devotionals-in-video/depart-from-me-i-never-knew-you/

Today we wrap up our study in the book of Hebrews. Hebrews 13 will show us how Jesus lives in and through us. We will discover that he is the source of our contentment.Learn more and see this with slides at https://jesuswithoutreligion.com/hebrews-13-bible-study/

In Today's Podcast we are looking at Hebrews 12 and will run in the word 'scourge'. But does God scourge His children? Does He beat us to the point of ripping our skin off of our body? We will soon see that scourge has a very different meaning.Learn more and see this with slides at https://jesuswithoutreligion.com/hebrews-12-bible-study/

In Hebrews 11 we see that even men under the law or approved by faith, and nothing else. Will also see that they have nothing compared to us. Not Abraham, Moses, Noah. We have something much greater.Learn more at https://jesuswithoutreligion.com/hebrews-11/

In Hebrews 10 we are going to discover that the law is only a shadow of the real things found in Christ. We will see that Jesus perfects us. And we will also see a shocking statement that teaches us God is not calling us to feel guilty when we stumble. Those feelings are driven by not believing what he has done for us. Enjoy.Learn more and see this with slides at https://jesuswithoutreligion.com/hebrews-10-bible-study/

In Hebrews 9 we are going to discover that the old testament law was nothing more than a copy of the heavenly things. We will see that the heavenly things are founded on better hopes and better promises. We discover that the law and everything associated with it were made by humans and human hands, and the new covenant is made by the Spirit of God. We discover that through the law human priests had to make sacrifices for sins year after year, over and over and over again. But when Jesus offered himself as a sacrifice, he only had to do it one time, and he sat down at the right hand of the father after that. Why? Because this sacrifice, unlike the blood of animals, worked! Jesus doesn't need to die again because the sands of the believer have been dealt with for all time. We don't activate it by begging and pleading. We don't activate it by saying I'm sorry. And contrary to lifeless religious teaching, we don't activate forgiveness by repenting from outward sin. Your forgiveness will never be taken away....no matter what. And it's not because we perform well, but rather because Jesus performed perfect.Learn more or watch this lesson in video format with slides, https://jesuswithoutreligion.com/hebrews-9/

In Hebrews chapter 8 we discover that God has a new covenant with us. We also discovered that it's nothing like the old one was when the people did not continue to do everything written in the book of the law. This covenant is completely different founded on better promises and better hopes. We discover that under the new covenant God has made a promise to remember your sins no more. Never. Sins are completely dealt with and no punishment remains. Learn more or watch this lesson in video format with slides, https://jesuswithoutreligion.com/hebrews-8/

In Hebrews chapter 7 we're going to see how some verses have been inappropriately used to imply a tiling mandate. We're also going to be learning about two covenants, one which is weak and useless, and another one that is perfect and able to save us forever.Learn more or watch this lesson in video format with slides,  https://jesuswithoutreligion.com/hebrews-7/

In Hebrews 6 we are going to see God making a promise to us. An OATH that is unshakable and rock solid. Unlike the old covenant, which was a promise made between God and man, we're going to discover that this new covenant is not about humans and their performance. Under the new covenant, God could swear by no one greater so he swore by himself. Meaning God promised God that when you are faithless he will remain faithful. God promised God that he would remember your sins no more. And by to unchangeable things, God can't lie, and God can't lie, this oath is one that can guarantee your salvation to the day of redemption.Watch in video format with slides at https://jesuswithoutreligion.com/bible-study-online/hebrews/hebrews-6/

In our study today of Hebrews chapter 5 we're going to discover the true meaning of 'milk' and 'food' as it refers to this letter. Many have taught that this is about 'sin' and 'law', but today we will see this is about doctrine. There are some people teaching God's word, but as it turns out they are suggesting that we get right with God for some kind of human effort, and they need to go back to the basics of the gospel (milk). When our theology for dealing with sin starts talking about any outward effort, we have completely distorted the gospel of grace. We're learning that nothing we do on the outside can save us. In the case of the Jews, it was animal sacrifices, washing, laying on of hands, etc. Today we see the same thing only with different techniques. Maybe they say the way God's forgiveness is activated is by asking God to forgive you over and over again, sin by sin, day by day.  Summer suggesting if you don't give a tithe then you will be punished instead of forgiven. If there's any type of human effort tied into our forgiveness, then that teacher needs to go back to milk. Our outward performance is simply a picture of what has already happened inside. We should absolutely have good works and avoid sin. But those things don't get us more forgiveness or activate the forgiveness we've already been promised for the cross. Watch in video format with slides at https://jesuswithoutreligion.com/bible-study-online/hebrews/chapter-5/

In chapter 4 we are going to discover that Jesus sympathizes with the believer's weaknesses. We will discover that God wants us to draw near to him with confidence because he is promising us grace and mercy when we need it. And again we will continue to clarify that the first 10 chapters of Hebrews is addressing one specific kind of sin. The sin of unbelief.  Watch in video format with slides at https://jesuswithoutreligion.com/bible-study-online/hebrews/chapter-4/

We are continuing our study in the book of Hebrews. Today, in chapter 3 we're going to see a comparison between Jesus and Moses. Moses brought in the old covenant. Jesus brought in the new covenant. Who is greater? And from there we will unpack this message talk in Hebrews chapter 3. If you prefer to watch this in video with slides please visit https://jesuswithoutreligion.com/bible-study-online/hebrews/chapter-3/

In Hebrews chapter 2 we're going to be hearing about how the Old Testament law was unalterable. Every sin God it's just penalty. And what we're going to learn is that if an old covenant that was ordained by angels was so severe, how much more severe will be if you reject the new covenant. If you reject Jesus. God is literally giving us the best reasons possible to completely start looking at the old covenant for forgiveness and grab onto the new only. We are being called to trust Jesus, not human performance,If you prefer to watch this video with verse by verse slides please visit https://jesuswithoutreligion.com/bible-study-online/hebrews/chapter-2/

Hebrews is probably one of the most widely misunderstood and certainly mistaught books in all of scripture. So often people think this letter is being written to Christians. And as a result, we walk away thinking God is threatening to hurl disaster away if we don't watch our step. You're going to discover that is not at all what is going on in this letter.In fact, you're going to discover that the letter to the Hebrews should actually encourage you. It should literally cause Christians to feel safer and more secure. I promise, stick with us, and you will never look at the letter to the Hebrews the same again. This is by far my favorite letter I love to teach from. Get ready to discover Jesus in a new and amazing way. Feel free if you prefer to watch this and video with slides to help you follow the presentation. Click https://jesuswithoutreligion.com/bible-study-online/hebrews/chapter-1/

Sharing the gospel in its fullness can be hard. That is, it can be hard to explain it to some Christians. The Gospel teaches Christians that our sins have been completely paid for and will be remembered no more. It teaches us that we will be presented as blameless on judgment day, and that there is no judgment for the one who believes in Jesus. It seems that presenting this idea of total forgiveness through faith offends the religious ego. In fact, you would find that most churches are also hesitant to teach this message of COMPLETE forgiveness, even when you screw up (and we all do).  They call it hyper-grace. They call it a license to sin. They call it fire insurance. But are they right? Does God limit his forgiveness? Can we out sin the goodness of God and the finished work of Jesus on the cross? I don't think so.If you're a believer God swears he will NEVER leave you or forsake you. Focus on that word never. If you're a believer God says when you are faithless he will remain faithful. Notice he's not looking at your performance and your faithfulness in order for him to remain faithful. No Christian performs perfectly. You are safe and secure because Jesus Christ performed perfectly. We do not activate forgiveness by begging God. We do not activate forgiveness by confessing over and over. Forgiveness is activated all at once the moment you put your faith in Jesus Christ and trust him to rescue you from your sins.The problem is because very few people, including pastors, deacons, and other religious leaders, have failed to understand the old covenant versus the new covenant. In this podcast, we are going to fully explain the old covenant and how it's applied to Christians, and this will equip you to share the grace message with total confidence. We want you to be able to defend God's word when faced with combative legalists who do not trust God's children with too much grace. I honestly think this is one of the best messages we've ever shared. It is certainly missing from most churches today. I hope that you will help spread the goodness of God!Learn more at https://jesuswithoutreligion.com/