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Saints and Sinners exists to provide Gospel conversations to a modern church desperately in need of returning to the basic message of grace through Jesus Christ

Pastors: Ken Jones, Aldo Leon, Jose Prado, David Menendez


    • Dec 23, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 32m AVG DURATION
    • 272 EPISODES


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    Freedom to Love (Galatians)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2023 36:03


    This episode of Saints and Sinners Unplugged provides a deep dive into the theological concepts of freedom and love in the context of the Galatian church, offering insights into living out the Christian faith authentically.Key Topics:Luther's Commentary: The hosts discuss the value of Luther's commentary on Galatians and its impact on understanding reformed theology.Freedom in Christ: The conversation delves into the theme of freedom as presented in Galatians, emphasizing liberation from the law and the flesh.Love and the Law: A significant portion of the discussion focuses on how true freedom in Christ enables believers to fulfill the law through love, particularly loving one's neighbor as oneself.Debating Righteously: The hosts explore the right spirit of debating theological differences within the church, highlighting the importance of love and service over contention.We are three pastors from Miami-Dade dedicated to delivering a message of grace to the population of South Florida. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions for topics. Reach out to us on our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@saintssinnersunplugged-ym8xp.

    Easily Hindered (Galatians)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 36:37


    Continuing in the series on Galatians, the co-hosts engage in a deep discussion about the book of Galatians, emphasizing the core message of salvation by grace through faith alone. They explore the potential distractions that can lead believers away from the gospel's truth, touching on themes of social acceptance, ethnic identity, and the subtleties of self-justification.Galatians 5:7-12 - The conversation revolves around these verses, highlighting the dangers of adding works to the doctrine of grace and the importance of maintaining the purity of the gospel message.Discussion Highlights:The pastoral benefits of discussing doctrinal issues among peers.The significance of the Protestant Reformation in relation to the book of Galatians.The subtle ways in which believers can be persuaded or hindered from the truth of the gospel.The episode concludes with a reminder of the unity found in Christ, transcending ethnic and social divisions.We are three pastors from Miami-Dade dedicated to delivering a message of grace to the population of South Florida. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions for topics. Reach out to us on our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@saintssinnersunplugged-ym8xp.

    Christ Alone (Galatians)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 31:53


    In this episode, the hosts discuss Galatians 5:2-3, where Paul warns the Galatians not to accept circumcision as a requirement for salvation. They explain the difference between Timothy and Titus, who were Paul's companions in his missionary journeys, and how Paul dealt with the issue of circumcision in different contexts. They also talk about how we can fall into the same trap of adding to the gospel today, by making certain practices, beliefs, or preferences a test of true faith. They emphasize that Christ alone is our righteousness, and that we are saved by grace through faith in him alone. They challenge us to examine our hearts and see if we are trusting in Christ alone or in something else for our acceptance before God.We are three pastors from Miami-Dade dedicated to delivering a message of grace to the population of South Florida. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions for topics. Reach out to us on our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@saintssinnersunplugged-ym8xp.

    Free Indeed!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 31:00


    In this episode, the hosts of Saints and Sinners Unplugged, Ken Jones, David Menendez, and Jose Prado, discuss the theme of freedom in Galatians 5:1. They explore what it means to be free from the law, the penalty, and the condemnation of sin, and to be free for the law, the gospel, and the glory of God. They also share some personal and pastoral insights on how to live in the freedom that Christ has purchased for us. Join them as they unpack this rich and relevant verse for our Christian life.We are three pastors from Miami-Dade dedicated to delivering a message of grace to the population of South Florida. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions for topics. Reach out to us on our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@saintssinnersunplugged-ym8xp.

    Who's Your Mother?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 34:41


    In this episode of Saints & Sinners Unplugged, the hosts discuss the biblical allegory and typology in Galatians 4:21-31. Some of the main points they cover are:The historical and cultural background of Hagar and Sarah, the two wives of Abraham, and their sons Ishmael and Isaac.The meaning and significance of Paul's use of allegory and typology to interpret the Old Testament stories and apply them to the New Testament situation.The contrast between the two covenants, the two mountains, and the two cities that represent the two ways of relating to God: by law or by grace, by flesh or by promise, by slavery or by freedom.The connection between these Old Testament types and Christ, who is the fulfillment of the promise and the mediator of the new covenant.The implication for our identity and inheritance as believers, who are called to be children of the free woman, not of the slave, and to live in the freedom that Christ has purchased for us.Listen to this episode to learn more about the rich symbolism and theology in Paul's letter to the Galatians.We are three pastors from Miami-Dade dedicated to delivering a message of grace to the population of South Florida. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions for topics. Reach out to us on our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@saintssinnersunplugged-ym8xp.

    Turning Back to Worthless Elements

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 33:48


    In this episode of Saints and Sinners Unplugged, Pastor Ken Jones and his co-hosts Pastor David Menendez and Pastor Jose Prado discuss the book of Galatians, chapter 4, verses 8 to 20. They explore how Paul addresses the Galatian believers who were being influenced by the Judaizers to return to their former pagan practices and rituals. They also examine how Paul expresses his deep concern and compassion for the Galatians, as well as his firm commitment to the gospel of grace in Christ. They highlight the following points:Paul contrasts the Galatians' former enslavement to idols that are not gods with their present knowledge of God and being known by God.Paul warns the Galatians not to turn back to the weak and worthless elementary principles of the world, which include both the pagan observances and the Jewish ceremonies that are no longer valid in Christ.Join us next week as we continue our study of Galatians and learn more about the freedom and joy we have in Christ.We are three pastors from Miami-Dade dedicated to delivering a message of grace to the population of South Florida. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions for topics. Reach out to us on our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@saintssinnersunplugged-ym8xp.

    The Fullness of TIme

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 32:58


    Are you ready to dive deeper into the gospel and the Christian life? Join Ken Jones, David Menendez and Jose Prado, three pastors in Miami, as they discuss various aspects of church history, theology and preaching in their podcast Saints & Sinners Unplugged. In this episode, they explore the meaning and implications of Galatians 4:4-7, which talks about the incarnation of Christ, his fulfillment of the law, and his redemption of those under the law. They also highlight the Trinitarian nature of redemption, as God the Father sent his Son and his Spirit to adopt us as sons and heirs, and give us the privilege of calling him Abba, Father. Listen to this episode and discover how Christ's condescension and obedience to the law transforms us from enemies to children of God, and how we are justified by his righteousness and grace. Don't miss this rich and edifying conversation on Saints & Sinners Unplugged! We are three pastors from Miami-Dade dedicated to delivering a message of grace to the population of South Florida. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions for topics. Reach out to us on our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@saintssinnersunplugged-ym8xp.

    From Elementary to Christ's Grad School (Galatians)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 31:01


    Join three pastors from Miami as they unpack the rich truths of the book of Galatians and how it applies to our lives today. In this episode, they discuss Galatians 4:1-7:During this episode, Pastor Ken also cites the work of Phil Ryken, Professor of Theology, President, Wheaton College (more here: https://www.wheaton.edu/academics/faculty/philip-ryken/).We are three pastors from Miami-Dade dedicated to delivering a message of grace to the population of South Florida. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions for topics. Reach out to us on our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@saintssinnersunplugged-ym8xp. Please also subscribe/follow our podcast, and leave us a 5-star review on iTunes.

    Under the Tutor, into the Son

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 37:30


    In this episode of Saints and Sinners Unplugged, we dive into a profound discussion on Galatians 3:23-29 with three pastors hailing from Miami-Dade. The focal points of our conversation are as follows:Discover the true nature of the law bestowed upon Moses 430 years subsequent to the promise made to Abraham. This law, functioning as a covenant of works, held no power to justify or bestow blessings. Instead, it brought to light transgressions and meted out penalties for sin.Delve into how this very law assumed the roles of mentor and guardian for Israel, guiding them towards the realization of their profound necessity for a superior salvation and a grander legacy in Christ. As the true seed of Abraham and embodiment of the promise, Christ embodies this elevated deliverance.Unearth the transformative power of faith in Christ, a force that binds us to Him, transmuting us into children of God. This faith initiates a baptism into His death and resurrection, securing our status as inheritors of the promise.Explore the remarkable truth that in Christ, all societal distinctions dissolve: be it between Jew and Gentile, master and servant, or male and female. The unity found in Him eradicates these divides.Tune in to this captivating episode for a comprehensive grasp of the Galatians' themes: the dichotomy between law and gospel, promise and fruition, and bondage and liberation.We are three pastors from Miami-Dade dedicated to delivering a message of grace to the population of South Florida. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions for topics. Reach out to us on our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@saintssinnersunplugged-ym8xp.

    Seed of Abraham (Galatians)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 31:13


    In this episode of Saints and Sinners Unplugged, three local pastors in South Florida discuss the book of Galatians and its significance for the Christian faith. They focus on Galatians 3:15-18, where Paul talks about the covenant of promise that God made with Abraham and his seed, who is Christ. They explain how this covenant is based on God's grace and not on human works, and how it relates to the covenant of redemption, the covenant of works, and the Mosaic covenant. They also explore the typological nature of Israel and the land promise, and how they point to the ultimate glory of God in Christ.Some of the topics they cover are:The meaning and importance of covenant in God's dealings with his creationThe distinction between the covenant of redemption and the covenant of graceThe role of Christ as the mediator and the seed of AbrahamThe difference between inheriting by faith and inheriting by lawThe temporal and typological character of Israel and the land promiseThe vindication of God's righteousness in Christ's obedienceIf you want to learn more about these biblical truths and how they apply to your life, tune in to this episode of Saints and Sinners Unplugged.We are three pastors from Miami-Dade dedicated to delivering a message of grace to the population of South Florida. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions for topics. Reach out to us on our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@saintssinnersunplugged-ym8xp.

    In Christ There Is Neither Jew nor Gentile (Galatians)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 34:12


    In this episode of Saints and Sinners Unplugged, Ken Jones, David Menendez, and Jose Prado discuss the book of Galatians and how it relates to the gospel, the law, and the covenant. They explore the historical and theological background of Paul's letter to the Galatian churches, who were troubled by Judaizers who insisted that Gentiles must be circumcised and keep the Mosaic law in order to be saved. They also examine how Paul uses the example of Abraham and his faith to show that the true children of Abraham are those who believe in Christ, not those who rely on works of the law. They also address some of the implications and applications of this message for the church today, especially in terms of how we view ourselves and others in light of God's grace.Some of the topics covered in this episode are:The context and purpose of the Jerusalem Council in Acts 15, where Peter, Paul, and Barnabas defended the gospel of grace against the Judaizers.The difference between the covenant of promise given to Abraham and the covenant of law given to Moses, and how they point to Christ as the fulfillment of both.The meaning and significance of justification by faith alone, and how it excludes any boasting or self-righteousness on our part.The danger of legalism and tribalism in the church, and how they undermine the unity and diversity of God's people.The role of the law as a tutor and a mirror that reveals our sinfulness and drives us to Christ, who is our righteousness and life.We are three pastors from Miami-Dade dedicated to delivering a message of grace to the population of South Florida. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestion for topics. Reach out to us on our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@saintssinnersunplugged-ym8xp.

    Foolish, Bewitching (Galatians)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 38:51


    Welcome to another episode of Saints and Sinners Unplugged, a podcast where we explore the gospel of grace and its implications for our daily lives. In this episode, we continue our conversation from the book of Galatians, focusing on chapter 3. We discuss how Paul confronts the Galatians for being foolish and bewitched by a false gospel that adds works of the law to faith in Christ. We also talk about how Abraham is the model of faith and how we are his sons by believing the same gospel that was preached to him. We also touch on the topics of spiritual warfare, demonic influence, and the power of the truth to set us free from bondage. Join us as we dive deeper into this rich and relevant letter that shows us the beauty and sufficiency of Christ and his grace.We are three pastors from Miami-Dade dedicated to delivering a message of grace to the population of South Florida. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestion for topics. Reach out to us on our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@saintssinnersunplugged-ym8xp.

    Christ Is Enough

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 36:44


    Three pastors from Miami-Dade and their guests dedicated to delivering a message of grace to the population of South Florida

    Alive in Christ (Galatians)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 33:50


    Three pastors from Miami-Dade and their guests dedicated to delivering a message of grace to the population of South Florida

    Dead to the Law (Galatians)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 33:36


    Three pastors from Miami-Dade and their guests dedicated to delivering a message of grace to the population of South Florida

    The Basis of Justification (Galatians)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 35:03


    Three pastors from Miami-Dade and their guests dedicated to delivering a message of grace to the population of South Florida

    In Step with the Gospel

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 33:10


    Three pastors from Miami-Dade and their guests dedicated to delivering a message of grace to the population of South Florida

    Chosen by God

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 37:27


    Three pastors from Miami-Dade and their guests dedicated to delivering a message of grace to the population of South Florida

    The Gospel Supernaturally Revealed

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 37:10


    Three pastors from Miami-Dade and their guests dedicated to delivering a message of grace to the population of South Florida

    No Other Message

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 35:54


    Three pastors from Miami-Dade and their guests dedicated to delivering a message of grace to the population of South Florida

    The Salute of the Gospel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2023 32:10


    Three pastors from Miami-Dade and their guests dedicated to delivering a message of grace to the population of South Florida

    Introduction to Galatians

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 35:58


    Three pastors from Miami-Dade and their guests dedicated to delivering a message of grace to the population of South Florida

    Biblical Repentance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2023 34:16


    Three pastors from Miami-Dade and their guests dedicated to delivering a message of grace to the population of South Florida

    Are Resolutions Biblical?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2023 34:39


    Four pastors from Miami-Dade and their guests dedicated to delivering a message of grace to the population of South Florida

    Until He Comes... Again!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2022 33:36


    Four pastors from Miami-Dade and their guests dedicated to delivering a message of grace to the population of South Florida

    The First Advent: The Incarnation

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2022 31:12


    Four pastors from Miami-Dade and their guests dedicated to delivering a message of grace to the population of South Florida

    The Advent-ing God

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 32:27


    Four pastors from Miami-Dade and their guests dedicated to delivering a message of grace to the population of South Florida

    Interacting with the Heidelberg Disputation

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 36:41


    In this episode, the pastors discuss aspects of the Heidelberg Disputation. The Heidelberg Disputation can be found at: https://bookofconcord.org/other-resources/sources-and-context/heidelberg-disputation/Four reformed pastors from Miami-Dade and their guests dedicated to delivering a message of grace to the population of South Florida.

    Reformation Theology and Piety

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 53:09


    Four pastors from Miami-Dade and their guests dedicated to delivering a message of grace to the population of South Florida

    The God Who Tables

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 55:50


    Four pastors from Miami-Dade and their guests dedicated to delivering a message of grace to the population of South Florida

    The God Who Gathers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 41:48


    Four pastors from Miami-Dade and their guests dedicated to delivering a message of grace to the population of South Florida

    Books That Have Influenced My Walk

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 44:58


    The Pastors share some books that have influenced their walk, not every book is now in line with their understanding, but has contributed and shaped their growth. Here is a list of the books, please listen to the podcast to hear their comments about them:Pastor Ken JonesElection: Love Before Time - Kenneth JohnsThe Institutes of Christian Religion - John Calvin (translate: John T. McNeill)Knowing God - J.I. PackerChrist the Lord - Michael HortonMission Accomplished - Michael HortonPutting Amazing Back into Grace: Embracing the Heart of the Gospel - Michael HortonBondage of the Will - Martin LutherFreedom of the Will - Jonathan EdwardsUnderstanding Fundamentalism and Evangelicalism - George MarsdenA God in the wasteland - David F WellsThe Courage to be Protestant - David F WellsAbove all Earthly Powers - David F WellsUnion with Christ - John OwenThe Existence and Attributres of God: Vol 1 and 2 - Stephen CharnockUninvented: Why the Bible Could Not be Made Up, and the Evidence that Proves It - Mike D'VirgilioPastor Jose PradoChosen by God - R.C. SproulRedemption Accomplished and Applied - John Murray and Carl TruemanThe Gospel According to Jesus: What Is Authentic Faith? - John F MacArthurThe Goldsworthy Trilogy: (Gospel and Kingdom, Gospel and Wisdom, The Gospel in Revelation) - Graeme GoldsworthySystematic Theology - Wayne GrudemPilgrim Theology: Core Doctrines for Christian Disciples - Michael HortonOrdinary: Sustainable Faith in a Radical, Restless World - Michael HortonReligious Affections - Jonathan EdwardsThe Atonement: Its Meaning and Significance - Leon MorrisThe Cross of Christ - John R StottPastor David MenendezThe Grace Awakening: Believing in Grace Is One Thing. Living it Is Another. - Charles R SwindollA.W. Towzer's miscellaneous articlesJohn MacArthur's Sermons (particularly on Soteriology)Predestination - Gordon H. ClarkDesiring God - John PiperThe Marrow of Modern Divinity - Edward Fisher (Thomas Boston)The Marrow Controversy and Seceder Tradition: Atonement, Saving Faith, and the Gospel Offer in Scotland (1718 - 1799) - William VanDoodewaardSpurgeon V. Hyper-Calvinism - Charles Spurgeon (Iain H Murray)The Two Kinds of Righteousness - Martin Luther Galatians - Martin LutherBy Gospel Alone - David Menendez

    Uninvented Apologetics with Mike D'Virgilio

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 46:16


    Interview with Mike D'Virgilio, author of the book, UNINVENTED, Why the Bible Could Not be Made Up, and the Evidence that Proves It. More Information about Mike at: mikedvirgilio.com.

    The Fruit and the Gifts of the Spirit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 43:09


    Theology of the Spirit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 42:52


    Journeys of Grace

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 50:54


    Celebrating Six Years!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 49:12


    Theodicy and Tragedy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 38:01


    Features of a Healthy Church

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 46:43


    Life in the Covenant Community

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 41:35


    Is the Church Essential?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 43:28


    The Dangers of Subjectivism

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 46:57


    Revival

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 45:32


    Conversation on Revelation

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 48:01


    Typology, the Voice of the Conqueror

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 38:16


    Typology, God's Baby Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 37:09


    The Hypostatic Union of the Christ

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 37:52


    The Divinity of Christ

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 41:47


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    Gospel-Centered Hermeneutics

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 44:00


    Prophecy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 40:39


    Syncretism, Heresy and Apostasy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 43:12


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