Sound Doctrine

As we continue our series in Romans, we begin our final message in chapter four. The apostle Paul has been driving home an important point that salvation is not obtained through works, but through faith in Christ. Still today there are a large number of people that think they have to do something, other than believe. Like perform a certain ritual. But that's a futile endeavor, as the work has already been done by Jesus. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

Today on Sound Doctrine we'll show you where real happiness is found. And it has everything to do with confession, sins forgiven and being in a right relationship with God. Pastor Jeff Johnson will be recalling King David's life in today's study from Romans chapter four. It's a wonderful example of how far-reaching God's grace and forgiveness is. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

When you hear God will save us simply by believing in Him, you might be thinking that sounds too good to be true. After all, the religions of the world all tell us that we must perform some act or good deed to get to heaven. But instead of dismissing salvation through faith right off the bat, it would be wise to look into it. Well, we'll do just that today on Sound Doctrine. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29

If you took a poll of ten thousand people, and asked them how they cope with a big change on their life, I'd guess about 99 hundred would say, “not too well”. We all want a smooth existence, but that just isn't always the case. As we wrap up our study of Acts chapter seven today, we see again that It was a tumultuous time. The Christian Church was in its infancy, and the status quo was being threatened. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29

There are a large number of people today that are under the illusion that they can gain the approval of God through their good behavior. Today we open our Bibles to Romans chapter four and see that even the best really can't boast. Even the best people fall short of the mark, and so we must trust in Christ for salvation. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29

In Romans chapter four the argument for salvation by grace through faith is made by using the historical account of Abraham. Pastor Jeff Johnson will explore this liberating truth of how God not only saved Abraham by faith apart from works, but us too. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29

When the book of Romans was penned there were a large number of people with a skewed view of salvation. They believed that salvation came through circumcision and living by the law of God. In Romans, the apostle Paul makes it abundantly clear that we are saved by grace through faith. It's a message that needs to be heard and received today. We're talking about the good news today on Sound Doctrine. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29

There's no shortage of bad news in the world today. Just turn on the nightly news and you'll be reminded of that. But today on Sound Doctrine we want to give you some good news. In fact it's the best news you'll ever hear. How does that sound? Pastor Jeff Johnson will be in Romans chapter three, and verses 24-31. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29

The book of Romans describes our salvation and how we're made right before God. Because of what Jesus did for us we are not just forgiven but also declared righteous! I should add, at great cost to Christ. There's nothing that compares to it! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29

Today we'll be looking at the seventh chapter, where we're given the story of Stephen, the first Christian martyr. Not only will we hear his defense to the charge of blasphemy, but we'll also see the fulfillment of a promise to those who believe in the Lord. There was a sea-change going on at the time, and many religious leaders were resisting the change. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29

Today on Sound Doctrine we'll learn that on our own we all fall short of a right standing with God. But the good news is, Jesus can provide the righteousness we need. That comes to our attention in Romans chapter three, verses nineteen through twenty-three. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29

I'm sure you've heard many criminal trials described as an “open and shut case”. It's often said in cases where the evidence is strong and convincing. That's really what we have in Romans chapter three. In a moment you'll hear the fourteen counts against man, man's defense, and the verdict. After all is said and done, we'll see the whole world lies guilty before God. But fear not! It's not all bad news! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29

Apart from Christ we're all sick and lost. We're in Romans, and in the first three chapters we discover mankind is guilty before a holy God. The apostle Paul is about to drive that point home in chapter three, verses ten through eighteen. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29

Today on Sound Doctrine we'll listen to part two of pastor Jeff Johnson's message, “But I'm a Christian, So What!” If that's a question you've entertained in your mind, then stay with us. We're in Romans chapter three. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29

With great advantage comes great responsibility, as we'll discover today on Sound Doctrine. What kind of serious responsibilities has God given us as readers and sharers of His word? Pastor Jeff Johnson pulls that out of Romans chapter three. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29

Case law is composed of previous cases, and how they turned out. These cases are often used to persuade juries and judges with a precedent has been set. Steven's defense in Acts chapter seven is comprised of a good deal of “case law” from the Old Testament, and offers us a refresher course on some of the great men of the Bible. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29

We're in a series of studies based in the book of Romans and in chapter two, we discover that religion and rituals will not save us! That's a truth that many religions of the world try to ignore. There is only one way to be saved - through a relationship with Jesus! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29

As we return to the book of Romans, we'll learn that it's foolish to trust in the law to save. The Jew of that time didn't live up to their privilege and consequently, they brought reproach on God's name. It's a grave error you definitely want to avoid. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29

Did you realize that as a Christian you're a representative of God? Are you rightly representing Him to a lost and dying world? We'll consider that today on Sound Doctrine as pastor Jeff Johnson returns to Romans chapter two, verses sixteen through twenty-four. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29

Christians are representatives of God. Whether that's at the workplace, on the softball field, or on the freeway at rush hour. Question is, are you rightly representing God? You cannot take a day off, because the world is watching everything we say and everything we do, just waiting for us to make a mistake. We'll thoughtfully consider that today through a study in Romans chapter two. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29

If you'll recall, Romans chapter two is really like a courtroom scene, where all of mankind is guilty, and without excuse. We will stand before God the judge one day to give an account for our lives. There is a way to be declared not guilty, and that's through trusting in Christ and turning from your sin. Our salvation has nothing to do with any deed we do, and that's an important point to remember. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29

Today on Sound Doctrine, Pastor Jeff Johnson will dissect the masterful, Spirit led defense that Stephen gave the Jews. It is one of the greatest defenses of the gospel one our Lord Jesus Christ in all of scripture, and it's recorded for us in Acts chapter seven. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29

We see injustice in our world, sin being celebrated, and evil seems to be triumphing. It leaves some to wonder when God will step in and do something about it. Well, the fact is, God will judge. The Bible assures us of that. And when He does, it will be according to deeds, truth and accumulated guilt. That rises to the surface in today's study of Romans two. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29

Pastor Jeff Johnson has an eye on the first five verses of Romans two today, which clearly describes self-righteousness. And in case you haven't noticed, it's all around us today. But here's something else you need to know - our righteousness is filthy rags. And God has a much better plan for us. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29

Pastor Jeff Johnson is going through Romans right now, and we enter chapter two today. Our attention turns now to self-righteousness. Let's make sure we don't fall into that camp ourselves. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29

Romans describes two very different pathways. One that leads to blessing, life and soul satisfaction. And another that leads you down a pathway to perversity and ends in destruction and devastation. The question each of us must answer is this: what path will I choose? Well if you're on the wrong path today, there is hope. And we'll tell you about God's cure for a messed up life's we wrap up our look at Romans chapter one. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29

When we left you last time, Jeff was describing a few of the stages of mankind's downward spiral into perversity. We'll cover the fourth and final stage today. As we look around us we see a world sliding deeper and deeper into sin. And a big part of the problem is how easy it is to get away with it. Sin these days is not only tolerated, it is celebrated! Let's join pastor Jeff Johnson join Romans chapter one. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29

We're continuing in chapter six in our study through the book of Acts. We'll begin with verse eight today, as we see the story of the first martyr of the Christian church, Stephen. His story not only points out what a great man of faith he was, but as you'll see, it also resembles what Jesus went through when he was arrested, tried, and crucified. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29

Every year, people all over the world celebrate the LGBTQ lifestyle, in what they call “Pride Month.” But when you open the Scriptures, God makes it very clear what He thinks of this behavior and what it leads to. We all know someone who has fallen into that sinful lifestyle, and it's heartbreaking to see the destruction it causes. So today on Sound Doctrine pastor Jeff will encourage us to agree with God, helping us understand what's really going on around us. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29

As we look at the perversion and darkness all around us today, we have to wonder how we have gone is far astray from God's will and desire for our world. There has to be something that can be done to stem the tide of destruction we see taking place. Romans chapter one lays that out for us. Today on Sound Doctrine pastor Jeff Johnson talks more about the pathway to perversion our world is on, and God's answer to that perversion. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29

Today we'll see that much of humanity is on the pathway to perversion. We can see it all around us on TV, movies, the internet… God has provided an exit strategy and it's the gospel. Perhaps you need to take that exit and get on the road to eternal life today? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29

We take you into the New Testament book of Romans again today. And in the middle of chapter one we enter a courtroom. Televised trials are very popular these days, and if there had been television in Paul's day, this would have been a blockbuster! God is the judge and mankind is on trial, found guilty of rejection and rebellion. With that said, there is wonderful hope for us all, and it's in the gospel! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29

Today we head back to the book of Romans, chapter one. It's there, we hear all about the gospel of grace, by faith in Jesus. It emphasizes not what you need to do for the Lord but what He has done for you. Romans chapter one and verse seventeen makes that abundantly clear. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29

On today's edition of Sound Doctrine, we are given the opportunity to evaluate our values. Pastor Jeff Johnson looks at the life witness of Stephen. Beginning in Acts chapter six, we have the record of Stephen, the Church's first Martyr. The impact of his life and character is certainly inspiring. It shows the power of a holy life living out what is truly valuable. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29

Pastor Jeff is about to share some powerful observations about the gospel, that are most certainly noteworthy. The gospel really lives up to its name. It's good news. And with everything going on in this world right now, I think you'd agree we can most certainly all use some good news. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29

Today pastor Jeff Johnson wraps up his mini-series on the ten marks of a healthy Christian. It's part of our study in Romans - considered by many to be one of the most important books in the bible. We find these marks in Paul's life, but can they be found in yours? Let's do some healthy introspection to see where we're at spiritually. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29

How do you determine your spiritual health? Well that's where Romans chapter one comes in handy. This amazing and relevant chapter gives us ten marks of a healthy Christian. So what do you say we do a spiritual health exam today on Sound Doctrine? No appointment necessary! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29

Last time you may recall, pastor Jeff Johnson gave us the first mark of a healthy Christian. It was the giving of thanks. We'll take a look at a few more today, which include praying for others and serving the Lord. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29

Pastor Jeff Johnson will be spotlighting ten marks of a healthy Christian on our next four programs. As we go along through this list, you might want to write them down and keep them in a convenient place, for easy reference. The first is the giving of thanks! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29

The Lord gifts us each with unique strengths and talents that we can use for his glory. Today, we'll see how this happened in the early church. In Acts six, the Apostles learned the importance of organization and delegation of authority. Each member of the church has a ministry to be faithful to. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29

God's love is true, and we're assured of it in God's Word. Not because we're deserving, but because God is so loving and gracious. That good news is our focus today on Sound Doctrine. Pastor Jeff Johnson picks up where we left off in Romans today… chapter one at verse four. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29

We left off in chapter one at verse two if you want to find your place there now. We'll be reading about a Roman revival, and pastor Jeff is quick to point out that this revival continues on with us. Can you think of a time human history when this world has been more in need of revival than right now? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29

We'll be continuing our introduction to Romans today. Maybe like many, you're searching for your identity. Who am I in the grand scheme of things? Well the book of Romans will help us discover who we really are in Christ. Not only that, it'll reveal to us how us how to get right with God, and each other. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29

The book of Romans has been accurately described as the Magna Carta of the Christian faith. It's been used by God to bring salvation to unbelievers and a great awakening among believers. Pastor Jeff Johnson believes it can transform your life! Every one of the sixteen chapters here are profound! We'll start off with an overview, and a look at the first verse. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29

Today we will complete our study of Acts and as you'll see it ends in a rather unique way. Some have referred to this book as the Unfinished Symphony. But that's very much intentional as the story continues right on into the present day. It's all about spreading the gospel message, in spite of the dangers and roadblocks! The book of Acts describes the gospel moving from Jerusalem to Rome. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29

We're continuing a verse-by-verse study through the book of Acts. If a church is successful, and honoring the Lord, you can be sure it will draw satan's attention. It won't take long for him to attack! But how should we as the church respond when this happens? And how do we prepare for it? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29

In Acts chapter twenty-eight, the apostle Paul is making his way to Rome through a storm, and then then a shipwreck and to top it off a snake bite! That's a lot to cope with! Now he's on the last leg of his journey, and he receives what must have been an unexpected yet very timely encouragement from some fellow believers, who traveled down from Rome to greet him. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29

Today pastor Jeff Johnson recalls a very difficult season in the apostle Paul's life where he experienced great loss. But God would bless him, the gospel would be preached, and many lives would be changed and healed! Can He accomplish the same things today? Absolutely! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29

Well we've certainly seen revivals in the past, and today on Sound Doctrine we'll recall a time when God poured out his blessing following Paul's ministry. Pastor Jeff Johnson believes what started way back then, continues today. We're talking about God's Continued Blessing, as we open Acts twenty-eight. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29

If you'll recall in our recent studies of Acts on Sound Doctrine, we read about the Apostle Paul's shipwreck off the coast of Malta. We saw that, despite the challenges, Paul didn't let his circumstances derail him from his true focus - sharing the love of Christ! And what great encouragement that is to us to take advantage of the opportunities we have even today. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29

Paul finds himself now shipwrecked and on the island of Malta. But God had promised him that he would make it to Rome, the voyage would resume, and not even a serpent could prevent that from happening! God always keeps His promises! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29