Podcasts about by grace

Rev. Robbie Ytterberg preaches his sermon "Real Growth is By Grace" as part of our sermon series Wonder of Grace. May 24 & 25, 2025

Part #5 — The Scope Of Salvation The Scope Of Salvation I. What We Were Ephesians 2:1–3 A. We Were Dead Ephesians 2:1 Three Types Of Death: ● Physical Death — Genesis 2:17 ● Spiritual Death — John 1:4; John 10:10 ● Eternal Death — Romans 14:23 Jairus' Daughter — Luke 8 Widow's Son — Luke 7 Lazarus — John 11 B. We Were Devilish Ephesians 2:2 John 8:36 C. We Were Disobedient Ephesians 2:2 Psalm 58:3 Acts 7:51 D. We Were Defiled Ephesians 2:3 Romans 6:16 E. We Were Doomed (Ephesians 2:3 — "By Nature The Children Of Wrath") John 3:36 II. What We Are (Ephesians 2:4–6) A. We Are Restored Ephesians 2:5 1 John 4:19 B. We Are Raised Ephesians 2:6 C. We Are Resting Ephesians 2:6 III. What We Will Be Ephesians 2:7–10 A. We Will Be Saved Ephesians 2:7 Isaiah 42:8 Romans 4:4 B. We Will Be Sanctified Ephesians 2:10 Titus 2:11–12 C. We Will Be Sustained (Ephesians 2:7–10) Ephesians 2:8 ("By Grace") Ephesians 2:8 ("Through Faith") Ephesians 2:10 ("Unto Good Works")

Jeff Waldron, a gift planning attorney at the National Christian Foundation, began his career in corporate law before God got his attention in a powerful way. He later found his way to NCF and discovered that his love for the Lord, his desire for pastoral ministry, and his experience in tax law beautifully intersected to help givers amplify the impact of their generosity. Jeff acts as a guide to help givers navigate the more nuanced and complex non-cash gifts. He is overflowing with practical wisdom, powerful giving strategies, and a passion to help people become faithful stewards of what God has given them to manage. You don't want to miss all he has to share! Major Topics Include: Jeff's early career and coming to faith How Jeff connected to NCF Amplifying the effectiveness of generosity through non-cash gifts What makes a non-cash gift so powerful Examples of counseling someone through giving complex assets Thinking through when to give a large asset The nuances of giving a business Quotes to Remember “Whose likeness and inscription is on you?” “I feel like the Lord has given me the blessing of doing work that He's fitted me for.” “By giving the non-cash asset, you're really supercharging the impact you can have.” “Stewardship isn't just how much you give, it's also how you give. And if you can give in a certain way that has a 40% extra impact, then that's something to consider.” “We're not here to replace your advisor. We're more like a sherpa that's walked the mountain, and we can point out the best places to walk.” “I really don't care what kind if gift somebody makes. I want them to be informed so that they can be faithful with what they have.” “The big transactions don't excite me as much as the transforming ones.” Links from the Show National Christian Foundation (see our interview with President Emeritus, David Wills) The Finish Line Community Facebook Group The Finish Line Community LinkedIn Group Bible References from the Show Matthew 22:21b | You Belong to God Then he said to them, “Therefore render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's.” Romans 8:28 | Work Together for Good And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. John 12:1-8 | Mary Anoints Jesus at Bethany Ephesians 2:4-10 | By Grace through Faith We Want to Hear from You! If you have a thought about something you heard, or a story to share, please reach out! You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. You can also contact us directly from our contact page. If you want to engage with the Finish Line Community, check out our groups on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Sermon Serie “Be Bold & Courageous: The Gospel According to Joshua” Sermon Text: Joshua 9:1-27 Sermon Title: “A Really Bad Deal” Sermon Slides: SLIDE 1 – Sermon Title Slide SLIDE 2 – Today's Big Idea: Both Israel and Gibeon Lose … in Their Really Bad Deal. So, We Must Trust God's Covenant … Not Make Our Own. SLIDE 3 – Point 1: Israel's Bad Deal … is a Covenant of Compromise with Gibeon. (vv. 1-21) SLIDE 4 – Principle (from vv. 3-5): “Satan's most successful warfare against us is strategically subtle, gradual, and indirect.” SLIDE 5 – Insert a Copy of Point #1 of Sermon SLIDE 6 – Deuteronomy 7:1-2 – “When the Lord your God brings you into the land that you are entering … and clears away many nations before you … seven [Canaanite] nations more numerous and mightier than you … then you must devote them to complete destruction. You shall make no covenant with them and show no mercy to them.” SLIDE 7 – Deuteronomy 20:10-11 – “When you draw near to a city to fight against it, offer terms of peace to it. And if it responds to you peaceably and it opens to you, then all the people who are found in it shall do forced labor for you and shall serve you.” SLIDE 8 – Insert a Copy of Point #1 of Sermon SLIDE 9 – Principle (from vv. 14-15): “A prayerless Church is a powerless Church that becomes a susceptible Church to the strategies of Satan.” SLIDE 10 – Insert a Copy of Point #1 of Sermon SLIDE 11 – Conclusion: “Israel signed a Covenant of Compromise with Gibeon attempting to make life easier in the Promised Land. But instead, their bad deal made conquering the Promised Land that much harder.” SLIDE 12 – Point 2: Gibeon's Worse Deal … is a Covenant of Works with God. (vv. 22-27) SLIDE 13 – Principle (from vv. 22-27): “Just because the Church messes up, doesn't mean we quit on God.” SLIDE 14 – Insert a Copy of Point #2 of Sermon SLIDE 15 – Conclusion: “God will not befriend those who come in disguise, nor bargain with sinners who offer their labor as tribute. God alone sets the terms of relationship.” SLIDE 16 – General Sermon Uses: Three to Help Us Grow in Boldness and Courage. SLIDE 17 – Rahab and Gibeon … are a Tale of Two Covenants. SLIDE 18 – By Grace, we are Never More than Servants, but Never Less than Sons. SLIDE 19 – Christ Didn't Compromise God's Covenant … But Kept It to the End.

"By Grace alone, through Faith alone, in CHRiSt alone." These famous words, the motto of the Christian Reformation, are carefully dissected in this teaching. CHRiSt alone is put on full display, and we get a few bonus minutes of understanding the Devil's place and role in the Kingdom. For inquires & bookings: Phone: +234 708 881 8864 Email: info@thebasileiacommisssion.org Twitter | Instagram: @WAHthehurch Facebook: @TheBasileiaCommission | @WAHthechurch

Pastor Kent Philpott preaches on Ephesians 2:1-10 By Grace through Faith. Please Visit Us: milleravenuechurch.org  ---------------------------------------------------------------- https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/1068695234 ---------------------------------------------------------------- LIVE - Sunday Morning Worship Service: 10:30am Pacific Time  Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/974567942 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Support the Ministry: If you are enjoying the programs and would like to send an offering of any amount, your gift helps us continue spreading the Good News! Thank you for your support!  Support the Minstry Here: https://milleravenuechurch.org/giving 

"By Grace alone, through Faith alone, in CHRiSt alone." These famous words, the motto of the Christian Reformation, are carefully dissected in this teaching. CHRiSt alone is put on full display, and we get a few bonus minutes of understanding the Devil's place and role in the Kingdom. For inquires & bookings: Phone: +234 708 881 8864 Email: info@thebasileiacommisssion.org Twitter | Instagram: @WAHthehurch Facebook: @TheBasileiaCommission | @WAHthechurch

May All Come?May I Come?By Grace, We Come

A new MP3 sermon from Christ Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: By Grace through Faith Subtitle: Reformation Conference Speaker: Dr. James White Broadcaster: Christ Presbyterian Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 10/27/2024 Bible: Ephesians 2:1-10 Length: 57 min.

Ephesians 2:11-22 Immanuel Church and Epiphany Church Wilmington had a combined service, joining in worship, and then hearing a sermon on Unity by the two pastors. God desires to unite all things, so he has called us to live Spirit-filled lives in Him. By Grace, that unity gives access to all His benefits, including peace, security, prosperity, and facility. Website: immanuelde.com Facebook: immanuelchurchwilmington YouTube: Immanuel Church Wilmington DE

 August 18, 2024“Take heed therefore — making the most of your time”  St Paul, letter to the Ephesians (Chapter 5:15-16)YOLO — You only live once.  This is what is often said now when someone wants to encourage us to pursue adventure and indulge ourselves!!  In short, play hard!  This is especially true in our post COVID world, one that has realized how preciously short and fragile this one, holy and previous life that we have is. But is YOLO the Christian response to the shortness of our life span?  Pastor Rob reflects on how for Christians we are called not simply play hard; or do avoid play altogether, but discover where our play and work meet each other.  When our work and play become each other, then we discover we are praising our creator.Yet…there are times when work and play do not overlap.  What then?  We discover we need something more than YOLO — We need YOLG — You only live by grace!!

By Grace we have been saved through faith. In this episode Tebz Ntuli reminds us that God has already planned our future and that all we need to do to be saved is believe in him. We are not saved by good works we are saved for good works.

A five-week worship series called, “Resurrection: Encounters with the Risen Jesus,” will conclude on Sunday, May 5 as we explore the appearances of Jesus after he died and consider what it means for us to live as if we truly believe that he is still alive. The final message in the series, “By Grace,” is rooted in 1 Corinthians 15:1-11. Contemporary worship will take place in person and online (www.mstarlc.church) at 9:15 AM, and traditional worship will take place in person at 11:15 AM. All are welcome!

Topics: Sin, License to Sin, Sinning Without License, Licentiousness, Legalism, License of Righteousness, Grace Through Jesus, Romans 6:1, Romans 6:15, Romans 6:18, Law Compared to Grace, Grace Approx 10 Times in OT, Grace Approx 110 Times in NT, Antinomianism, The Law is Holy Just and Good, Romans 7:12, The Law is Not Made for the Righteous, 1 Timothy 1:9, Churches Teach We Want to Sin, Churches Teach Sinning is Fun, How Dare You Get to Have Fun Sinning, Sinners Shouldn't be Sinning, Story of Prodigal Son, Parable of Lost Son, Who Was Really Lost, Luke 15:11-32, Be Yourself and Express Your Righteousness, Sin is Not Fun Even for a Season, Theme of Old Testament is Law, Law is License to Sin, Forgiveness at the Temple, Leave Your Sacrifice, Matthew 5:24, Impossible for Blood of Bulls and Goats to Take Away Sin, Hebrews 10:4, Behold the Lamb of God Who Takes Away the Sin of the World, John 1:29, Grace Empowers Us to Live Upright Holy Self-Controlled Life, Titus 2:11-12, License to Be Ourselves, Book of Jude, Gospel Perverted by Licentiousness, Two Ways to Pervert the Gospel, Licentiousness and Legalism, Old Covenant Based on Promise Between God and Israel, New Covenant Based on Promise Between Father and Son, Hebrews 6:16-19, Two Unchangeable Parties, By Grace of God Jesus Tasted Death for Everyone, Hebrews 2:9, Not one Unbeliever Righteous, Zechariah 12:10, I Will Pour the Spirit of Grace onto the House of David The One Whom They Pierced, Ezra 9:8, Brief Moment of Grace, Law Came Through Moses Grace and Truth Through Jesus, From His Fullness Received Grace Upon Grace, John 1:16-17, Law Increased Sin, Grace Increased Even More, Romans 5:20, License to Sin Is Man-Made Tradition of Repentance and Confession, Greasy Grace or Greasy Law, Law is Slippery, Cheap Grace or Cheap Law, House Build on Sand or House Built on the Rock, Matthew 7, Firm Foundation, Rock is the Message about Jesus, Matthew 16, Jesus Became Sin and We Became Righteous, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Sin Will No Longer be Your Master Not Under Law but Grace, Romans 6:14, World Talking About License to Sin and We're Talking About License to Express Righteousness, 1 John 3:7, Practice of Righteousness, Those Who Are Righteous Practice Righteousness and Holiness, Revelation 22:11Support the Show.Sign up for Matt's free daily devotional! https://mattmcmillen.com/newsletter

By Grace, Through Faith - Rodney Lloyd - 03-24-24 by Border City Church

The Covenant that the Messiah makes in this chapter and verse is of Grace -Spiritual Circumcision-, it is how Noah, Job, and Old Testament saints were saved just as we are of the New Testament. By Grace through faith as Abraham was the father of faith. It's the same Gospel that Eve received the promised of a Kinsman redeemer.

A new MP3 sermon from Zion Orthodox Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: By Grace, Through Faith, Unto Works Subtitle: Ephesians Speaker: A.J. Millsaps Broadcaster: Zion Orthodox Presbyterian Church Event: Sunday - AM Date: 12/31/2023 Bible: Ephesians 2:8-10 Length: 30 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Zion Orthodox Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: By Grace, Through Faith, Unto Works Subtitle: Ephesians Speaker: A.J. Millsaps Broadcaster: Zion Orthodox Presbyterian Church Event: Sunday - AM Date: 12/31/2023 Bible: Ephesians 2:8-10 Length: 30 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Zion Orthodox Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: By Grace, Through Faith, Unto Works Subtitle: Ephesians Speaker: A.J. Millsaps Broadcaster: Zion Orthodox Presbyterian Church Event: Sunday - AM Date: 12/31/2023 Bible: Ephesians 2:8-10 Length: 30 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Zion Orthodox Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: By Grace, Through Faith, Unto Works Subtitle: Ephesians Speaker: A.J. Millsaps Broadcaster: Zion Orthodox Presbyterian Church Event: Sunday - AM Date: 12/31/2023 Bible: Ephesians 2:8-10 Length: 30 min.

Titus 2:9-15 Some people will arrive on time or even early. Others will always be 20 minutes late no matter what they do. They cannot get their schedules to match the time on the clock! Life is a continuous and precarious effort to keep everything in balance.  The idea of self-control is related to staying […] The post By Grace, Salvation is for All first appeared on Reflecting God - Embrace Holy Living.

This message continues the series in Romans - Transformed Life in Christ, "By Grace, For Glory." July 23, 2023. Matthew Goldstine. The Hub.

What does the Bible mean by the powerful message “Not of works”… this message examines salvation as By Grace, Through Faith, and Not of Works.

Grace Empowers our Transformation . . . I. By Grace we were Saved ! (11, 14) II. By Grace we Continually are Turning from Sin to God Pleasing Lives! (12) III. By Grace we Await Jesus' Return with Hope and Expectation ! (13, 15) Practical Implications o Identify what plays through your mind in failure, success, work? Speak gospel identity daily! o What are the top few sin patterns that show up in your life? What would faithfulness and obedience look like where you are? o What abiding, loving or serving is the gospel prompting you to today?

Heart to Heart - Download and listen to a powerful message from Pastor Harold as he shares a devotion on Grace. By Grace alone we are saved and by the understanding of the power of grace we move forward in life. 10 May 2023

VIEW OR DOWNLOAD KEYNOTE SLIDES God's Purpose for You. You are “By Grace.” 1 Corinthians 15:9, For I am the least of the apostles, who am not worthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. 10 But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all, yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.  G.R.A.C.E. Give: Give what God has given you to give. Reach: Go for more than business as usual.  Accept: Embrace the new things God was doing in your life. Clear: Clear the old behaviors to make room for God's best ways. Elevate: Giving, Reaching, Accepting and Clearing lead to an Elevation or “Great Grace!”  

Pastor Bryan shares the second half of the final message in the series, By Grace to Glory. Throughout this series, Dr. Chapell he has highlighted the overarching message throughout scripture that we need a redeemer. At its conclusion in Revelation 22, the Word of God reminds us that Jesus is that redeemer and nothing deserves our worship other than Him. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1286/29

Genesis 48:1-22; 49:1, 28-33 What's on your “bucket list”? By Spirit, Not By Might What causes Jacob to summon his strength? By Faith, Not By Sight How does Jacob bless his grandsons? By Grace, Not By Works Why does Jacob reverse the order of the blessing?

Heart to Heart - Download and listen to a powerful morning devotion from Pastor Harold as he inspires and challenge us to not give up. By Grace we have been saved, take up the prayer shield and believe God for answers. 30 March 2023

By Grace through Faith (Exodus 13-14) by Harvest Church

In this ongoing series, By Grace to Glory, Pastor Bryan has taken us all the way through the Old-Testament. Now he shares a message from the New Testament, as we look at the genealogy of Jesus, found in Matthew 1. We see how God can redeem the mess of our lives, even as Jesus' own lineage is full of people with great messes. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1286/29

In our continuation of the series through the Bible entitled By Grace to Glory, we are reminded once again that God will redeem His people. As this passage shows, As 1 Kings 12 shows, He can bring redemption and healing, even amidst great division. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1286/29

We're back with another episode of the Utterly Moderate Podcast! But first things first—if you missed it, on November 29th our Connors Newsletter subscribers got to take part in an exclusive live podcast taping with heavyweight political commentator Bill Kristol from The Bulwark. Our subscribers were able to pose their questions to Mr. Kristol live and be a part of the show! Don't miss out in the future—subscribe for free in one click to join our community! On this podcast episode we are exploring the work of editorial cartoonists who draw cartoons that provide political or social commentary on the important news of the day. Joining us to discuss this are editorial cartoonists Adam Zyglis (Buffalo News) and Phil Hands (Wisconsin State Journal). The Connors Forum is an independent entity from the institutions that we partner with. The views expressed in our newsletters and podcasts are those of the individual contributors alone and not of our partner institutions. Episode Music: “Please Listen Carefully” by Jahzzar (creative commons) “Draw the Sky” by Paul Keane (licensed through TakeTones) “Star Blessed Night” by Ketsa (creative commons) "By Grace" by Podington Bear (creative commons) “Happy Trails (To You)” by the Riders in the Sky (used with artist's permission)  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Reformation Day service by churches of Mississippi and Tennessee including churches of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, The Presbyterian Church in America and the Evangelical Presbyterian Church together with a common gospel heritage. ---By Grace you've been saved, through faith, and this is not from yourselves it is the gift of God---By grace alone, through faith alone in Christ alone--Hickory Withe Presbyterian Church In America--Richland Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church--Brighton Presbyterian Church ARP--First Presbyterian Church, Covington EPC--Providence Reformed Presbyterian Church--Grace Community Church, TN--Graceview Presbyterian Church ARP--The Public Worship of God--The Lord's Day -- Reformation Sunday Evening Service October 30, 2022 6PM--PRELUDE-WELCOME - ANNOUNCEMENTS--CANTO--OPENING HYMN --92- -A Mighty Fortress is Our God----CALL TO WORSHIP- Psalm 73-22-25 Rev Doug Barcroft--Elder- -I was so foolish and ignorant- I was like a beast before You.-All- Nevertheless I am continually with You- You hold me by my right- hand.--Elder- You will guide me with Your counsel, and afterward receive me to- glory. --All- Whom have I in heaven but You- And there is none upon earth that I desire besides you.---- INVOCATION, CONFESSION, ASSURANCE OF PARDON--CHORAL OFFERING -Lift High the Name of Jesus---Q. 33. -What is Justification-- Rev. Christopher Neiswonger--Q. 34. -What is Adoption-- Rev. Tim Phillips--YOUTH CHOIR -In Christ Alone---Q. 35. -What is Sanctification-- Rev. Scott Sealy--Q. 36. -What are the Benefits in this Life--- Rev. Kent Moorlach--Special Music- Anna--Q. 37 - 38. --The- Benefits Believers Receive-- Rev. Joey Donahue

Christ wants to take our brokenness and make us unbreakable through His grace. The post By Grace appeared first on ENCOUNTER.

Main Points and Key Takeaways: Vv. 12-17 "Christ Came to Save Sinners" I. By GRACE (vv. 12-13) II. Through FAITH (v. 14) III. In His SAVING WORK (v. 15) IV. Exemplified in the lives of His people (v. 16) Vv. 18-20: "Marching Orders." We are to fight the Lord's battles by: I. Holding FAITH (v. 19) II. Holding a GOOD CONSCIENCE (v. 19) III. Participating in the DISCIPLINE of those who do not (v. 20)

Taking a look at the importance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ ----------------------- Salvation is a free gift, no maintenance, no earning of favor, and once given it cannot be taken away. Ephesians 4:30) "And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption." - - if we do grieve Him we just confess and we are cleansed. The Father doesn't disown the wayward child, but like the prodigal son the goodness of God leads us to repentance and cleansing. When did the prodigal son cease to be a son of the Father? Not by works, Not by righteous works, Not by deeds of the law, and Not by sight. But by Faith alone, through Grace alone, by Jesus Christ who is God alone. Titus 3:5 / Ephesians 2:8-9 / Galatians 2:16 / 2 Corinthians 5:7 / Romans 1:17 / Romans 6:14 / Hebrews 10:38 Romans 10:9-10) “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.” After believing and repenting you are sealed/saved, then because of your love for Christ you want to follow Him. Acts 10:43) “To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.” Ephesians 1:13 and Ephesians 4:30 It's not because you have to but because you want to. Any idea of self merit affecting salvation in earning to gain, maintaining to keep, or self atonement for sins is heresy and the person is not saved. The same goes for believing that Baptism saves, forgives, or seals with the Spirit - it's still a belief in a form of righteous works that affects salvation - this is heresy too. It's all through Christ's merit on the Cross and His Resurrection, or else through attempting in your own merit you earn Hell. James 2 is talking to Christians already saved, and it's talking about charity and Christian behavior for promotion of the Faith, not maintenance of salvation. If it was talking about works for salvation, then Paul is a liar, James and Paul are butting heads, God wrote a contradiction in His Word and is then the author of confusion, and would then not be God. Correlating with the rest of Scripture shows there is literally no way one could make works for salvation on any level truly work with the layout of Scripture. Salvation would then not be by Grace as it says if works were involved. And this Salvation can never be lost or taken away - Romans 8:1 no condemnation unto those in Christ. Any sin after that brings chastisement, not disowning or a casting away. John 15:1-6 is paired with 1Cor 5:1-5 / Psalm 66:18 / Prov 28:9 / James 1:6-7 about God's discipline, and nowhere does it relate to losing salvation or having it being taken away. In addition: Hebrews 6:4-6 and 10:26 is speaking about the unsaved falling away (rejecting) enlightenment, the knowledge of , the taste of salvation - they had not yet taken hold. This does not relate to the saved giving up or losing salvation as many think. Losing Salvation, or it being taken away, given up - denotes a working to keep it. But it's not by works or righteous works, deeds of the law, or by sight. It's by Grace alone through Faith alone. By Grace are you saved through Faith - Not by works or self merit. Salvation is purely by grace through faith by belief alone - Eph 2:8-9 / Titus 3:5 / Gal 2:16 / Romans 10:9-10 / Acts 16:30-31 / Eph 1:7&13 / 1 John 5:13 / John 3:16 / John 3:3 / Mark 1:15

Bible study on salvation by Grace through Faith by Belief ALONE ----------------------- Salvation is a free gift, no maintenance, no earning of favor, and once given it cannot be taken away. Ephesians 4:30) "And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption." - - if we do grieve Him we just confess and we are cleansed. The Father doesn't disown the wayward child, but like the prodigal son the goodness of God leads us to repentance and cleansing. When did the prodigal son cease to be a son of the Father? Not by works, Not by righteous works, Not by deeds of the law, and Not by sight. But by Faith alone, through Grace alone, by Jesus Christ who is God alone. Titus 3:5 / Ephesians 2:8-9 / Galatians 2:16 / 2 Corinthians 5:7 / Romans 1:17 / Romans 6:14 / Hebrews 10:38 Romans 10:9-10) “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.” After believing and repenting you are sealed/saved, then because of your love for Christ you want to follow Him. Acts 10:43) “To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.” Ephesians 1:13 and Ephesians 4:30 It's not because you have to but because you want to. Any idea of self merit affecting salvation in earning to gain, maintaining to keep, or self atonement for sins is heresy and the person is not saved. The same goes for believing that Baptism saves, forgives, or seals with the Spirit - it's still a belief in a form of righteous works that affects salvation - this is heresy too. It's all through Christ's merit on the Cross and His Resurrection, or else through attempting in your own merit you earn Hell. James 2 is talking to Christians already saved, and it's talking about charity and Christian behavior for promotion of the Faith, not maintenance of salvation. If it was talking about works for salvation, then Paul is a liar, James and Paul are butting heads, God wrote a contradiction in His Word and is then the author of confusion, and would then not be God. Correlating with the rest of Scripture shows there is literally no way one could make works for salvation on any level truly work with the layout of Scripture. Salvation would then not be by Grace as it says if works were involved. And this Salvation can never be lost or taken away - Romans 8:1 no condemnation unto those in Christ. Any sin after that brings chastisement, not disowning or a casting away. John 15:1-6 is paired with 1Cor 5:1-5 / Psalm 66:18 / Prov 28:9 / James 1:6-7 about God's discipline, and nowhere does it relate to losing salvation or having it being taken away. In addition: Hebrews 6:4-6 and 10:26 is speaking about the unsaved falling away (rejecting) enlightenment, the knowledge of , the taste of salvation - they had not yet taken hold. This does not relate to the saved giving up or losing salvation as many think. Losing Salvation, or it being taken away, given up - denotes a working to keep it. But it's not by works or righteous works, deeds of the law, or by sight. It's by Grace alone through Faith alone. By Grace are you saved through Faith - Not by works or self merit. Salvation is purely by grace through faith by belief alone - Eph 2:8-9 / Titus 3:5 / Gal 2:16 / Romans 10:9-10 / Acts 16:30-31 / Eph 1:7&13 / 1 John 5:13 / John 3:16 / John 3:3 / Mark 1:15

who are the one's God is talking about who say that they are Jews but are not, but are of the Synagogue of Satan? Salvation is a free gift, no maintenance, no earning of favor, and once given it cannot be taken away. Ephesians 4:30) "And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption." - - if we do grieve Him we just confess and we are cleansed. The Father doesn't disown the wayward child, but like the prodigal son the goodness of God leads us to repentance and cleansing. When did the prodigal son cease to be a son of the Father? Not by works, Not by righteous works, Not by deeds of the law, and Not by sight. But by Faith alone, through Grace alone, by Jesus Christ who is God alone. Titus 3:5 / Ephesians 2:8-9 / Galatians 2:16 / 2 Corinthians 5:7 / Romans 1:17 / Romans 6:14 / Hebrews 10:38 Romans 10:9-10) “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.” After believing and repenting you are sealed/saved, then because of your love for Christ you want to follow Him. Acts 10:43) “To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.” Ephesians 1:13 and Ephesians 4:30 It's not because you have to but because you want to. Any idea of self merit affecting salvation in earning to gain, maintaining to keep, or self atonement for sins is heresy and the person is not saved. The same goes for believing that Baptism saves, forgives, or seals with the Spirit - it's still a belief in a form of righteous works that affects salvation - this is heresy too. It's all through Christ's merit on the Cross and His Resurrection, or else through attempting in your own merit you earn Hell. James 2 is talking to Christians already saved, and it's talking about charity and Christian behavior for promotion of the Faith, not maintenance of salvation. If it was talking about works for salvation, then Paul is a liar, James and Paul are butting heads, God wrote a contradiction in His Word and is then the author of confusion, and would then not be God. Correlating with the rest of Scripture shows there is literally no way one could make works for salvation on any level truly work with the layout of Scripture. Salvation would then not be by Grace as it says if works were involved. And this Salvation can never be lost or taken away - Romans 8:1 no condemnation unto those in Christ. Any sin after that brings chastisement, not disowning or a casting away. John 15:1-6 is paired with 1Cor 5:1-5 / Psalm 66:18 / Prov 28:9 / James 1:6-7 about God's discipline, and nowhere does it relate to losing salvation or having it being taken away. In addition: Hebrews 6:4-6 and 10:26 is speaking about the unsaved falling away (rejecting) enlightenment, the knowledge of , the taste of salvation - they had not yet taken hold. This does not relate to the saved giving up or losing salvation as many think. Losing Salvation, or it being taken away, given up - denotes a working to keep it. But it's not by works or righteous works, deeds of the law, or by sight. It's by Grace alone through Faith alone. By Grace are you saved through Faith - Not by works or self merit. Salvation is purely by grace through faith by belief alone - Eph 2:8-9 / Titus 3:5 / Gal 2:16 / Romans 10:9-10 / Acts 16:30-31 / Eph 1:7&13 / 1 John 5:13 / John 3:16 / John 3:3 / Mark 1:15

Starting in the second half of Romans 1 this week, Jonathan teaches about the link between godliness and thanksgiving. Ungodliness results in an absence of thanks and the presence of murmuring & complaining.  But godliness results in thanksgiving - which is the will of God for our lives (I Thessalonians 5:16-18).  But hearing the command ‘BE THANKFUL’ is not enough.  We know the ‘what’ but we must now ‘how’.  How can we frail sons of Adam “give thanks in all circumstances”? The same way we received Christ Jesus as Lord -  “By Grace, Through Faith.”  Finishing with an Old Testament story from Joshua 17, we see that we must rejoice in our lot and commit to “clearing it out” before we see expansion!  

Overview The church started growing from 120 to over 10,000 people, and the religious leaders said something must be done. Stephen was stoned to death, and a Pharisee with passion and drive started persecuting the church until Jesus interrupted his life and transformed his heart, and used his inner drive to build the church (Saul's conversion). Paul has completed one missionary tour with Barnabas. Now he is on his second missionary tour with Silas, Timothy, and Luke. The team is now in Europe—Greece—Philippi. And a very influential businesswoman named Lydia has trusted in Jesus, and the church is meeting in her home. Acts 16:16 The “spirit of divination” translates into two Greek words—“a spirit, a python.” Acts 16:17 What she says is true—but remember it is coming from the demon inside her. The words are not meant to promote Jesus but distract people from the message. Acts 16:18-24 After Paul and Silas are beaten, they are thrown into prison. The jailer threw them in the inner prison—probably a dungeon. And to make sure they could not escape, he put their feet in stocks. Acts 16:25 Paul and Silas hold a worship service, and as they are praying and singing hymns … Acts 16:26 “…and suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken. And immediately all the doors were opened, and everyone's bonds were unfastened.” Acts 16:27-28 Roman law said that if a guard lost a prisoner, he was given the same punishment the prisoner would have received. Acts 16:28-30 The jailer asks, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” (Acts 16:30) Acts 16:31-34 Only Jesus. By Grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone. Faith in Jesus Christ alone is the emphasis throughout the book of Acts. [Acts 2:38–39; 4:12; 8:12, 37; 10:10–43; 13:38–39] Acts 16:35-36 The officials knew they had no convincing case against Paul and Silas. They wanted to teach them a lesson and get them out of town. Paul—has a trump card—a Roman citizenship card. You don't beat and imprison a Roman citizen without a fair trial. Acts 16:37-39 Paul didn't want to leave this new church in Phillipi under a cloud of suspicion. Had they left quietly, the perception would have been that they must have been guilty of some crime. Paul wanted to leave a strong witness of integrity. Acts 16:25 Not easy to pray and sing songs of praise when you are in pain in the midnight times, in the dark times. Any fool can sing in the day. It is easy to sing when we can read the notes by daylight; but the skillful singer is he who can sing when there is not a ray of light to read by. Songs in the night come only from God; they are not in the power of men. -C. H. Spurgeon When you sing songs in the night, other people take notice. Songs in the night are a vivid demonstration that following Jesus really works. Songs in the night come only from God. Songs in the night come only from what Jesus has done. DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOORE Get Ron's Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo. LIVING GROUNDED Learn more about how you can grow deeper and embrace the foundational truths of the Christian faith with Living Grounded. Whether you're just starting out in faith or you've been a Christian for years, Living Grounded offers truth, wisdom, and encouragement for every stage. Contact gdevore@biblechapel.org to get connected. CAREGIVING Do you have a need we can pray for? Do you need someone to walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at caregiving@biblechapel.org. CAMPUS FACEBOOK GROUPS You're invited to connect with The Bible Chapel family in your campus Facebook Group. Look for Facebook Groups at facebook.com/biblechapel and click on Groups on the left side. FIND AN ENCOURAGER TODAY! JOIN A SMALL GROUP Community Groups are our easiest on-ramp to community at The Bible Chapel; these groups use sermon-based questions to dive deeper into weekly messages. Visit biblechapel.org/smallgroups to learn more and sign up!

Salvation. By Grace. Through Faith. Paul's letter to the disciples in Rome is one of the most famous and most easily misunderstood letters in the New Testament. Join us as we overview this powerful and beautiful symphony of teaching about Jesus and His salvation.If you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe, rate, review, & share!For more information, in-person or online studies, or if you have questions, please reach out to us:(717) 585-0949 call/textCapitalCityChristians@gmail.comCapitalCityChristians.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rosalind Wiseman joins the Utterly Moderate Podcast to discuss her work promoting dignity and civility among young Americans. Wiseman is the author of a number of books, including Defending Ourselves, Queen Bees & Wannabees, and Masterminds & Wingmen. The movie Mean Girls, which starred Lindsay Lohan and Rachal McAdams, was actually based on Queen Bees & Wannabees. Wiseman is the co-founder and chief content officer of the organization Cultures of Dignity, which works with communities across the country to promote young people's physical and emotional wellbeing. On this episode we discuss the importance of social and emotional learning, promoting a culture of dignity and civility, the pitfalls of too much tech and social media, the impact of the pandemic on young people, Wiseman's forthcoming book (Courageous Discomfort) dealing with how to have constructive conversations about difficult topics like racism, and more. As a bonus, we also discuss an extremely embarrassing story from Ali's past! Quote of the episode (from Rosalind): “Be easy on people, hard on ideas.”     Episode music: “Please Listen Carefully” by Jahzzar (creative commons) “Make Your Dreams Reality” by Scott Holmes Music (creative commons) "By Grace” by Podington Bear (creative commons) “Happy Trails (To You)” by the Riders in the Sky (used with artist's permission) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's fall and football season is in full swing, so what better time than now to talk sports on the Utterly Moderate Podcast? On this episode we are first joined by Mickey Thompson, head football coach at Stone Bridge High School in Ashburn, VA, where he has won a whopping 83% of his games, 16 district championships, 13 region championships, and 2 state titles! He gives great insight into running a football program and leading young men. Then we are joined by Tina Hill, athletic director at Wilson College, to discuss how the college sports landscape is rapidly changing and what it means moving forward. Episode music: “Please Listen Carefully” by Jahzzar (creative commons) “Make Your Dreams Reality” by Scott Holmes Music (creative commons) "By Grace" by Podington Bear (creative commons) “Happy Trails (To You)” by the Riders in the Sky (used with artist's permission) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eric Trimble joins the show to explain all things funeral to Utterly Moderatelisteners. Eric is a licensed funeral director and embalmer in Illinois and Iowa, heads the Trimble Funeral Home & Crematory in Coal Valley, Illinois, and has over 50 years of experience in the industry. Eric says that, “I truly find meaning in helping people at a time when no one else can help them. My father taught me that being a funeral director is a sacred calling because we are entrusted with the most valuable treasure a family has—a loved one. Therefore, we act as if every funeral were for a member of our own family.” Our discussion with Eric illustrates that he truly lives these words. Episode music: “Please Listen Carefully” by Jahzzar (creative commons) “Make Your Dreams Reality” by Scott Holmes Music (creative commons) “By Grace” by Podington Bear (creative commons) “Happy Trails (To You)” by the Riders in the Sky (used with artist's permission) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the Utterly Moderate Podcast, Lawrence and Ali interview conservative political commentator, nationally syndicated columnist, and Bulwarkpolicy editor and podcaster Mona Charen. Their discussion covers the work of the Bulwark, the problems of misinformation and disinformation, the meaning of conservatism, the decline in decency, extreme partisanship, the “Big Lie” and its disastrous consequences, the health of American democracy, Charen's take of the Biden administration's performance to this point, her book Sex Matters, hate mail, whether dogs or cats are better, and more! Episode music/audio clips: “Please Listen Carefully” by Jahzzar (creative commons use) “Reading by Lamplight” by Maarten Schellekens (creative commons use) “By Grace” by Poddington Bear (creative commons use) “Leaving” by Edoy (creative commons use) Mitt Romney's remarks after the January 6th insurrection (publicly available on YouTube) Bruce Springsteen/Jeep Super Bowl commercial (publicly available on YouTube) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Burning Questions: I am a Christian but i still sin...what's wrong with me? Words matter, we all know that. But we also recognize words can mean slightly different things to each one of us. To un-pack our question today we will look at what we mean when we say "Christian" and "sin". To begin, what do we mean when we say "I am a Christian"? What do you think you know about someone that tells you they are a Christian? How would you define what it means to be a Christian? For our understanding today, we need to see being a Christian, as being in a personal, intimate, genuine relationship with the person of Jesus Christ. This relationship changes everything! Being a Christian means... We live Transformed lives "Whoever claims to live in Him must life as Jesus did" ‭‭1 John‬ ‭2:3-6‬‬ We know that we have come to know him if we keep his commands. Whoever says, “I know him,” but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in that person. But if anyone obeys his word, love for God is truly made complete in them. This is how we know we are in him: Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did. Being a Christian means... Transformed relationships with others ‭‭1 John‬ ‭2:9-10‬‬ Anyone who claims to be in the light but hates a brother or sister is still in the darkness. Anyone who loves their brother and sister lives in the light, and there is nothing in them to make them stumble. Being a Christian means... A renewed outlook on the world. ‭‭1 John‬ ‭2:15-17‬‬ Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world. The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever. What do we mean by "sin"? Greek- Hamartia- To fall short, to miss the mark. "Sin is not only wrong doing, it is wrong being" N. T. Wright ‭‭1 John‬ ‭1:8‬‬ If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. "The great swindle of shame is what keeps us away from what we so desperately need, what we long for in our heart of hearts. Forgiveness and reconciliation with Christ" ‭‭1 John‬ ‭3:4-6‬‬ Everyone who sins breaks the law; in fact, sin is lawlessness. But you know that he appeared so that he might take away our sins. And in him is no sin. No one who lives in him keeps on sinning. No one who continues to sin has either seen him or known him. We cannot with sincerity say that we are serious about our relationship with Christ, while freely choosing to sin. ‭‭1 John‬ ‭1:9‬‬ If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. Not only does God forgive us, but scripture also says he desires to purify, to cleanse our hearts from that sinful nature that causes us to betray him. So, I am a christian and i still sin...Whats wrong with me? - There is nothing wrong with you, that is not wrong in every single person. A sinful nature. - By Grace through Faith in Christ, He longs to forgive you and to cleanse your heart from the nature of sin.

Play along at home and see how well you score (and if you beat the hosts!) as political scientist Lonce Bailey quizzes Utterly Moderate hosts Ali and Lawrence about their U.S. government knowledge!   Episode music: “Please Listen Carefully” by Jahzzar (creative commons) “Make Your Dreams Reality” by Scott Holmes Music (creative commons) “By Grace” by Podington Bear (creative commons) “Happy Trails (To You)” by the Riders in the Sky (used with artist's permission) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the Utterly Moderate Podcastwe are joined by NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory researcher Varoujan Gorjian and New York Times columnist and science author Carl Zimmer. We discuss black holes, the value of science, the importance of good teachers, the work of the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the nuclear age, duck and cover drills, the Castle Bravo nuclear bomb test and its aftermath, the world of viruses, the COVID-19 pandemic, the Carl Zimmer tapeworm, and much more!   Episode Music and Audio Clips: “Please Listen Carefully” by Jahzzar (creative commons) “Make Your Dreams Reality” by Scott Holmes Music (creative commons) “By Grace” by Podington Bear (creative commons) “Duck and Cover” clip produced by the U.S. FCDA (publicly available on YouTube) “Happy Trails (To You)” by the Riders in the Sky (used with artist's permission) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.