Podcasts about what's so amazing about grace

It’s a scary time. People, especially people that don’t have any medical training, are really nervous and worried because it’s a situation they feel they have no control over, and they don’t know what to do. So, I thought today that I’d reach out to an old friend, someone with a long history of being the guy people call when they’re scared or hurting. Today we’re going to visit with my friend, Philip Yancey. People frequently call for Philip's comforting presence when some large-scale tragedy occurs. His career of writing and speaking about where God is during pain and hardship, and his calming, steady voice have made him uniquely positioned to bring comfort to the acutely suffering. He was asked to minister to the families of the Virginia Tech and Sandy Hook shootings, and the tsunami survivors in Fukushima, Japan. Philip is a best-selling author, who writes primarily about the spiritual issues surrounding difficult and painful situations. His books have sold more than fifteen million copies in English and have been translated into forty languages. He is one of the best-selling Christian authors in the world. Two of his books have won the Christian Book of the Year Award: The Jesus I Never Knew in 1996, and What's So Amazing About Grace? in 1998. His books have won thirteen Gold Medallion Awards from Christian publishers and booksellers, and he is a multiple NYT bestseller. Philip writes very helpful essays and blogs frequently on his website, www.philipyancey.com Philip is a very, very busy man, and his speaking schedule is filled years in advance. But I reached out to him in hopes that he could take a few minutes to help us all perhaps take a deep breath, and find another way to look at what’s happening in the world right now. So let’s relax and enjoy a half-hour with a man who I call friend, whose books have changed my life and faith literally, and who has helped millions of people all over the world deal with difficult times. We’re all in this together, friend, and Philip’s message will help us get through it with our fears in check and our faith intact. Look: The corona virus is scary, but there are things you can do to shake off the fear and step into faith, and we’re going to change our minds about it, starting today.  

Philip Yancey is an American author whose work pertains primarily to the spiritual issues of our generation. His books have sold more than fifteen million copies in English and have been translated into forty languages, making him one of the best-selling contemporary Christian authors. Two of his books have won the ECPA's Christian Book of the Year Award: "The Jesus I Never Knew" in 1996, and "What's So Amazing About Grace?" in 1998. Today at Chapel, Philip shares on the beauty found in embracing the grandeur of being created in God’s image. He reminds us that since we are God’s poiēma, we are called to show His love to the rest of the world.

Jeff was sharing this with Rebecca yesterday and this statement had such a profound impact on his understanding of grace. It comes from Phillip Yancey who wrote a book called, "What's So Amazing About Grace?" and here is the quote:"In one of his last acts before death, Jesus forgave a thief dangling on a cross, knowing full well the thief had converted out of plain fear. That thief would never study the Bible, never attend synagogue or church, and never make amends to all those he had wronged. He simply said “Jesus, remember me,” and Jesus promised, “Today you will be with me in paradise.” It was another shocking reminder that grace does not depend on what we have done for God but rather what God has done for us."Isn't that incredible? You see, if we have the mindset that we have to bring anything to the table, then we have to bring everything to the table. It's not 80/20 or 90/10. We say all the time on the show that the only thing we bring to our salvation is the sin that makes it necessary. Remember that truth today! 

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17:24, Part 7 of the "What's So Amazing About Grace" sermon series

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17, Part 6 of the "What's So Amazing About Grace?" sermon series

Scripture: Galatians 3:23-29, Part 5 of the "What's So Amazing About Grace?" sermon series

Scripture: Psalm 103, Part 4 of the "What's So Amazing About Grace" sermon series

Part 3 of the "What's So Amazing About Grace?" sermon series.

Part 2 of the "What's So Amazing About Grace?" sermon series.

Part 1 of the "What's So Amazing About Grace?" sermon series.

Last week's Faith Friday episode, What's So Amazing About Grace? sure stirred up some commentary. And some questions. And some outright disagreement. A few of the questions raised by that episode: Is it true that I, Ray Edwards, do not pray for my sins to be forgiven? Did I really say that nothing Jesus said before His resurrection applies to Christians today? Do I think it's okay for Christians to live a life of sin because they are “under Grace”? Click here to download or listen to this episode now. Help the Show Subscribe to the show in iTunes and give us a rating and review. Make sure you put your real name and website in the text of the review itself. We will definitely mention you on this show. We are also on Stitcher.com, so if you prefer Stitcher, please subscribe there. Connect with Ray on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, or LinkedIn. Get The Transcript Click here to get the transcript now. Transcripts provided by SuccessTranscripts – a great solution if you need your podcast, sermon, speech, or other audio transcribed.  

What's So Amazing About Grace? - 2 Samuel 9:1 - Danny Vasquez