God commands us in 1 Peter 1:16, “Be holy, because I am holy.” If we are to reflect God’s glory, we must conform to His character, which is holy. How is it possible for us, in our weakness, to be holy?
#88: Examine Yourself
- April 24, 2018
- Tagged as: assurance, Carmen Pate, examine, Fred Chay, salvation
One Scripture verse often quoted as basis of casting doubt on a believer’s assurance of salvation is 2 Corinthians 13:5-6. Paul writes, “Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you? – Unless indeed you are disqualified.” But is Paul talking about our justification before Christ, or something else? Our guest, Dr. Fred Chay, Dean of Doctoral Studies and Professor of Theological Studies at Grace School of Theology brings clarity to this passage.
#87: Known by Our Works
- April 17, 2018
- Tagged as: Carmen Pate, Fred Chay, judgment, Righteous, Works
Jesus Christ’s judgment of works is certain for believers, and for non-believers. Understanding that these are two separate events with two very different purposes is vital for how we live today. Dr. Fred Chay, Dean of Doctoral Studies and Professor of Theological Studies at Grace School of Theology, explains the difference.
#86: The Opportunity of a Lifetime
- April 10, 2018
- Tagged as: Carmen Pate, Christ's return, eternity, life, Mark Rae, opportunity, prepare
The return of Jesus Christ is a sure thing and that certainty gives us an opportunity of a lifetime. He will come first for His church, and return with His church to set up His earthly kingdom. In light of Christ’s imminent return, how do we prepare? How do we make our life now count for eternity?
Much is said about the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. But the story is not complete without talking about the ascension of Christ. Where did He go? Is He coming back? If so, how should that knowledge affect my daily life now?
#84: The Tomb, A Personal Encounter
- March 27, 2018
- Tagged as: Carmen Pate, Christ, encounter, Mark Rae, truth
What was it like to be among the first who encountered the risen Christ? Our guest Mark Rae, Vice President of Community Development at Grace School of Theology, will take us back to the Scripture to consider, not only the excitement and joy, but also the fear and doubt from those first encounters.
The celebration of Christ’s resurrection is our hope for eternity with Him. But before celebration are the reality and the pain of the cross. Today, Mark Rae, Vice President of Community Development at Grace School of Theology will take you there, to see who else was at the cross, and why.
#82: Is Grace Theology Something New?
- March 6, 2018
- Tagged as: Carmen Pate, Dr. Ken Wilson, foundation, free grace, grace theology, history
Grace Theology’s foundation was first laid around 180AD. So why have competing ideas with historically and contextually unstable foundations gained a strong foothold in churches around the world, dismissing Grace Theology as something new and eccentric? Dr. Ken Wilson takes listeners on a historical journey to separate fact from fiction.
#81: Faith That Saves
- February 21, 2018
- Tagged as: Carmen Pate, Christ alone, Dave Anderson, faith, faith alone, saved
Our definition of words or phrases we commonly use as Christians may be influenced by our church tradition or other influences. But what if our understanding is incorrect? “Faith that saves” is one such phrase that if understood wrongly has eternal consequences! Dr. Dave Anderson will help us with common errors of interpretation so we may be confident in what the Bible teaches.
#80: Position and Condition: It’s a Heart Issue
- December 19, 2017
- Tagged as: Carmen Pate, Dave Anderson, Ephesians, Position and Condition
In this episode, we continue our series on the new book entitled Position and Condition, an exposition of the Book of Ephesians. Its author, Dr. Dave Anderson, is back with us to discuss the gaps that may exist in our daily walk and how we can better align our behavior with our belief.