The Bible was written as a communal book. From Deuteronomy’s “Hear, O Israel…”, to Revelation’s messages to the churches, we are reminded that the Bible was originally read and heard in the setting of God’s gathered people. This summer at Grace Community Church we have the opportunity...
The council in Jerusalem confirmed the truth of the gospel that we are saved by the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and that this salvation is applied to us through faith in him. A pure gospel is the power to save, the joy of...
This Sunday at Grace Community Church, the sermon text will be Acts 15, one of the momentous chapters of the Bible. It is here that we find the apostles and early leaders of the church thinking clearly, disputing passionately, and advocating forcefully to keep the...
When we are going through tribulation, is it helpful for us to compare our trials to others? The Words of Grace Podcast seeks to clarify, amplify, and apply the Sunday morning sermon at Grace Community Church. From time to time we will address other topics. We...
Paul and Barnabas have great concern for the disciples recently converted to Christ. They know that these followers of Jesus will face regular and varied trials, temptations, and tribulations throughout their time on earth. To ensure that the disciples are not surprised or deterred in...
Last week, I wrote about the many dangers, toils, and snares that we face on our journey toward heaven (you can read it here). This week, I remind us of the great promise that God, by grace, will get us all the way home. Here...
In Acts 14, when Paul encouraged the disciples to continue in “the faith”, what was he talking about? Josh and Scott talk about the essential core doctrines of the Christian faith and the difference between heresy and error. The Words of Grace Podcast seeks to clarify,...
In this episode of the missionary journey of Paul and Barnabas, we see how God provided for the churches that were established when people believed in Jesus and became his disciples. The Lord gave truth to strengthen the disciples’ souls, elders to watch over the...
You may recognize the title of this Words of Grace as the opening line in one of the stanzas of the great hymn, Amazing Grace. Here is the whole stanza. Through many dangers, toils, and snares, I have already come. ‘Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far, And...
Scott and Josh talk about ways to be built up for a life of consistent obedience to Christ. The Words of Grace Podcast seeks to clarify, amplify, and apply the Sunday morning sermon at Grace Community Church. From time to time we will address other topics....
