My Bible app tells me that in the book of Philippians the Apostle Paul makes thirty-five references to “Christ”. That’s impressive given that Philippians is only three and a half pages of the Bible. But what is more impressive than the quantity of references to Christ...
Does the doctrine of the Union of Christ and the Church mean that there is never a place for criticism towards the Church? The Words of Grace Podcast seeks to clarify, amplify, and apply the Sunday morning sermon at Grace Community Church. From time to time...
Jesus’ identification with his disciples in their persecution is rooted in the doctrine of his union with his church. This great gospel reality comforts us in all our affliction and instructs us in how we relate to the church. Christ’s union with his church keeps...
When reading the Bible, we often find small pieces of doctrine among the larger narratives of God’s grace. If we stop to investigate, we are richly rewarded with grace upon grace. So it is with the epic account of the conversion of Saul of Tarsus....
Looking at Acts 8 and 9, Scott and Josh discuss the source of our confidence in evangelism. The conversions of both the Ethiopian eunuch and Saul show us some key elements in the way we think about sharing our faith. The Words of Grace Podcast seeks...
It is clear that the young man Saul was not seeking Jesus while on the road to Damascus. Saul was committed to putting an end to the preaching about Jesus and the growth of his church. But Jesus met Saul on that road and revealed...
The account of the conversion of the Ethiopian eunuch to Christ is one of great joy. Once again we see the saving heart of God reaching to an individual by grace. Once again we see Philip the evangelist sharing the good news of Christ across...
“Therefore, welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.” Romans 15:7 (ESV) Attending church on Sundays should be more like going to a family reunion than to a concert or a movie. In other words, gathering for church comes with responsibilities and...
Scott and Josh discuss how Christians should pray when confronted with a decision. 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 hope these podcasts help...
The promise of the gospel is that God forgives sins and gives the Holy Spirit to all who repent and call upon him to be saved. The forgiveness of sins and the Holy Spirit are now given to the Samaritans. But the Holy Spirit is...
