The promise of the new heaven and new earth is not a new plan of God. It is the fulfillment and finality of God's eternal plan for his kingdom. In light of this promise, we live now as God's kingdom people by faith, hope, and...
Often we view the birth of Christ as the end of our waiting on the promises of God. But the first coming of Christ is our assurance that he will come again. The promise of Christ's return and the new heaven and new earth awaits...
[This podcast episode was originally posted on January 23, 2018.] Looking back at Paul's prayer in Colossians 1, Justin and Scott discuss the importance of prayer, and ways we can pray for the church. https://s3.amazonaws.com/grace-audio/WoGP/2018/2018WoGP0122.mp3...
When we come to Christ we become his church. Christ is the Living Cornerstone of his church. In Christ we are living stones being built up as the church for ministry in world. Our ministry as a congregation is to witness to the greatness, grace,...
[This podcast episode was originally posted on January 8, 2018.] This week we began a new series in the book of Colossians. How does the gospel help us shift from thinking about "me" to "we," and from "us" to "Christ"? If a church made these shifts,...
Jesus Christ is the promised Son whose death for our sins and resurrection for our life brings us into this saving relationship with God. Now, the mission of the church is to spread this good news as we live together under Christ s Lordship. Text:...
This week, Justin and Scott talk about the importance of reading the Bible and praying in 2019. Click to view the new Bible Reading Plans for 2019 and find helpful resources. https://s3.amazonaws.com/grace-audio/WoGP/2018/2018WoGP1203.mp3...
In the fullness of time God sent his eternal Son into the world as the son of Joseph and Mary. He was given the name Jesus. Matthew identifies Jesus as the son of David, of Abraham, and of a virgin. The rich identity of Jesus...
This week, Justin and Scott discuss Romans 4. How are we to think about the law in light of God's grace? How are we to consider the law if we are Christians? What does it look like practically to receive God's grace, and respond in...
All of God's saving work, from beginning to end, can be summed up in the phrase, "By grace through faith." This theme runs throughout the Bible, is the basis of our salvation, and is the principle by which we live for God's glory. Text: Romans...
