Saving Grace

“Show and tell" isn’t limited to our elementary school days. Have you considered the fact that believers who follow Christ are to “show and tell” every day? What are we to show? What are we to tell? As we continue our series on A Life of Glory, Mark Rae, Vice President of Community Development at Grace, will guide us through scriptures that clearly define the incredible object of our display, and the One who brings triumph to our story.

The Christian life is not only difficult; it is impossible apart from God’s amazing grace. We are commanded to reflect God’s glory, but realize we can never conform to His character on our own. But did you know that God has given us multiple gifts of grace to help us conform to His image? Mark Rae, Vice President of Community Development at Grace, will enlighten us today on the gifts of grace that make it possible for us to reflect God’s glory!

We look at the world, and at our own lives and say, “I don’t think this is the way it’s supposed to be.” Darkness is in us, and all around us, but that was not God’s plan. So what happened? And more importantly, what is God’s solution to return us to our design? As we continue our series on A Life of Glory, Mark Rae, Vice President of Community Development at Grace, will shed biblical insight on this predicament and God’s remedy.

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?

In this first of a 10 part series, you will learn of the potential power and joy in a Christian life of glory. The Bible talks a lot about the glory of God, and how we, as Christians, are to bring God glory in our lives. But what is God’s glory? How do others see God’s glory in me, and how can I express His glory to the fullest? Mark Rae, Vice President of Community Development at Grace shares how the glory of God reveals our purpose for being, and brings new meaning to the oft-repeated phrase, “Glory be!”

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.

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.

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?

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

What does it mean to be sealed by the Spirit? With our special guest Dr. Dave Anderson, we answer this question and more as we discuss the role of the Trinity in determining our eternal position.

What are the heavenly blessings we have been given and how do we conduct our lives accordingly? Today we continue our discussion with Dr. Dave Anderson about his book "Position and Condition" and what it means for believers in Jesus Christ...

Who am I, why am I here, and where am I going? These questions have plagued mankind from the beginning, and all three stem from the need to know our purpose. Understanding our position in Christ first – before we consider our condition or behavior – is vital if we are to fulfill the purpose to which God has called us.

How should we live our life now in anticipation of standing at the Judgment Seat of Christ? What does it mean for believers to suffer loss as we give account for our lives? Dr. Joe Wall, author and professor at Grace School of Theology, shares his insight in this encore episode.

We continue our discussion with Dwight Edwards, author of “Game-Changing Christianity,” with a focus on the battlefield we are called to as Christ followers. We unpack the weapons that the early Christians used to impact their world and how we can use the same tools to make a difference today.

How did the early Christians so radically influence their world and what can we learn from them? Dwight Edwards joins us in this encore episode to share a preview of his book entitled “Game Changing Christianity." Prepare for 30 minutes that will truly challenge how you choose to live out your faith.