Episodes
Thursday Jun 25, 2020
#19 - The Gospel from God
Thursday Jun 25, 2020
Thursday Jun 25, 2020
What is the content of gospel? What is the condition for salvation? A look at the issues in Galatians 1 and First Corinthians 15 make clear the content and the condition of the gospel. There are distortions of the gospel, so beware. Make sure your gospel is clear!
The apostle Paul explained in Galatians 1 how he received the gospel directly from God and warned about false gospels. Then in 1 Corinthians 15 he declares the two great propositions of the gospel--the death of Christ for our sins and His resurrection. He reminds the Corinthian church that this is what he preached and what they believed unto salvation. You will hear about four different gospel presentations. One is based on works, another on faith plus works, another on faith that works, and finally faith alone.
Thursday Jun 18, 2020
#18 - Misunderstandings about Acts 16:31
Thursday Jun 18, 2020
Thursday Jun 18, 2020
About 2000 years ago, the apostle Paul (with his co-laborer Silas) answered a frightened prison guard’s question, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” He answered simply, “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved, you and your household.” Since then, that simple answer has generated debate about its meaning.
Charlie discusses his latest GraceNotes regarding some common misunderstandings of Acts 16:31 which can be found here.
Tuesday Jun 09, 2020
#17 - Serving God - What’s Your Motivation?
Tuesday Jun 09, 2020
Tuesday Jun 09, 2020
What is your motivation for serving God? What is your story? Why do you serve God?
Many come from an illegitimate perspective where they are motivated by status, power, popularity, or money. These stem from pride. On the other end of the spectrum, Lordship theology looks at things you should be doing to prove you're saved or to prove you're one of the elect. But can you really serve out of a pure selfless heart when this is your motivation? Is this really motivation out of love for God?
But why study motivation in the first place? Charlie found that there wasn't much written on this, especially from a free grace perspective. Grace is tied to the answer, we don't serve God in order to be saved, we serve God because we have been saved. Charlie focuses on legitimate motivations for serving God which includes things like love, gratitude, duty, and rewards.
For further reading checkout Charlie's Gracenote on this topic and be sure to share it with your friends!
Thursday Jun 04, 2020
#16 - Christians Who Don’t Act Like It
Thursday Jun 04, 2020
Thursday Jun 04, 2020
Monday Jun 01, 2020
#15 - What is GraceLife all about?
Monday Jun 01, 2020
Monday Jun 01, 2020
Have you ever wondered how GraceLife Ministries got its start and what its purpose is? In this brief episode, Charlie explains how GraceLife Ministries started in response to the need for more teaching on grace and the clear gospel. GraceLife makes disciples how grace around the world who are making disciples of others. Hear how this is done in multiple ways.
For more information on GraceLife and resources available visit https://www.gracelife.org