Episodes
Wednesday Sep 23, 2020
#32 - Must We Persevere to the End to be Saved?
Wednesday Sep 23, 2020
Wednesday Sep 23, 2020
Perseverance of the saints? Is this biblical? Can we rely upon our works to prove we're truly saved?
The concept of Perseverance of the Saints has been a part of various Christian theological systems from early Christianity. Simply stated, this teaching says that a true Christian will persevere in faith and good works to the end of life and so proves he or she is eternally saved. If a professed Christian does not persevere to the end of life, it proves that person was not a true Christian after all.
Charlie breaks it down for us in this episode. For more information and further reading, checkout Gracenotes #49 Perseverance versus preservation
Wednesday Sep 16, 2020
#31 - Beware of Legalism (Col. 2:16-23)
Wednesday Sep 16, 2020
Wednesday Sep 16, 2020
Charlie shares a message on Col. 2:16-23 and gives examples of how churches fall from grace into legalism. Many churches create rule after rule squeezing out grace. Paul warned of these types of churches and warned not just about legalism but to not be swayed by anything other than Christ.
So what is your attitude about the Law (Mosaic Law) and how does it apply in your life today? Are you still trying to earn God's favor and righteousness by doing things like keeping rules? If you're in a legalistic church, what can you do, where should your attitude be? How should we respond to legalism?
Thursday Sep 10, 2020
#30 - Secured by Grace
Thursday Sep 10, 2020
Thursday Sep 10, 2020
Uncertain of where you'll go after you die? Questioning whether you have enough faith or the right kind of faith? Many people, after they believe in Christ and are saved, question their faith and question their salvation. Eternal security is a central part of the gospel message and many in the church do not understand this and try to live a good life in order to prove their salvation or so they won't lose salvation. This is why at GraceLife Charlie shares the gospel of grace with the unsaved, and the grace of the gospel with the saved. Charlie helps us understand that we are secure in God's hand and by His grace.
For more information checkout Charlie's related gracenotes entitled Eternally Secure
Wednesday Sep 02, 2020
#29 - Be Wise with Your Wealth
Wednesday Sep 02, 2020
Wednesday Sep 02, 2020
In this podcast, Charlie is preaching on Ecclesiastes chapter 5 starting at verse 8 where the focus is on being wise with our wealth. How should we view our wealth, things that we have and things that we don't have? Recall that we're not to love the world nor the things in the world. One of the dangers about being wealthy is that we neglect our spiritual needs.
Charlie expounds on this providing practical application and helping you keep your eyes and focus on your treasure in heaven.