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Salvation is (only) for those who God makes into citizens of heaven on earth – audio sermon
Christians are called to be the citizens of heaven on earth. Philippians 3 – 17 Brethren, join in following my example, and note those who so walk, as you have us for a pattern. 18 For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: 19 whose end is destruction, whose god is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame—who set their mind on earthly things. 20 For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ … Lord bless you!
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Though many are ‘Christian,’ why Jesus said ‘few are chosen’ – audio sermon
For 500 years since the Reformation people have emphasized a view of the gospel that puts self and salvation at the center. Actually, the New Testament says security with God is to be the springboard for so much more – and the proof of what you say you have in the first place.
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What is ‘Justification by Faith?’ – Sermon Audio
Christians base their lives on the teaching the apostle Paul explained called “justification by faith.” This vital truth was brought to the forefront in 1517 by Martin Luther and the Reformers and has imprinted itself into the spiritual DNA of millions, even billions, since then to this day. While justification – being made acceptable to God – is truly by faith, the whole meaning of what Paul was saying has been lost on some. Teachings arising from early understandings have permitted people to turn a blind eye to worldliness, willfully sinful lifestyles, and basically, not accomplishing what justification by faith is supposed to accomplish – fruit of the Spirit and…
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How salvation is not of ‘works’ or ‘law’ – yet Jesus asks for ‘works’ and ‘commandments’ kept – audio sermon
This message answers and reconciles how salvation is not of ‘works’ or ‘law’ – yet Jesus asks for ‘works’ and “commandments” kept. May the Lord bless you!
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Why Christians need to really understand Paul – audio sermon
People have said lots about what it means to be a Christian and had much also to say from the words of Paul. His writings have been used to allow for lax liberal attitudes toward sin, and on the other hand, people who are legalistic have also misunderstood him. Others have branded him a false teacher but that is wrong too. This sermon talks about these and offers a reconciliation between grace and law – and the purpose Paul was really driving at, which was to become like Jesus.
