It may appear that Abraham is a mere example of someone who once trusted God and somehow illustrates how we are to trust God. But a closer look reveals that Abraham is more than an example. Through Abraham, God moves his plan of salvation toward Christ, reveals the gospel of justification by grace and faith, raises up a people from Jews and Gentiles for his glory, and gives his church a mission on earth that extends to all the nations. Christians are connected to Abraham, for he is the father of all who believe.
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Grace Community Church is committed to building spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. We are a disciple-making church with God-centered worship and biblical teaching, mutual encouragement toward spiritual growth, and engagement with the world through evangelism, missions, and service.
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Sunday Jun 28, 2020
Tuesday Jun 23, 2020
Tuesday Jun 23, 2020
In this week’s podcast, Justin and Scott discuss how the doctrine of justification influences our interactions with one another.
Monday Jun 22, 2020
Monday Jun 22, 2020
The heart of the gospel is that God declares us right with himself, based on the righteous work of Christ on the cross, as a gift of grace to be received by faith. The gospel transforms every relationship we have; with God, with ourselves, and with others. This is why we say with the apostle Paul, “We are not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes.”
Tuesday Jun 16, 2020
Tuesday Jun 16, 2020
This week, Justin and Scott discuss the concept of indwelling sin. From Sunday, we saw the condition of all humanity, but what role does sin play in our lives now that we have placed our faith in Christ?
Monday Jun 15, 2020
Monday Jun 15, 2020
The gospel is good news, but it is only received by those who see their need. We all need the gospel because we all are sinners. If we deny our sinfulness, or downplay just how sinful we are, we will not be open to the saving grace of God in Christ. If we continue to focus on other people’s sin, instead of our own, we will remain close-minded to the truth about ourselves. The Spirit, through the Scriptures, leads us to see our sinfulness and acknowledge our need, leading to repentance and faith in Christ. The sinfulness of all people is a doctrine we dare not jump over to get to grace. Where there is sin, there is even more grace.
Tuesday Jun 09, 2020
Tuesday Jun 09, 2020
Justin and Scott talk about the sermon from Sunday and how Jesus being our mediator helps us interact and view the world outside the church. This week we regather as a church and Scott discuses how we should approach this Sunday given our many feelings and emotions.
Monday Jun 08, 2020
Monday Jun 01, 2020
Monday May 25, 2020
Wednesday May 20, 2020
Wednesday May 20, 2020
In this episode, Josh and Jason discuss some of the emotions that students and parents are experiencing during this season and how to process them together. They also give some suggestions about opportunities to create positive experiences together.