Because we have been justified by faith, and now stand at peace with God in his grace, we experience suffering in a new way. We are comforted by God’s purpose in suffering for our growth, his presence in suffering for our comfort, and his promise that suffering will give way to glory.
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Jul 27, 2020
Jul 21, 2020
Jul 21, 2020
26 min
This week, we're excited to have some special guests on our podcast. Join us as Justin Tucker chats with the Shrier family. Phil and Rachel Shrier have been serving overseas with their family for the past 2 years. They discuss their time in Central Asia, how the Lord used them, and what is next for their family!
Jul 20, 2020
Jul 20, 2020
36 min
How do we describe the peace that comes from being justified by God? It is peace with God. This peace was secured for us by the death of Christ. We have access into a new status of favor with God because we have peace with him. This peace produces the hope of future glory with God.
How do we enjoy peace with God? We assure our hearts before God. We experience the sense of peace in our present lives because we have real peace in the presence of God. As far as it depends on us, we live in peace with all people, giving witness to them that God has made peace through Christ our Lord.
Jul 13, 2020
Jul 13, 2020
37 min
Our justification by faith changes all things, therefore giving us lasting hope at all times.
Jul 7, 2020
Jul 7, 2020
16 min
From Romans 4, Scott and Justin get more specific about the difference between a general faith in God and a specific faith in God.
Jul 6, 2020
Jul 6, 2020
37 min
We have already established that, like Abraham, we are put in right relationship with God by faith. Now we ask, faith in what? This passage shows us that faith is not a general sense of wellbeing. Faith is not an optimistic view of the future based on hope in the goodness of people. Faith, the kind that puts us right with God, has a specific object of trust. Faith is believing and trusting God who delivered up his Son on the cross for our sins, and raised him from the dead for our salvation. This kind of faith is personal and life-transforming. The righteous shall live by faith.
Jun 28, 2020
Jun 28, 2020
38 min
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.
Jun 23, 2020
Jun 23, 2020
16 min
In this week’s podcast, Justin and Scott discuss how the doctrine of justification influences our interactions with one another.
Jun 22, 2020
Jun 22, 2020
34 min
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.”
Jun 16, 2020
Jun 16, 2020
22 min
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?