Sanctification “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death. For what the Law could not do, [weak as it was through the flesh, God did:...
Salvation
How to Live for Christ when Life Happens?
Andrew Rappaport's Rapp Report 0090 Pastor Frank Mullis joins Andrew to discuss how to live for Christ when the unexpected and sometimes tragic happens. This podcast is a ministry of Striving for Eternity and all our resources strivingforeternity.org Listen to other...
Is the Prosperity Gospel Slipping into Your Life – What is the Gospel?
Andrew Rappaport's Rapp Report 0089 Is the Prosperity Gospel Slipping into Your Life? I. What is the gospel? The gospel has been under attack and will always remain under attack. It has been under attack by the redefinition of its meaning. People are...
Our Union with Christ and Our Sanctification
“If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 “Christ in you, the hope of glory.” Colossians 1:27 Christians are unified with Christ. We are in Christ, and He is in us. The union with Christ is the very heart of the gospel. We have...
Repentance in Light of Biblical Counseling
True versus False Repentance What is repentance? Is it required for salvation? How do we know when someone has truly repented? Repentance is not just a resolution to do better. Many people make New Year's resolutions only to have them go by the wayside before...
Faith in Light of Justification and Sanctificaion
Understanding Faith Faith is synonymous with belief or trust. It also implies loyalty to a person or a thing. Having faith in something is to have complete reliance on that something. You have faith in the bridge to hold you up as you cross over it – you are relying...
Understanding Justification
“Justification is an act of God’s free grace, wherein He pardoneth all our sins, and accepteth us as righteous in His sight, only for the righteousness of Christ imputed to us, and received by faith alone.” Westminster Confession of Faith. Standing Before God...
What Does It Mean to Trust Christ as Savior?
Salvation occurs when we repent of our sins and place our trust in Christ. But what does this mean? How can you be sure that you are trusting Jesus? What does that look like? John 3:36 “Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son...
Ordo Salutis – Order of Salvation
Theology Gals | Episode 23 This week Nick Visel joins the gals to discuss the Ordo Salutis, the order of salvation. Check out Nick's podcast, Reformed Pilgrims. Episode Resources: Reformed Pilgrims Podcast A Casual Conversation about Sanctification - Reformed...
Substitutionary Atonement and Human Guilt
Substitutionary Atonement: History and Conflict Substitutionary Atonement is the doctrinal stance that refers to Christ dying as a substitute for sinners. We are all familiar with a substitution. Substitution is one thing that takes the place of something else....