Pastor Jonathan Vinke and Caitlin Armstrong join Pastor Joby to discuss the book of Galatians, emphasizing the purity of the gospel. They explore the dangers of adding human efforts to salvation and the importance of trusting in Christ alone. The conversation also delves into the relevance of true gospel understanding, personal convictions, freedom in Christ, and the significance of deepening one's relationship with Jesus.
Salvation by faith alone is distorted by adding works-based righteousness in different religions like Mormonism and Jehovah's Witnesses.
Legalism and cheap grace distort the purity of the gospel message by imposing rules for salvation or underestimating the seriousness of sin and grace.
The Catholic Church's triadic governance structure raises questions of authority, emphasizing faith alone through Christ's finished work amidst various religious practices.
Diverse religious traditions seek God's presence through different means but maintain a focus on the presence and grace of God despite varying approaches.
The podcast stresses the crucial need for discernment in evaluating preachers and messages, emphasizing the consistent preaching of the gospel for spiritual growth and truth.
Deep dives
The Distorted Gospel
There are different religions that add works-based righteousness, like Mormonism and Jehovah's Witnesses. They believe in faith plus obedience to earn salvation, contradicting the message of grace alone through Jesus Christ. Martin Luther's Reformation highlighted salvation by faith alone amidst indulgences and sacraments.
Legalism and Cheap Grace
Legalism imposes rules for salvation based on works or religious activities like baptism or confessions. Cheap grace underestimates the seriousness of sin and grace by enabling a 'do what you want' mentality. Both legalism and cheap grace distort the purity of the gospel message.
Authority and Salvation
The question of authority emerges in the Catholic Church with a triadic governance structure, including the Bible, pope, and tradition. While religious practices and activities are valued, salvation is rooted in faith alone through Christ's finished work, leading to a warning against distorted doctrines.
The Presence of God
Different religious traditions seek God's presence in various ways, such as through the preached word, sacraments like Eucharist, charismatic expressions, or wisdom for daily living. The focus on the presence and grace of God remains central despite diverse traditions seeking connection with the divine.
Importance of Preaching the Gospel
Ensuring that preachers consistently emphasize the gospel in their messages is crucial. The podcast stresses the significance of preaching the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus for the justification of sins. It urges listeners to assess whether preachers focus on eternal life salvation rather than just delivering messages of hope and perseverance. Emphasizing that the gospel should not be neglected, even when discussing varied topics like finances or parenting, the importance of discerning the core gospel message in sermons is highlighted.
Discerning False Preachers and Messages
The podcast delves into the need for discernment when evaluating preachers and messages. It advises caution against blindly accepting all teachings and emphasizes the importance of verifying if sermons align with the gospel. By suggesting methods like analyzing a preacher's consistency in preaching the gospel and understanding the depth of lyrics in worship songs, listeners are encouraged to prioritize sound biblical truths. Additionally, the discussion touches on the potential dangers of deviating from the gospel's core message for temporary issues like social justice, underscoring the need for a focused and discerning approach.
Cultivating Relationship with Jesus
The importance of nurturing a deep relationship with Jesus through understanding and applying the gospel is emphasized in the podcast. It highlights the transformative power of the gospel in personal lives and marriages, steering away from relying solely on practical tips. Encouraging individuals to focus on the core gospel message rather than peripheral topics, the podcast advocates for a comprehensive approach to spiritual growth by immersing oneself in Scripture and prioritizing the truth of the gospel in all aspects of life.
Focusing on Gospel-Centered Teaching
Maintaining a gospel-centered focus in teaching and church practices is underscored in the podcast. It emphasizes the significance of keeping the main message centered on the gospel, avoiding unnecessary embellishments or distractions. The discussion highlights the freedom found in faithfully teaching and following the Bible, pointing people towards the cross as the central symbol of Christian faith. By prioritizing the gospel in each sermon and church activity, the podcast upholds a commitment to the unchanging truth of the gospel message.
Sustaining a Gospel-Oriented Approach
The podcast concludes by emphasizing the necessity of sustaining a gospel-oriented approach in all aspects of ministry and church activities. It praises the power of the gospel to transform lives and urges listeners to consistently point others to the redemptive message of the cross. Emphasizing the simplicity and effectiveness of unwavering dedication to sharing the gospel, the message encourages adherence to sound biblical truths and the unchanging message of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection.
In this episode of Deepen, Pastor Joby, joined by Pastor Jonathan Vinke and Caitlin Armstrong, dig deeper into the book of Galatians and and how when it comes to salvation, Jesus + anything ruins everything.
“I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting him who called you in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel—not that there is another one, but there are some who trouble you and want to distort the gospel of Christ. But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach to you a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be accursed. As we have said before, so now I say again: If anyone is preaching to you a gospel contrary to the one you received, let him be accursed.” Galatians 1:6-9
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Have you ever wanted to dig deeper into a sermon and develop a deeper relationship with God? Together with special guests, Pastor Joby Martin takes a deep dive into the sermon each week. Our prayer is these conversations help to discover and deepen a relationship with Jesus Christ.
The Church of Eleven22® is a movement for all people to discover and deepen a relationship with Jesus Christ. Eleven22 is led by Pastor Joby Martin and based in Jacksonville, Florida, with multiple campuses throughout Jacksonville and the surrounding areas. To find out more about how God is moving at Eleven22, go to coe22.com
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