Plug Pod with Stephanie Ike Okafor Jesus: The Embodiment of Grace
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Oct 23, 2025 Explore the transformative power of grace as the podcast delves into the essence of salvation as an exchange, not just an improvement. Discover how faith serves as the currency to access a new life in Christ. Through insights from Ephesians, the conversation highlights the need for identity in Christ amid a challenging environment. Learn about the two dimensions of grace—saving and enabling—and how embracing weakness can be a launchpad for God's power. Ultimately, it's a call to walk in grace, define purpose, and avoid the pitfalls of sin.
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Salvation Is An Exchange
- Salvation is an exchange, not moral improvement; your old self is crucified with Christ.
- Faith is the currency that makes Christ's life personal and activates salvation's reality.
A Personal Story Of Old Appetites
- Stephanie recounts personal resistance to God's warnings, like being told not to go to the club yet still going.
- She uses the story to show how old appetites enslave and how Christ changes desires after salvation.
Don't Use Grace As An Excuse
- Do not use grace as an excuse to persist in sin; salvation produces good works as evidence.
- Embrace that salvation is the start line to fulfill God's prepared works for you.