Truth For Life Daily Program The Bread of Life (Part 2 of 5)
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Dec 1, 2025 Alistair Begg dives deep into Jesus' identity as the 'bread of life,' exploring the misconception of attending church simply for favors. He contrasts superficial crowd motives with genuine faith, emphasizing that true salvation is a gift, not an achievement. Highlights include the importance of believing in Christ over mere intellectual assent and the spiritual significance of bread as a symbol of fellowship with God. Listen in as he uncovers the difference between fleeting enthusiasm and true conversion.
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Salvation Is A Gift Not A Reward
- Religious striving treats salvation as human achievement through works and merit.
- Begg emphasizes salvation is a gift received by faith, not earned by effort.
Martin Luther’s Search For Righteousness
- Begg recounts Martin Luther's desperation to earn righteousness through Roman practices before discovering justification by faith.
- Luther's conversion illustrates the shift from works-based religion to gospel trust.
Do The Work God Requires: Believe
- Believe in the one whom God has sent; this believing is the work God requires (John 6:29).
- Receive and rest upon Christ alone for salvation as the Shorter Catechism explains.
Do you attend church out of a sense of duty or obligation or perhaps to receive the Lord’s favor? Listen to Truth For Life as Alistair Begg explains why true faith involves more than simply admiring Jesus from a distance or seeking His blessings.