Bewitched: The Foolishness of Trying to Earn Your Salvation: Be Free - Wk 7
May 19, 2024
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In this podcast, Pastor Ryan Britt discusses the pitfalls of trying to earn salvation by focusing on immediate desires instead of our relationship with Jesus. The importance of grace and faith in salvation is highlighted through the story of Abraham, emphasizing the need to trust in God's promises and timing.
Grace is a gift of complete freedom, contrasting the concept of earning with effort.
Abraham's journey shows transition from doubt to faith, emphasizing trust in God's promises.
Deep dives
The Gospel of Grace - Understanding the Liberating Truth
Grace, as explained in the podcast, is far more than something for nothing. It is an all-encompassing truth that brings complete freedom, contrasting the concept of earning with effort. Grace, being God's riches at Christ's expense, highlights the unconditional love, lavish mercy, and total forgiveness available through Jesus Christ. Despite its costly nature on Christ's part, grace remains a gift freely given to believers, emphasizing the liberating essence of the gospel.
Abraham: A Case Study in Promise and Faith
Through the story of Abraham in the podcast, the journey showcases a transformation from doubt to faith. Abraham's encounter with God illustrates the transition from seeking control and prompt answers to fully trusting in God's promises. The narrative emphasizes how God's faithfulness surpasses human understanding, reiterating that true righteousness comes through faith and belief in God's unwavering promises.
Ishmael and Isaac: The Struggle Between Works and Grace
The contrast between Ishmael and Isaac symbolizes the conflict between striving in the flesh and embracing God's grace. Ishmael represents human efforts born of impatience and control, while Isaac embodies the promise fulfilled through faith and waiting on God. This struggle reflects the choice between relying on works-based righteousness or accepting salvation through grace.
Acknowledging the Generous Promise of God in Jesus Christ
The podcast ultimately points to Jesus Christ as the fulfillment of all of God's promises. His sacrificial love, death, and resurrection signify the completion of God's covenant with humanity. By recognizing Christ as the ultimate expression of grace, believers are invited to respond with a resounding 'amen,' proclaiming their trust in God's unwavering love and faithfulness.
In week 7 of the BE FREE series, Pastor Ryan Britt goes through Galatians 3:1-9, 4:21-31 as well as the story of Abraham's life in Genesis. Just as Abraham did, we all sometimes become bewitched by our immediate desires and forget what should always be #1 most important thing- our relationship with Jesus.
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