Are You Going to Heaven? Only Through His Grace! Ep 255

The episode of “Strong Dads,” hosted by Merrill Hutchinson and Carl Andry, discusses the profound and multifaceted concept of grace, particularly within the context of Christian faith. The hosts share personal experiences and insights to illustrate how the understanding of grace can transform one’s relationship with God and oneself. They emphasize that grace is what separates Christianity from other belief systems, challenging the prevalent works-based mentality.

The Nature of Grace

•Preconceived Notions: Carl begins by discussing the preconceived ideas that hinder an authentic understanding of grace. 
•Works vs. Grace: The hosts note that many Christians mistakenly believe they must earn God’s favor through good deeds. 

Personal Experiences with Grace

•Transformative Moments: Carl shares a pivotal moment when he realized the depth of God’s grace, describing it as one of the best months of his life. 
•Church Dynamics: He conducted informal surveys within his church to gauge members’ understanding of grace, discovering that many, like him, had misconceptions. 

Biblical Foundations of Grace
•Law and Sin: The introduction of the law through Moses is discussed as a means to make humanity aware of sin. 
•Righteousness through Faith: They emphasize that righteousness comes from faith in Christ rather than adherence to the law. 

Contrasting Perspectives
•Comparison and Judgment: The discussion touches on the human tendency to compare oneself to others, which breeds a toxic environment in churches and personal lives. 
•The Prodigal Son: They reflect on the parable of the Prodigal Son, highlighting the contrast between the grace extended to the wayward son and the resentment of the elder brother. 

Living in Grace
•Doubt and Assurance: believers may struggle with doubts and feelings of unworthiness even after understanding grace. 
•The Role of Works: Carl argues that while works should naturally flow from a heart transformed by grace, they are not a means to earn salvation. Instead, good works become an expression of gratitude for what has already been received.

Scriptures: 

Sin not imputed: 2Cor. 5:19, Romans 12-21, Romans 5:13-14
Saved by faith and not by Law (works): Eph. 2:8-9, Romans 4:13-15, Heb. 8:7,
Romans 5:6 Gal. 5:4
Dead to the Law: Romans 7:1-11, Romans 6:14, Gal. 3:23-25 (*18,19,21) Christ
released man from bondage to the Law.
Law condemned: Romans 3:19-20, 4:15, 5:20, 7:8, 7:21-25, 1Cor. 15:56, Gal. 3:10-
13, Heb. 7:19, 10:1
No condemnation for those under Christ: Romans 6:14 and 8:1-2
Law made no man righteous: Gal. 2:16, 2:21, 3:11
Law was a curse: Gal. 3:10-13
We are made righteous through Christ: Acts 13:39, Romans 3:21-24, 10:4, Gal. 2:16
The Law never applied to Gentiles: 1Cor. 9:21, Gal. 5:18, Eph. 1:12,15, 2:15, 1Tim.
1:7-10
Don’t leave your first Love (grace): Gal. 3:1-5, 5:1, 5:4, 5:18
Galatians 3:9-12 and 5:16-17, Romans 5:8-9, Romans 11:6, Romans 8:8-13, 2Cor
5:19, Romans 14:23, 1Cor 15:56, 2Cor 3:6-9, 1John 4:18, Hebrews 7:16-19 and 8:7-
13 and 10:35

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