Free Grace Baptist Church, Chilliwack, BC Pastors: Jim Butler, Cam Porter

How should Christian men understand their identity and calling in light of Scripture rather than cultural expectations? Our pastors explore the important distinction between being male (objective) and cultural constructs of masculinity, helping viewers understand what the Bible actually teaches about manhood. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction - What is biblical manhood? 00:22 The difference between male and masculine 01:48 Cultural vs. biblical constructs of manhood 03:15 The dominion mandate for all humanity 04:20 Specific male roles: husband, father, church officer 05:45 Decorum and custom vs. biblical commands 07:16 Practical biblical masculinity 08:30 Church culture vs. the gospel 09:54 Historical perspective on imposed masculinity standards Ask FGBC is a digital ministry providing biblical, pastoral, and confessional answers to real questions submitted by believers, seekers, and those wrestling with assurance. Recorded with Pastor Cameron Porter, Dr Sam Renihan, and Pastor Jim Butler. Recorded April 24, 2025. Submit your own question and see previous topics: https://www.freegrace.ca/ask There is an option to do it anonymously. Videos are available on SermonAudio, Youtube and Facebook. Please like & share on our social media profiles as well to get the word out and distribute further! Church Website: https://www.freegrace.ca

Expanded Question Do I need to feel a certain depth of sorrow or brokenness to be truly saved? What if I don't cry or feel deep emotional pain—can I still come to Christ? Description Some traditions teach that only intense emotional sorrow qualifies someone to receive Christ. But is that what Scripture teaches? In this episode, Pastor Cam Porter, Pastor Jim Butler, and Dr. Sam Renihan offer biblical and pastoral clarity. They explain why salvation is not about the degree of sorrow you feel but about who you trust. Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction 00:37 – What kind of sorrow is necessary for salvation? 02:45 – Does Scripture require deep misery before conversion? 05:28 – Why some teachings keep people looking at themselves 07:28 – The role of Puritan and revivalist literature 09:16 – Final thoughts and encouragement Ask FGBC is a digital ministry providing biblical, pastoral, and confessional answers to real questions submitted by believers, seekers, and those wrestling with assurance. Recorded with Pastor Cameron Porter, Dr Sam Renihan, and Pastor Jim Butler. Recorded April 24, 2025. Submit your own question and see previous topics: https://www.freegrace.ca/ask There is an option to do it anonymously. Videos are available on SermonAudio, Youtube and Facebook. Please like & share on our social media profiles as well to get the word out and distribute further! Church Website: https://www.freegrace.ca

Free Grace Baptist Church, Chilliwack, BC Pastors: Jim Butler, Cam Porter

Was Calvin a fatalist? And does Reformed theology leave people afraid to believe? This episode addresses how some preaching can overstate election and sovereignty to the point of paralyzing faith. But Scripture gives us a better, more biblical picture. Our pastors explore the doctrine of concurrence: how God's eternal decree includes—not excludes—human liberty, responsibility, and the real invitation to trust in Christ. Ask FGBC is a digital ministry providing biblical, pastoral, and confessional answers to real questions submitted by believers, seekers, and those wrestling with assurance. Recorded with Pastor Cameron Porter, Dr Sam Renihan, and Pastor Jim Butler. Recorded April 24, 2025. Submit your question: https://www.freegrace.ca/ask Church Website: https://www.freegrace.ca