Free Grace Conversations

Reece (10 years old) asks: “If something can’t come from nothing, where did God come from?” Answer: Great question, Reece. That’s also an age-old question. The ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle asked it. And so have most of the great teachers in Christianity. Let me give you two different kinds of answers. First, there’s the answer […]

One of the mistakes that Free Grace people can make in discipleship is to lose sight of how eternal rewards are also a matter of grace. In one of the most crucial passages on rewards in the New Testament (i.e., 1 Cor 3:5-8), Paul has something to say about whether we really “earn” our rewards: […]

I've heard plenty of exuberant preachers say that you have to admit that you're a sinner and confess your sins in order to be saved. There are a few examples of people confessing sin in the New Testament. However, nowhere in the New Testament does it say that one must confess their sin in order […]

The gospel is so very simple. The Son of God became a man, died on the cross for your sins, and rose again from the dead three days later so that He could offer us salvation by grace through faith in Jesus, totally apart from our works. Faith is merely the instrument through which we […]

Imagine a bustling church in the heart of the Midwest, led by a magnetic Pastor. He subscribes to the philosophy of "Relationships over Doctrine," diligently sidestepping theological disputes and nurturing a warm atmosphere. As his congregation grows and new faces appear each week, these members, seem happy. However, when asked about their faith's tenets, they […]

Welcome to More To The Story for May 31, 2023. We are examining what's going on in the world from a Christian perspective. I'm Lucas Kitchen and you can learn more about our work at www.freegrace.in. Let's dive into yesterday's top news stories. From the American news front, the U.S. House is expected to vote […]

One of the most intriguing aspects of the early Church was the dynamic between its apostles. These were divinely chosen individuals, blessed with the mission of propagating Christ's message, yet they too were not immune to conflict and disagreement. This reality is vividly portrayed in the encounter between Apostles Paul and Peter, as recorded in […]

It may not surprise you to discover that those in ministry are not immune from conflict. I've had various conflicts with my Christian brothers and even more so with those who work in ministry. That's not to say that ministers are more difficult to get along with than the rest of the population. Conflict is […]

Tucker Carlson recently said, “I should say at the outset, I’m an Episcopalian, so don’t take any theological advice from me because I don’t have any. I grew up in the shallowest faith tradition that’s ever been invented. It’s not even a Christian religion at this point, I say with shame.” That’s a sad evaluation […]

Beulah finds herself in Gus' book. She tries to help lighten his load. Big Idea: God’s love forgives everything. Memory Verse: Everyone who believes in Him receives forgiveness of sins through his name. Acts 10:43