Grounded In Grace

Grounded In Grace

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Grounded In Grace episodes

  • This Road Closed: Paul's Third Defense of Justification by Faith  | Galatians 3:10-14
    This Road Closed: Paul's Third Defense of Justification by Faith  | Galatians 3:10-14 
    The curse of the law has been conquered by Christ
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    Introduction: Road Closed

    I. Damned if you Don’t: The Road of Law (10, 12b)
        A. Road Closed: The Law’s Curse (10a)
        B. Road Closed: The Law’s Demand (10b, 12b)
    II. Freed if you Do: The Road of Faith (11-14)
        A. Road Open: Justification by Faith (11-12)
            1. Righteousness comes through faith alone (11)
            2. Faith and Law are Incompatible (12)
        B. Road Open: The Curse Satisfied (13)
        C. Road Open: The Blessing of Abraham (14)
    Conclusion: Back to Justification Through Faith Alone
    55 min
  • Father Abraham: Paul's Second Defense of Justification by Faith (Part 2) | Galatians 3:6b-9
     Father Abraham: Paul's Second Defense of Justification by Faith (Part 2) | Galatians 3:6b-9

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    Introduction

    I. Father Abraham: Paul's Second Defense of Justification by Faith (Part 2)
        A. Who Was Abraham? (6a)
        B. The Relationship Between Faith and Forgiveness (6b)
        C. Will the Real Children of Abraham Please Stand? (7)
        D. Justification and the Heart of the Gospel? (8)
        E. Paul Closes His Case (9)

    Concluding Thoughts . . .
    52 min
  • Father Abraham: Paul's Second Defense of Justification by Faith (Part 1) | Galatians 3:6a
    Father Abraham: Paul's Second Defense of Justification by Faith (Part 1) 

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    Introduction and Review of 2:11-16; 3:1-5

    I. Has Christ Changed You? (3:1)
    II. Has the Holy Spirit Changed You? (3:2-4)
    III. Has the Father Changed You?  (3:5)
    I. Paul's Second Defense of Justification by Faith Alone: Abraham
        A. Who Was Abraham?
            1. An overview of Genesis 11-15

    II. By way of Application (concluding thoughts)
        A. Abraham did not Deserve to be Chosen by God
        B. True Faith Demonstrates Itself in Action               
        C. True Faith Doesn't Have to be Perfect to Save
        D. Justification by Faith Alone is at the Heart of the Gospel
    55 min
  • Essential: The Nature and Necessity of the Church | Selected Scriptures
    Essential: The Nature and Necessity of the Church | Selected Scriptures

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    Introduction: I Love the Church

    I. The Nature of the Church
    "The church is the community of all true believers for all time." [Wayne Grudem]                
        A. Words translated church
        B. Different Ways to Describe the Church
        C. The Local Church
            1. What makes a church a church?
    II. The Necessity of the Church    
        A. The Church is Essential to Christ's Mission
            1. He died for the church
            2. He lives for the church
            3. He builds the church
            4. He will return for the church
        B. The Church is Essential to our Discipleship 
            1. The N.T. centers on the church
            2. Ephesians 4:11–12  
            3. 1 Corinthians chapter 12 
        C. The Church is Essential to Our Suffering and Rejoicing
        D. The Church is Essential to our Great Commission 
        E. The Church is Essential to our Worship
            1. 1 Peter 2:5 "A Royal Priesthood"
        F. The Church is Essential Not Optional

    Conclusion: Do You Love the Church?                
    57 min
  • What’s the Big Deal? The Resurrection is Essential to Everything | Selected Scriptures
    What’s the Big Deal? The Resurrection is Essential to Everything | Selected Scriptures 

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    Introduction: What’s the Big Deal?

    I. Why Is the Resurrection So Essential?  
        A. There is No Word of God Without It
        B. There is No Jesus Christ Without It
        C. There is No Christianity Without it
        D. There is No Forgiveness Without It
        E. There is No Hope Without It

    Conclusion: Is the Resurrection Essential to You?

    54 min
  • Don't Forget the Change: Paul’s First Defense of Justification by Faith (Part 2) | Galatians 3:2-5
    Don't Forget the Change: Paul’s First Defense of Justification by Faith (Part 2) | Galatians 3:2-5

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    Introduction: Remembering the Judaizers
    I. Has Christ Changed You? (3:1)
        1. The “bewitched” Galatians
        2. Jesus was publically portrayed (“placarded”) as crucified        
    II. Has the Holy Spirit Changed You? (3:2-4)
      A. Second Question: Did You Receive the Spirit by Doing or Believing? (v. 2)
        1. “Receive” = an aorist verb (referring to a past action / moment of salvation)
        2. Romans 8 / Faith and Abraham
      B. Third Question: Are You Really That Foolish? (v. 3b)
      C. Fourth Question: Can Your Efforts Perfect What the Spirit Began? (v. 3b)
        1. May be a veiled reference to circumcision here
        2. Note the contrast: beginning (justification) and completing (sanctification)
      D. Fifth Question: Did You Suffering For Nothing? (v. 4)
        1. Translation issue related to the word paschō (“to suffer”)
        2. The Gospel gives meaning to our suffering 
    III. Has the Father Changed You?  (3:5)
      A. Sixth Question: Does He Provide  the Spirit by Your Doing or Believing?
        1. God provides them with the Spirit and works miracles among them
    Conclusion: Sufficient Grace
    57 min
  • Don't Forget the Change: Paul’s First Defense of Justification by Faith (Part 1) | Galatians 3:1
    Don't Forget the Change: Paul’s First Defense of Justification by Faith (Part 1) | Galatians 3:1

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    Introduction:

     * Rhetorical questions 

     * Our experiences

     * 2 Corinthians 13:5-6

    I. Has Christ Changed You? (3:1)

      A. First Question: Who Duped You?

        1. Foolishness and the spiritual ignorance of our day

           a. “Foolish” = The Greek noun anoētos (“the stupidity that arises from deadness and

                impotence of intellect”)

           b. Lessons from today and from history . . .

        2. The “bewitched” Galatians

           a. The word “bewitched” as related to the phrase “giving the evil eye”

            (1) Catch the word-play . . .

        3. Jesus was publically portrayed (“placarded”) as crucified

           a. The keygma (proclamation) of the early church)

    Conclusion: Have you been changed?

    48 min
  • Ears to Hear: The Family & Hearing Sermons (Part 2) | Selected Scriptures
    Ears to Hear: The Family & Hearing Sermons (Part 2) | Selected Scriptures

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    Introduction:                            

    I. It’s About the Book (Importance of Expository Preaching)
      A. Definition of Expository Preaching        
      B. The Importance of Expository Preaching
      C. The Legacy of Expository Preaching    
      D. The Challenge of Expository Preaching

    II. May I be Excused? (Objections to Expository Preaching)
     A. Excuse #1 - My Ears (I'm not a good listener)
     B. Excuse #2 - My Brain (It’s too deep) 
     C. Excuse #3 - My Seat (It's too long)
     D. Excuse #4 - My Kin (The kids don't like it)
     E. Excuse #5: My Disinterest (It’s boring)
     F. Excuse #6: My Animus (I don’t like the preacher)
    III. Help Desk (Listening to Expository Preaching)
     A. Be Sure You Have Ears That Hear
     B. Cherish the Preaching of God's Word
     C. Discipline Yourself in Hearing of God's Word
    "There is no true growth in Christ beyond whatever discomfort we are unwilling to endure." [Pastor Reid Ferguson]
     D. Ask Questions
     E. Shepherd Your Family
        
    Conclusion: It’s About the Book!
    57 min
  • Ears to Hear: The Family & Hearing Sermons (Part 1) | Selected Scriptures
    Ears to Hear: The Family & Hearing Sermons (Part 1) | Selected Scriptures 

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    Introduction:                            
    I. It’s About the Book (Importance of Expository Preaching)
      A. Definition of Expository Preaching
      B. The Importance of Expository Preaching
      C. The Legacy of Expository Preaching
        1. Nehemiah 8
        2. The N.T. and beyond
        3. The Reformation
        4. America and the church growth movement
        5. What is our purpose as a gathered church?
        6. Theological illiteracy in the church today
      D. The Challenge of Expository Preaching
    Conclusion:
    57 min
  • Two Peoples – One Way (Part 8) | Galatians 2:20-21
    Two Peoples – One Way (Part 8) | Galatians 2:20-21

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    Introduction:

    I. Essential Elements of the Gospel in Galatians (vv. 15-21)
        A. The Universal Nature of Sin (v. 15-16a)
        B. Justification Is by Faith Alone (v. 16)
        C. The Believer's Union With Christ (vv. 17-20)

    II. Six Implications of our Union with Christ*
        A. Salvation (We are Justified in Christ)
        B. Sanctification (We Live in Christ)
        C. Satisfaction (God is Satisfied with us in Christ)
        D. Sin (Our Battle is Fought In Christ)
            1. How can I overcome besetting sin? Five ideas . . .
        E. Suffering (We Endure Suffering in Christ)
            1. Suffering as a Result of Living in a Fallen World
            2. Suffering as a Result of Personal Sin 
            3. Suffering as a Result of God's Discipline                
            4. Suffering as a Result of Demonic Attack
        F. Security (We Make it Safely Home in Christ)

    Back to our main outline and the last point covering verse 21:
        D. Sola Gratia and Solus Christus (v. 21)

    Conclusion:
    54 min

About Grounded In Grace

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Grounded In Grace is the teaching ministry of Tony Bartolucci, Minister of Preaching at Christ Church of Clarkson, New York. He has an M.A. from Phoenix Seminary and is a doctoral candidate at…