In His Grip

Travel with the Israelites as they struggle to understand how to live free from slavery in a relationship with their Sovereign God. If we are honest we will see ourselves in their journey. This series of messages will give us a fuller appreciation for Covenant theology, a practical appreciation for the sovereignty of God, and help us catch a glimpse of the invisible war and the power of God over the forces of evil. Through the journey of the Israelites we will fall deeper in love with Jesus and have a better understanding of the plan of redemption, from election to glorification.

What happens when a four year-old gets an unwanted education in the darker side of humanity and experiences sexual abuse at the hand of her father? In this powerful, sometimes difficult to hear interview, Dr. Terry Eccles takes the listener into the abyss of the sexual abuse she experienced beginning at the age of four. This interview gives hope to the abused but also gives a window into the soul of the abused in a way that will better equip the listener to walk alongside the victim of abuse.

What happens when a four year-old gets an unwanted education in the darker side of humanity and experiences sexual abuse at the hand of her father? In this powerful, sometimes difficult to hear interview, Dr. Terry Eccles takes the listener into the abyss of the sexual abuse she experienced beginning at the age of four. This interview gives hope to the abused but also gives a window into the soul of the abused in a way that will better equip the listener to walk alongside the victim of abuse.

There are many paradoxes in scripture. For instance, if we want to live, we must die. If we want to receive, we must give. If we want to gain, we must lose. If we want to be exalted, we must humble ourselves. To experience fruit in our Christian life, we have to go through pruning. Life in the spirit is a paradox, exactly the opposite of what we think constitutes successful living. In this message, Dr. Betters examines the paradox of suffering and experiencing joy in the middle of the pain. The Paradox Principle: The power to live by God’s principles and to enjoy power in the spirit comes by way of the fruit that is ripened on the vine. If fruit is harvested too early or too late, it loses its sweetness, abiding in the vine is the key to sweet fruit, yet sweet fruit always requires bitter pruning.

There are many paradoxes in scripture. For instance, if we want to live, we must die. If we want to receive, we must give. If we want to gain, we must lose. If we want to be exalted, we must humble ourselves. To experience fruit in our Christian life, we have to go through pruning. Life in the spirit is a paradox, exactly the opposite of what we think constitutes successful living. In this message, Dr. Betters examines the paradox of suffering and experiencing joy in the middle of the pain. The Paradox Principle: The power to live by God’s principles and to enjoy power in the spirit comes by way of the fruit that is ripened on the vine. If fruit is harvested too early or too late, it loses its sweetness, abiding in the vine is the key to sweet fruit, yet sweet fruit always requires bitter pruning.

Is it possible to suffer with joy? Dr. Betters says yes as he unpacks the Saul Principle: Every Christian is called upon every day to make difficult choices in his or her pursuit of success. The tension in these decision making processes is centered around two diametrically opposite value systems, the first being the world’s definition of success and the second being the complete abandonment of one’s spirit to the cause of Christ.

Is it possible to suffer with joy? Dr. Betters says yes as he unpacks the Saul Principle: Every Christian is called upon every day to make difficult choices in his or her pursuit of success. The tension in these decision making processes is centered around two diametrically opposite value systems, the first being the world’s definition of success and the second being the complete abandonment of one’s spirit to the cause of Christ.

What is life in the Spirit for the Christian? Dr. Betters challenges us today with the Balaam Principle: If you are bent on silencing the voice of God in your life God will step aside and second your motion.

What is life in the Spirit for the Christian? Dr. Betters challenges us today with the Balaam Principle: If you are bent on silencing the voice of God in your life God will step aside and second your motion.

What does it mean to experience life in the Spirit? In this message Dr. Betters unpacks the Paul Principle: Every Christian can expect personal attack for adhering to such a ridiculous message (the Gospel) yet God is in absolute sovereign control of all such attacks and promises absolute victory to the one who has carefully defined and followed a biblical life purpose.