Saving Grace

We have become so familiar with the beauty of the Christmas story. But perhaps we have failed to make a personal connection with the people in the biblical narrative who were awaiting the arrival of the Messiah. To kick off this 5-part Advent series, The Right Time, Rev. Mark Rae will re-introduce Mary, the mother of Jesus. Why was she favored, and how did she respond to the news Gabriel delivered?

Scripture reveals the love of God in drawing mankind to Himself. The beautiful story revealed in scripture of the work of the Trinity in drawing us near provides comfort and assurance to all of God's amazing love. Dr. Bob Kerrey, author of ‘How Does God Draw People to Believe?’ and Lead Pastor of Moon Valley Bible Church in Phoenix, Arizona will be our guest today.

In coming to faith in Jesus, what is God's part, and what is our part? Does God make us believe? Do we have a choice? Dr. Bob Kerrey, author of ‘How Does God Draw People to Believe?’, will walk us through scripture that answers these important questions.

Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God? Is Islam a religion of peace? How does the Kingdom of God differ from the Islamic State? These questions and more will be addressed today to help equip you to defend your faith in conversations with Muslim friends. With us to answer these questions is Al Fadi, a former Wahabbi Muslim, and founder of CIRA International: Center for Islamic Research and Awareness.

Imagine being raised in the religion of Islam in the birthplace of Islam, Saudi Arabia. Imagine being a strong defender of the Islamic faith with a fascination for Jihad. What would it take for God to get his attention, and draw him to Jesus Christ? Al Fadi, a former Wahabbi Muslim, and founder of CIRA International: Center for Islamic Research and Awareness will share that story about his life.

"Though we don't know everything about the end of days, Christ told us much about what we need to know. Our guest, Dr. Ron Rhodes, author of Jesus and the End Times, will take us through the scriptures to better understand the second coming of Christ and beyond."

The last days, the end of time - there is much talk about what the future holds for the human race. But what did Christ say about the end of time? Our guest, Dr. Ron Rhodes, author of Jesus and the End Times, will help us glean from scriptures, the truth we need to prepare for the days that are surely coming.

Christ warned us that in this world we would have trials. We see increasing persecution, growing division, mass killings, good called evil and evil called good. Has God lost control? Not at all. He has overcome.

“Does God really care about us? Is He really good? Is He great enough to solve our problems?” We are graced yet again with the presence of Dr. Dave Anderson, Founder and President of Grace School of Theology, who have also said, “… if God permits trials as I grow up in faith, He will also provide the consoling truth that can sustain my hope through undeserved suffering.”

Back with us in today’s episode is Pastor Anise Irfan, a pastor leading a thriving ministry in Pakistan, despite the overwhelming challenges that the churches face daily.