Who Are We? — More Than Conquerors The central truth of this message is that God redeems us, reveals Himself to us, keeps us connected to Christ, and then sends us as witnesses of what we have come to know and believe. From Isaiah 43 through Acts 22, John 14–16, and Romans 8, the same pattern appears: chosen by grace, taught by truth, sustained by His presence, and sent to testify of Him. Isaiah 43 begins with the wonder of redemption: "I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine." God does not promise His people that they will never face waters, rivers, or fires. He promises something greater: "I will be with you." Our security is not found in easier circumstances but in belonging to the Lord. Redemption also reminds us that judgment cannot simply disappear. Divinely and nationally, He showed mercy to Israel and gave others nations to His wrath in their place. National mercy only leads to a Redeemer who was given for those who would be personally redeemed. While mercy fell upon a people wrath fell upon another people. Ultimately, the judgment our personal sins deserved fell upon the sufficient Substitute, the Lord Jesus Christ. We did not deserve His payment, but He took our place. From there comes responsibility. God says in Isaiah 43:10, "You are My witnesses… that you may know and believe Me, and understand that I am He." Acts 22 gives the same pattern in Paul's life: God chose him to know His will, see the Just One, hear His voice, and become His witness. God reveals Himself so that we may know Him; knowing Him leads to believing Him; believing Him produces a life that witnesses of Him John 17. Jesus also prepares His people by telling them

Suffering is never easy, but it is not meaningless for the Christian. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins explains how God uses trials to produce endurance, refine genuine faith, form godly character, deepen hope, and draw His people into greater dependence on Himself. Romans 5:3–5 teaches that suffering produces endurance, character, and hope. First Peter 1:6–7 reminds believers that trials test and refine faith like gold. God is at work even in painful seasons, shaping His people and strengthening their trust in Christ. Listen as we consider the biblical purpose of suffering and the steady hope believers have in the God who is near, faithful, and wise. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

Romans 1:4 declares that Jesus Christ was not made the Son of God at His resurrection, but publicly declared and vindicated as the Son of God in power. Dave Jenkins explains the centrality of Christ's historic bodily resurrection, His reigning lordship, and the resurrection hope given to all who trust in Him.

This message is from the Sovereign Outreach 4 Grace / SO4G 2026 Friday Devotional Message Series - Sermon Audio Broadcast Series. This message was delivered by SO4G Director, Brother Douglas Salyer at the Princess Chapel Church in Ashland, Kentucky. The title of this devotional message was 'Called According to His Purpose', the main text was taken from the book of Romans 8:28-30, as well as various other Scripture texts.

Paul's Faith in the Power of the Gospel

Listen-in to today's This Day In The Word radio teaching broadcast, "Affection for the Saints," and let's see what God's Word has to say.

Romans 5:9 "Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him."

Pare-pareho ba ang lahat ng kasalanan sa paningin ng Diyos? 🤔📖 Itinuturo ng Biblia na ang bawat kasalanan ay naglalagay sa atin sa pagkakasala sa harapan ng banal na Diyos, ngunit ipinapakita rin ng Kasulatan na hindi lahat ng kasalanan ay pare-pareho sa bigat, epekto, pananagutan, at hatol. ⚖️ Ang salitang Griyego na hamartia ay tumutukoy sa kasalanan o "pagmintis sa pamantayan." Ipinapaalala nito sa atin na lahat tayo ay nagkasala at hindi nakaabot sa banal na pamantayan ng Diyos. Sabi sa Roma 3:23: "Sapagka't ang lahat ay nangagkasala, at hindi nangakaabot sa kaluwalhatian ng Dios." 🙏 Itinuturo rin ng Salita ng Diyos na may mas mabigat na kasalanan, mas malaking pananagutan, at mas mabigat na kahatulan. Hindi ito dahilan upang ikumpara natin ang ating mga kasalanan sa kasalanan ng iba. Sa halip, dapat nating siyasatin ang sarili nating puso sa harapan ng Diyos. ❤️‍🩹 Ang kasalanan ay isang seryosong bagay. Ang matuwid na kahatulan ng Diyos ay tunay. Ngunit napakadakila ng biyaya ng Diyos, at ang dugo ni Jesucristo ay makapaglilinis sa makasalanan, nagbibigay ng kapatawaran, at nagdadala ng pagtubos. ✝️🩸 Lahat tayo ay nagkasala. At lahat tayo ay nangangailangan ng iisang Tagapagligtas—si Jesucristo. 👑 Pag-unawa sa kasalanan ayon sa Biblia Pantay na pagkakasala sa harapan ng Diyos Magkakaibang bunga ng kasalanan Hamartia at kahulugan ng kasalanan Pananagutan sa harapan ng Diyos Kabanalan ng Diyos ✝️

Are all sins truly the same in God's eyes? The Bible gives us a much more sobering answer. While every sin makes us guilty before a holy God, Scripture also teaches that sins can differ in their seriousness, consequences, accountability, and judgment. From hamartia—"missing the mark"—to deliberate rebellion and grievous acts of wickedness, God's Word reveals that sin is not something to be taken lightly. Jesus Himself spoke of "the greater sin" and warned of greater damnation, while Scripture teaches that those who have been given greater light and knowledge also bear greater responsibility. God's holiness demands that we recognize the seriousness of sin—not to excuse lesser sins, but to develop a deeper hatred of all sin and a greater appreciation for the cleansing blood of Jesus Christ. Understanding Biblical Sin Equal Guilt Before God Different Consequences of Sin Hamartia and the Meaning of Sin Degrees of Sin and Accountability God's Holiness and Judgment Repentance and Forgiveness The Cleansing Blood of Christ

👑 ¿Son todos los pecados iguales ante los ojos de Dios? 📖 La Biblia nos enseña que todo pecado nos hace culpables delante de un Dios santo, pero también revela que no todos los pecados son iguales en su gravedad, consecuencias, responsabilidad y juicio. ⚖️ La palabra griega hamartía significa "pecado" o "errar el blanco", y nos recuerda que todos hemos fallado al estándar perfecto de Dios. Romanos 3:23 declara: "Por cuanto todos pecaron, y están destituidos de la gloria de Dios." 🙏 La Palabra de Dios también habla de mayor pecado, mayor responsabilidad y mayor juicio. Esto no debe llevarnos a comparar nuestros pecados con los de otras personas, sino a examinar nuestro propio corazón delante de Dios. El pecado es serio. El juicio de Dios es real. Pero la gracia de Dios es maravillosa, y la sangre de Jesucristo puede limpiar al pecador y traer perdón, reconciliación y redención. Todos hemos pecado. Todos necesitamos al mismo Salvador: Jesucristo. ✝️ Entendiendo el pecado bíblico Igual culpa ante Dios Diferentes consecuencias del pecado Hamartía y el significado del pecado Grados de responsabilidad espiritual La santidad de Dios El juicio de Dios Arrepentimiento y perdón La gracia de Jesucristo La sangre de Cristo