Unashamed Truth

Sometimes grace is difficult to understand because we want to believe we have actually contributed something to salvation. However, the Protestant Reformers come along and point to what Scripture says, that salvation is by grace alone. All we contribute to our salvation is our sin, and the saving from sin comes from Christ through grace alone. In this episode, Grant Castleberry shows us that grace is one of the most glorious doctrines of Scripture.

The doctrine of Solus Christus, or Christ alone, is the heartbeat of Reformation Theology. That is, Jesus Christ is the only path to salvation. In other words, you don’t need anyone else—like saints or priests, and you don’t need anything—like your good works. In today’s episode, Grant explains why and how Christ alone is the only path of salvation. He also introduces us to the Reformer, John Calvin, and what Calvin had to say on the subject of Christ alone.

Conversion in the gospel is intrinsically linked to the Word of God. Scripture stands as the cornerstone for authentic faith. Gimmicks will never take its place as the primary means through which men and women come to a knowledge of the truth. In this episode, Grant helps us understand that nothing replaces God's Word as the means through which we are saved.

As we discovered last time together, the Protestant Reformation was a return to the Word of God. A return to accepting and believing that God’s Word is free from error and entirely sufficient for training believers in all areas of the Christian life. In today’s episode, Grant continues to answer the question “What is Reformation Theology?” by giving us a clear look at the doctrine of Sola Scriptura, or Scripture Alone.

At its heart, the Reformation was a return to the Word of God. It was a return to the centrality of Scripture to the heart and life of the believer. In today’s episode, Grant continues to answer, “What is Reformation Theology?” More than simply a historical movement during the sixteenth-century, the Reformation was a return to biblical Christianity that affected all subsequent generations of believers.

At its core, Reformation Theology redirects our focus toward the essential truths that define Christian faith: the sovereignty of God, the infallibility of Scripture, and the centrality of Christ. In today’s episode, Grant begins to examine this theological tradition that emerges, ultimately from Scripture, but shines brightly during the sixteenth-century Reformation. 

In today's episode, Grant focuses on the honor of God as revealed through Jesus' Great Commission. When we actively engage in evangelism and missions, we aren't just fulfilling a command; we're participating in a form of honoring God. This divine call presses us to overcome doubt, withstand discouragement, and stay steadfast in our pursuit of sharing the Gospel. 

On today’s episode, Grant Castleberry looks at the Apostle Paul and how his life stands as a compelling testimony that God's mercy isn't just an abstract theological concept, but a tangible reality that invigorates and sanctifies every fiber of our being. And, let us not forget, dear believers, that this same unchanging and inexhaustible mercy of God is available to each of us. It offers us sustenance in our moments of weakness, encouragement amidst our bouts of despair, and propels us forward towards the prize of Christ. 

Grant Castleberry highlights the vital aspect of corporate worship and the role it plays in the Christian life. Corporate worship is the communal gathering where believers come together to glorify God and hear His Word. And this communal setting not only fosters a sense of unity within the body of Christ but also acts as a place of spiritual rejuvenation and encouragement for all believers. 

On today’s episode, Grant Castleberry delves deep into the essential question of why we, as human beings, owe honor to God. Grant explores the many facets of this topic, including the idea that our sin is an affront to a holy God and represents a failure on our part to give God the honor He is due.