In today’s episode, Grant continues reflecting on the beauty of salvation from the Apostle Paul’s words in Romans 5:1–8 by examining the experience of the love of God. God loves His people with such great love that He sent Christ to pay for our sins on the cross and then implants that love within our hearts and lives.

In today’s episode, Grant continues reflecting on the beauty of salvation from the Apostle Paul’s words in Romans 5:1–8 by examining the reality of suffering that exists for every believer in Christ. God uses the trials and tribulations of our lives for a specific sovereign purpose, all for His glory.

In today’s episode, Grant continues reflecting on the beauty of salvation from the Apostle Paul’s words in Romans 5:1–8 by examining the reality of peace that exists between God and His people. From being God's enemies to now His children, we have an abiding peace between us now. This peace isn’t an emotion or a feeling but a reality. 

In today’s episode, Grant Castleberry begins reflecting on the beauty of salvation from the Apostle Paul’s words in Romans 5:1–8. This text of Scripture is a cornerstone of the Christian faith, exploring themes of justification, peace, suffering, and God’s love. 

True saving faith has certain qualities that determine if that faith is genuine or false. Is your faith genuine, or are you depending on a prayer you prayed or an aisle walked for saving faith? This is a question we all must face, and on today’s podcast, Grant confronts us with that question as he begins to explore the qualities of saving faith.

Jesus knows the heart. Regardless of what we may say or do on the outside, Jesus knows the true intentions of our hearts. During his earthly ministry, masses of people followed Christ for what he could physically do for them, but when things got tough, they turned away. There are many false disciples. Disciples that have a form of godliness but deny the power thereof. On today’s podcast, Grant takes us to the Gospel of John and gives us some insight into the characteristics of a false disciple.

When discussing salvation, "but God" is a powerful reminder that our rescue doesn't come from anything we've done. It's all about what God does for us. Even when we're lost in our mistakes and can't find our way back, "but God" tells us that He comes in with His love and grace. He gifts us his grace not because we worked hard for it or are good enough, but just because He loves us through Christ. That's the heart of being saved by grace alone – it's a free gift from God, no strings attached.

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.