Salvation Episodes

In Luke 14:16-24, Jesus tells the parable of the great supper. A man prepares a great feast and sends out invitations, but when everything is ready, those who were invited begin making excuses. But notice what happens next. In verse 21, the master becomes angry and tells his servant to go into the streets and bring in the poor, the maimed, the halt, and the blind. Then, in verse 23, the command becomes even more urgent: “Compel them to come in, that my house may be filled.” And then comes the sobering warning of verse 24: “For I say unto you, That none of those men which were bidden shall taste of my supper.” This isn’t simply a story about a dinner invitation. Jesus is revealing the seriousness of God’s invitation—and the danger of treating that invitation casually. God’s invitation is gracious. It is extended. The door is open. But there comes a point when excuses have consequences. Today, we’re going to look closely at verses 21, 23, and 24 and ask ourselves an im…

There are teachings circulating about the Apostle Paul that suggest he taught that baptism is unnecessary—or even that Paul himself rejected baptism as part of the Christian faith. But is that really what Scripture teaches? In this episode, we take a careful look at 1 Corinthians 1:10-17, Ephesians 4:4-5, and Romans 6:3-4 to examine what Paul actually said about baptism. We’ll consider the context of Paul’s words, the difference between baptism and the Gospel itself, and why taking a verse out of context can create a completely different doctrine than the one Scripture teaches. The goal isn’t to defend a tradition or attack a person. It’s to let Scripture interpret Scripture and allow the Word of God to speak for itself.

In the Parable of the Prodigal Son, Jesus paints one of the clearest pictures of true repentance found anywhere in Scripture. Repentance is more than feeling sorry for our sins—it is recognizing our condition, turning away from our rebellion, and returning to the Father. In this episode, we examine the younger son’s journey from self-destruction to restoration and discover how God’s grace welcomes those who genuinely come back to Him. Whether you’ve wandered far from God or know someone who has, this message reminds us that the Father’s arms remain open to all who return.

Why do some walk away from Jesus while others run toward Him? In this episode, we contrast the rich young ruler and Zacchaeus—two wealthy men with two very different responses to Christ. One clung to what he had and walked away sorrowful. The other let go and found salvation. We explore what it truly means to surrender, why letting go is often the hardest step, and how what seems impossible for us is completely possible with God.

Is salvation by faith alone—or do works play a role? In this episode, we confront one of the most misunderstood tensions in Scripture: the relationship between faith and works. Drawing from James, Paul’s letters, and the words of Jesus Himself, we uncover a powerful truth—works don’t save us, but saving faith always produces evidence. This message cuts through empty religion, exposes false assurance, and calls believers into a living, active faith rooted in Christ alone. If your faith is real, it will show up in how you live.

Is God only the God of Israel, or is He the God of all people? In Romans 3, the apostle Paul asks a powerful question that reveals the heart of the gospel. While God chose Israel and gave them the law, salvation was never meant to be limited to one nation. Through Jesus Christ, God opened the door of righteousness to both Jew and Gentile. In this episode, we explore how justification comes not through the works of the law but through faith in Christ. Looking at passages from Romans, Galatians, and Acts, we see that God has always had a plan to reach the nations and bring all people into His grace. The same God who called Israel is the same God who justifies everyone who believes.

If grace covers sin, does that mean sin no longer matters? In Romans 6, the Apostle Paul confronts a dangerous misunderstanding: that grace gives us permission to continue in sin. Instead, he reveals a powerful truth — when we come to Christ, we are not just forgiven; we are transformed. In this episode, we unpack what it truly means to be dead to sin and alive unto God. This is not behavior modification. This is identity transformation. You are no longer a slave. You are no longer bound. You are no longer who you used to be. Grace does not excuse sin — it empowers freedom.

In this episode, we study Psalm 90, the oldest Psalm, written by Moses. It’s a prayer, and we look at several key verses and discover that God is sovereign, man is sinful, we need to number our days and seek out the wisdom of God, and do the things God has called us to do, all the while pointing the way to Him. This is a hard look at concepts not taught much today.

Is faith enough to save you, or do your works matter too? In this episode, we’re tackling one of the biggest questions in Christianity—and the answer might challenge how you live out your faith.

There have been posts on social media lately that has caused me to scratch my head and say “huh?” One recently was someone posted that we need to read Ephesians 5:14, this verse proves that the Bible is “woke.” Friends, this kind of false teaching is all over our world today. We must make sure we walk right in this world, we need to awaken from our sleep and pull our heads out of the sand.

Finishing up our series on Romans 6, where we talked about how to embrace the whole be way of life that we have in Jesus. Today, Paul challenges us to compare our lives before and after Christ.

Ephesians 2:8-10. These verses teach us many things about our salvation and the role that good works plays in that.

Various Verses. We are told to believe in Jesus for everlasting life. Is that really all that’s needed? In today’s episode, we explore the question Is Belief Enough? What does the Scriptures say about our salvation?

Today, I ask the question Was There a Fishing 101 class? Let me explain. We’re talking about our lives before and after Christ. Taking off the old life (before) and putting on the new (after). There is no middle ground. Too often, today, we want to...

Matthew 7:13-20, here in these verses, we see two questions for life, two questions we must answer that will ensure we have life with Jesus.

Philippians 3:3-10. Tough Teaching Alert. This episode is not for the faint of heart. Paul is teaching us that everything he attained in life, he looks at as dung, for the knowledge of Jesus. Paul put it all on the line for Jesus, are you willing to...