Saving Grace

(Guest: Dr. Dave Anderson) Whatever happened to grace? Why does it seem to be missing in the teaching of many churches today? How does the faith factor make a difference? Our guest is Dr. Dave Anderson, President of Grace School of Theology, who will explain the motivating factor of faith alone and what it means to live a “thank you” life. Questions: We look forward to interacting with you and the opportunity to address your questions on the podcast. Email your questions to savinggrace@gsot.edu. Stay Connected: You can also reach out to us on Twitter @savinggracecast and like Grace School of Theology’s Facebook page. These are great ways to stay up to date with news related to the podcast.

(Guest: Dr. Charlie Bing) This week we continue our conversation about theological bias and its impact on our understanding of Scripture. Dr. Charlie Bing, author of “Simply by Grace,” walks through a number of debated passages and shares how to utilize exegetical principles to avoid confusion and discover truth. Opportunities: * Register for the free Grace of God Course – gsot.edu/graceofgod * Learn more about Dr. Bing’s book entitled “Simply by Grace” – gracetheology.org * Learn more about Dr. Bing’s latest book entitled “Grace, Salvation, & Discipleship” – gracetheology.org Questions: We look forward to interacting with you and the opportunity to address your questions on the podcast. Email your questions to savinggrace[at]gsot.edu. Stay Connected: You can also reach out to us on Twitter @savinggracecast and like Grace School of Theology’s Facebook page. These are great ways to stay up-to-date with news related to the podcast.

(Guest: Dr. Charlie Bing) The lens through which we read Scripture greatly impacts our understanding of its meaning. Missing the context has the power to shift our view of faith, God, and His grace. Dr. Charlie Bing, author of “Grace, Salvation, and Discipleship,” joins us to share a life-changing theological grid to utilize when studying God’s Word in order to avoid theological bias in interpretation. Opportunities: * Register for the free Grace of God Course – gsot.edu/graceofgod * Learn more about Dr. Bing’s latest book – gracetheology.org/bookstore/grace-salvation-and-discipleship Questions: We look forward to interacting with you and the opportunity to address your questions on the podcast. Email your questions to savinggrace[at]gsot.edu. Stay Connected: You can also reach out to us on Twitter @savinggracecast and like Grace School of Theology’s Facebook page. These are great ways to stay up-to-date with news related to the podcast.

(Guest: Dr. Dave Anderson) What is the source of our hope? In this encore episode, Dr. Dave Anderson traces the impact of Christ throughout history – from His entrance to the world to the expectation of His return.  Questions: We look forward to interacting with you and the opportunity to address your questions on the podcast. Email your questions to savinggrace[at]gsot.edu. Stay Connected: You can also reach out to us on Twitter @savinggracecast and like Grace School of Theology’s Facebook page. These are great ways to stay up-to-date with news related to the podcast.

(Guest: Jeremy Vance) In a world where people often have preconceived ideas of what it means to be a Christian, it can be a real struggle to communicate God’s free grace. Pastor and author Jeremy Vance joins the podcast in this encore episode to talk about the importance of a relational approach with both Christ and the people in our lives. Notes: To find out more about Jeremy Vance’s book entitled Companions with Christ, visit http://www.gracetheology.org/bookstore/companions-with-christ/. Questions: We look forward to interacting with you and the opportunity to address your questions on the podcast. Email your questions to savinggrace[at]gsot.edu. Stay Connected: You can also reach out to us on Twitter @savinggracecast and like Grace School of Theology’s Facebook page. These are great ways to stay up to date with news related to the podcast.

(Guest: Dr. Roger Fankhauser) Dr. Roger Fankhauser, pastor and president of the Free Grace Alliance, returns this week to address the human tendency to try and earn God’s love. Through an exploration of John 14:26, Dr. Fankhauser unpacks what it means to both demonstrate our love of God and experience His love more fully in our lives. Questions: We look forward to interacting with you and the opportunity to address your questions on the podcast. Email your questions to savinggrace[at]gsot.edu. Stay Connected: You can also reach out to us on Twitter @savinggracecast and like Grace School of Theology’s Facebook page. These are great ways to stay up to date with news related to the podcast.

(Guest: Dr. Dave Anderson) Are you going through a “desert experience?” In this episode, Dr. Dave Anderson shares biblical principles to help in seasons when you do not feel God’s presence. Drawing from the experiences of people in the Bible, he provides encouraging insights and also warns of dangers that can mislead us as we try to understand feelings in relation to faith. Questions: We look forward to interacting with you and the opportunity to address your questions on the podcast. Email your questions to savinggrace[at]gsot.edu. Stay Connected: You can also reach out to us on Twitter @savinggracecast and like Grace School of Theology’s Facebook page. These are great ways to stay up to date with news related to the podcast.

(Guest: Dr. Roger Fankhauser) Some theological views of salvation equate to Christ plus something. Dr. Roger Fankhauser, pastor and president of the Free Grace Alliance, joins us to discuss the foundation of a relationship with Christ and why it is so important to understand “faith alone in Christ alone.” Questions: We look forward to interacting with you and the opportunity to address your questions on the podcast. Email your questions to savinggrace[at]gsot.edu. Stay Connected: You can also reach out to us on Twitter @savinggracecast and like Grace School of Theology’s Facebook page. These are great ways to stay up to date with news related to the podcast.

(Guest: Dr. Dave Anderson) Is your Christian life a job or a joy? Find out the difference between a have-to life and a thank-you life as Dr. Dave Anderson answers questions from our podcast listeners. Dr. Anderson is the author of “Bewitched: The Rise of Neo-Galatianism,” a study on the book of Galatians, which provides an enlightening discussion about grace vs. legalism. To order your copy of the book, visit gracetheology.org. Questions: We look forward to interacting with you and the opportunity to address your questions on the podcast. Email your questions to savinggrace[at]gsot.edu. Stay Connected: You can also reach out to us on Twitter @savinggracecast and like Grace School of Theology’s Facebook page. These are great ways to stay up to date with news related to the podcast.

(Guest: Dian Sustek) Does God really want us to “count it all joy” when we face tough times? Dian Sustek, author of “Finding Joy in the Journey,” shares her powerful testimony about choosing joy in the midst of trials. To find out more or to order your copy of the book, visit gracetheology.org. Questions: We look forward to interacting with you and the opportunity to address your questions on the podcast. Email your questions to savinggrace[at]gsot.edu. Stay Connected: You can also reach out to us on Twitter @savinggracecast and like Grace School of Theology’s Facebook page. These are great ways to stay up to date with news related to the podcast.

(Guest: Dwight Edwards) Did you know that believers are called to live in such a way that we make the invisible Christ visible to the watching world? Dwight Edwards, pastor and best-selling author, joins us to discuss the provision God has made for every believer to reveal His “spectacularness.” Questions: We look forward to interacting with you and the opportunity to address your questions on the podcast. Email your questions to savinggrace[at]gsot.edu. Stay Connected: You can also reach out to us on Twitter @savinggracecast and like Grace School of Theology’s Facebook page. These are great ways to stay up to date with news related to the podcast.

(Guest: Dr. Joe Wall) If our eternity as believers is secure, will we have to give an account for our earthly life?  And if so, for what purpose? In this week’s episode, we gain answers to these questions as we discuss the Judgment Seat of Christ with Dr. Joe Wall, author of Going for the Gold and Professor of Systematic Theology at Grace School of Theology. Resources: Listen to more of Dr. Wall’s teaching on rewards by registering for our free online course entitled “The Grace of God.” Register now: courses@gsot.edu Questions: We look forward to interacting with you and the opportunity to address your questions on the podcast. Email your questions to savinggrace[at]gsot.edu. Stay Connected: You can also reach out to us on Twitter @savinggracecast and like Grace School of Theology’s Facebook page. These are great ways to stay up to date with news related to the podcast.

(Guest: Dr. Dave Anderson) It was the question the Philippian jailer asked when God used an earthquake to break the chains of his prisoners, Paul and Silas. And it is the question millions have asked for centuries since. “What must I do to be saved?” is perhaps the most important question to be asked, but even more important, is the answer given in response. Dr. Dave Anderson, President of Grace School of Theology, joins us to expose inaccuracies in sharing the gospel to help listeners present a message that is biblically correct. Questions: We look forward to interacting with you and the opportunity to address your questions on the podcast. Email your questions to savinggrace[at]gsot.edu. Stay Connected: You can also reach out to us on Twitter @savinggracecast and like Grace School of Theology’s Facebook page. These are great ways to stay up to date with news related to the podcast.

(Guest: Dr. Ken Wilson) How does our view of God’s sovereignty affect our view of salvation? Dr. Ken Wilson, Professor of Systematic Theology and Church History at Grace School of Theology, is our guest as we explore the issues of free will, foreknowledge, and God’s amazing grace. Resources: Find out more about this topic by registering for our free course entitled The Grace of God: courses.gsot.edu Questions: We look forward to interacting with you and the opportunity to address your questions on the podcast. Email your questions to savinggrace[at]gsot.edu. Stay Connected: You can also reach out to us on Twitter @savinggracecast and like Grace School of Theology’s Facebook page. These are great ways to stay up to date with news related to the podcast.

(Guest: Paco Cortez) Over the past 2 weeks, we’ve talked about why apologetics is important and how believers can use this discipline to point to the truth of God’s Word. But in a world riddled with thousands of philosophies, people struggle to see clear truth. As we end this series with Paco Cortez, join us to learn some practical steps that Christians can take as we face challenges in bringing the light of God’s truth into our contemporary culture. Referenced Books: *  A Ready Defense by Josh McDowell – Available on Amazon: http://a.co/3EKRXUg * When Skeptics Ask by Norman Geisler – Available on Amazon: http://a.co/0WMNeoQ Online Resources: * Stand to Reason – str.org * Apologetics index — A good resource for finding information about most specific issues. http://www.apologeticsindex.org/site/index-a * The Christian Research Institute (CRI) – equip.org (Note: The president of CRI holds different theological positions than those of Grace School of Theology on several topics, but CRI as a whole remains a valuable resource for articles dealing with Christian apologetics.) * Apologist John Lennox – YouTube Debate with Richard Dawkins – “Has Science Buried God?” – https://youtu.be/J0UIbd0eLxw Questions: We look forward to interacting with you and the opportunity to address your questions on the podcast. Email your questions to savinggrace[at]gsot.edu. Stay Connected: You can also reach out to us on Twitter @savinggracecast and like Grace School of Theology’s Facebook page. These are great ways to stay up-to-date with news related to the podcast. Listener Survey: We highly value your input as we plan for the future of Saving Grace, so we invite you to take a few minutes to complete this brief survey: gsot.edu/podcastsurvey