Podcast Summary: The Gospel Truth – "The War Is Over: Episode 4"

Host: Andrew Wommack
Date: December 30, 2025

Overview

In this episode, Andrew Wommack continues his teaching series “The War is Over,” focusing on the profound spiritual truth that God’s wrath against humanity has been satisfied through Jesus Christ. He explores the Bible’s perspective on sin, salvation, human nature, and God’s unconditional love, challenging both religious and secular misconceptions. Andrew uses scripture, personal anecdotes, and illustrative analogies to clarify that salvation is a gift, not something earned by human effort or moral living.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Announcement and Teaching Resources

• [00:26] Andrew introduces his book, “The War is Over,” promotional materials, and discipleship resources.
  • Key Quote: “If you could not or would not send anything, I’ll send you this little booklet free and postpaid.”
• Motivation for the resources is to help listeners understand and disciple others in the core tenets of the Gospel.

2. Peace from God vs. Peace Among Men

• [01:06] Andrew clarifies the meaning of the angelic proclamation in Luke 2:14:
  • This “peace, goodwill toward men” is not about peace among humans (which won’t exist fully until the new creation), but peace from God toward humanity because of Jesus’ sacrifice.
  • Key Quote: “This was talking about peace from God towards men. And the reason is because Jesus paid the debt that we couldn’t pay…” [01:41]

3. Receiving Salvation: More Than Acknowledgement

• [02:20] Salvation demands personal commitment to Jesus, not mere belief in His existence.
  • James 2:19 (“even the devils believe and tremble”) illustrates that intellectual assent is insufficient.
  • Romans 10:9 highlights confessing and submitting to Jesus as Lord.
  • Key Quote: “You’ve got to commit yourself and make him the Lord of your life.” [03:11]

4. The Nature of Sin: Noun vs. Verb

• [05:30] In discussing Romans, Andrew points out most references to ‘sin’ are nouns (the sin nature), not verbs (actions).
  • Key Insight: Our primary problem is the inherited sin nature from Adam, not just individual sinful acts.
  • Key Quote: “It’s not your actions of sin that are the problem, it’s the sin nature that is the real problem.” [06:18]

5. Fear vs. Love in Motivation

• [08:18] Andrew reflects on how being raised with “fear of God” (often tied to punishment) may restrain sinful acts, but is not the ideal motivation.
  • 1 John 4:18: “Perfect love casts out fear...” The Christian's relationship with God should be shaped by love, not fear.
  • Key Quote: “We aren’t supposed to be serving God out of fear. We’re supposed to be serving him out of love.” [09:37]

6. Sin Nature, Not Deeds, Separates from God

• [11:00] Parable of the Pharisee and publican (Luke 18): Good actions do not justify a person; humility and recognition of sinfulness do.
  • Even a morally upright life cannot erase sin nature—everyone falls short and needs salvation.

7. Personal Testimony & Universal Need for Salvation

• [13:40] Andrew emphasizes he’s avoided many “big sins,” but is clear that even “small” sins and inherited sin nature disqualify everyone without Christ.
  • Romans 3:23: “All have sinned and come short of the glory of God.”

8. Sin Nature and Accountability (Infants & Children)

• [15:02] Every person is born with a sin nature, but God does not hold infants or young children accountable until they knowingly reject Him (“age of accountability”).
  • Promise of grace for children: If a child dies before this point, they go into God’s presence.

9. No Gradations of Sinners – Grace is Sufficient for All

• [17:50] “If you miss heaven by an inch, you miss it by a mile.”
  • There’s no “good enough” scale; whether one’s life is relatively good or deeply sinful, both need salvation.
  • Sinful actions may dull a person’s openness to God, but the same amount of grace is available and needed for all.

10. Misconception of ‘Scales of Justice’ in the West

• [19:41] Many believe good deeds outweighing bad will result in acceptance by God, but the Bible says “there are none righteous; no, not one.”
  • Key Quote: “If you have one sin, that is a result of that sin nature, that sin nature will send you to hell unless you receive salvation.” [21:04]

11. Salvation is by Grace, Not Self-effort or Rituals

• [21:30] Personal anecdote: Praying for President Trump, who joked, “Now if that doesn’t get me into heaven, nothing will.”
  • Andrew’s response: Rituals, prayers, or good acts cannot earn salvation—only accepting Christ’s gift does.

12. Imputation of Sin: Understanding ‘Credit’

• [22:36] Andrew uses a “credit card” analogy to explain “impute” (Romans 5:13):
  • Before the Law (Moses), God was not “crediting” or holding sins against people, though consequences of sin (death, suffering) still played out.
  • Sin has both vertical (between man and God) and horizontal (human consequences/Satan’s opportunity) effects.

13. Inherited vs. Earned Nature: The Exchange in Christ

• [25:08] Just as you inherit a sin nature by birth, you inherit a righteous nature by being “born again.”
  • “You don’t do anything to become righteous. All you do is receive it as a gift.”
  • “The war is over. God... is now relating to you based on who you are in the spirit.” [25:44]

Memorable Moments & Notable Quotes

• On the meaning of Christmas and the Gospel:
  • “Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace, good will towards men. That’s not talking about peace among men…This was talking about peace from God towards men.” [01:26]
• On works vs. grace:
  • “Nobody’s getting into heaven, nobody’s having a relationship with God based on your goodness. You got to base it on Jesus.” [12:59]
• On personal merit:
  • “I've never said a word of profanity. I've never taken a drink of liquor…But I have sinned.” [13:53]
• Regarding praying for President Trump:
  • “He turned around and looked at me and he says, now if that doesn’t get me into heaven, nothing will.” [21:41]
  • “You don’t get into heaven because you’ve had somebody pray for you…The only way is to get this sin nature atoned for.” [21:46]
• On salvation as a gift:
  • “In the same way you inherited a sin nature, when you make Jesus your Lord, you inherit a righteous nature...You don’t do anything to become righteous. All you do is receive it as a gift.” [25:11]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:10 – The central declaration: “The war, God’s wrath against mankind, is over.”
• 01:26 – Luke 2:14 explained: Peace from God, not between men.
• 03:11 – The necessity of making Jesus Lord, not just acknowledging Him.
• 06:18 – The sin nature vs. sinful acts.
• 09:37 – Perfect love overcomes the fear-based approach to God.
• 12:59 – The futility of trusting moral living for salvation.
• 15:02 – Children, the sin nature, and the “age of accountability.”
• 17:50 – Equal need of grace, regardless of how much sin is acted out.
• 21:46 – Analogy of the credit card for imputed sin.
• 25:08 – Parallel between inherited sin and inherited righteousness.

Tone and Language

Andrew’s tone is direct, Bible-centered, and seasoned with both humility and urgency. He emphasizes clarity for listeners who might struggle or feel unworthy, repeatedly coming back to the sufficiency of Jesus’ sacrifice and the futility of earning salvation. His analogies and scriptural references are intended to demystify theological concepts and make them practical for daily life and spiritual assurance.

Conclusion

Andrew Wommack’s “The War Is Over: Episode 4” is a thorough, scripture-backed presentation of salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. The episode debunks religious and cultural myths about earning acceptance with God and insists salvation is a gift, equally needed by “good” and “bad” people. The message to listeners: peace with God is now available because the war is truly over through Christ.