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True Grace Ministries International
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Messages of inspiration and education on the meaning of the grace of God
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Down to Earth. Theology Matters
2w ago00:23:55Tap to summarizeProstitute Becomes a Biblical Hero! What do Abraham and Rahab have in common, and why does James place them side by side? Pastor Bryan Threlkeld and Dr. Jason Peters wrap up James 2 by tackling one of the passage’s most surprising contrasts, the meaning of “even the demons believe,” and what this section reveals about the difference between empty faith and faith that actually shows up.
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2w ago00:29:31Tap to summarizeDoes Faith Without Works Save a Person? What James 2 Really Means Does faith without works save a person, and what does James really mean when he says a person is “justified by works and not by faith alone”? Pastor Bryan Threlkeld and Dr. Jason Peters walk carefully through James 2, Abraham, Genesis 15:6, and Romans 4 to tackle one of the Bible’s most debated passages and clarify what James is, and is not, saying about faith, works, and salvation.
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3w ago00:19:20Tap to summarizeDoes James Contradict the Apostle Paul?! Does James really contradict Paul, or have we been reading James 2 the wrong way? Pastor Bryan Threlkeld and Dr. Jason Peters walk through this much-debated passage in context, showing how James confronts a faith that does nothing for struggling believers and why “dead faith” is about uselessness, not earning salvation by works.
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Jun 1500:25:37Tap to summarizeA Stern Warning to All Christians! James 2:1-13 gives a serious warning about how Christians treat the poor. In this episode, Pastor Bryan Threlkeld, joined by recurring guest Dr. Jason Peters, walks through James’s warning against judging by appearance, showing favoritism to the wealthy, dishonoring poor believers, and forgetting that mercy must shape the way the church treats people.
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Jun 500:28:39Tap to summarizeThe Word "Saved" Might Not Mean What You Think Episode 12 In this episode of Down to Earth Theology Matters, Pastor Bryan Threlkeld and Dr. Jason Peters walk through James 1 and shows why the word "saved" must be read in context. Rather than assuming James is speaking about eternal salvation in this passage, they explain how James 1 points to practical Christian living and to God’s Word saving believers from temptation, sinful patterns, spiritual drift, and the painful consequences of ungodly living.
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May 2900:23:10Tap to summarizeDoes God Ever Tempt You? Pastor Bryan Threlkeld, joined by recurring guest Dr. Jason Peters, walks through James 1:12-18 to show why believers must not blame God or the devil for their sin, how evil desires give birth to sin which can lead to death, and why the crown of life is a reward for faithful endurance rather than earned salvation.
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May 2900:25:39Tap to summarizeThe Easiest Way to Become Wise In this episode of Down to Earth: Theology Matters, Pastor Bryan Threlkeld and Dr. Jason Peters walk through James 1:5-11 and show how believers are called to ask God for wisdom in the middle of trials. They explain God’s generous nature, why faith matters when we ask God for wisdom, and how doubt produces instability.
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May 1600:28:12Tap to summarizeSurprise! The road to spiritual maturity is filled with speed bumps and potholes James is a practical, coherent call to Christian maturity. In this episode, Pastor Bryan Threlkeld and Dr. Jason Peters give an overview of the book of James and begin unpacking James 1:1-4, showing how spiritual wisdom leads to spiritual maturity through trials, endurance, and steadfast faith.
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May 1600:24:36Tap to summarizeLet's study the Book of James If you want to study James well, start with the text before you lean on outside voices. Pastor Bryan Threlkeld and Dr. Jason Peters show how to read the whole book, ask the right questions, use background tools wisely, and prepare for a faithful verse by verse study of James.
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May 1600:24:36Tap to summarizeHow to Study the Bible for Transformation, Not Just Information If your Bible study ends with knowledge instead of obedience, it is not finished. In this episode of Down to Earth: Theology Matters, Pastor Bryan Threlkeld and Dr. Jason Peters walk through the crucial step of biblical application. They explain how the Holy Spirit takes God’s Word from the pages of Scripture and applies it to our everyday life through reflection, repentance, evaluation and accountability.
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