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True Grace Ministries International
Hosted by truegraceministryinternational · EN
Messages of inspiration and education on the meaning of the grace of God
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Down To Earth Theology Matters
5d ago00:23:10Tap 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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5d ago00:25:39Tap 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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3w ago00:28:12Tap 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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3w ago00:24:36Tap 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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3w ago00:24:36Tap 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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May 400:22:31Tap 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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Apr 2800:25:53Tap to summarize6 Easy Questions to Keep Bible Verses in Context In this episode of Down to Earth: Theology Matters, Pastor Bryan Threlkeld and Dr. Jason Peters share a simple way to study the Bible in context by paying attention to the paragraph, not just isolated verses. Using six observation questions - who, what, where, when, why, and how - they show how careful reading leads to clearer understanding. In this episode, they walk through Galatians 1:1-8 as a practical example.
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Apr 2200:19:08Tap to summarizeHow to Study the Bible for Yourself: 7 Simple Reading Strategies Bible study does not have to feel intimidating or reserved for scholars. In this episode of Down to Earth: Theology Matters, Pastor Bryan Threlkeld and Dr. Jason Peters share seven simple reading strategies that help ordinary believers read Scripture with clarity and confidence.
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Apr 2200:19:04Tap to summarizeWhy Genre Matters When Reading the Bible If you fail to recognize the genre of literature you are reading, it is easy to misunderstand a Bible passage. In this episode of Down to Earth: Theology Matters, Pastor Bryan Threlkeld and Dr. Jason Peters explain why genre matters and how seeing the difference between Psalms, Proverbs, Gospel narratives, and letters helps you read Scripture with greater clarity, confidence, and faithfulness.
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Apr 800:18:41Tap to summarizen this episode of Down to Earth: Theology Matters, Pastor Bryan Threlkeld and Dr. Jason Peters remind us that the Biblical writers had a specific purpose for every word they wrote... and our job is to figure it out. By studying a passage in context, and learning the way language works, we will be able to read Scripture more faithfully, clearly, and confidently, without making Bible study feel technical or intimidating.
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