What was Paul’s meaning when he wrote to Titus that the “grace of God which bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men”? Ben Winslett considers this passage in today’s message. Continue reading “What Brings Salvation? | Titus 2:11-15”
Biblical Principles for the Care of the Poor
Concepts such as poverty and the poor are often hijacked by political figures and redefined as mere statistics. In reality, poor people are just that – human beings with needs. While scripture does condemn laziness, it also consistently commands those with material resources to help and care for the impoverished.
Join us for this episode of Words of Grace, as Ben Winslett shares abundant scriptural references throughout the entire Bible revealing God’s heart on the matter of caring for the poor.
Radio broadcast for May 2, 2021 Continue reading “Biblical Principles for the Care of the Poor”
Practical Applications from the Law
The New Testament is emphatic that the Old Covenant law stands forever fulfilled in Christ Jesus. He kept it to a jot and a tittle in our stead. But just because the law is fulfilled doesn’t mean we can’t learn from it. First, there are often underlying practical reasons for many of the laws (touching a corpse, handling of waste, etc.). Moreover, we can find shadows of Christ and His work as we think more deeply about the principles of each law.
In today’s Words of Grace, we consider three random examples of this from the book of Leviticus.
Radio broadcast for April 25, 2021 Continue reading “Practical Applications from the Law”
The Christian Ethic to Servants, Titus 2:9-10
Paul wrote often to believing servants in the first century, giving needful and relevant instruction for their day. While we live in a different world today, many of these commands are still helpful to us in our personal lives, as we navigate work situations. Learn more in this message from Titus 2. Continue reading “The Christian Ethic to Servants, Titus 2:9-10”
Thou Wilt Not Leave My Soul In Hell
What did the Psalmist mean when he wrote of Christ, “For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption” in Psalm 16:10? Theories about this passage abound, but the truth is likely far simpler. Tune into this week’s episode of Words of Grace as we explore this important verse.
Radio broadcast for April 18, 2021 Continue reading “Thou Wilt Not Leave My Soul In Hell”
The One Above All Others
As the hymnist John Newton wrote, “One there is above all others, well deserves the name of Friend; his is love beyond a brother’s, costly, free, and knows no end.” There really is no one else like Jesus Christ, and we confess that sentence is a vast understatement! In this message, we consider common reactions to Jesus in His personal ministry, including the interesting reaction Pilate had at hearing Jesus’ true claim to be the Son of God.
Radio broadcast for April 11, 2021
Traits of a Disciple
Continuing our study of the book of Titus, we consider the godly disciple’s traits in Titus chapter 2. Continue reading “Traits of a Disciple”
Face Set as a Flint
Did Jesus know how much He would suffer before and during the cross? With absolute scriptural certainty, we can say yes! As Jesus rode into Jerusalem the week of His crucifixion, He knew all that He would suffer for the sins of His people. And yet He went, He drank of the bitter cup, He finished the work.
Radio broadcast for April 4, 2021 Continue reading “Face Set as a Flint”
Caiaphas’ Surprising Prophecy
Shortly after the Lord Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead, a surprising individual offered a prophecy of the death of Christ. This man? An unbelieving high priest named Caiaphas! Although his meaning and the Lord’s intent was quite different, he nonetheless spoke of Christ’s death for a great body of people.
Radio broadcast for March 28, 2020 Continue reading “Caiaphas’ Surprising Prophecy”
Is Empathy Sinful?!
Is empathy a sin? Unusual question, right? Believe it or not, there has been quite a bit of “chatter” recently on the subject of empathy in view of movements such as “woke-ism,” with some conservative Christian teachers going as far as to say that having empathy for another’s suffering is actually sinful. What are we to make of this assertion? Donning his cultural commentator hat, Pastor Ben Winslett speaks to this issue with scriptural certainty.
Radio broadcast for March 21, 2021. Continue reading “Is Empathy Sinful?!”