Thinking Deeper About the Word “Saved”

In this week’s episode of Words of Grace, Ben Winslett dives into the nuanced biblical usage of the word “saved,” challenging the common assumption that it always refers to regeneration. Exploring the term’s application in both eternal and temporal contexts, he clarifies that while salvation is solely by grace, Scripture sometimes links it with actions like baptism or sound doctrine, which pertain to assurance or deliverance rather than the initial act of being saved. By examining various passages, Ben reveals how the word “saved” can also signify deliverance from physical danger or doctrinal errors, urging believers to understand its broader biblical significance.

Radio broadcast for August 18, 2024. Continue reading “Thinking Deeper About the Word “Saved””

Particular Redemption, Sovereign Grace 5

Welcome to today’s episode of Words of Grace! We’re continuing our enlightening series on Sovereign Grace with message number five, “Particular Redemption.” Over the past few weeks, we’ve explored the concept of God’s sovereignty in salvation, laying a strong foundation in messages about why to believe in Sovereign Grace, the necessity of grace due to total depravity, and the Father’s sovereign choice in salvation. Today, we’re diving into the heart of the gospel, focusing on Christ’s redemptive work on the cross, that Jesus died specifically for those chosen by God before the foundation of the world, a doctrine steeped in scripture and affirmed by the historic Baptists and Primitive Baptists today!

Radio broadcast for July 21, 2024. Continue reading “Particular Redemption, Sovereign Grace 5”