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””

The Sovereignty of God, Sovereign Grace Episode 3

In this episode of Words of Grace, we delve into the profound concept of God’s sovereignty. Building on the previous discussions of sovereign grace and human depravity, we now explore the biblical theology of the sovereignty of God.

Through scriptural references, such as Ephesians 1:11, James 1:12-15, Daniel 4:34-37, and Isaiah 45:1-7, 45:18, and 46:5-10, we illustrate God’s omnipotence, righteousness, and sovereignty. We also reflect on the implications of misrepresenting God’s nature and the necessity of aligning our beliefs with biblical truth.

Radio broadcast for July 7, 2024 Continue reading “The Sovereignty of God, Sovereign Grace Episode 3”

The Danger of a Snapshot

One negative tendency of many conservative believers is the habit of attempting to pass judgement on a person’s eternal destination based upon brief snippets – snapshots – of their lives. While it’s true that there are examples of outright evil that is easy to perceive, in most cases we are infinitely unqualified and far too ignorant to set ourselves up as judge and jury in the courtroom of men’s souls. Join Benjamin Winslett for this broadcast, in which he considers several Biblical examples which demonstrate this fact.

Radio broadcast for November 28, 2021. Continue reading “The Danger of a Snapshot”