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Let us Love…

In today’s episode of Words of Grace, we explore the command to love one  in 1 John 4:7-11. Reflecting on the transformative nature of divine love, Ben Winslett explains how true, Christlike love is a product of God’s grace imparted to us at salvation. Contrasting spiritual love with worldly affections, Ben emphasizes its sacrificial, forgiving, and selfless qualities, exemplified by Jesus Christ. With rich scriptural insights, he reminds listeners that God’s love, demonstrated through Christ’s sacrifice, obligates us to love others in the same heartfelt manner.

Radio broadcast for December 1, 2024. Continue reading “Let us Love…”

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In Christ, from Colossians

Join us today on Words of Grace as we continue our study of the “In Christ” statements found throughout the New Testament, focusing on Paul’s letter to the Colossians. In this message, we explore key passages that reveal our identity in Christ, emphasizing the vital and secure relationship believers have with Him. We’ll also touch on Paul’s teachings about faith in Christ and discuss how we are called to live and walk in Him. From understanding the significance of our new birth to recognizing the completeness we have in Christ, this message offers rich insights into the Christian walk.

Radio broadcast for October 13, 2024.

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In Christ, from Ephesians

In today’s broadcast, we dive into the rich teachings of Ephesians, focusing on the “In Christ” statements throughout the book. We explore how these phrases connect to essential theological concepts such as justification, the new birth, redemption, and the unity of all believers, regardless of background. Ephesians, especially its first two chapters, emphasizes our union with Christ, God’s sovereign choice, and the spiritual blessings we have in Him. Join us as we go verse by verse, reflecting on the profound truths revealed in this epistle. As always, you can find today’s episode on our website, your favorite podcasting app, or YouTube!

Radio broadcast for September 22, 2024.

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In Christ, from 2 Corinthians

In today’s broadcast of Words of Grace, Pastor Ben Winslett continues his series on the “In Christ” statements of the New Testament, turning to the book of 2 Corinthians. Exploring passages such as 2 Corinthians 5:17, 5:19, and 2:14, this message emphasizes the profound truths of our new life, eternal salvation, and connection in Christ. Ben shares insights on how we are new creations, how God has reconciled us through Christ, and how we are established and enabled to serve in Him. Join us as we delve deeper into the significance of being “In Christ.”

Radio broadcast for September 8, 2024. Continue reading “In Christ, from 2 Corinthians”

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The Blessed Spirit (Like the Wind), Sovereign Grace Episode 6

What do words like quicken or regeneration mean? What does it mean to be born again? How does this occur? What effects does this have in a person’s life? In today’s episode of Words of Grace, we continue our series on the sovereignty of God in salvation, with a focus on the work of the Holy Spirit in the new birth. Tune in for an enriching exploration of how God’s sovereign grace brings new life in Christ.

Radio broadcast for July 28, 2024.

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Thoughts on the New Birth

In this week’s episode of Words of Grace, Pastor Winslett draws our attention to a fundamental but crucial subject in the word of God, the new birth. Also called quickening, regeneration, and translation, among other terms, this is the doctrine of salvation from death in sin to life in Christ. In today’s broadcast, we consider these various terms as well as the effects of the new birth in a person’s life.

Radio broadcast for December 3, 2023. Continue reading “Thoughts on the New Birth”

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Paul, the Pattern of Regeneration

In today’s episode of Words of Grace, we engage in a bit of “cage rattling.” How so? Simply put, if my theology cannot explain the actual conversion stories in the Bible, then something is likely awry in my thinking. Does my theology explain the Thief on the Cross? Or Cornelius? Do I insist upon requirements for salvation that people who are clearly saved did not meet? Does my view of regeneration – the new birth – mirror that of Saul of Tarsus? If not, more thinking and learning is needed.

Join us for this message on the radical and miraculous encounter a sinful man named Saul had with the Lord of Glory, Jesus Christ; a story some might consider an exceptional case, when in reality it sets the pattern for the very act of salvation.

Radio broadcast for July 23, 2023. Continue reading “Paul, the Pattern of Regeneration”

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We Believe in Regeneration

In today’s episode of Words of Grace, we continue our series on the Articles of Faith with an examination of our beliefs regarding the subject of the new birth; also called regeneration, quickening, translation, a spiritual resurrection, and an act of creation as well. If you’re a long time listener, you know how much we enjoy speaking on this topic. Why? You and I are walking miracles! We were dead in sin, but now are raised to life in Christ. We are born again. We are acts of Divine Creation as new creatures in Christ. It’s an awesome and amazing subject that personally applies to each and every person who is born again.

Radio broadcast for May 21, 2023 Continue reading “We Believe in Regeneration”

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They That Were Born Of God

John chapter 1 contains a statement many believers use to teach a concept known as “decisional regeneration.” Specifically, the phrase that those who received Jesus as the Messiah were given power to become the sons of God. However, in the sentence following this statement, John insists that those who received Him did so because they were born, not of blood, their will, or any other human’s will, but of God. How do we reconcile these two statement? Does the reception of Christ cause the new birth, Or rather, does the new birth enable the reception of Christ? Join us for this message in our series on Sovereign Grace statements from John’s gospel for the answer to this question.

Radio broadcast for December 18, 2022. Continue reading “They That Were Born Of God”

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Passing from Death unto Life

Continuing our series on Sovereign Grace Statements from the Gospel of John, pastor Winslett considers a most interesting statement by our Lord Jesus in John chapter 5, about the ability to believe being the result of passing from death in sin to life in Christ. Simply put, the new birth is a spiritual resurrection which causes us to know God, sparking faith within.

Radio broadcast for December 4, 2022 Continue reading “Passing from Death unto Life”