Saving Grace

When people read the Bible, one common question is, “How do we apply it?” Dr. Ezekiel Serrato, dean and professor at Grace School of Theology, suggests that the first question should be, “How do we interpret it?” Join us as we talk about how hermeneutics can help us find the balance between correct interpretation and appropriate application.

How can people in different countries around the world study the Bible through their cultural lens and still arrive at the same interpretation? Dr. Ezekiel Serrato, Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology at Grace School of Theology, joins us to share about the importance of biblical hermeneutics and his experience leading seminary courses with students across the globe.

What kind of future can believers in Christ Jesus look forward to? We end our series on the End Times with Dr. Joe Wall, Professor of Systematic Theology at Grace School of Theology and author of the book "Going for the Gold." Discover the amazing things revealed in the Bible about our home in eternity and the importance of these revelations to our lives today.

How could a loving God send people to eternal punishment? This is just one of the many questions surrounding the events that will happen in the end times. Join Dr. Dave Anderson as he helps us navigate through what is revealed in the Bible so that we might better understand the urgency of sharing the love of Christ with the world today.

In the next episode of our end times series, we continue our discussion of the millennial kingdom. Dr. Dave Anderson responds to common questions about this time period and how it relates to other aspects of end times theology (eschatology).

In the third episode of our end times series, we begin unpacking the millennial kingdom, a controversial topic that has been the subject of much debate. Dr. Dave Anderson walks us through the different views about this event, how these views came to be, and how what we choose to believe has an important impact on our faith and daily lives.

In the second episode of our end times series, Dr. Dave Anderson talks about the second coming of Christ and how it differs from the rapture. He walks through biblical prophecies that describe what happens prior to Christ’s return and shows how God will continue to manifest His grace and love for humanity.

What is going to happen in the end times? We begin a new series on end times theology (eschatology) with Dr. Dave Anderson, founder and President of Grace School of Theology. In this first episode, he walks us through biblical passages that support the occurrence of the rapture and unpacks how this event matters even in our everyday lives.

When God challenges us to do something great for Him, how do we respond? Finding the courage to make ourselves available and rest in God’s promises isn’t always easy. Katherine Barner, Grace student and Christian radio host, shares how God can use our obedience to impact the lives of many.

What does it take to become game-changing Christians today? We continue our discussion with Dwight Edwards, author of “Game-Changing Christianity,” with a focus on the battlefield we are called to as Christ followers. We unpack the weapons that the early Christians used to impact their world and how we can use the same tools to make a difference today.

How did the early Christians so radically influence their world and what can we learn from them? Dwight Edwards joins us again to share a preview of his new book entitled “Game Changing Christianity." Prepare for 30 minutes that will truly challenge how you choose to live out your faith.

This week we continue our conversation about theological bias and its impact on our understanding of Scripture. Dr. Charlie Bing, author of "Simply by Grace," walks through a number of debated passages and shares how to utilize exegetical principles to avoid confusion and discover truth.

The lens through which we read Scripture greatly impacts our understanding of its meaning. When we read the gospel in particular, missing the context has the power to shift our view of faith, God, and His grace. Dr. Charlie Bing, author of "Grace, Salvation, and Discipleship," joins us to share a life-changing theological grid to utilize when studying God's Word in order to avoid theological bias in interpretation.

As another year comes to a close, it's important to consider how well we have invested our time. What is it that makes a life well lived? Dr. Dave Anderson shares his thoughts on this as we prepare our hearts and minds for the start of a new year.

Christmas is traditionally a time of celebration, but for people who are going through tough times, it can be hard to feel joyful. In our final Christmas episode, we are blessed to have our regular host, Carmen Pate, share about her ongoing battle with leukemia and how she continues to experience joy in the midst of trials.

Does God’s love ever change? Today, more than ever, people need to know about the extravagant and unconditional love of God. In the third episode of our Christmas series, Dr. Mark Haywood returns to the podcast to share about God’s love for humanity throughout history and how we can experience His love both now and in the future.

We live in a turbulent world, so how can we experience the peace of God in the midst of the chaos? As we continue our Christmas series, Dr. Joe Wall shares encouraging insights to help us enjoy unparalleled peace in this season and throughout the year.

This holiday season, we will unpack the true meaning of the words hope, peace, love, and joy in relation to Christ. In this first of our Christmas series, Dr. Dave Anderson joins us to share the source of our hope. We trace the impact of Christ throughout history – from His entrance to the world to the expectation of His return.

As Grace School of Theology pursues its vision to develop spiritual leaders in every nation, it is a great encouragement to hear how God is moving in different parts of the world. Tero Fredriksson, a pastor and Grace student from Finland, joins us to share the challenges of bringing the message of grace to a country where Christianity has drastically declined. Listen to discover how you can partner with Tero in “re-pioneering” the church in Northern Europe.

Many people hesitate to listen to the gospel because they think Christianity is all about rules and religion. In an effort to clearly communicate that the gospel is all about God’s love, Pastor Jeremy Vance wrote a book entitled "John, Jesus and Me." We talk to him about how this book provides a fresh look on the gospel of John as a love letter from God to us, and how we can personally experience God’s love, a love that cannot be earned and cannot be lost.