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There is a world of articles, books and information out there when it when it comes to Christianity, but we are mostly stuck with rhetoric and double-talk when it comes to our relationship with the LORD, our new identity as believers and the security and finality of the work of Jesus Christ.
Are you getting everything you need spiritually from your church or does something just seem to be missing?
I’m Lenny, host of the Waking up to Grace Podcast, join me as I investigate what our scriptures really taught about our Lord, Jesus Christ in context and why this matters to you!
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Blog Post: https://wakinguptograce.com/064-paul-rebukes-peter-part-2-galatians-2-11/ We test a hard question: did the apostles continue Jewish practice while preaching grace, and how does that reshape Acts 15, Acts 21, Galatians 2, and Romans 14? Do we see in the gospel distinction without discrimination—Jew and Gentile worshiping with one voice—while rejecting legalism’s return to boundary-making? • Acts 15 as the table-fellowship framework for Gentiles via the apostolic decree • Acts 21 an...
Blog Post: https://wakinguptograce.com/063-paul-rebukes-peter-part-1-galatians-2-11/ The confrontation between Paul and Peter in Antioch reveals key insights about grace, fellowship, and the true meaning of the gospel. • Paul rebuked Peter not for doctrinal error but for hypocrisy—his behavior contradicted the truth he proclaimed • Early church fathers were so troubled by this apostolic disagreement that some suggested it was staged • Peter's vision regarding Cornelius wasn't primarily about...
Blog Post: https://wakinguptograce.com/062-god-shows-no-partiality-romans-2-11/ The principle that "God shows no partiality" (Romans 2:11) shaped Paul's ministry approach as he navigated the complex relationship between Jewish and Gentile believers in the first-century church. • Paul consistently went to Jewish synagogues first when entering new cities • Early Christian Gentiles in Rome were deeply integrated with Jewish synagogue communities • The Jerusalem Council (Acts 15) established min...
Blog Post: https://wakinguptograce.com/061-ten-reasons-futurism-is-destructive/ The destructive nature of futurism and its eschatological interpretations creates harmful consequences ranging from personal anxiety to political deception. • Futurist prophetic predictions have a 100% failure rate despite being proclaimed throughout church history • Scripture clearly states false prophets deserve death according to Deuteronomy 18 • End-times teaching creates unnecessary anxiety by telling people...
Blog Post: https://wakinguptograce.com/060-glory-and-honor-and-immortality-romans-2-7/ We explore the concept of "glory and honor and immortality" and how most Christians unknowingly seek what they already possess through the finished work of Christ • Understanding what the apostles were truly awaiting in the first century—their promised redemption • Why Christ's return in AD 70 matters and how it fulfilled all promises to the early believers • The spiritual gifts of the first century and why...
Blog Post: https://wakinguptograce.com/059-the-jew-first-and-also-the-greek-romans-2-9-11/ The second coming of Christ must have already happened in AD 70, coinciding with Jerusalem's destruction, as evidenced by the Day of Yahweh prophecies in Scripture. • The Day of the Lord brought tribulation "to the Jew first, and also the Greek" as prophesied in Romans 2:9-11 • Jesus directly connected His return to the destruction of Jerusalem in Matthew 24 • 2 Thessalonians 2 links Christ's return wi...
Blog Post: https://wakinguptograce.com/058-tribulation-for-the-jew-first-romans-2-9-11/ Paul's pronouncement that glory, honor, peace, tribulation and distress would come "to the Jew first" has profound implications for understanding biblical prophecy about the final judgment of national Israel. • The concept of "to the Jew first" applies to both salvation and judgment, as Christ came first to Israel before the Gentiles • Old Testament prophecies throughout Deuteronomy, Isaiah, Amos, Malachi...
Blog Post: https://wakinguptograce.com/057-what-is-preterism/ Preterism offers a radical reinterpretation of biblical prophecy, suggesting that Jesus' second coming occurred spiritually during the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD. This perspective challenges mainstream Christianity's futurist views and provides a framework for understanding Christ's words about returning within the generation of his first-century audience. • Full preterism interprets all biblical prophecies as events fulfil...
Paul examines God's judgment in Romans 2, revealing how self-righteousness fails to save while faith in Christ's glory provides true salvation. His rhetorical style, influenced by Greek education, helps us understand difficult passages that might otherwise appear to teach works-based salvation. • Romans 2:1 addresses mankind's hypocrisy when judging others • Paul uses rhetoric—a Greek communication style—to convey theological truths • His rhetorical devices include apostrophes, dialogues, an...
As Christians we can walk by the Spirit rather than being consumed by sin and its destructive influence on our lives and communities. • Sin is what happens when separated from God, leading to a lack of peace, love, and fulfillment • Walking by the Spirit means being guided by God rather than turning to ourselves • Sexual immorality receives particular emphasis in Paul's teachings as it involves sinning against our own bodies • Our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, not our own possession...
Freedom in Christ allows us to enjoy unbreakable fellowship with God, but we must be careful not to get lost in that freedom and find ourselves in bondage to sin. This episode explores the tension between God's grace and our responsibility to follow His lead rather than our own desires. • We are set free from sin by God's grace, but we need to see sin the way the Lord sees it • The world is godless, but Christians have become property of the Lord and now represent Him on earth • Yahweh made ...
Paul's examination of homosexuality in Romans 1 reveals critical truths about sin, grace, and our relationship with God that challenge both extremes in today's church debate. We expose the error in teaching that Christians can be "out of fellowship" with God based on their behavior while maintaining that homosexuality is clearly described as sinful in Scripture and it's effects are damaging even for the Christian. • Romans 1 shows God "giving up" unbelievers to their sinful desires as judgme...
The gospel message may be written in the stars themselves, revealing Paul's true meaning in Romans 1:19-20 about what can be "clearly perceived" about God since creation. • Examining the concept of natural revelation versus the gospel revelation • Understanding how the gospel functions as both salvation and judgment • Connecting Paul's teachings to Psalm 19's celestial declarations • Exploring how "the heavens declare the glory of God" through biblical astronomy • Discovering how Abraham mig...
The widespread misinterpretation of 1 John 1:9 has created unnecessary confusion about our fellowship with God and led to religious practices that don't align with the finished work of Christ. • 1 John 1:9 is not Christian instruction to repeatedly confess sins for forgiveness • Fellowship with God is unbreakable when we're born again through Christ • John was addressing sin denial and unbelief, not teaching confession rituals • "Abiding in Christ" means continuing to believe in the truth of...
The modern "church" no longer resembles the participatory gatherings of the first century, having replaced communal sharing with passive entertainment and one-way communication. • Ancient synagogues were community centers where anyone could share insights after scripture readings • First-century worship didn't center around sermons but allowed everyone to contribute • The only detailed view of early church gatherings (1 Corinthians 11-14) shows shared participation, not one person doin...
The gospel is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, revealing the righteousness that comes from faith for faith as prophesied in scripture. • Paul declared he was not ashamed of the gospel despite being treated as "scum of the earth" • Christians worldwide face persecution while media remains silent about their suffering • The gospel was given to the Jews first, then extended to the Gentiles through Christ • The phrase "the righteous shall live by faith" appears in Habakku...
Continuing last weeks study, we explore the biblical truth about fellowship with God, challenging the common teaching that Christians can be "in and out" of fellowship based on behavior and sin. • Examining Paul's letters to the Corinthians reveals he affirmed their secure standing with God despite their sinful behavior • Understanding fellowship with God is based on His faithfulness, not our performance • The Greek word for "called" in 1 Corinthians 1:9 is the same used in Romans 8:28, show...
Lenny and Melissa explore Paul's prayer life across his letters, revealing his consistent focus on thanksgiving, spiritual growth, and Christ's love rather than sin-consciousness. • Paul consistently displayed thanksgiving and never-ceasing prayer • Paul's prayers focused on believers growing in knowledge of Christ's love, not on their sin • The resurrection life was the hope early Christians awaited before Christ's second coming • Paul encouraged believers to focus on "whatever is pur...
Prayer extends beyond designated moments of quiet conversation with God into an ongoing spiritual mindset that permeates our entire thought life. When Paul prayed for the Romans "without ceasing," he showed us how to maintain spiritual focus and awareness of God's presence throughout our daily activities. • Prayer doesn't need perfect posture or flowing words – it's about spiritual connection • Paul prayed "without ceasing" through both dedicated time and constant thought-focus on Christ • U...
God sees you as a saint, not a sinner, and this profound truth transforms how we understand our identity in Christ and our relationship with Him. • Paul consistently addressed all believers as "saints" regardless of their struggles with sin • The Catholic tradition restricts sainthood to legendary figures while Protestant churches often emphasize "sinner saved by grace" • A saint is someone who is holy to God—not because of their performance but Christ's finished work • Your body is now as h...
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