Simply By Grace Podcast

As the Apostle Paul continues to defend his gospel of grace through faith in Christ alone, he explains how he did not compromise his message and ministry with the legalists. He uses Titus and an incident with Peter as examples. Paul had to rebuke Peter when Peter would not eat with Gentiles and thus Peter implicitly endorsed the Law as necessary for the Gentiles. This leads to a marvelous expositi...

Galatians is a critical Bible book that shows how the gospel of grace is easily corrupted by the intrusion of works. Its emphasis on the grace of the gospel is one reason why Martin Luther called this book his "Katherine," who was his wife. In chapter 1, the Apostle Paul expresses his surprise and concern at how the readers had so soon been corrupted from his gospel to a different gospel. He argue...

In this very theological discussion based on GraceNotes no. 106 , Charlie shows how the context helps us understand the assurances of the believer's future found in Romans 8:28-30. The surrounding contexts speak of the believer's future sharing in the glory of God through Christ in His millennial rule. The key to understanding the message of verses 28-30 is seeing our futures from God's timeless p...

This GraceNotes episode begins a series of messages on the assurance of salvation. This is such an important subject because so many people struggle with doubts about their salvation. In this episode, from GraceNotes no. 73 , we will see that Free Grace theology is the only theological perspective that can give a believer full assurance of salvation. Three alternate views are explained. First, Ref...

Flipping the question "What must I do to be saved" (Act 16:31) to "What must I do to be unsaved?" is a way to see all the things that have been accomplished in an individual's salvation. In order for someone to lose their salvation, there are many things that would have to be undone or reversed, if it was possible. Charlie duscusses twenty-two results of salvation that a believer would have to und...

In Romans 11:22 some think that the Apostle Paul is warning that if an individual believer does not continue to live in God's goodness, but abusees that privilege, that believer will bt "cut off" or lose their salvation. That view, however, neglects the context. Paul is not addressing individuals, but the fate of two different peoples: The Jews and the Gentiles. The Jews are the natural branches t...

There is a different gospel being preached, one that differs from the gospel of grace alone through faith alone in Jesus Christ alone. It is called Lordship Salvation, and many people will not recognize its subtlety--until they know what to look for. This episode explains what Lordship Salvation teaches about Faith, Repentance, Lordship, and Discipleship, then shows their erroneous thinking about...

Where do you get your self-image from? Is it the opinion of others, society, or something someone told you in the past? When we meet God's grace, it changes everything. We view ourselves as in Christ, fully accepted by God. It is by grace that we are who we are and are able to do what we do. There is no room for self-glorification. The Apostle Paul called himself the chief of sinners, but he recog...

In Part 2 of this conversation about the nature of saving faith, Charlie answers questions on the live-streamed conference. Questions were answered about the view of whether faith is given to only the elect. Also, discussed is faith as a response rather than a divine gift. Can an unregenerated person respond in faith? Can the Spirit's prompting be resisted? What does it mean to be spiritually dead...

Welcome to the Simply by Grace podcast, where Dr. Charlie Bing of Grace Life Ministries delves deep into understanding the true essence of faith and its pivotal role in salvation. Highlighting pivotal biblical references such as Ephesians 2:8 and Acts 16:31, Dr. Bing defines faith as the persuasion or conviction that the gospel is true, while dispelling common misconceptions surrounding its meanin...

Join Dr. Charlie Bing on Simply by Grace, a podcast by Grace Life Ministries, as he explores the controversial topic of Lordship Salvation. In this insightful episode, Dr. Bing delves into the debates surrounding the belief in salvation by grace alone versus the commitments required by Lordship Salvation. Discover the theological nuances and biblical interpretations that influence how Christians p...

In this episode from GraceNotes no. 96, we discuss the three similar lists of sins that all have the same consequence for those who commit them: they will not inherit the kingdom of God (1 Cor. 6:9-11; Gal. 5:19-21; Eph. 5:3-5). Some think that Paul is saying that those who commit such sins will lose their salvation or that they were never truly saved at all. Others say that "not inherit" refers t...

"If" can be a very important word if someone thinks it means they can lose their salvation. That is how some might interpret 1 Corinthians 15:2 where the Apostle Paul says, "you are saved , if you hold fast to that word which I preached to you." The word that Paul preached is the gospel he reminds them of in verses 3-4. The readers had received the gospel and believed it, so there is no doubt they...

What does the Apostle Paul mean when he tells the Galatian readers that they have "fallen from grace"? Some think he is saying they fall short of the grace of salvation. Others say that he is telling them they have lost their salvation. Neither of these interpretations considers the context. As shown, Paul is writing to believers--they had received the gospel of grace from him. However, there were...

In this episode of GraceNotes from no. 87 "Arminianism and the Gospel of Grace," we dive into the theology of Arminianism and its views on the gospel of grace. Named after Dutch theologian Jacob Arminius, Arminianism challenges the strong determinism of Calvinism, particularly in its views on salvation, free will, and God’s grace. We’ll explore the historical roots of Arminianism, from Arminius’ o...

The Philippines is the most Roman Catholic country in the world. It is no wonder that it is a starting place for most who become Protestant Evangelical Christians. Erwin Armador, pastor of GFC Nuvali Church in the Philippines journeyed from his Catholic background into Pentecostal Protestantism finding Jesus as his Savior along the way. But ultimately, his Arminian theology left him with questions...

Madel knew the Roman Catholic theology she was raised with. When she felt it unfulfilling, she migrated to Protestant Evangelicalism where Calvinism was the default view. That is all she knew, but it left her with questions and feeling a bit uncomfortable. Deeply involved in ministry as a Bible study leader, she found herself becoming a "fruit detector" wondering if those in her group were showing...

In this second part of Charlie's message on Romans chapter 4, he begins with verse 9 that argues Abraham was not declared righteous because he was circumcised as a sign of being Jewish. He was circumcised (Genesis 17) some 14 years after he was declared righteous in Genesis 15. This makes Abraham the father of all who believe, not just the Jews who are circumcised. God's promise of Abraham's seed...

How can a sinner be made acceptable to a righteous God? Many explanations of what one must do to be saved have confused the issue. In part 1 of this sermon on Romans chapter 4, Charlie shows how verses 1-8 makes it clear that salvation is simply through faith. Having made the case that jutification salvation is given by God as an absolutely freely gift in Romans chapter 3, the Apostle Paul goes on...

Suicide by anyone is a terrible tragedy filled with uncertainty by those who kill themselves and those who will miss them. Unfortunately, it is a reality in this world. But what about a Christian who commits suicide? Or, is it possible that a Christian can commit suicide? And does that Christian lose salvation? This presentation is from GraceLife's GraceNotes series, no. 26. It follows previous di...

There is a sin that God does not forgive. Some call it the unpardonable sin. But Jesus describes it as blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. In our previous discussion of Colossians 2:13-14, we saw that God forgives all our sins, even the most terrible sins we could commit or might commit in the future. So what does Jesus mean when He says in Matthew 12:31-32 that blasphemy against the Holy Spirit wi...

How far does God's forgiveness extend? Charlie will discuss how God dealt with our sins from His timeless perspective. Charlie looks closely at Colossians 2:13-14, which says that God has forgiven all our trespasses. Most know that His forgiveness would include past sins, but what about present and future sins? The work of Jesus Christ on the cross covers all our sins, and all means all. We must u...

Can a person once saved lose their salvation? Is it true--once saved always saved? What does the Bible say? Charlie takes a deep dive into this controversial issue. Much of the world believes that a saved person can lose their salvation. Charlie offers twelve arguments from the Bible that support eternal security. Then he explains how believing you can lose your salvation creates problems. Some pe...

In this short episode, Charlie explains how the Simply by Grace podcast continues to be popular but now GraceLife is expanding to video format. You will be able to still listen via your favorite podcast service or visit the GraceLife Youtube channel to watch the podcast.  https://youtube.com/@GraceLifeOrg On top of this, Charlie's popular GraceNotes will be the kickoff series, beginning with etern...

God is doing great things with His gospel of grace in the country pf Peru. Charlie talks to Pablo Cenep-Torres about he many facets of his busy ministry. Pablo is a missionary with Christian Missions in Many Lands (cmml.us). Discipled by Bert Elliot, brother of martyed missionary Jim Elliot, He went on to receive biblical training at New Brunswick Bible Institute, Washington Bible College, and Cap...