Simply By Grace Podcast

Growing up in a tough family in a tough part of Denver, Greg Stier is not a likely candidate for leading a world-wide youth movement--or maybe he was, because grace changes things. Grace saved Greg at a young age and he went on to lead his inner-city body-building family to the Lord and establish Dare 2 Share, a ministry that reaches youth and trains youth leaders to reach others with the gospel....

After a presentation on the Bible's teaching of full assurance of salvation, Charlie had a question and answer time with those who attended this Bible Coalition Forum in New Zealand. The forum was attended by pastors and ministry leaders who came together to address theological issues at a deeper level. This session was moderated by Jeff Coleman (Th. M., Dallas Theological Seminary). Questions inc...

In June Charlie had the privilege of ministering in New Zealand at three Bible conferences and three churches. (Those messages on Romans will be available later). While there he also participated in the inaugural meeting of the Bible Coalition Forum led by Jeff Coleman (Th. M., Dallas Theological Seminary). The forum was attended by pastors and ministry leaders who came together to address theolog...

During Charlie’s recent visit to New Zealand, he interviewed two men who have a vision to see the gospel of grace spread throughout their country. Torrey Hilton met Charlie at a Free Grace Alliance conference in the USA.  At the invitation of Torrey, Charlie taught Romans in three weekends of Winter Bible School in NZ. Torrey explains how he came to a Free Grace Gospel and his vision to see more F...

Charlie focuses a lot on being saved by grace and how we stay saved by grace, but in this episode the focus is on what it means to live by grace. With grace though comes freedom. Charlie addresses this freedom in Christ and deals with some tough questions like; Can a believer do anything they want and still be saved? What law or laws are we under? So, join Charlie and turn in your Bibles to Romans...

Recently, Charlie met up with Dr. Tommy Ice, an old friend, at a prophecy conference in Tulsa. Since Dr. Ice specializes in historical theology, eschatology, and Israelology, they sat down to talk about some of these things but also about the history and meaning of the Free Grace message. You will admire Dr. Ice's encyclopedic memory and his sense of humor. He also talks a little about his most re...

While the young people of Southern California were indulging themselves in the excesses of the late 1960's, God was busy rocking their world. The Jesus Movement was born and long-haired hippies started coming to Christ in a steady stream. Ed Underwood was part of that movement, and you will hear his story about that start to his present-day ministry. After stints as a firefighter and a commander i...

This discussion with the pastor of New Braunfels Bible Church in Texas, Phil Congdon, will help you understand the theology of John Piper. Piper is pastor emeritus of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis, and a popular and prolific writer and speaker. He has influenced many with his views that come from a Calvinistic theology. But is that good? Piper’s views on assurance of salvation can be con...

Chela Armstrong can tell you life is hard--she's the wife of Pastor Gary Armstrong--OK, that's a bad joke. You heard Gary's Grace Story a couple weeks ago. Now, here's the other half of that story. Chela did have a hard life growing up and adjusting to adulthood and marriage. She and Gary had a rocky path until both found the Lord. Life had some dramatic changes in store for them. But all is well...

The reality of rewards for believers is a pervasive teaching of the Bible. Yet due to their theology or neglect of Scripture, many churches and Bible teachers teach very vaguely or nothing at all about rewards. Teaching about rewards makes sense because they are part of God's plan for believers to encourage, motivate, and reward them for living faithfully. It delights the Lord to do so. Having cle...

Though he was raised in a good church and knew enough of the Bible, he strayed onto a path that led away from God and eventually to prison. But this was a turning point for Gary Armstrong. He remembered what he had learned about God's Word and way. The more he studied the Bible, the more he found hope, encouragement, and freedom. After prison, Gary had to adjust to a new life. He got married to Ch...

Ecclesiastes 9:13-10:20  Ever wonder where the sayings "a fly in the ointment" and "a little birdie told me" come from? Charlie explains what they really mean from the original context of Ecclesiastes. This passage is part of the admonitions and advice that Solomon leaves the Hebrews in his old age. It gives us guidance in how to live in a world that seems full of  "vanity" or enigmatic meaningles...

These are all part of Jonel Arcedera's story as he grew up in the Philippines. Oh, and he sold ballut on the streets. What's ballut, you say? You'll find out in this fascinating interview with the Field Director of Word of Life, Philippines. Jonel's parents abandoned him when he was two years old, but he survived on the streets and became a "christ" in the world of cockfight gambling. Through it a...

All the Old Testament prophets spoke of the coming Messiah, but now that He has appeared, what He says is even more authoritative because He is God's final Word. In keeping with the theme of Hebrews, that Jesus Christ is preeminent over all things, we start with who He is as God's final revelation, the Creator, and our Redeemer. If He is God's full and final revelation, we should more diligently h...

He has been named one of the top 12 expository preachers in the English-speaking world. That claim is backed up by a congregation of 10,000 people at the church he has pastored for over 40 years, Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in the Dallas area, and his large listening audience around the world. Dr. Tony Evans has a multi-dimensional outreach. He is the founder and president of The Urban Alternative...

Whoever wants to be a disciple must follow Jesus Christ's example of giving His life to do God's will. Believers should not seek life in their personal pleasures or pursuits, but will find true life when they give their lives away to God. The language of this passage about saving and losing the soul is actually talking about losing one's essential life, not one's salvation. This interpretation com...

If we compared Jon McCray’s spiritual journey to a plane ride, an early experience with a legalistic church kept him on the runway by turning him off and away from Christianity. In college he took a philosophy of religion class and came to the realization that there is a God. Now he’s taxiing for takeoff. Then a friend took him to a good church and Jon found the wind beneath his wings to get air b...

A study on Philippians 4:10-13.  10 But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at last your care for me has flourished again; though you surely did care, but you lacked opportunity. 11 Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: 12 I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to...

Dr. Kenny Hodges was associated with Emmanuel Baptist Church in Starkville, MS, for 50 years, most of that time as lead pastor. This church had a long legacy of Free Grace teaching. Did it lead his people into sin, as so many claim is the result of Free Grace teaching? You'll be surprised at the results of Kenny's doctoral project (or maybe not!). Join Kenny as he discusses the results with Dr. Ch...

Ever lost that lovin' feelin'?  It's easy to do if you don't work at it, many relationships start out hot, but fizzle out quickly. The churches in Revelation chapter 2 are somewhat like this. They lost focus and their first love quickly. It's easy to do if you don't work on the relationship; so how do we return to that relationship.  Charlie spoke at a training session at a church recently and dea...

Many times those raised in the church will turn and go their own way as teenagers. Some get so entrenched in the prodigal life and drug culture, they don't make it back. But Jeremy Vance's Grace Story is a testimony to how God's grace restored his soul and his relationship with his parents. From there, Jeremy followed God's will all the way to become pastor of Faith Church in Manitowoc, Wisconsin,...

Charlie recently spoke at a conference on Hebrews at a church in the U.S..  In this lecture he walks us through the end of Hebrews chapter 11 where the writer talks about the nature of faith and the many examples of faith. In it, Charlie answers a number of questions; how are we supposed to live? Do we live by faith as Hebrews instructs? What does living by faith mean? What does faith mean?   If y...

Charlie recently spoke at a church and provided a 30 minute overview of the book of Hebrews. More specifically who the readers were and what persecution they were under, who Christ is and why the author is emphasizing His nature, His attributes, and His sacrifice.  The author of Hebrews spends and inordinate amount of time on emphasizing that Christ is superior to anything that came before.  Find...

Have anxiety about recent events or worry about what's happening in your own sphere of influence?  Charlie had a recent speaking event where he spoke about having peace. We have peace with God on a universal scale through Christ, but that doesn't mean we have peace in our own hearts.  Many escape into their hobbies, which isn't necessarily a bad thing; others delve into drugs. What is our first re...

As a street fighter in his youth, Raheel knew how to beat up people. Though raised in a nominal Christian home, a small minority in Muslim Pakistan, he ended up in a denominational seminary with questionable beliefs including salvation by works. When he discovered the gospel of free grace, he shared it so aggressively that he earned the title "The Punching Pastor." He has since learned to mellow a...