Grace and Wrath Podcast

About Grace and Wrath Podcast

GRACE AND WRATH Podcast is a short format program that aims to encourage you with scriptural truth and equip you with tools, tips and stories to effectively reach others with the Gospel of Jesus. We will also address questions that many people have, and provide answers, facts and apologetic responses that can be helpful when sharing the gospel.

Publisher

Grace and Wrath

Category

religion & spirituality · religion & spirituality · religion & spirituality

Language

en

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No

First episode

14 Dec 2022

Latest episode

18 Jul 2025

Latest episodes

50 episodes in the feed.

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   18 Jul 2025

   Ep. 166: Waiting on the Promise – Acts 1:1-14

   Waiting on the Promise: The Church’s Posture in a Hostile World An Exegetical Sermon on Acts 1:4-14 Text: “And while staying with them He ordered them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father, which, He said, ‘you heard from Me; for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.’ So when they had come together, they asked Him, ‘Lord, will You at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?’ He said to them, ‘It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by His own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.’ And when He had said these things, as they were looking on, He was lifted up, and a cloud took Him out of their sight. And while they were gazing into heaven as He went, behold, two men stood by them in white robes, and said, ‘Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw Him go into heaven.’ Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day’s journey away. And when they had entered, they went up to the upper room, where they were staying, Peter and John and James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus and Simon the Zealot and Judas the son of James. All these with one accord were devoting themselves to prayer, together with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and His brothers.” (Acts 1:4–14, ESV) Introduction: The Church in a World of Impatience Brothers and sisters, we live in a world that despises waiting. We want instant answers, immediate results, and overnight success. We microwave our meals, stream our entertainment, and demand our politicians fix everything by next week. But here in Acts 1, we find the disciples in a posture that is utterly foreign to our modern sensibilities—waiting. This is not passive waiting. This is not twiddling their thumbs, staring at the sky, or wasting time. This is active, expectant, obedient waiting—the kind of waiting that prepares God’s people for His sovereign work. And in this passage, we see three critical truths that define the Church’s mission and posture in a hostile world: The Promise of Power (vv. 4–8) The Ascension and the Assurance (vv. 9–11) The Unity of Prayerful Expectation (vv. 12–14) Let’s dig in. 1. The Promise of Power (vv. 4–8) “Wait for the promise of the Father… you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit… you will receive power… and you will be My witnesses.” Notice what Jesus doesn’t say. He doesn’t say, “Go figure it out.” He doesn’t say, “Here’s a five-step plan for cultural dominance.” He says, “Wait.” Why? Because the mission of the Church is not sustained by human ingenuity, political strategy, or moral reform. It is fueled by the power of the Holy Spirit. The disciples wanted a timetable for Israel’s restoration (v. 6), but Jesus redirects them: “It is not for you to know times or seasons… but you will receive power.” A. The Danger of Misplaced Priorities The disciples’ question reveals a preoccupation with earthly kingdoms. Sound familiar? How often do we fixate on elections, policies, and social movements while neglecting the real battle—the advancement of Christ’s Kingdom through the Gospel? Jesus doesn’t rebuke them for wanting God’s Kingdom; He rebukes their timetable. The Father’s authority is absolute (v. 7), and our calling is not to speculate but to obey. B. The Power for the Mission The Spirit’s coming at Pentecost was not about personal ecstasy but evangelistic urgency. “You will be My witnesses” (v.

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   12 Jul 2025

   Ep. 165: Grace and Wrath – John 3:16-21

   Brothers and sisters in Christ, it's an honor to be with you today as we dive into the profound teachings of John 3:16-21. This passage is not merely a collection of words; it is a beautiful tapestry that weaves together the boundless grace and the fearsome wrath of our Almighty God. It encapsulates the heart of the Gospel, the essence of our faith, and the foundational truth of our salvation. *"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God. And this is the judgment: the light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness rather than the light because their works were evil. For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his works should be exposed. But whoever does what is true comes to the light, so that it may be clearly seen that his works have been carried out in God."  John 3:16-21 (ESV) In the first part of this passage, we encounter one of the most familiar verses in Scripture, John 3:16. It's a verse that many of us have known since childhood, yet its depth and richness never diminish. "For God so loved the world..." Let us pause and marvel at the magnitude of these words. The Greeks had several words for love, but the word used here is 'agape'—a selfless, sacrificial, and unconditional love. God's love for us isn't based on our merit or worthiness; it's rooted in His boundless grace and compassion. God's love is not merely an abstract concept; it was manifested in the most tangible and costly way possible: "He gave his only Son." This statement points us to the heart of the Gospel—the self-giving love of God demonstrated in the incarnation, life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. God's love has a specific purpose: "that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life." The offer of eternal life is available to "whoever believes." This underscores the universal scope of God's saving grace. Verse 17 emphasizes that God's purpose in sending His Son was not condemnation but salvation. This tells us that there is not a vengeful deity waiting to punish us but a gracious Father who desires to save us. I don't want to gloss over the condemnation part though. Let us not forget that we are all condemned already. We are condemned by our sin. We are dead in our sin. This is what makes God's love, and the sacrifice of Jesus all the more amazing! As we move into the second part of our passage, we see a contrasting truth that is equally essential to our understanding of the Gospel: God's fearsome wrath. Verse 18 speaks of condemnation for those who do not believe in the name of the only Son of God. This reminds us that God's wrath is a real and terrible reality. It's not a popular topic today—even among some Christians—but it is a truth we must grapple with. God's wrath is not capricious or unreasonable; it is His just response to sin and unbelief. Verse 19 outlines the basis of God's wrath: people's love for darkness rather than light. The question we must ask ourselves is this: Do we love the light of God's truth, or do we prefer the darkness of sin? God's wrath is kindled not by His lack of love but by our rejection of His love. Verses 20 and 21 reveal two different responses to God's light. Those who do evil avoid the light, fearing their deeds will be exposed. But those who live by the truth come gladly to the light, desiring that their works be seen as carried out in...

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   4 Jul 2025

   Ep. 164: A Response to “God Couldn’t Forgive My Sin”

   A Response to "God Couldn't Forgive My Sin" Whenever I hear someone say something like, "God couldn't forgive my sin," I'm reminded of the profound truth that our understanding of forgiveness is directly tied to our understanding of God Himself. As we open God's Word together, I want to address this with biblical clarity and theological precision, because what you believe about God's forgiveness reveals what you truly believe about the character and work of God. The Holiness of God and the Reality of Sin We must begin with a proper understanding of who God is. Scripture reveals God as utterly holy. Isaiah 6:3 proclaims, "Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory!" This three-fold repetition in Hebrews represents the superlative—God is not merely holy, He is the holiest, supremely set apart in His perfection. This holy God created us in His image to reflect His glory, but sin has corrupted that image. Sin isn't merely making mistakes or breaking arbitrary rules. Sin is nothing less than rebellious treason against our Creator. It is a direct assault on God's holiness and authority. Romans 3:23 states plainly, "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." This isn't just some people or most people—it's all people. You and me included. When we truly grasp the holiness of God alongside the reality of our sin, we begin to understand the gravity of our situation. Our sin isn't merely a problem—it's an insurmountable catastrophe that places us under divine judgment and subject to the wrath of God. As Romans 6:23 declares, "The wages of sin is death." This death isn't simply physical death but spiritual death—eternal separation from God. Eternity in torment in a real place called hell. If we were left to ourselves, we would indeed be hopeless, for no human effort, regardless of how sincere or extensive, could ever bridge the infinite chasm between our sinfulness and God's holiness. The Justice of God Cannot Be Compromised Someone’s concern that God "couldn't forgive" their sin actually points to a profound theological truth. A holy God cannot simply overlook sin. His justice demands satisfaction. To simply pardon sin without addressing its penalty would violate God's own nature and make Him unjust. As Exodus 34:7 reminds us, God "will by no means clear the guilty." Nahum 1:3 declares, "The LORD will by no means clear the guilty." God's justice is not optional—it is essential to His character. This is precisely why cheap grace is a theological impossibility. God cannot simply wink at sin or sweep it under the rug. Every sin must be accounted for. Every transgression must be paid for. The justice of God demands it. If God were to simply forgive without satisfaction of His justice, He would compromise His own character. He would cease to be fully God. And a God who could cease to be God is no God at all. The Cross: Divine Justice and Mercy Meet Here we arrive at the glorious truth of the gospel. The seemingly irreconcilable tension between God's holiness and our sin, between His justice and His mercy, finds its resolution at one place in human history: the cross of Jesus Christ. At Calvary, we see both the justice and love of God on full display. There, Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God, fully God and fully man, became our substitute. The sinless One became sin for us. As 2 Corinthians 5:21 declares, "For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God." Christ became the propitiation for our sins. The word "propitiation" means the satisfaction of God's righteous wrath. At the cross, God's justice was not compromised—it was fully satisfied. The debt was paid. The penalty was absorbed. The wrath was endured. Not by us, but by Christ on our behalf.

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