Welcome to the Grace Plus Nothing Book Fellowship, where we celebrate the marvelous and abundant grace of God in Jesus Christ. We are featuring the teaching ministry of Jeff Harkin the author of the book “Grace Plus Nothing.” Join us as we continue exploring the life-transforming truths of the Gospel by reading together - Grace Plus Nothing.
Let Jesus be Your Righteousness & The Bathtub Revival | GPN Book Fellowship | #28 | April 30, 2026
Jesus Is Your Righteousness — Not Just How You Got Saved, But How You Live | Grace Plus Nothing Ep. 28 | April 30, 2026
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"I'm not doing so well today — but Jesus is doing fine."
That single line captures everything we unpack in this episode.
Most Christians accept imputed righteousness as the basis of their salvation — and then functionally live as if they are on their own from there. They strive. They perform. They try harder. What if that is exactly the error the gospel corrects? Not just at salvation — but every single day?
In this episode of the Grace Plus Nothing Book Fellowship, we go deep on one of the most transformative — and most misunderstood — truths in all of Scripture: the gift of God's righteousness, imputed to you by faith in Jesus Christ.
We cover Chapters 3, 66, and 67 of Grace Plus Nothing, building on the foundation Paul lays in Romans 4 and Genesis 15:6 — "Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him as righteousness." What was true for Abraham is true for you. Right now. Today.
We also hear a remarkable and deeply personal story — a bathtub revival — that changed everything and proved this truth in the most unexpected, most ordinary, most glorious way possible.
In this episode:
* What imputed righteousness actually means — and why it changes how you live, not just how you got saved
* Why grace is primarily the gift of God's righteousness — not behavior improvement or spiritual upgrades
* The error of receiving Christ's righteousness for salvation and then shifting to self-generated righteousness for daily life
* Why the accuser has no case when Jesus is your righteousness
* What to do when your faith runs out
* Why faith itself is a gift — and you don't have to generate it
5 TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE:
1. Grace is primarily the gift of God's righteousness — not behavior improvement, not spiritual upgrades. Credited to you by faith. That is where everything begins — and the ground you never leave.
2. Imputed righteousness is not just how you got saved — it's how you live. The error is receiving it at salvation and then shifting to self-generated righteousness for daily life.
3. When your faith runs out — trust in Jesus. He is the author and perfecter of your faith. You didn't generate your righteousness, and you don't have to generate your faith either.
4. The accuser has no case when Jesus is your righteousness. Your answer to his accusations is not self-defense. It is — look to Jesus.
5. It's always been this way — you just didn't know it. He has been your strength, your faith, your supply all along. Stop striving to hold yourself up and trust the one who has been holding you the whole of your life.
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"Those who receive the abundance of grace and the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the one, Jesus Christ." — Romans 5:17
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3 Apr 2026
If, In, Abide | Grace Plus Nothing Book Fellowship | #26 | Mar 26, 2026
The conversation delves into the battle of identity, the temptation of 'if', the thirst for connection, and the significance of 'in' in relation to the Christian faith. It explores the struggle to understand and embrace one's identity in Christ, the impact of the word 'if' in Satan's warfare, the human longing for connection, and the profound significance of being 'in Christ' as a foundational truth of the Christian faith. The conversation looks into the profound theme of inclusion in Christ, emphasizing the significance of being united with Him through faith. It then explores the concept of abiding in Christ and the transformative power of this union. The discussion highlights the importance of the word 'in' and the urgency of abiding in Christ as a decisive and urgent command.
Takeaways
The battle of identity is central to the Christian faith
The word 'in' holds profound significance in understanding one's relationship with Christ Inclusion in Christ is a profound and mysterious reality
Abiding in Christ is a call to rest and trust in His grace
Chapters
00:00 The Battle of Identity
10:15 The Temptation of 'If'
15:20 Thirst for Connection
31:32 Inclusion in Christ
36:40 Abiding in Christ
44:51 The Power of 'In'
50:43 The Urgency of Abiding
3 Apr 2026
If, In & Abide | GPN #26
🎬 Watch the full video here:https://youtu.be/WbUU7gzrOSg (https://youtu.be/WbUU7gzrOSg)
Struggling to Get In with God When You're Already There
Ever feel like God is distant — like you need to do more to get close to Him? Jeff Harkin shares a picture that will stop you in your tracks: striving to get into a room you're already standing in. If you're in Christ, you're already in. Feelings of distance don't change your address.
This clip is from our full episode on Grace Plus Nothing chapters 62–64, where Jeff and Bernie unpack three of the most powerful words in the Bible — If, In, and Abide — and how understanding them can transform your walk with God.
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21 Mar 2026
Good New for the 'Spiritual but not Religious' | Episode 1 | GPN Book Fellowship #23 | Mar 05, 2026
What do people mean when they say, “I’m spiritual but not religious”? And why does it change the way they hear the Gospel?
In this first of two episodes, we map the rising world of the Nones, the SBNR, and what Tara Isabella Burton calls the “Remixed”—a culture moving from inherited faith to customized meaning. We’ll show why “none” doesn’t always mean “nothing,” why spirituality is often treated like a personal toolkit, and how many people are rebuilding the sacred on their own terms—both outside religion and even inside it.
Then we draw the line that matters most: the Gospel is not something we get by looking within. It’s something given—from outside of us—because God has acted in Jesus Christ. If you want to understand your neighbors, listen well, and speak to SBNR friends with clarity and gentleness, these episodes are for you.
12 Mar 2026
Good News for the 'Spiritual but not Religious' #2
What do people mean when they say, “I’m spiritual but not religious”? And why does it change the way they hear the Gospel?
In this second of two episodes, we map the rising world of the Nones, the SBNR, and what Tara Isabella Burton calls the “Remixed”—a culture moving from inherited faith to customized meaning. We’ll show why “none” doesn’t always mean “nothing,” why spirituality is often treated like a personal toolkit, and how many people are rebuilding the sacred on their own terms—both outside religion and even inside it.
Then we draw the line that matters most: the Gospel is not something we get by looking within. It’s something given—from outside of us—because God has acted in Jesus Christ. If you want to understand your neighbors, listen well, and speak to SBNR friends with clarity and gentleness, these episodes are for you.
22 Nov 2025
Thank God for Failure
Jeff Harkin is teaching through his book Grace Plus Nothing. This episode of our fellowship is the first in a series of episodes. Today, Jeff is teaching on the Preface and Introduction of his book. The Preface talks about “Thank God for failure.” The Introduction tells "only grace leads to true obedience." We invite you to continue with us through the entire series.
To purchase a copy of Jeff Harkin’s book “Grace Plus Nothing” send $17 to Jeff at 7 Lakeshore Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
22 Nov 2025
"Your Righteousness Can't Do It"
“Your righteous can’t do it!” Would you like to know why? Welcome! It is a delight to have you join us for the Grace Plus Nothing Book Fellowship. My name is Bernie Gillespie. I will be your host. We are featuring the teaching ministry of Jeff Harkin the author of the book “Grace Plus Nothing.” This episode of our fellowship is the second in a series of episodes. Today, Jeff is teaching on chapters 1 and 2 of his book. The first chapter is entitled, “Our Righteousness Can’t Do It.” The second chapter is “Imprisoned for Mercy.” Join us as we explore "Grace Plus Nothing."
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