In this AI-generated episode of the Gospel Addict Podcast, hosts Greg Bryan and Jim Reske discuss the fifth "S" of the gospel: surrender. They explain that surrender, in the context of Christian faith, is an active transfer of trust from oneself to Jesus Christ. This concept addresses the criticism that grace-focused teaching might lead to passive behavior or license, clarifying that surrender involves continual and active reliance on Christ, not self-effort for salvation or sanctification. The hosts emphasize that this surrender is not about self-justification or earning God's favor, but a response to the completed work of Jesus, shifting the believer's motivation from "have to" to "get to" in their faith journey.

This is an AI-generated episode based on a Gospel Addict Podcast episode excerpt that focuses on the importance of sequence in understanding the gospel, contrasting it with a religious mindset. They illustrate this principle using biblical examples like Deuteronomy, Isaiah, and the story of Zacchaeus, highlighting that God's acceptance precedes and enables obedience, rather than the other way around. The hosts also reference the book of Galatians to underscore how believers can mistakenly revert to a works-based mentality, a deviation Paul strongly rebukes.

This an AI-generated podcast episode based on a Gospel Addict episode that explores the crucial Christian doctrine of standing, which refers to believers being declared righteous before God through faith in Jesus Christ, not through their own efforts. The hosts, Greg Bryan and Jim Resky, emphasize that this positional righteousness is complete and unchangeable, contrasting it with the misconception that one's standing is conditional based on personal performance. They highlight biblical support for this doctrine, including Romans and 2 Corinthians, and discuss how understanding grace-driven sanctification fosters gratitude and transforms the motivation behind Christian disciplines from obligation to joyful response. The episode also addresses potential misunderstandings, such as the idea that secure standing gives license to sin, and concludes with a reflection on Ecclesiastes, suggesting that believers can live with purpose knowing their standing with God is already secured by grace.

An AI-generated discussion based on a Gospel Addict podcast episode featuring a discussion between Greg Bryan and Jim Reske on the crucial gospel doctrine of substitution. They assert that the core of the gospel lies in Jesus Christ's substitutionary atonement, where he took the punishment for humanity's sins. They critique the notion that believers are justified by grace but then sanctified by their own efforts, emphasizing that the gospel underpins the entire Christian life. Using biblical examples from Leviticus regarding animal sacrifices and the scapegoat, they illustrate how these Old Testament practices foreshadow Christ's ultimate substitution. The hosts underscore that understanding substitution reveals the serious consequences of sin and the profound grace of God in providing a substitute for humanity's spiritual debt. They highlight the transformative impact of grasping that Jesus, the perfect servant, fulfilled all righteousness on believers' behalf.

This is an AI-generated podcast based on the original audio from a previous "Gospel Addict" episode with hosts Greg Bryan and Jim Reske.

In this episode, they begin a new series focused on the "five S's of the gospel," dedicating the initial discussion to the concept of scale. The hosts reflect on the recent passing of Jim's father-in-law, highlighting his humble yet significant spiritual impact. They then introduce "scale" as a crucial understanding of the vast difference between God's holiness and human sinfulness. Using biblical examples like the speck and the plank, the parable of the unmerciful servant, and Isaiah's vision, they illustrate how humanity often lacks a proper sense of this spiritual disparity. They emphasize that grasping this "scale" is fundamental to understanding the gospel and fostering gratitude for God's grace.

Greg Bryan interviews Carlton Sears about his journey to faith in Jesus. Carlton recounts his upbringing, exploration of Eastern religions and mysticism in college, and involvement with spirit guides through Silva Mind Control. He describes his eventual return to Christianity after an impactful encounter with scripture, specifically Romans 8, which led to a vision of Christ and the disappearance of the spirit guides. Carlton reflects on how his faith has transformed his life and advises those exploring their spiritual paths.

Greg Bryan and Jim Reske talk about how SURRENDER is one of the keys to understanding the gospel and gospel driven sanctification.

In an episode of the Gospel Addict Podcast, hosts Greg Bryan and Jim Reske discuss the fifth "S" of the gospel: surrender. They explain that surrender, in the context of Christian faith, is an active transfer of trust from oneself to Jesus Christ. This concept addresses the criticism that grace-focused teaching might lead to passive behavior or license, clarifying that surrender involves continual and active reliance on Christ, not self-effort for salvation or sanctification.

The hosts emphasize that this surrender is not about self-justification or earning God's favor, but a response to the completed work of Jesus, shifting the believer's motivation from "have to" to "get to" in their faith journey.

Greg Bryan and Jim Reske discuss how SEQUENCE is key to understanding the gospel and gospel driven sanctification.