About this episode

Pastor Ricky discusses the nature of God's grace and offers a different perspective on salvation and entry into heaven.

Do you sometimes think of God's grace as meeting you halfway and saving you? It's easy to think that you aren't really all that bad or deserving of death. Maybe you were just struggling to tread water a little and God pulled you up and saved you. Well in today's message, Pastor Ricky Have you ever imagined people coming to be led into the gates of heaven? You probably have that picture of Saint Peter like an eternal bouncer checking the list to see if people should be let in or not. Have you ever thought that that picture was kind of harsh and unmerciful to those that are turned away? Well in his message today, Pastor Ricky offers up a different way to look at that scene. You were running towards hell, but God graciously invited you to come with Him. With arms wide open, God chose you to be with Him. "Mighty Fortress" by Sovereign Grace Music, used with permission.

People in this episode

Host: Ricky Alcantar

Topics covered

• God's grace
• salvation
• heaven
• mercy
• Christianity
• spirituality

Keywords

• grace
• salvation
• heaven
• mercy
• Christianity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sovereign Grace Music

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