If Grace is Free, Why do our Choices Still Matter? | Series 4 Episode 5

About this episode

The episode discusses the concept of grace in Christianity and the importance of choices in the context of faith and community.

In this episode of the podcast I continue my conversation with Terry Virgo about one of the most liberating themes in being a disciple of Christ: grace.Many people — even people of faith — live with the quiet feeling that they must somehow prove themselves to God. We try to do the right things, avoid the wrong things, and hope that our efforts will make us acceptable. But the message of the gospel is very different.In this conversation, Terry explains a powerful idea from the Bible using a simple picture: it is like moving from one relationship to another. Instead of living under a system of rules that constantly reminds us how we fall short, we are invited into a living relationship with Christ — one that brings forgiveness, new life, and the power to grow and change from the inside out.We explore questions many people wrestle with:If grace means we are freely forgiven, why do our choices still matter?If we are not saved by good works, why does the Bible still talk about doing good?How do we know what God is actually calling us to do with our lives?Why does real spiritual growth almost always happen in community rather than in isolation?Along the way, Terry shares practical…

People in this episode

Host: Dr Sunil Raheja

Guest: Terry Virgo

Topics covered

• grace
• faith
• spiritual growth
• community
• forgiveness
• choices
• calling

Keywords

• grace
• choices
• faith
• spiritual growth
• forgiveness
• community
• calling
• gospel

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Bible, gospel

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