About this episode
This episode explores the relationship between grace and works in the context of Christian faith, emphasizing scriptural insights and motivations for service.
1. Introduction 2. Grace vs. Works 3. Scriptural Foundation: Ephesians 2:8-9 4. Sacrifice or Investment? 5. Matthew 19:29—The Promise of Reward 6. Eternal Life: The Ultimate Reward 7. The First Will Be Last, and the Last First 8. Who Are the First and Last? 9. Peter’s Question: “What’s in it for us?” 10. Motivation for Service 11. No One Can Boast 12. Examples: Samuel and the Thief […]
Topics covered
- Grace vs. Works
- Scriptural Foundation
- Sacrifice or Investment
- Promise of Reward
- Eternal Life
- Motivation for Service
Keywords
- Ephesians 2:8-9
- Matthew 19:29
- First and Last
- Peter's Question
More episodes of In the Word
- Mistaken Identity (pt.2) #282 · April 2, 2026 · 9 min
- Mistaken Identity (pt.1) #281 · April 2, 2026 · 7 min
- Forgiven People Forgive (#280) · February 20, 2026 · 8 min
- God Hears (#279) · February 20, 2026 · 20 min
- When Prayer Goes Unanswered (pt.1) #278 · February 2, 2026 · 12 min
- Talking to Jesus (pt.3) #277 · February 2, 2026 · 9 min
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the In the Word podcast page.