Author Archives: Matt Cable

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-gkna7-14da98d If we’re saved by faith alone, then why did God give the law? In these verses, Paul explains the purpose of the law is to serve the gospel by teaching us what is right and wrong and pointing us to our need for Jesus Christ.

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-gvbe2-14d1a4e Love for strangers is at the core of God’s plan for his people since they came out of Egypt as sojourners. Explore the Old Testament foundations for biblical hospitality and how it matters for Christians today.

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-8v7id-14d1a44 Is the Bible just two separate books bound together, the old and the new? Were people in the Old Testament saved differently than people in the New? Many Christians have a mistaken view of their Bibles and God’s salvation plan. Paul shows us in these verses that there is one storyline of salvation inContinue reading “Living By Faith: Galatians 3:6-14”

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-mgi4k-14c6fc4 In the opening verses of Galatians 3, Paul points out that the Christian life begins the same way it ends: by a work of the Spirit. So don’t be fooled, salvation is a work of the Spirit from start to finish.  1. Don’t be fooled (3:1)2. Salvation is a work of the Spirit fromContinue reading “Living By Faith: Galatians 3:1-5”

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-snjqn-14bd7f5 We all have the capacity to fall into thinking our good works on God’s behalf are what keep us in God’s good favor instead of Jesus Christ having paid the penalty for our sins. So how do we defeat our inner legalist and live in light of the gospel?    Living in light ofContinue reading “Living By Faith: Galatians 2:11-21”

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-wrfte-14b3c55 Older Christians have an obligation to disciple and encourage younger Christians in their walk with Christ. How can we do that? Paul gives a wonderful example in 1 Thessalonians. In these verses, we see how to encourage and disciple younger believers by: Persevering despite our circumstances (2:1-2) Speaking and ministering as to please God,Continue reading “Living By Faith: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12”

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-52kzq-14b3c10 In the game of telephone, the message is rarely preserved from beginning to end. But when it comes to the gospel, God has worked through many men over millennia to preserve and preach a single message of salvation. In these verses we see: Many men… (2:1, 3, 9) Preserving… (2:5, 7) And preaching oneContinue reading “Living By Faith: Galatians 2:1-10”

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-7esp6-14ab020 How can we help those coming up behind us who are ‘younger in the faith’? Paul’s example with the church at Thessalonica is a beautiful example for pastors and older Christians. He shows us how to encourage and help others grow who are younger in the faith. He does so by: Praying for themContinue reading “A Life Pleasing to God: 1 Thessalonians 1”

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-f7g9u-14aaffb What makes for good preaching? How does a man become a preacher? Paul’s experience illustrates some important points on the topic of preaching and the preacher. Through him, we see that preachers are: Picked to Preach Christ for the Glory of God Picked To Preach (1:11-16) Christ (1:16-22) For the Glory of God (1:23-24)

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-ub54k-14a1ad3 What happens when you try to add to the gospel? Does Jesus get you in the door and you’re responsible for keeping yourself in the kingdom? We start a new series this week in the book of Galatians titled Living by Faith.