Understanding the audience is crucial to understanding the Bible. Otherwise we get very confused and life becomes more difficult than it should be. Jesus offers us rest in the new covenant but many Christians are uptight, discouraged, depressed, anxious and afraid. Today on the Grace at LAST Podcast we look at the audience to whom the Bible was written. We also look at the context of many familiar passages we may misunderstand and therefore bring us into bondage. Christ came to do the very opposite. It was for freedom that Christ came and set us free. Thanks for joining in as we take a look with a fresh perspective at some common verses most have heard many times, but possibly have misunderstood.Scripture is taken from NASB 1995:James 3:1John 8:44Matthew 23:27-28Luke 24:44Hebrews 9:15Genesis 12:1-3John 15:18-25John 17:20-24
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Is Revelation Speaking to You? Who is the Audience?
If we do not understand who scripture is talking to, we are going to be confused. We must immediately identify the audience and remain there. Turning the intended audience inward every time will put us under laws and commandments that were never meant for us and bring fear into our lives. There is no better example than the Book of Revelation to confuse the audience and bring fear. The new covenant is a message of grace and peace, not fear. We look at the first three verses in the book to identify the audience and see what we can learn about our own lives from understanding to whom the book was written. Thank you for joining in the Grace at LAST Podcast as we look at scripture from a fresh perspective of the finished work of Christ. Revelation 1:1-4Matthew 24:29-31Â Â
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What is the New Earth and Am I Living on it?
Is the new heaven and new earth already here? What is the new earth and how can I accept it being here when evil and war is all around us? I thought the new heaven and new earth were supposed to be perfect with no more crying, tears, disease, hate, war or sickness? Obviously those things are all around us so how can you ask me to believe this is the new earth? These are all very valid questions and we are going to look at some possible answers on today’s Grace at LAST Podcast. I am so glad you joined me today. Let’s see what the Holy Spirit wants to teach us .(Scriptures are taken from the NASB 1995.) 2 Corinthians 5:17Matthew 21.43Isaiah 10.22Deuteronomy 30:19Genesis 4:31 Corinthians 15:45Haggai 2:6Hebrews 12:26-28Revelation 21:5
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What is the New Heaven and I am Living in it?
Do you like to solve puzzles? Do you love it when confusion leaves and the picture begins to take focus and your mind becomes clear?  No more struggling to understand the deep mysteries of God especially when it comes to the book of Revelation. Countless hours have been spent by well-meaning people who want to be blessed by the Lord. No child of God does not want the Lord’s blessings in their life. So, we try and understand this prophecy and we only get more confused. Today the picture may begin to take focus, it did for me. And as always, I love to share what the Lord wants to teach the body of Christ. Let’s see what the Holy Spirit wants to say to each one today. 2 Corinthians 5:17Genesis 1Genesis 37:9-10 Hebrews 10:19-20Hebrews 9:24Revelation 1:1-3
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Can We Trust the Bible?
The Bible contains a message God wants the world to know. Every original word is inspired by God. However, there have been a lot of changes along the way. How do we know what to believe and trust? Can we trust every word printed in our Bibles today? Those things and more on today's Grace at LAST podcast.
Grace at LAST is a weekly podcast where we hope to bring you true freedom in Christ, which comes through knowing the gospel of grace. Living in the new covenant is the secret to lasting joy and peace. Together, we will talk about what that looks like in our daily and eternal lives.
We believe this is the place where true freedom is found. Thanks for joining us today.
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