Shows
Simply By Grace Podcast#305 - How Good Do You Have to Be to Get to Heaven?A question on the mind of many is how good they must be to get to heaven. Many people have the idea that if they do enough good things, or their good things outweigh their bad things, then they will be saved eternally. One error in this thinking is the failure to understand the absolute standard of God's goodness. He is perfectly good and therefore cannot tolerate any imperfection in His presence. Another mistake people make is thinking that their behavior is good enough to get to heaven. But they fail to understand that if they resort to performance...
2025-12-2510 minSimply By Grace Podcast#301 - Beyond Discipleship to Spiritual LifeWhat kind of person do you want to be? Or better, what kind of person does God want you to be? In 1 Corinthians 2:6-3:4 the Apostle Paul speaks about four kinds of people: the natural person, the spiritual, the carnal, and the newborn. Charlie describes each from a spiritual perspective, then defines God's ideal, the spiritual person. But what does it mean to be spiritual? It has everything to do with the permanent indwelling Holy Spirit who Christians have today. While there is much written and spoken about making disciples, which is an emphasis in the Gospels, we cannot...
2025-11-2044 minSimply By Grace Podcast#300 - Doubtful Self-Examination in 2 Corinthians 13:5When it comes to our salvation, is doubt good? This verse has been and is continually used by some to cause many Christians to doubt their salvation. They claim that it is good to question our salvation by examining our works, attitudes, motives, and conduct. But the verse says nothing about examining these things. Understanding the context of the passage--and the whole epistle--is the key to understanding what Paul is saying. In short, he is not telling them to question their salvation. But by using irony, he is making the point that they are saved, and that is how...
2025-11-1310 minSimply By Grace Podcast#299 - Questions of Assurance from Romans 8Christians can get confused and lose the assurance of their salvation for a number of reasons. Charlie will name some of these, but more importantly, he will show how four rhetorical questions from Romans chapter 8 are designed to give full assurance of salvation. The first question reminds us that since God is for us, no one can stand against us. He answers a question with another question by arguing from the greater to the lesser. That is, if God gave us His Son, will He not also give us everything else needed to accomplish our final salvation? The second...
2025-11-0609 minSimply By Grace Podcast#297 - Jesus Christ: He's the Man!We usually emphasize the deity of Jesus Christ, which is a good thing. But the book of Hebrews has a lot to say about His humanity also. In fact, Jesus' favorite title He used for Himself is "Son of Man." Why? Because he was identifying with the human race as the Second Adam who came to undo the damage of the first Adam. Charlie list six ways from Hebrews chapter 2 how the humanity of Jesus Christ is important. First, he came as a man to rule as the future millennial King. Second, He had to experience and suffering for...
2025-10-2334 minSimply By Grace Podcast#292 - Galatians: The Gospel of Christian Liberty, ch. 4Chapter 4 of Paul's epistle to the Galatian church is a declaration of the freedom believers have as sons of God, not slaves. The author reveals his heart's affection for his readers and his desire for them to live in the freedom that Christ brings. To illustrate the contrast between the Law that enslaves and the gospel of grace which liberates, Paul uses the analogy of two women in Genesis: Sarah and Hagar. Each had a son, but they were incompatible, so Hagar and her son had to be cast out. So too, the Law and grace are incompatible when...
2025-09-2552 minSimply By Grace Podcast#293 - Galatians: The Gospel of Christian Liberty, chs. 5&6This final session covers chapters 5 and 6, where Paul exhorts his readers to stand strong in grace and resist those who want to enslave them to the Law. Should they go back to the Law, they will fall from grace, meaning they will no longer be under the blessings that come from God's promises because they are depending on their own efforts. If they really want to fulfill the Law, they should love one another. The liberty they have in the gospel of grace should be controlled by love, not license. Don't resort to legalism--stand strong in grace! Don't try...
2025-09-1243 minSimply By Grace Podcast#291 - Galatians: The Gospel of Christian Liberty, ch. 3As Paul continues his defense of his gospel of grace, he rebukes the Galatians for their inconsistent thinking that they can be sanctified, or finally justified, by works not faith. This leads to an explanation of the purpose of the Law. It was not given to sanctify us, but to expose our sin and lead us to our Savior, Jesus Christ. The Law did not replace the promise of God to Abraham to provide a Seed who would be our Savior. Since the promise comes by grace, not Law, faith is the chief principle for living, just as it...
2025-09-1141 minSimply By Grace Podcast#290 - Galatians: The Gospel of Christian Liberty, ch. 2As the Apostle Paul continues to defend his gospel of grace through faith in Christ alone, he explains how he did not compromise his message and ministry with the legalists. He uses Titus and an incident with Peter as examples. Paul had to rebuke Peter when Peter would not eat with Gentiles and thus Peter implicitly endorsed the Law as necessary for the Gentiles. This leads to a marvelous exposition of Paul's defense of justification through faith. It also allows him to declare that his life is defined by Christ living in and through Him, thus grace extends beyond...
2025-09-0433 minSimply By Grace Podcast#289 - Galatians: The Gospel of Christian Liberty, ch. 1Galatians is a critical Bible book that shows how the gospel of grace is easily corrupted by the intrusion of works. Its emphasis on the grace of the gospel is one reason why Martin Luther called this book his "Katherine," who was his wife. In chapter 1, the Apostle Paul expresses his surprise and concern at how the readers had so soon been corrupted from his gospel to a different gospel. He argues that he received his gospel from Jesus Christ Himself. He did not change his message to win the approval of others. This message is needed today because...
2025-08-2844 minSimply By Grace Podcast#288 - Unpacking Romans 8:28-30In this very theological discussion based on GraceNotes no. 106, Charlie shows how the context helps us understand the assurances of the believer's future found in Romans 8:28-30. The surrounding contexts speak of the believer's future sharing in the glory of God through Christ in His millennial rule. The key to understanding the message of verses 28-30 is seeing our futures from God's timeless perspective. To Him, the past, present, and future are seen at once since He lives in "one eternal now." That is why the believer's glorification is as certain as his justification. It is as good as...
2025-08-2112 minSimply By Grace Podcast#287 - Does Free Grace Theology Lead to False Assurance?This GraceNotes episode begins a series of messages on the assurance of salvation. This is such an important subject because so many people struggle with doubts about their salvation. In this episode, from GraceNotes no. 73, we will see that Free Grace theology is the only theological perspective that can give a believer full assurance of salvation. Three alternate views are explained. First, Reformed Calvinism believes that the elect can be sure of their salvation, but the problem is, no one can be sure they are one of the elect until they die having persevered in their faith and obedience...
2025-08-1510 minSimply By Grace Podcast#286 - What Must I Do to Be Unsaved?Flipping the question "What must I do to be saved" (Act 16:31) to "What must I do to be unsaved?" is a way to see all the things that have been accomplished in an individual's salvation. In order for someone to lose their salvation, there are many things that would have to be undone or reversed, if it was possible. Charlie duscusses twenty-two results of salvation that a believer would have to undo in order for a person to lose their salvation. Of course, Charlie believes Christians cannot lose their salvation, so a discussion of the irreversible results of salvation...
2025-07-1714 minSimply By Grace Podcast#285 - Who Could be Cut Off from Christ in Romans 11:22?In Romans 11:22 some think that the Apostle Paul is warning that if an individual believer does not continue to live in God's goodness, but abusees that privilege, that believer will bt "cut off" or lose their salvation. That view, however, neglects the context. Paul is not addressing individuals, but the fate of two different peoples: The Jews and the Gentiles. The Jews are the natural branches that were broken off by the Lord because of their unbelief in the Messiah. God then turned to the Gentiles and when they believed, be grafted in these unnatural branches to enjoy the...
2025-07-1010 minSimply By Grace Podcast#284 - Lordship Salvation's (not so) Subtle DeceptionThere is a different gospel being preached, one that differs from the gospel of grace alone through faith alone in Jesus Christ alone. It is called Lordship Salvation, and many people will not recognize its subtlety--until they know what to look for. This episode explains what Lordship Salvation teaches about Faith, Repentance, Lordship, and Discipleship, then shows their erroneous thinking about these important issues. Also covered are the negative consequences of this perversion of the gospel. It affects one's assurance, motivation, Christian living, and interpretation of key Bible passages. The failure to see the distinctions between salvation and discipleship...
2025-07-0835 minSimply By Grace Podcast#282 - Understanding the Faith that Saves Q&AIn Part 2 of this conversation about the nature of saving faith, Charlie answers questions on the live-streamed conference. Questions were answered about the view of whether faith is given to only the elect. Also, discussed is faith as a response rather than a divine gift. Can an unregenerated person respond in faith? Can the Spirit's prompting be resisted? What does it mean to be spiritually dead? #GraceLifeMinistries #SimplybyGrace #GraceforAllCoalition
2025-06-1935 minSimply By Grace Podcast#279 - The Vice Lists in 1 Corinthians 6, Galatians 5, and Ephesians 5In this episode from GraceNotes no. 96, we discuss the three similar lists of sins that all have the same consequence for those who commit them: they will not inherit the kingdom of God (1 Cor. 6:9-11; Gal. 5:19-21; Eph. 5:3-5). Some think that Paul is saying that those who commit such sins will lose their salvation or that they were never truly saved at all. Others say that "not inherit" refers to forfeiting rewards in the coming kingdom. A better interpretation is that Paul is simply saying that these sins are characteristic of unbelievers, so Christians should not act like...
2025-05-2911 minSimply By Grace Podcast#274 - Erwin InterviewThe Philippines is the most Roman Catholic country in the world. It is no wonder that it is a starting place for most who become Protestant Evangelical Christians. Erwin Armador, pastor of GFC Nuvali Church in the Philippines journeyed from his Catholic background into Pentecostal Protestantism finding Jesus as his Savior along the way. But ultimately, his Arminian theology left him with questions and doubts. He then adopted Calvinism, but found that it lacked the joy he desired and also left him with theological questions about the character of God. He was a committed Calvinist until he encountered another...
2025-04-1719 minSimply By Grace Podcast#273 - Grace Story - Madel VanguardiaMadel knew the Roman Catholic theology she was raised with. When she felt it unfulfilling, she migrated to Protestant Evangelicalism where Calvinism was the default view. That is all she knew, but it left her with questions and feeling a bit uncomfortable. Deeply involved in ministry as a Bible study leader, she found herself becoming a "fruit detector" wondering if those in her group were showing enough fruit and good works to prove they were indeed true believers. She had heard of the Free Grace view, but believed the reports that it was "easy-believism." Madel concluded the best way...
2025-04-1517 minSimply By Grace Podcast#272 - Simply through Faith - Romans 4, part 2In this second part of Charlie's message on Romans chapter 4, he begins with verse 9 that argues Abraham was not declared righteous because he was circumcised as a sign of being Jewish. He was circumcised (Genesis 17) some 14 years after he was declared righteous in Genesis 15. This makes Abraham the father of all who believe, not just the Jews who are circumcised. God's promise of Abraham's seed or descendant who would be heir to the promise can only be appropriated through faith, not works or rituals like circumcision. Neither can the Law obtain the promise. On the contrary, the Law brings...
2025-04-0317 minSimply By Grace Podcast#271 - Simply through Faith - Romans 4, part 1How can a sinner be made acceptable to a righteous God? Many explanations of what one must do to be saved have confused the issue. In part 1 of this sermon on Romans chapter 4, Charlie shows how verses 1-8 makes it clear that salvation is simply through faith. Having made the case that jutification salvation is given by God as an absolutely freely gift in Romans chapter 3, the Apostle Paul goes on to argue that the only way for a sinner to obtain that free grace is through faith. Faith is being convinced that something is true and therefore trustworthy...
2025-03-2720 minSimply By Grace Podcast#266 - An Exciting Announcement!In this short episode, Charlie explains how the Simply by Grace podcast continues to be popular but now GraceLife is expanding to video format. You will be able to still listen via your favorite podcast service or visit the GraceLife Youtube channel to watch the podcast. https://youtube.com/@GraceLifeOrg
On top of this, Charlie's popular GraceNotes will be the kickoff series, beginning with eternal security. GraceNotes are the most popular and most downloaded resource on our GraceLife.org website and the GraceLife app (GL Ministries). GraceNotes are two-page studies designed to be downloaded, copied, and handed o...
2025-02-1311 min
Simply By Grace Podcast#263 - Grace, Grace, Free GraceJoin us for another Grace Story that chronicles the journey of Ian Beck, now a missionary with Ethnos360. He was saved by grace as a child but had to wade through Charismatic, Reformed, and Lordship Salvation churches before he discovered that salvation was truly and totally free. He talks about people, literature, and Bible passages that led him on his journey. You will feel his enthusiasm for living the gospel of grace and sharing it. You can contact him at Ian_Beck@ntm.org. You will be edified and your appreciation for the free grace of God will deepen...
2025-01-2345 min
Simply By Grace Podcast#260 - Grace Reaches Way Down UnderTasmania may be known for its devils, but God has His angels there, too. This story is about a man, Mick Francis of Tasmania, who searched for the truth. His search took him through eastern religions to various -isms and theologies. After learning a lot about the Bible from Reformed preachers, something didn't seem right about their approach. Mick landed in a dispensational view of the Scriptures which eventually led him to a clear gospel of grace. His new perspective on the Scriptures led to a new approach to the Christian life that was based in trusting instead of...
2024-12-1937 minSimply By Grace Podcast#237 - Fishing for LifeWhether you enjoy fishing or not, you will enjoy the stories about fishing in this podcast with Carmen Pate of Saving Grace podcast interviewing Charlie about his book, Fishing for Life. Charlie talks about the purpose of the book, which is to share the gospel through insights gained from his many fishing experiences. He tells some of the stories covered in more detail in the book. The book, Fishing for Life, is more than a collection of fun stories and meaningful insights, it offers a clear presentation of how to have eternal life through Jesus Christ. The book is...
2024-07-1052 minSimply By Grace Podcast#195 - Grace and Our ServiceRomans. It has been called the most important letter ever written. It changed St. Augustine, Martin Luther, John Wesley, and the world. Romans is a book about God's amazing grace. Every Christian needs to grasp the truths highlighted in this 5-part series, Romans: What's So Amazing about Grace? This clear explanation of the life-changing truths in Romans is taught by Dr. Charlie Bing in New Zealand at the Winter Bible School hosted by the Long Story Short ministry . This series includes:
Grace and Our Sin: How Low Must Grace Reach? 1:1-3:20
Grace and Our Salvation: How Acceptable Does Grace...
2023-09-2139 minSimply By Grace Podcast#194 - Grace and Our Security - Rom. 8:28-39Romans. It has been called the most important letter ever written. It changed St. Augustine, Martin Luther, John Wesley, and the world. Romans is a book about God's amazing grace. Every Christian needs to grasp the truths highlighted in this 5-part series, Romans: What's So Amazing about Grace? This clear explanation of the life-changing truths in Romans is taught by Dr. Charlie Bing in New Zealand at the Winter Bible School hosted by the Long Story Short ministry . This series includes:
Grace and Our Sin: How Low Must Grace Reach? 1:1-3:20
Grace and Our Salvation: How Acceptable Does Grace...
2023-09-1443 minSimply By Grace Podcast#193 - Grace and Our Sanctification - Rom. 6:1-8:27Romans. It has been called the most important letter ever written. It changed St. Augustine, Martin Luther, John Wesley, and the world. Romans is a book about God's amazing grace. Every Christian needs to grasp the truths highlighted in this 5-part series, Romans: What's So Amazing about Grace? This clear explanation of the life-changing truths in Romans is taught by Dr. Charlie Bing in New Zealand at the Winter Bible School hosted by the Long Story Short ministry . This series includes:
Grace and Our Sin: How Low Must Grace Reach? 1:1-3:20
Grace and Our Salvation: How Acceptable Does Grace...
2023-09-0749 minSimply By Grace Podcast#192 - Grace and Our Salvation - Rom. 3:21-4:24Romans. It has been called the most important letter ever written. It changed St. Augustine, Martin Luther, John Wesley, and the world. Romans is a book about God's amazing grace. Every Christian needs to grasp the truths highlighted in this 5-part series, Romans: What's So Amazing about Grace? This clear explanation of the life-changing truths in Romans is taught by Dr. Charlie Bing in New Zealand at the Winter Bible School hosted by the Long Story Short ministry . This series includes:
Grace and Our Sin: How Low Must Grace Reach? 1:1-3:20
Grace and Our Salvation: How Acceptable Does Grace...
2023-08-3151 minSimply By Grace Podcast#191 - Grace and Our Sin - Rom. 1:1-3:20Romans. It has been called the most important letter ever written. It changed St. Augustine, Martin Luther, John Wesley, and the world. Romans is a book about God's amazing grace. Every Christian needs to grasp the truths highlighted in this 5-part series, Romans: What's So Amazing about Grace? This clear explanation of the life-changing truths in Romans is taught by Dr. Charlie Bing in New Zealand at the Winter Bible School hosted by the Long Story Short ministry . This series includes:
Grace and Our Sin: How Low Must Grace Reach? 1:1-3:20
Grace and Our Salvation: How Acceptable Does Grace...
2023-08-2447 minSimply By Grace Podcast#133 - Transform 365 Interview with CharlieT365 Podcast of SWCC had Charlie on their podcast and we're rebroadcasting it on SimplyByGrace. Pastors Cody and John covered a variety of topics, everything from his books to the importance of having a clear definition of what salvation is and means. Some questions include, why is it important to make a distinction between salvation and discipleship? What is "free grace"? What is discipleship? What is Christ's Lordship and how does it all fit in? How does free grace relate to dispensationalism?
2022-07-1443 minSimply By Grace Podcast#131 - Unwanted GraceBack in May of 2022, Charlie spoke at a church and the topic was "unwanted grace." In it he discussed a number of stories which you may have heard already as they've been posted in prior podcasts (see links below). In all of these grace stories they met God's grace in one way or another. They were facing something that they weren't sure they could deal with. Doubt, fear grips the mind, but God reaches out in his grace.
But what is grace? What does it mean in salvation or generally speaking? Can it be earned? ...and what is "...
2022-06-3042 minSimply By Grace Podcast#96 - Hebrews 11 - FaithCharlie takes a quick look at Hebrews 11 during a conference and addressing how and why we are to live by faith. But what is faith, what is the nature of faith? What does faith look like? Who exemplified faith? How do we emulate it? Christians are to live by faith and wait for the kingdom of God. But what does that mean?
Charlie answers these questions and more in this episode of SimplyByGrace.
2021-11-0428 min