Category:  Reformed Theology

Episodes

Saved by Grace Alone. Let Your Works Respond Accordingly.

Let's see how Paul's letters to early Christians clarify how we walk in step with the Holy Spirit and grow in Christlikeness, as we keep Christ’s work on the cross at the center of salvation through Grace alone. 

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Understanding Salvation: Grace and Works in the Bible

Did Paul and James Agree on Salvation?

Let's compare what we learn in James about the relationship between God’s grace and our works to what Paul teaches, and then consider what it means for our daily lives. 

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Understanding Salvation: Grace and Works in the Bible

Grace is the Root, Our Works are the Fruit

Gain a deeper understanding of how God’s grace and our works cooperate to help us grow in Christlikeness. 

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Understanding Salvation: Grace and Works in the Bible

God's Covenants and Our Salvation

By revisiting God’s original covenants with Abraham in Genesis and the new covenant Jesus establishes in Matthew, we gain understanding of how God works, his gift of grace, and what he expects from us as his people. 

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Understanding Salvation: Grace and Works in the Bible

Living as Citizens of God's Kingdom Now

God's kingdom is already here, and by studying Scripture, we discover what it means to live faithfully in the kingdom now.

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The Kingdom of God

Jesus' Kingdom Parables

Jesus told stories and analogies to patiently but urgently describe what God’s kingdom looks like, what its values are, and how the people of his kingdom should behave.

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The Kingdom of God

Jesus Brings the Kingdom of God Near

Discover how God’s kingdom continues to come near in Jesus today, and how he calls us to participate in his kingdom here and now.

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The Kingdom of God

God's Kingdom in the Whole Bible

Kingdom language arcs through the whole Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, defining what God’s kingdom is, what it looks like, and the kind of King we have in Jesus.

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The Kingdom of God

God Makes All Things New

Join us as we study biblical passages that describe a future where God’s presence eradicates suffering and evil, and brings justice and eternal joy.

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The Four Major Themes of the Bible

God Redeems

Join us as we trace God’s story of redemption from Genesis through the Old Testament to the ultimate sacrifice of our Savior Jesus Christ.

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The Four Major Themes of the Bible

Humanity Falls

Drawn from both Old and New Testament Scriptures, the second major theme of the Bible—the Christian doctrine of the fall—emphasizes the catastrophic impact of sin on humanity and creation and clearly articulates our universal need for a Savior in Jesus Christ.

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The Four Major Themes of the Bible

God Creates

Join us as we study the creation theme and discuss what it reveals to us about God’s character, love, and intentions.

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The Four Major Themes of the Bible

Blog Posts

Understanding Salvation: Grace and Works in the Bible

How do we understand James’s emphasis on our works if Paul clearly tells us we’re saved by grace? Gain a deeper understanding...

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Groundwork Celebrates 15 Years

Groundwork is celebrating 15 years, but the foundation of our ministry dates back to 1939. This blog will walk you through the...

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The Kingdom of God

The kingdom of God is an important biblical theme woven from Genesis to Revelation. Understanding how the Kingdom of God has existed...

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