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God’s Gifts To Us

What is the difference between Christians and non-Christians? Christians and non-Christians alike do good things, they build schools and hospitals, they care for the poor and feed the hungry.

Back to Slavery?

Legalism, obedience to rules, can lead us to congratulate ourselves on our own goodness and make us feel we deserve salvation. Legalism was at the heart and core of the heresy Paul was fighting in Galatia.

The Virus of Legalism

Legalism is a virus that is always present in organized Christianity. It is always lurking, looking for a weakness, some way to become active. Legalism sneaks around in the shadows trying to convince us that salvation is Christ "plus."

The Deception of Externalism

In one of his letters, the apostle Paul strives to convince the Galatians that the external trappings of religion are not the spiritual reality -- a lesson we need to consider and that Greg drives home in this program.

Trying To Impress God

What makes Christians righteous? What we do? What we don't do? The apostle Paul says a lot about this subject.

Them and Us

"My church is better than your church because..." If you think that your church has more truth, the full truth, more revelation, a better baptism, greater insight, a higher calling, or a deeper conversion, listen in and think again. https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/PTR0077.mp3

Why Try To Be Good?

If it is true that you and I are saved, not because of how good we are, not because of the good things that we do, but because God is good and he saves us because he wants to; then why should you and I even try to be good? https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/PTR0076.mp3

God is God and We are Not

Life can be overwhelming at times -- too much month left at the end of the money, sick loved ones, or the death of a parent, spouse or child. Why does God allow things like this to happen? https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/PTR0075.mp3      

The Christian Declaration of Freedom

What is the Christian Declaration of Freedom? In this program on the book of Romans, Greg explores the three freedoms of the Christian Declaration of Freedom -- each divinely designed to give us power for daily living. https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/PTR0074.mp3

The Practical Benefits of Being a Christian — Part 2

Peace, joy, the knowledge that we are of infinite value to God, knowing God's love for us -- these are some of the practical benefits of being a Christian. https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/PTR0073.mp3

The Practical Benefits of Being a Christian — Part 1

Life can load us up with all sorts of burdens. Some of us are tired and worn out -- "dead" tired. Sometimes we walk through life numb -- as though we were dead. Greg talks about God giving life to the dead and the benefits of Christianity. https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/PTR0072.mp3

God Is In Your Corner

God will take care of us. Christ died for us that we might live eternally. You can be assured of God's love. You can be assured that God is in your corner. https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/PTR0071.mp3

What We Can Expect From God

What can we expect from God? This is the first in an eight program series on the book of Romans. This book gives insights about what we can expect from God. https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/PTR0070.mp3

God’s Service Manual

In the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard the workers' expectations are turned on their head.  What does this teach us about our service to God?  Are we under contract to Him? https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/PTR0067.mp3

When Good Just Isn’t Good Enough

Could you be struggling with a false sense of security about your own goodness simply because you think you score high in the spiritual comparison game? https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/PTR0066.mp3

The Expensive Delusion

Do money and possessions make for success? Another question, how much will Bill Gates leave behind when he dies? The parable of "The Rich Fool." https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/PTR0065.mp3

Forgiven to Forgive

"Everyone says forgiveness is a lovely idea, until they have something to forgive,..." (C. S. Lewis). Yet Jesus said we're to forgive seventy times seven. What was he saying? https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/PTR0064.mp3

Who is the Good Samaritan?

Jesus' parable of the Good Samaritan was a response to two questions, "What must I do to inherit eternal life?" and "Who is my neighbor?" Jesus turned the second question around -- why? https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/PTR0063.mp3

Finding Your Way Home

Home Jesus promises us an eternal home, but we can't get there without him. We need directions. We can even be on the right road, but going in the opposite direction! The road to being at home starts at the foot of the cross.

God is Good!

God is good — always was and always will be. God is good, and he chooses to be so. That’s part of his nature which works for our benefit. https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/PTR0059.mp3