1747 results for tag: Greg Albrecht

Standing Firm in God’s Grace – Part 1

In Galatians 5 Paul tells us to stand firm and not let ourselves be bound again in a yoke of slavery.  What is this yoke of slavery Paul is talking about, and what does standing firm in God's grace mean?  This is a critically important subject for Christians. https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/PTR0338.mp3

The Not Yet Kingdom Pt.3 – by Greg Albrecht

He went into all the country around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. As it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet: "A voice of one calling in the wilderness, 'Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him. Every valley shall be filled in, every mountain and hill made low. The crooked roads shall become straight, the rough ways smooth. And all people will see God's salvation.'"—Luke 3:3-6 As John the Baptist preached he quoted from the prophecy in Isaiah, which spoke both of his own ministry preparing for Jesus' ministry and Jesus' central message—the kingdom of God. Isaiah ...

Reflections Along the Jesus Way

July 16, 2024 - Quote for the Day:    “According to the evidence of the Bible itself, Jesus is the Word (John 1:1) – not a book.  We can capitalize ‘Word’ when we refer to Jesus but to call the Bible ‘the Word of God’ is a stretch, perhaps even an error.  The title ‘Word of God’ refers ultimately and supremely to the second person of the Triune God, whom we know as Jesus Christ, specifically called ‘the Word of God” in the first chapter of the Gospel of John… In fact, when the focus of the ‘word’ of God becomes the Bible, when the Bible, the word, replaces the Word of God who is our Lord and Savior – when ...

The 10 Commandments — Required for Christians?

Mentioning the term, "ten commandments" guarantees a reaction. Some feel we need them as a guide for living -- others do not. That brings up the question, "Are the ten commandments required for Christians?" The answer to that question is important. Be sure to listen. https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/PTR0374.mp3

Can You Handle The Truth?

In our world of advertising and spin doctoring truth is replaced with distortion and lies.  But then sometimes truth can be difficult -- hard to deal with.  Can you handle the truth?  What is truth? https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/RCWR241.mp3

Walls and Bridges – by Greg Albrecht

Think with me for a moment about the contrast between a wall and a bridge. Walls exclude and reject while bridges invite and include. Walls are built to limit access – to prohibit adversaries or threats from what is deemed to be worthy of protecting and securing.  Bridges are constructed because of a need and/or a desire to increase traffic from one side to another – bridges are built because of inhospitable, formidable obstacles, a valley or a body of water that inhibits or prevents safe crossings.  Both walls and bridges have their role in our world, but a bridge is by far and away a better illustration of the relationship ...

Reflections Along the Jesus Way

July 13, 2024 - Quote for the Day:  “Boundaries are one of the defining characteristics of what it means to be human. As children, we probe and push until we can discover just how far our parents will go before they lower the boom on us. When we marry, we normally do a similar thing with the person we have promised to love and protect and cherish. When the speed limit is 65, most drivers will extend that to about 75, thinking they have a safe margin before the highway patrol will stop them. We spend a lot of time and effort trying to go as far as we can. Lending institutions thrive by allowing people to push the outer limits of ...

High Risk Grace

One of the biggest objections many have to God's grace is where they think it leads?  Do you know where it leads?  Do you fully understand the implications of the grace God offers us? https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/PTR0354.mp3

The Already Here Kingdom Pt. 2 – by Greg Albrecht

Have you ever had the experience of frantically looking for your keys only to find that they are in your pocket, or in the ignition of the car or hanging from the lock on the back door—just where you left them? You may have looked all over the house for your hat, only to find it sitting right there on your head. As you searched and searched, it was there, on your head, all the while. Just where is the kingdom of God? In Mark 1:15 Jesus said "the kingdom of God is near." In Luke 17:20-21 he says, "the kingdom of God is in your midst." So is the kingdom near, but not here? Is it here, but we just don't know where to look? The Interpreter's Bible ...

Reflections Along the Jesus Way

July 11, 2024 - Quote for the Day:  “When we read the life and teachings of Jesus, we read of God in the flesh who was always available. When his self-appointed security detail, also known as the disciples (as far as we know they weren’t wearing designer sunglasses), wanted to prevent little children from seeing him, Jesus stepped in and granted the children access. Jesus had time. He was not too busy. He was not some big-shot executive who was late for another meeting, whose posse was waiting to usher him into his limo. He had plenty of time for anyone, even children. In Jesus, God came near, but then, sadly, religion stepped in and ...

Prayer – Jesus’ Example

There is much to learn from Jesus' example when we consider prayer, and that's what Greg talks about in today's program.  Don't miss it! https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/PTR0359.mp3

Prayer – The Purpose of Prayer

Oh my God, help me! In dire straits even an atheist may call out to God in prayer. What is the purpose of prayer? Greg talks about kinds of prayer and the purpose of prayer.

Reflections Along the Jesus Way

July 9, 2024 - Quote for the Day:   “The kind of love that a man and woman have for each other that is pumped into our brains and hearts by our society, by our media and by our music, and yes, even by many of our churches – is conditional love. We have been brainwashed into believing we are loved as long as we can be who and what the object of our ‘love’ wants us to be. That’s conditional love – and it’s absolutely the opposite of the love taught in the Bible.”  Originally published in: Letters to My Friends ------------------------------------- Help Us Help Others - Give Now

Prayer – The How To’s of Prayer

Some people really don't know how to pray.  In this program Greg explores what the Bible tells us about praying. https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/PTR0357.mp3

Prayer – Is God Listening?

Does prayer really work?  Is God really listening?  Are you seeing the proof that he is listening? https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/PTR0356.mp3

Reflections Along the Jesus Way

July 6, 2024 - Quote for the Day: “As a Christian, I believe I have no duty to force the culture in which I reside to be a Christian society. When any humans, Christians or otherwise, get the idea that their main identity comes from the rightness of their behavior, sooner or later they will begin to believe that they have a right, a duty, perhaps even a divine calling, to force others who do not see things the way they do to do as they do. When people become convinced that their idea of right and wrong and of truth is the only way, they will form party lines and establish boundaries. They will draw lines in theological and philosophical ...

Complete Perfection?  Really? – Greg Albrecht

Question: It is amazing to me that some Christians and their denominations actually believe that human beings can be made perfect in this life, without God’s grace and the blood of Christ. Really? It seems crazy how some people miss the gospel.  What do you think? Response: While the teaching of human perfection is not taught openly that much, because it is so obviously unbiblical, this entirely erroneous dogma is still officially “on the books” in many of the more conservative Protestant denominations. Entire sanctification, as it is also called, seems to have arisen from John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, but as the years ...

Connecting with God

Just how does one become connected to God?  And what is the nature of that connection?  You may be surprised at what God has in mind for you! https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/PTR0353.mp3

Reflections Along the Jesus Way

July 4, 2024 - Quote for the Day: “When you hear the two words fatal and attraction linked you may think of a movie by that title. The movie, you may remember, teaches the lesson that those who think they own you, may wind up stewing your pet rabbit. I don’t want any political interest thinking that I will pay them the allegiance which I owe to God alone, for first and foremost I am a citizen of the kingdom of heaven. Neither a political candidate nor a political party can replace the kingdom of God.  There is no New Testament teaching that requires Christians to attempt to influence or change political institutions. I am ...

Citizens of Heaven

We will ponder what it means to be a citizen of heaven while residing on planet earth. https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/RCWR125.mp3