Learning to Rest From Attempts to Earn a Place In, Part 2
October 16, 2014
There’s a lot of uncertainty when people talk about eternity. They might be unsure of their standing with God because they don’t know if the good they’ve accomplished outweighs the bad they’ve done. On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez dismantles the notion that our rescue is the result of our own effort! Hebrews, chapter 4 describes salvation not as the product of hard work, but the acceptance of a generous gift.
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Hebrews 4:9-10
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We’re currently in a verse-by-verse study of the book of Hebrews … a New Testament letter that is brimming with Old Testament illustrations. We may be tempted to simply skip over these ancient allusions. But when we understand these references to the past, we can better grasp the future we have in Jesus!
October 15, 2014
In order to connect with God, the people of Israel had to follow certain ceremonial laws. These regulations dictated what the people could wear, where they went, what they could eat, and much more. But do the followers of Jesus have to live under the same requirements? On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez turns to the book of Hebrews to explain why these ceremonies were only shadows, while Jesus is the real deal!
October 14, 2014
A lot of us spend Monday through Friday hard at work. But at the end of the week are two days dedicated to relaxing. In fact, many of us are already looking forward to the weekend! On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez says God has a “heavenly” weekend prepared for us as well. And He wants to make sure, after our work in this life, we don’t miss the rest promised in the next.
October 13, 2014
On this edition of Focal Point, we’ll sit down with Pastor Mike Fabarez to answer a heart-felt question from a hurting listener. If you’d like to pose a question of your own, you’re invited to do so by visiting www.focalpointradio.org.
October 10, 2014
With our busy schedules, many of us don’t have time for self-reflection. We travel through the day set on autopilot … unaware, at times, of where we’re headed. On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez asks us to take moment to examine ourselves. We’re in a series in Hebrews called Am I Really a Christian?
October 9, 2014
Some passages of Scripture are like dessert. The words are comforting, sweet and simply delicious. But there are other sections of the Bible that feel more like vegetables. We may be tempted to skip those parts of Scripture and dive right into the good stuff. But often, it’s the tough passages of God’s Word that offer the most nourishment for our growing faith. On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez turns to Hebrews 4, a section that challenges us to answer the question … Am I Really a Christian?
October 8, 2014
“Are you a Christian?” It’s a question we might ask our unbelieving neighbor, skeptical co-worker, or the person across the globe who has never heard the gospel. Yet, the writer of Hebrews asks that very question of those that profess faith … “Are you truly a follower of Jesus?” On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez begins a new mini-series that’ll help us examine ourselves and answer that important, and penetrating question.
October 7, 2014
What is our salvation contingent upon? The Bible says that God’s grace is a free gift we cannot earn, buy, or deserve. But can we lose that gift by what we do … or don’t do? Is our salvation conditional on our behavior? On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez helps answer A Question of Perseverance, Salvation & Eternal Security …
October 6, 2014
On this edition of Focal Point, we’ll be exploring the question, “Is Jesus really the only way?”
October 3, 2014
Maybe you know someone who once walked an aisle, prayed a prayer, was baptized, but now has turned away from Jesus. Are they still a Christian? Were they ever a Christian? These questions hit especially close to home when we think about a family member or friend who gave their life to Christ … but have since walked away. On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez takes us to a few key spots in Scripture to help us understand the Question of Perseverance, Salvation & Eternal Security.
October 2, 2014
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