091. Grace, Knowledge, and the Living Church

096. Thy Kingdom Come, Thy Will be Done (Part 1)

This episode explores the meaning of “Thy kingdom come, thy will be done” in the Lord’s Prayer, arguing that Jesus was speaking prophetically about the coming New Covenant and the establishment of God’s kingdom. The discussion examines Matthew 24, Luke 21, Revelation 21, and Galatians 4, presenting the view that many end-times prophecies were fulfilled in the first century through the destruction of Jerusalem and the transition from the Old Covenant to the New Covenant age. The conversation emphasizes understanding biblical prophecy through its original Hebrew context and encourages believers to live as citizens of God’s kingdom today. Episode Page: https://wakinguptograce.com/096-thy-kingdom-come-thy-will-be-done-part-1/ [https://wakinguptograce.com/096-thy-kingdom-come-thy-will-be-done-part-1/]

095. Are Babies Saved? (Part 2)

This episode explores the difficult theological question of the eternal destiny of infants and those unable to consciously believe the gospel. The discussion examines biblical passages about resurrection, original sin, faith, and predestination, emphasizing that Scripture clearly teaches salvation through faith in Christ while offering no definitive answer regarding infants. The speakers argue that God's sovereignty, goodness, and mercy provide the strongest basis for hope, suggesting that believers should trust God's righteous judgment rather than speculate beyond what Scripture reveals. The conversation also contrasts predestination, free will, universalism, and the role of faith, ultimately concluding that salvation rests in God's hands and that Christians can find peace in His character even when some questions remain unanswered. Episode Page: https://wakinguptograce.com/095-are-babies-saved-part-2/ [https://wakinguptograce.com/095-are-babies-saved-part-2/]

094. Are Babies Saved? (Part 1)

The conversation examines whether the Bible teaches that infants who die are saved, arguing that the answer is not explicit in Scripture and that David's words about his deceased child should be understood within the ancient Hebrew expectation of resurrection rather than an immediate entrance into heaven.  The problem which is revealed in the argument is that in shaping the scripture to fit our desires we often lose the value in what the scriptures are actually teaching. Episode Page: https://wakinguptograce.com/094-are-babies-saved-part-1/ [https://wakinguptograce.com/094-are-babies-saved-part-1/]

093. Prayer, Grace, and Living the Reconciled Life

This conversation explores prayer, grace, and the believer's relationship with God from a New Covenant perspective. The speakers emphasize that prayer is not about following formulas, postures, or religious performance but about honest, authentic communication with a loving Father. They discuss how understanding God's acceptance and pleasure toward believers removes fear, guilt, and striving, allowing Christians to approach Him with confidence. The discussion also highlights living with a renewed mind, focusing on the unseen reality of Christ's presence rather than being consumed by worldly pressures. Growth in the Christian life is described not as self-effort or accumulating knowledge, but as remaining connected to Christ, the source of life and transformation. The episode concludes with an encouraging picture of faith as joyful expectation—living each day with confidence that God has already provided everything needed and is continually revealing His goodness. Episode Page: https://wakinguptograce.com/093-prayer-grace-and-living-the-reconciled-life/ [https://wakinguptograce.com/093-prayer-grace-and-living-the-reconciled-life/]

092. Faith Through Identity in Christ

The episode explores a grace-centered view of Christianity focused on identity in Christ rather than fear, guilt, or performance. The speakers discuss how believers are loved and accepted by God as “new creations,” and argue that spiritual struggles often come from forgetting that identity. They emphasize renewing the mind, trusting God’s love, and living by faith instead of shame or self-condemnation. Episode Page: https://wakinguptograce.com/092-faith-through-identity-in-christ/ [https://wakinguptograce.com/092-faith-through-identity-in-christ/]