Legacy Bible Podcast

Washed, Made New, and Sealed: The Powerful Work of the Holy Spirit

What does it truly mean to be saved—and who actually does the work? In Episode 114 of the Legacy Bible Podcast, we explore the powerful, life-changing work of the Holy Spirit in the believer. Salvation is not achieved by human effort but is entirely the work of God, applied through the Spirit. From the washing of regeneration to the miracle of new birth, and the unbreakable seal that secures us for eternity, this message unpacks the depth of God’s grace. You’ll discover how the Holy Spirit not only brings new life but also empowers us to live it out daily—not by our strength, but by faith. This episode is both doctrinally rich and deeply practical, calling believers to rest in Christ’s finished work while walking in the Spirit’s ongoing power.   📝 Full Show Notes 🔑 Episode Overview This message focuses on the essential role of the Holy Spirit in salvation and the believer’s daily life. It emphasizes that: * Salvation is entirely the work of God, not man * The Holy Spirit applies the finished work of Christ * Believers are transformed, secured, and empowered through Him   ✨ Key Themes & Teaching Points 1. Salvation is a Gift, Not a Work * Eternal life is given freely through Jesus Christ * Faith is not a work—it is trust in God’s work * Human effort cannot produce righteousness 📖 Romans 6:23   2. The Washing of Regeneration * The Holy Spirit cleanses and renews the believer * This “washing” is necessary to make us fit for eternal life * Forgiveness is applied to the soul by the Spirit 📖 Titus 3:5   3. The New Birth (Born Again) * Spiritual rebirth is required to enter the kingdom of God * This is a work only the Holy Spirit can perform * Believers become entirely new creations 📖 John 3:5–7 📖 2 Corinthians 5:17   4. A New Creation in Christ * The believer is recreated in righteousness and holiness * This new nature reflects God’s own character * It is based entirely on Christ’s finished work 📖 Ephesians 4:24   5. Sealed by the Holy Spirit * The Spirit Himself is the seal of our salvation * This seal guarantees we belong to God * It is permanent and secure until the day of redemption 📖 Ephesians 1:13–14 📖 Ephesians 4:30   6. The Finished Work of Christ * Jesus fully completed the work of salvation * Nothing can be added to what He has done * The Spirit works only from what Christ has provided 📖 John 17:4 📖 John 19:30   7. Growing in Wisdom and Knowledge * The Spirit continues working after salvation * He reveals deeper understanding of God’s purposes * Believers grow in awareness of their inheritance in Christ 📖 Ephesians 1:17–18   8. Living by the Power of the Spirit * The Christian life cannot be lived in human strength * God’s power enables godly living * Victory comes through dependence on the Spirit 📖 Ephesians 1:19   9. Walking by Faith Daily * Faith is the ongoing principle of the Christian life * Christ dwells in our hearts through faith * Spiritual growth requires moment-by-moment trust 📖 Ephesians 3:17   🔍 Key Takeaways * You cannot save yourself—God does the work * The Holy Spirit cleanses, renews, and recreates you * Your salvation is secure because it is sealed by God * The same Spirit who saves you empowers you to live for Christ * Faith is not just for salvation—it is for every moment of the Christian life   🙏 Closing Reflection This message calls believers to stop striving in their own strength and instead rest in the finished work of Christ. The Holy Spirit is not only the one who saves but the one who sustains, empowers, and transforms us daily. The Christian life is not self-powered—it is Spirit-filled and faith-driven.       Thanks for listening and please subscribe, comment and like. if you have any comments or questions please send them to legacybiblepodcast@gmail.com [legacybiblepodcast@gmail.com] you can check out the website at www.legacybiblepodcast.com [http://www.legacybiblepodcast.com] youtube channel at www.youtube.com/@legacybiblepodcast [http://www.youtube.com/legacybiblepodcast] Rumble Channel at www.rumble.com/legacybiblepodcast [http://www.rumble.com/legacybiblepodcast] Fellowship Bible Church website is at fbcjoliet.com [/episodeEndnote/setting/id/fbcjoliet.com] please come back every week for another legacy lesson from the bible by the Rev Chuck Rains. All audio sermons were previously recorded at the Fellowship Bible Church and recorded on cassette tape and transferred into digital format. All content is from the Fellowship Bible Church and edited from the morning or evening service and taught by the pastor the Rev. Chuck Rains. Also just a reminder, don't forget to read your bible everyday, and pray for the podcast, so that all the world may hear God's message for their life.

All Things Given: Living in the Power of God’s Promises

In episode 113 of the Legacy Bible Podcast, we explore the incredible reality of what God has already given to every believer through Jesus Christ. From the gift of eternal life to the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit, this message reminds us that we are not lacking—we are fully supplied. Drawing from 2 Peter 1 and supporting scriptures, we examine how God has provided all things that pertain to life and godliness. This is not theoretical Christianity—it is a present, powerful, Spirit-enabled life. If you’ve ever felt spiritually weak, unprepared, or defeated, this episode will redirect your focus to the truth: God’s promises are not future hopes alone—they are present realities meant to be lived out today.   📝 Full Show Notes 🔑 Main Theme God has already given believers everything needed for life and godliness through Christ, and He empowers that life through the Holy Spirit.   📌 Key Points 1. The First Gift: Eternal Life * Salvation is not earned—it is a gift. * God demonstrated His love by giving His Son for sinners. * Eternal life is not just future—it is a present possession. Key Scripture: * Romans 6:23 * John 3:16 * Romans 5:8   2. All Things That Pertain to Life and Godliness * Believers are not lacking anything spiritually. * God has supplied everything necessary to live a godly life. * This provision comes through knowing Christ personally—not just intellectually. Key Scripture: * 2 Peter 1:2–3   3. Grace and Peace Multiplied * Grace is God’s full provision for every need. * Peace is the Spirit’s work within us to overcome trials. * Both are experienced through a growing relationship with Christ. Key Scripture: * 2 Peter 1:2   4. God’s Power Is Active and Present * Christianity is not philosophy—it is power. * God doesn’t just tell us how to live—He enables us to live it. * His power is sufficient for real-world struggles. Key Scripture: * 2 Peter 1:3 * Ephesians 1:19–20   5. Exceeding Great and Precious Promises * God’s promises are not only for heaven—they apply now. * Through these promises, we partake in the divine nature. * We are already delivered from the corruption of the world. Key Scripture: * 2 Peter 1:4 * Galatians 3   🔥 Five Works of the Holy Spirit in the Believer 1. Establishes (New Birth) * The Spirit brings us into Christ through regeneration. Scripture: John 3:3–5   2. Anoints (Empowers and Teaches) * The Spirit enables us and teaches us truth. * True spiritual understanding comes through Him. Scripture: 1 John 2:20, 27   3. Seals (Security) * The Spirit seals believers until the day of redemption. * Our salvation is secure in Him. Scripture: Ephesians 1:13   4. Earnest (Guarantee of Inheritance) * The Spirit is God’s “down payment” guaranteeing what is to come. Scripture: Ephesians 1:14   5. Empowers (Resurrection Power) * The same power that raised Christ lives in us. * This power enables godly living. Scripture: Romans 8:11 * 1 Peter 3:18   💡 Practical Application * Stop striving—start receiving what God has already provided. * Yield to the Holy Spirit daily. * Trust God’s promises as present truth, not distant hope. * Live with confidence in God’s power, not your own strength.   🎯 Key Takeaway You are not trying to earn what God has already given—you are learning to live in it. The Christian life is not about striving harder, but yielding deeper to the Spirit who empowers you.     Thanks for listening and please subscribe, comment and like. if you have any comments or questions please send them to legacybiblepodcast@gmail.com [legacybiblepodcast@gmail.com] you can check out the website at www.legacybiblepodcast.com [http://www.legacybiblepodcast.com] youtube channel at www.youtube.com/@legacybiblepodcast [http://www.youtube.com/legacybiblepodcast] Rumble Channel at www.rumble.com/legacybiblepodcast [http://www.rumble.com/legacybiblepodcast] Fellowship Bible Church website is at fbcjoliet.com [/episodeEndnote/setting/id/fbcjoliet.com] please come back every week for another legacy lesson from the bible by the Rev Chuck Rains. All audio sermons were previously recorded at the Fellowship Bible Church and recorded on cassette tape and transferred into digital format. All content is from the Fellowship Bible Church and edited from the morning or evening service and taught by the pastor the Rev. Chuck Rains. Also just a reminder, don't forget to read your bible everyday, and pray for the podcast, so that all the world may hear God's message for their life.

Saved by Faith, Sealed by the Spirit: God’s Work from Beginning to End

Was the Holy Spirit active in the Old Testament—and if so, how? In Episode 112 of the Legacy Bible Podcast, we explore the powerful truth that salvation has always been the work of God through faith—never by works, law, or ritual. From Adam and Eve to Abraham, and from David to today, the same Holy Spirit has been drawing people to God, regenerating hearts, and sealing believers for eternity. This episode walks through key passages in Romans, John, Titus, and beyond to show that the new birth is not a New Testament invention—it is a divine necessity that has always been at the center of God’s redemptive plan. Discover how righteousness has always been credited by faith, how the Spirit brings life and transformation, and how believers are sealed with an eternal inheritance that will one day be fully realized.   📝 Show Notes 🔹 Main Theme: Salvation has always been by faith, accomplished by God, and applied by the Holy Spirit—from the beginning of humanity to today.   🔹 Key Topics Covered: * The role of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament * The necessity of being “born again” * Salvation apart from the law and works * Abraham as the model of faith * The symbolism of sacrifice and atonement * The righteousness of God credited through faith * The sealing and assurance of the Holy Spirit * Adoption, inheritance, and future glorification * Walking in the Spirit vs. relying on self-righteousness   🔹 Key Takeaways: * Salvation is not new—it has always been God’s work through faith. * The Holy Spirit is the agent of regeneration and renewal. * Righteousness is received, not earned. * Ceremonial acts (like circumcision) point to salvation—they do not produce it. * Believers are sealed by the Spirit as a guarantee of future glory. * True righteousness is Christ’s, lived out through us by the Spirit.   📚 Scripture References * John 3:3, 5 * Titus 3:5 * Romans 3:21–22, 25 * Romans 4:1–11 * Romans 5:1 * Romans 8:15–17, 23, 26 * Genesis 3:21 * Isaiah 1:18 * Psalm 51 * Hebrews 11 (Abel, Abraham) * Mark 8:36 * 1 Peter 1:18–19; 2:24 * 1 Corinthians 6:19–20 * Galatians 5 * Ephesians 1:13–14 * Numbers 23:19   Thanks for listening and please subscribe, comment and like. if you have any comments or questions please send them to legacybiblepodcast@gmail.com [legacybiblepodcast@gmail.com] you can check out the website at www.legacybiblepodcast.com [http://www.legacybiblepodcast.com] youtube channel at www.youtube.com/@legacybiblepodcast [http://www.youtube.com/legacybiblepodcast] Rumble Channel at www.rumble.com/legacybiblepodcast [http://www.rumble.com/legacybiblepodcast] Fellowship Bible Church website is at fbcjoliet.com [/episodeEndnote/setting/id/fbcjoliet.com] please come back every week for another legacy lesson from the bible by the Rev Chuck Rains. All audio sermons were previously recorded at the Fellowship Bible Church and recorded on cassette tape and transferred into digital format. All content is from the Fellowship Bible Church and edited from the morning or evening service and taught by the pastor the Rev. Chuck Rains. Also just a reminder, don't forget to read your bible everyday, and pray for the podcast, so that all the world may hear God's message for their life.

No Difference: The Righteousness of God by Faith Alone”

What does it truly mean to be righteous before God? And how has salvation always worked—from the Old Testament to today? In Episode 111 of the Legacy Bible Podcast, we dive deep into the powerful truth that God’s righteousness is given freely—not earned. Through a rich study of Romans 3 and Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus in John 3, this episode explores the unchanging foundation of salvation: faith in Jesus Christ alone. We unpack the role of the Holy Spirit, the reality of being born again, and why religious effort, tradition, or personal merit can never produce true righteousness. Whether in the Old Testament or today, God has always saved by grace through faith—and there is no difference among those who believe. This message is both humbling and freeing: you cannot earn righteousness—but you can receive it.   📝 Full Show Notes 🔑 Episode Theme God’s righteousness is not achieved—it is received through faith in Jesus Christ, available equally to all who believe.   📚 Key Topics Covered * The impossibility of achieving God’s standard of righteousness * Being “born again” through the Holy Spirit (John 3) * Salvation in the Old Testament vs. New Testament * The meaning of “no difference” in Romans 3 * Justification by grace through faith alone * Redemption and Christ as our Redeemer * Why works, baptism, or spiritual experiences cannot save * The mercy seat and the picture of atonement * God’s righteousness applied across all time through Christ   ✝️ Core Scripture References * John 3:3–7 – You must be born again * Romans 3:21–26 – Righteousness of God by faith * Romans 3:23 – All have sinned * Romans 3:24 – Justified freely by grace * Romans 3:25 – Propitiation through His blood * John 1:14 – The Word made flesh * Hebrews 4:16 – The throne of grace (mercy seat connection)   💡 Key Takeaways * Righteousness comes from God, not from us * Faith in Christ is the only requirement for salvation * There is no distinction—anyone can be saved * Jesus paid the full redemption price * God’s plan of salvation has always been the same * The believer stands in grace, not judgment   🔥 Memorable Quotes (Optional Pull Quotes) * “You don’t need to earn righteousness—you need to receive it.” * “There is no difference—only faith makes the difference.” * “Jesus didn’t help pay your debt—He paid it all.” * “God doesn’t offer you better behavior—He offers you His righteousness.”     Thanks for listening and please subscribe, comment and like. if you have any comments or questions please send them to legacybiblepodcast@gmail.com [legacybiblepodcast@gmail.com] you can check out the website at www.legacybiblepodcast.com [http://www.legacybiblepodcast.com] youtube channel at www.youtube.com/@legacybiblepodcast [http://www.youtube.com/legacybiblepodcast] Rumble Channel at www.rumble.com/legacybiblepodcast [http://www.rumble.com/legacybiblepodcast] Fellowship Bible Church website is at fbcjoliet.com [/episodeEndnote/setting/id/fbcjoliet.com] please come back every week for another legacy lesson from the bible by the Rev Chuck Rains. All audio sermons were previously recorded at the Fellowship Bible Church and recorded on cassette tape and transferred into digital format. All content is from the Fellowship Bible Church and edited from the morning or evening service and taught by the pastor the Rev. Chuck Rains. Also just a reminder, don't forget to read your bible everyday, and pray for the podcast, so that all the world may hear God's message for their life.

Carnal or Spiritual: When Knowing Isn’t Growing

What does it really mean to live the Christian life? Many believers know the Word, attend church, and pray regularly—but still struggle to grow. In this episode, we confront a sobering truth from Scripture: knowledge without surrender leads to spiritual stagnation. Looking at the church in Corinth, we explore how it’s possible to be deeply taught yet remain carnal—living more like the world than like Christ. This message challenges us to move beyond merely hearing truth and instead yield to the Holy Spirit, allowing God’s Word to transform our lives from the inside out. God has not only given us His standards—He has given us His Spirit to fulfill them. Will we remain babes… or grow into spiritual maturity?   📝 Show Notes 🔑 Main Theme Spiritual maturity is not determined by how much truth you know—but by how much truth you obey.   📚 Key Points * Knowing is not enough The Corinthians were well-taught but remained spiritually immature. * Carnality keeps believers from growing Living in the flesh prevents the Word from taking root. * Spiritual people are responsive to God Maturity is seen in surrender, obedience, and transformation. * God provides both the standard and the power Through Christ and the Holy Spirit, we are enabled to live righteously. * Yielding determines your walk Walking in the Spirit is a choice—to surrender or resist. * Your life reveals your true condition Outward fruit reflects inward reality.   📖 Scripture References * 1 Corinthians 3:1–3 – Carnal vs. spiritual believers * Acts 18:1–11 – Paul’s ministry in Corinth * Romans 1:16 – To the Jew first, then the Gentile * Romans 2:24–29 – True righteousness is inward * Romans 6:13 – Yielding to God * Romans 7:4 – Dead to the law, alive in Christ * Romans 8:1–14 – Walking in the Spirit vs. the flesh * 1 John 1:9 – Confession and forgiveness * 1 John 3:9 – New nature in Christ * 1 Peter 2:24 – Christ fulfilled righteousness * 2 Corinthians 2:15–16 – The fragrance of Christ * 2 Corinthians 6:10 – Sorrowful yet always rejoicing   💡 Key Takeaways * You can be taught deeply and still live shallowly. * Carnality is not ignorance—it is resistance. * God’s commands always come with His provision. * Spiritual growth begins with surrender, not knowledge. * You can walk in righteousness—as often as you choose to yield.   Thanks for listening and please subscribe, comment and like. if you have any comments or questions please send them to legacybiblepodcast@gmail.com [legacybiblepodcast@gmail.com] you can check out the website at www.legacybiblepodcast.com [http://www.legacybiblepodcast.com] youtube channel at www.youtube.com/@legacybiblepodcast [http://www.youtube.com/legacybiblepodcast] Rumble Channel at www.rumble.com/legacybiblepodcast [http://www.rumble.com/legacybiblepodcast] Fellowship Bible Church website is at fbcjoliet.com [/episodeEndnote/setting/id/fbcjoliet.com] please come back every week for another legacy lesson from the bible by the Rev Chuck Rains. All audio sermons were previously recorded at the Fellowship Bible Church and recorded on cassette tape and transferred into digital format. All content is from the Fellowship Bible Church and edited from the morning or evening service and taught by the pastor the Rev. Chuck Rains. Also just a reminder, don't forget to read your bible everyday, and pray for the podcast, so that all the world may hear God's message for their life.