Bill Vanderbush

Reckless Grace Podcast Episode 25 - Grace and Eternity

When you accepted Jesus (assuming you did) when you said “yes” and gave your life to Christ, was it in response to an invitation born out of love for God and gratitude for what Christ did for you on the cross? Or was it driven primarily by a fear of hell? That’s a big question. Because I preach such a strong message of grace, I often get labeled as someone who doesn’t believe in hell. When people ask me, “Do you believe in hell?” my answer is simple: “Yes, I do.” But then I like to turn the question back to them: “Tell me, what is hell?” What usually follows is a flood of ideas (many of them dramatic, terrifying, or even grotesque) but far too often, those ideas aren’t grounded in the Bible at all. And that’s a problem we need to address.. This replay from the old Reckless Grace Podcast is by request from listeners who asked that it be reposted. Over time I expect to release every old episode of the Reckless Grace Podcast so they will all be available to you.

FIve Benefits of the Cross

King David was a poet and a prophet as well as a warrior king. So many of the words of the Psalms were prophecies pointing to what could only be fulfilled in Christ. In this podcast, Bill Vanderbush explores Psalm 103 and a parallel of the words of King David to the five aspects of the finished work of the cross.

The Mysteries of the Kingdom

The Kingdom is Christ Himself, the very life of God revealed in self-giving love (John 1:14; Philippians 2:5–11). It is not built or controlled by human ambition (John 18:36 “My kingdom is not of this world”), but received as a gift (Luke 12:32 “It is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom”). It transform the heart first, then flows outward into relationships, communities, and into all creation.

Discerning the Times - Live at Bethel Austin

Discerning the Times - Live at Bethel Austin by Bill Vanderbush

Divine Fixation

God's face imparts blessing (Numbers), calls us to focus deeply (Psalms/Mark), is modeled in Jesus Christ (Luke), and is unveiled through the Holy Spirit's outpouring (Ezekiel/Acts). Life and identity flow from beholding Him. Psalm 27 is a roadmap from fear to fearless intimacy. Fear God alone, seek His face continually, and wait in confident hope.