The Gift of Grace & Righteousness by Faith

The Resurrection and the Life

The Resurrection and the Life Resurrection Sunday -- Easter 2026 We are reading from the Gospel of John, chapter 20. I recommend reading the entire chapter to see and understand the whole story that I am talking about here in this episode—the resurrection on Jesus on that Sunday morning.  We’re also focusing on verses: John 20:8-9 (NLT) 8 Then the disciple who had reached the tomb first also went in, and he saw and believed— 9 for until then they still hadn’t understood the Scriptures that said Jesus must rise from the dead.   You can also browse through more than 135 podcast episodes.   Please subscribe to our podcast and leave a positive review which will give our episodes greater reach.   Thank you for being part of this podcast!    Your hosts,  John and Lisa Strazza

The Gift of Grace & Righteousness by Faith

Understanding the Gift of Grace & Righteousness by Faith Here are some verses to keep on hand as you listen.  Ephesians 2:4-10 (NKJV) 4 But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, 5 even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), 6 and raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, 7 that in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, 9 not of works, lest anyone should boast. 10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NKJV) 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. Imagine a caterpillar that turns into a beautiful majestic butterfly!  You too have been reborn into a new creation, created in Christ.   2 Corinthians 5:17 (AMP) 7 Therefore if any person is [ingrafted] in Christ (the Messiah) he is a new creation (a new creature altogether); the old [previous moral and spiritual condition] has passed away. Behold, the fresh and new has come! Ephesians 1:6-7 (NKJV) 7 In Him we have redemption (rescued) through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace. Verse 6  says:  He made us accepted in the Beloved. Accepted here means: to grace, i.e., indue with special honor: — make accepted, be highly favored. You can also browse through more than 135 podcast episodes.   Please subscribe to our podcast and leave a positive review which will give our episodes greater reach.   Thank you for being part of this podcast!    Your hosts,  John and Lisa Strazza

Too Many Voices

Too Many Voices Take some time each day and simplify things by spending close time with the Lord, in praise, thanksgiving, and prayer.  Stay close to the Lord, and stay in His word. Avoid confusing and fearful thoughts, conversations, and negative media.  Push aside the many voices that leave you burdened. Stay with the simplicity of Christ, and go back to the foundations of the gospel.   Isaiah 41:10-13 (NASB) ‘Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’ 11 “Behold, all those who are angered at you will be shamed and dishonored; Those who contend with you will be as nothing and will perish. 12 “You will seek those who quarrel with you, but will not find them, Those who war with you will be as nothing and non-existent. 13 “For I am the LORD your God, who upholds your right hand, Who says to you, ‘Do not fear, I will help you.’ Exodus 14:13-14 (NASB)  13 But Moses said to the people, “Do not fear! Stand by and see the salvation of the LORD which He will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians whom you have seen today, you will never see them again forever. 14 The LORD will fight for you while you keep silent.” You can also browse through more than 135 podcast episodes.   Please subscribe to our podcast and leave a positive review which will give our episodes greater reach.   Thank you for being part of this podcast!    Your hosts,  John and Lisa Strazza

Will He Find Faith?

Will He find faith on the earth? John 14:1 (NASB) 1 “Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me. Isaiah 26:3 (NASB) 3 “The steadfast of mind You will keep in perfect peace, Because he trusts in You. The Parable of the Persistent Widow Reason for this parable: "to show that at all times they ought to pray and not to lose heart," Luke 18:1-8 (NLT)  1 One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up. 2 “There was a judge in a certain city,” he said, “who neither feared God nor cared about people. 3 A widow of that city came to him repeatedly, saying, ‘Give me justice in this dispute with my enemy.’ 4 The judge ignored her for a while, but finally he said to himself, ‘I don’t fear God or care about people, 5 but this woman is driving me crazy. I’m going to see that she gets justice, because she is wearing me out with her constant requests!’” 6 Then the Lord said, “Learn a lesson from this unjust judge. 7 Even he rendered a just decision in the end. So don’t you think God will surely give justice to his chosen people who cry out to him day and night? Will he keep putting them off?  8 I tell you, he will grant justice to them quickly! But when the Son of Man returns, how many will he find on the earth who have faith?” You can also browse through more than 135 podcast episodes.   Please subscribe to our podcast and leave a positive review which will give our episodes greater reach.   Thank you for being part of this podcast!    Your hosts,  John and Lisa Strazza

The Power of Grace & Truth 2

Grace & Truth Part 2 John 1:17 (NASB) — the Apostle John is speaking about Jesus  17 For the Law was given through Moses; grace and truth were realized through Jesus Christ. The old and new covenants are being contrasted here by the Apostle John.   John 4:23-24 (NASB) — Jesus is speaking here to a Samaritin woman about what is to come, and has already come.   23 But an hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for such people the Father seeks to be His worshipers.  24 God is spirit, and those who worship Him must (dei) worship in spirit and truth.” Romans 1:16 (NASB) — Paul is speaking about the gospel 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.  This speaks of the life changing gospel, “the power  of God to salvation.”   Paul’s gospel, was the “gospel of God,” it was given to him directly by Jesus.  The Gospel message is the Power of God unto Salvation.  This means that the Gospel message, in and of itself, has power to completely save and change a person’s life.   You can also browse through more than 135 podcast episodes.   Please subscribe to our podcast and leave a positive review which will give our episodes greater reach.   Thank you for being part of this podcast!    Your hosts,  John and Lisa Strazza