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#161 - Derwin Gray// Grace Changes Your Mind and Rewires Your Identity
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Grace possesses the power to transform doubters into devoted followers, as demonstrated through the journey of James, Jesus's half-brother, who moved from skepticism to martyrdom.
• Grace breaks through doubt, remaining patient with disbelief even when familiarity blinds us to divine reality
• Jesus appeared to James after the resurrection, demonstrating that grace doesn't condemn but rather reveals itself when we're ready
• Grace completely rewired James's identity, transforming him from skeptic to church leader who identified as a servant rather than a brother
• James's commitment was so complete that he ultimately faced martyrdom, being pushed from the temple and clubbed to death rather than renouncing his faith
• The transformation of James proves that grace isn't merely a second chance but a complete restart that changes our mind, heart, and purpose
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Chapters
1. Episode Introduction (00:00:00)
2. Grace Breaks Through Doubt (00:00:20)
3. Grace Meets in Resurrection Power (00:01:18)
4. Grace Rewires Your Identity (00:02:12)
5. Episode Closing and Call to Action (00:03:44)
174 episodes
Manage episode 499931641 series 3625879
Grace possesses the power to transform doubters into devoted followers, as demonstrated through the journey of James, Jesus's half-brother, who moved from skepticism to martyrdom.
• Grace breaks through doubt, remaining patient with disbelief even when familiarity blinds us to divine reality
• Jesus appeared to James after the resurrection, demonstrating that grace doesn't condemn but rather reveals itself when we're ready
• Grace completely rewired James's identity, transforming him from skeptic to church leader who identified as a servant rather than a brother
• James's commitment was so complete that he ultimately faced martyrdom, being pushed from the temple and clubbed to death rather than renouncing his faith
• The transformation of James proves that grace isn't merely a second chance but a complete restart that changes our mind, heart, and purpose
If you want to help equip other men for the fight, share this podcast around and leave us a five-star rating and review.
Support the show
Want to connect? Email [email protected]
Chapters
1. Episode Introduction (00:00:00)
2. Grace Breaks Through Doubt (00:00:20)
3. Grace Meets in Resurrection Power (00:01:18)
4. Grace Rewires Your Identity (00:02:12)
5. Episode Closing and Call to Action (00:03:44)
174 episodes
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