Gospel in Real Life
50 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsGospel in Real Life seeks to transform the global human culture with the Truth of the Gospel via blog and podcast. The Word of God transforms the Man of God to perform the good Work of God for the Glory of God. For more information: gospelinreallife.org.
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Living Stones
January 24, 2024 22:29 - 37 minutes - 34.9 MB1 Peter 2:4-12. Christians are persecuted across the globe on a regular basis. On average, 13 people are killed every day because of their allegiance to Jesus Christ. According to Open Doors, 5,898 Christians were murdered in 2022. The ministry has also tracked a vast increase in violent persecution in 2023. They anticipate an enormous rise in persecution in 2024. How shall believers respond? In this episode, Dr. Michael Wright explains a sound strategy for living in dangerous times. The...
Prepare for Action
October 19, 2023 21:50 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MB1 Peter 1:13-25. The first-century Church in Asia Minor lived in perilous times. The twenty-first century church around the world exists in dangerous times as well. It is a quagmire. How are Christians to respond when faced with hard trails? In this episode Dr. Michael Wright, President of Gospel in Real Life, will explain how believers in every age are instructed to live even in difficult circumstances. While the lost seek evil pleasures, Christians are to live in ways which give Chr...
Purified by Trials
September 12, 2023 23:11 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB1 Peter 1:1-12. Faith is precious to God, more precious than silver or gold. Our faith is important to God because he created faith. (Hebrews 12:1-3) Faith saves us but, like silver and gold, faith must be purified so that we may live transformed lives and give the author of faith, Jesus Christ, all the praise, glory, and honor. In this episode Dr. Michael Wright, President of Gospel in Real Life, will explain the first twelve verses of 1 Peter. We will learn how God saves the elect an...
Suffering
September 08, 2023 20:33 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MB1 Peter 1:1-2. As believers, we are sure to encounter trials of all colors. Some will be soft yellow and will be not too hard to manage. Other trials will be white hot and cause us to think we will not survive. The apostle Peter wrote to people who lived in very difficult circumstances, to those who may be killed at any moment simply because they claim allegiance to Jesus Christ. In this episode, Dr. Michael Wright, President of GRL, explains that trials will always be the natural part of...
The Cup
April 01, 2023 17:05 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBLuke 22:14-20. The Passion Week of Jesus Christ was divinely planned. Nothing happened by chance. When Jesus reclined at the table with his disciples, on the night of Passover, he took the cup and announced a new covenant in his blood. He provided a deeper meaning to the Seder Supper. When he died, the work of salvation was finished. When Jesus rose from the grave, God made possible for sinners to experience a saving and sanctifying relationship with the resurrected Son of God. It was God’s ...
Stirred
December 01, 2022 20:44 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBEzra 1-2. We live in spiritual exile. Because of our sin, we are experiencing times of trouble and tribulation. However, when God decrees it, that will all change in an instant. We will be sent home to a place prepared by Christ where there will be no more crying and dying. We see pictures of this in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah. The people of God live in Babylonian exile and have been for 70 years because of personal and corporate sin. However, God promised he would return his people to r...
Restoration
October 15, 2022 22:24 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBWe live in perilous times. Is God in control? We see chaos in cities around the world. Does God care? Can he do something about it? The answer for each question is yes. God is indeed in control, and he cares deeply about nations and individual people who live in them. And yes. God can and will do something about the evil which exists in the world. God’s people were warned to turn from their wicked ways, but they did not. Thus, the Jews spent 70 years in Babylonian exile. It was also fo...
Predestined
August 22, 2022 20:29 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBIs there any hope for a lost soul? A depraved sinner? The answer? There is no hope for the one who rejects Jesus as Lord and Savior. Jesus said, the one who is not born again is condemn. However, the one who calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. The one who is redeemed by God via a saving relationship with Jesus Christ will not only be saved, but that person, male or female, is instantly adopted like a son into the family of God and has become an heir of Christ. Not only does a cho...
Chosen by God
August 10, 2022 21:48 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBElection is not a denominational doctrine. It is not owned by Baptists. It was not crafted by Presbyterians. It was not discovered by the reformers. Election is a Bible doctrine and should be taught in a manner worthy of the One who chooses to save human souls. In Episode 36 of Gospel in Real Life, we uncover some sound truths about Ephesians 1:4, that God’s authority to choose who will be saved is personal, relational, and purposeful. Since the fall of 2020, Gospel in Real Life has been d...
Blessed
June 28, 2022 12:26 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBEphesians 1:3-4. It might be a strange thought. God is blessed. Without understanding the fact that God is blessed and without knowing what it is that blesses him, you may miss why God is blessed. When you see why God is blessed and what blesses him, you will immediately become increasingly joyful. We are redeemed to be holy and have been adopted into a wonderful family by a very happy God. Enjoy a sweet intro brought to you by my grandson, Sawyer Brown. Need more information? www.gospelinre...
The Apostle
February 18, 2022 18:15 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBEphesians 1:1-2. In this study, we will look closely at the first two verses of Ephesians chapter one. Paul self-ascribed himself as the author of the epistle. The apostle was a fascinating man. He was a leader among the Pharisees. He was well-educated. He was likely wealthy and played a prominent role in the community. He was well known among Jews and Gentiles alike. Paul was also feared by Christians. He arrested and murdered Christ followers for the faith in Jesus. His relationship with b...
Dead
January 25, 2022 20:02 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBEphesians 2:1. “The gospel (good news) was presented to me when I was very young. It was clear. It was simple. Yet, I was unable to respond. Why? I was unable because I was spiritually dead. I tried being religious, but there was a problem. I was dead in trespasses and sins. Thus, religion was a useless pursuit. I needed more. I needed life. I needed resurrection! Thanks to God. He provided grace and mercy via Jesus. Christ was life and resurrection. He said, come forth. The grave clothes fel...
Five Gold Links
January 02, 2022 22:58 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBRomans 8:28-39. The Five Gold Links of Salvation include these key doctrines: Foreknowledge, Predestination, Calling, Justification, and Glorification. This will not be my last time to study and preach through this grand book, God willing. I will be referring to Romans for many years to come. I have learned much and have come to appreciate on a greater level just how wholly marvelous is our God and how wonderful is his gift of salvation; and how amazing is the atoning work of Jesus Christ. It...
Foreknowledge
December 08, 2021 22:55 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBRomans 8:29-30. In elementary school we learn the very basics. In higher education, we learn advanced ideas. What would life be like if we were still learning the basics in high school, college, or beyond? A childhood perspective makes it seem we are in control of our salvation. As Christians study the word and advance in the truths of Scripture, it becomes apparent that salvation is solely in the hands of God. Did you know that God chose who will be saved long before he created the world? H...
“Image of Christ”
November 11, 2021 13:00 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBRomans 8:28. Paul says, “We know.” Christians possess knowledge that pain has a divine purpose. Suffering is used to conform Christians into the image of Jesus Christ. Three well-known examples of suffering in Scripture are Joseph, Job, and Peter. Joseph was mistreated by his brothers. Job was misunderstood by his friends. Peter was mystified by his own behavior. All three suffered. Yet, all three were used by powerfully by God. For the believer in Christ, pain has a purpose and is used wond...
Image of Christ
November 11, 2021 13:00 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBRomans 8:28. Paul says, “We know.” Christians possess knowledge that pain has a divine purpose. Suffering is used to conform Christians into the image of Jesus Christ. Three well-known examples of suffering in Scripture are Joseph, Job, and Peter. Joseph was mistreated by his brothers. Job was misunderstood by his friends. Peter was mystified by his own behavior. All three suffered. Yet, all three were used by powerfully by God. For the believer in Christ, pain has a purpose and is used wonde...
"Abba Father"
October 08, 2021 16:33 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBRomans 8:12-17. Prior to conversion, humans are slaves to sin and death. People are not able to not sin. They must pay homage to the flesh which controls thoughts and actions. Thanks to God, when Christ redeems the lost, they are indwelled by the Spirit of God and are empowered to choose not to sin. Because they are in Christ, believers now owe nothing to the flesh, even though lust calls again and again. Even more, believers are sons (and daughters) of God and are heirs of Christ. The witnes...
No Condemnation
September 23, 2021 01:31 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBRomans 8:1-11. Humanity in the first century was in a mess. We see this in the Letter to the Romans. Being totally transparent, Paul journaled, “Who will deliver me from this body of death?” That is a great question for humanity in the twenty-first century. Who will save us? As Paul wrote, we can confidently testify, “Thanks be to God…Jesus Christ our Lord!” That is why the apostle declared, “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” As a believer, we are new ...
The Struggle
September 02, 2021 18:48 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBHuman rebellion stirs God’s wrath which had led to God’s judgment. God’s judgement is not fire from heaven (like we see in the OT). Rather, it is seen in the fact that man cannot keep from sinning. He is addicted to sin. Those humans who deny God with their sin are turned over to their depravity which is sure to destroy their lives and the people around them. Paul shares his testimony about sin before and after salvation. He delivers hope to followers of Christ. Who will rescue us from this ...
Second Marriage
August 19, 2021 18:46 - 54 minutes - 50.4 MBRomans 7:1-6 (Part 2). Gospel in Real Life exists to transform the culture of the human heart one Bible lesson at a time. The Law is a bad marriage partner. The Groom, (Jesus) offers a new second marriage to sinners to become his bride (the church, the redeemed). In this lesson, we will take a joyful look at what a marriage relationship with Christ is like and what is in store for Christ’s bride in the future. For more information: https://gospelinreallife.org/ or write to mwright@gospelin...
The Law
August 09, 2021 16:00 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MBRomans 7:1-6. “The Law.” Did you know that prior to salvation you were married to the Law? That marriage is completely an unhappy union. And you can’t divorce the Law. What can you do? You must die to the Law and receive new life in Christ. Dr. Michael Wright explains this truth about the law of death in this lesson. Contact: [email protected]. Donate: https://gospelinreallife.org/donate
Body of Sin
July 17, 2021 14:59 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBRomans 6:15-23. When a person is born again, they are given a new life in Christ. So why do Christians still struggle with sin? In this episode, Dr. Wright explains that while the old nature has died and has been “buried”, the body still has has passions that must be tamed. How to do that? Listen to this episode and find out. For more information: https://gospelinreallife.org/. Email Dr. Wright: [email protected]
Continue in Sin?
July 09, 2021 13:17 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBRomans 6:1-14. GRL exists to transform the global culture via the powerful word of God. In this episode Dr. Michael Wright teaches why the apostle Paul explains that those who trust Christ for salvation are dead to sin in principle, practice, and power. Are you dead to sin? For more information or to donate: https://gospelinreallife.org. Have questions? [email protected]
Hope
June 22, 2021 17:47 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBGRL exists to transform the global community and culture via the truth of the Gospel. In this lesson, Dr. Wright explains how the truth of the Gospel reveals righteousness and how Justification provides peace, grace, joy, and hope to endure. For more information: https://gospelinreallife.org/. Donate: https://gospelinreallife.org/donate
Justified
June 08, 2021 00:25 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBThe Righteousness revealed in the Gospel is the Righteousness required to be saved, and is the Righteousness that must be received by faith to be justified by God. In this lesson, Dr. Michael Wright explains how any other man-made approach to salvation is offensive to God. Learn salvation comes by faith and is a free gift from God. Info: https://gospelinreallife.org/ Donate: https://gospelinreallife.org/
But Now
May 26, 2021 19:25 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBRomans 3:21-31. Sin has marred everything. Depravity characterizes the condition of the human heart. But now the righteousness of God is revealed and is offered as a remedy to lost souls. Dr. Michael Wright shares how Christ has made a way for sinners to be redeemed and justified by God. There is hope yet. For more information or to support GRL: https://gospelinreallife.org/donate. Questions or comments: https://gospelinreallife.org/contact
All Have Sinned
May 18, 2021 16:47 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBRomans 3:1-20. In this chapter, the apostle Paul addresses (1) Man’s Guilt (he is a sinner), (2) God’s Judgement (all will be judged). This passage serves as a transition from the Doctrine of Sin to the Doctrine of Justification, which will be released in forthcoming episodes. Dr. Wright explains how first century lessons make for excellent twenty-first century application. For more information or to donate: gospelinreallife.org/donate
Kindness and Repentance
May 10, 2021 09:00 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBRomans 2:1-29. When we sin and God does not strike immediately, it does not mean God did not notice. In this lesson, Dr. Wright explains that God keeps records and will deliver judgment at the end of all things. For more information: GospelInRealLife.org. Questions? Write to [email protected]
Two Judgements
April 28, 2021 18:57 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MBWhen we make judgements, we do so from a position of fallibility and partiality. When God judges, he does so perfectly and without partiality. In this message, Dr. Wright explains the two great final judgments on all mankind that will be conducted by Jesus Christ. Which event will you attend? Your answer will make all the difference.
The Judge
April 15, 2021 16:08 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBRomans 2:1-5 | We are living in angry times. Hot issues are boiling over. Race. Border. Police. People are turning to violence and are hurting one another. What does God have to say about this? In this episode, Dr. Wright explores the human temptation to judge and punish and provides a surprising path to cool things down. Forgiveness. For more information: GospelInRealLife.org
Resurrection
March 31, 2021 18:01 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBWhat does Christ’s resurrection mean for humans? Why was he crushed for our iniquities? In this special Easter episode, starting from Exodus 12, Dr. Michael Wright explains why Jesus died and how his sacrifice makes all the difference in the world today. For more information: GospelinRealLife.org
The Exchange
March 24, 2021 12:46 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBRomans 1:18-32. God’s wrath is often characterized by fuming nostrils and fiery hail falling on the wickedness of man. However, the apostle Paul explains that wrath can also be seen when God lets go and gives rebellious people over to their personal sin. It is a frightening idea. In this message, Dr. Michael Wright explains what the consequences are to be released to sin and how that act of God destroys the mind, heart, and future of those who suppress the truth about God. For more informatio...
Wrath Revealed
March 16, 2021 22:25 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBRomans 1:18-24. Have you been offended? God has. God’s wrath is revealed from heaven. In this episode, Dr. Michael Wright explains wrath and what it is that stirs God’s anger.
Righteousness Revealed
February 27, 2021 20:21 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBRomans 1:16-17. God reveals himself in many ways. The righteousness of God is revealed in the Gospel. See why this is so very important for humans to hear and accept the good news. For more information, go to GospelInRealLife.org
Unanswered Prayer
February 15, 2021 15:16 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBRomans 1:8-15. It is possible to pray for something that glorifies God and yet is not the Lord’s plan. In this lesson, Dr. Michael Wright explains how God hears our prayers, but has the right to answer our prayers in the way he deems is best. Take a look at the content of Paul’s request and consider how great a prayer it was, and yet God did something that was even better.
Authentic Faith
February 01, 2021 04:48 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBLiving as a Christian in Rome in the first century was not easy. Emperor worship was mandatory. That was a problem. God said, “There will be no other God’s before me.” Thus, Christians faced death. In the lesson, Dr. Wright explains how believers in the twenty-first century can learn much from those who lived in the first.
Grace to You
January 22, 2021 02:29 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBRomans 1:1-7. Some people of power like to brag about accomplishments. Not the apostle Paul. He traded bragging for boasting about the Gospel. In this episode, Dr. Michael Wright explains how Paul was changed and sought to give blessings of grace and peace to people living in precarious circumstances.
A Deal with God
January 11, 2021 08:00 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBMartin Luther was afraid to die, so he made a deal with God. The deal led to the priesthood, and that to reading Romans. Dr. Michael Wright explains how Romans changed the life of the Reformer and how it is still transforming lives today. Dr. Wright also
The Fall
December 23, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBThe Fall of Man has caused generational and personal harm. In this lesson Dr. Wright explains that while sin has created a world of problems, God offers personal salvation for humans from the power, penalty, and presence of sin. Merry Christmas.
Episode 6: The Fall
December 23, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBThe Fall of Man has caused generational and personal harm. In this lesson Dr. Wright explains that while sin has created a world of problems, God offers personal salvation for humans from the power, penalty, and presence of sin. Merry Christmas.
Episode 5: Pure Evil
December 15, 2020 18:23 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBWhat would you do if confronted with pure evil? That is precisely what Adam and Eve faced. Were they outmatched? In this podcast, Dr. Michael Wright will describe Satan from a biblical worldview. Learn why humans need the Gospel, the power of God for salvation. It is also the offensive weaponry required for waging a winning war against the unseen enemy of our day. For more information: gospelinreallife.org.
Pure Evil
December 15, 2020 18:23 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBWhat would you do if confronted with pure evil? That is precisely what Adam and Eve faced. Were they outmatched? In this podcast, Dr. Michael Wright will describe Satan from a biblical worldview. Learn why humans need the Gospel, the power of God for salvation. It is also the offensive weaponry required for waging a winning war against the unseen enemy of our day. For more information: gospelinreallife.org.
Episode 4: Uneasy Feeling
December 07, 2020 17:54 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBYou are not going crazy. There really is something wrong with the world. In this episode, Dr. Wright explains why your uneasy feelings about the world are actually normal and how those feelings are meant to drive humans to seek God for real answers to problems of life. For more information go to: gospelinreallife.org.
Uneasy Feeling
December 07, 2020 17:54 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBYou are not going crazy. There really is something wrong with the world. In this episode, Dr. Wright explains why your uneasy feelings about the world are actually normal and how those feelings are meant to drive humans to seek God for real answers to problems of life. For more information go to: gospelinreallife.org.
In His Image
November 23, 2020 17:38 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBGod created humans in his image and likeness. How are humans like God? Since people were not created to be little “gods”, what then is the true nature of man? In this episode, Dr. Michael Wright explains from Genesis 1 how humans have been given a clear purpose and how people have been powerfully equipped to achieve the grand purposes of the Creator. This really is Good News for Humans! For more information about Gospel in Real Life: gospelinreallife.org.
Episode 3: In His Image
November 23, 2020 17:38 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBGod created humans in his image and likeness. How are humans like God? Since people were not created to be little “gods”, what then is the true nature of man? In this episode, Dr. Michael Wright explains from Genesis 1 how humans have been given a clear purpose and how people have been powerfully equipped to achieve the grand purposes of the Creator. This really is Good News for Humans! For more information about Gospel in Real Life: gospelinreallife.org.
Episode 2: Exclamation Point!
November 16, 2020 20:37 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBGod speaks through creation. Addressing creation, the apostle Paul wrote, “What can be known about God is plain…God has shown it.” (Romans 1:19) He went on to write, “His invisible attributes…have been clearly perceived…in the things that have been made.” (Romans 1:20) Paul’s point is utterly clear. God has revealed himself via creation. Paul’s explanation about creation brings elevated attention to the creation story in Genesis 1. When we read the narrative, what we discover is that God h...
Exclamation Point!
November 16, 2020 20:37 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBGod speaks through creation. Addressing creation, the apostle Paul wrote, “What can be known about God is plain…God has shown it.” (Romans 1:19) He went on to write, “His invisible attributes…have been clearly perceived…in the things that have been made.” (Romans 1:20) Paul’s point is utterly clear. God has revealed himself via creation. Paul’s explanation about creation brings elevated attention to the creation story in Genesis 1. When we read the narrative, what we discover is that God has...
Epiosde 1: The Upper Story
October 29, 2020 20:23 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBIn this inaugural podcast, Dr. Michael Wright shares his personal journey of overcoming fear and launching Gospel in Real Life. GRL exists to transform culture via the Truth of the Gospel. Gospel in Real Life is Good News for Humans. For more information, go to Gospel in Real Life. Look for the Gospel in Real Life tab. If you like GRL, please hit Subscribe and also Join the GRL eMail list.
The Upper Story
October 29, 2020 20:23 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBIn this inaugural podcast, Dr. Michael Wright shares his personal journey of overcoming fear and launching Gospel in Real Life. GRL exists to transform culture via the Truth of the Gospel. Gospel in Real Life is Good News for Humans. For more information, go to Gospel in Real Life. Look for the Gospel in Real Life tab. If you like GRL, please hit Subscribe and also Join the GRL eMail list.