Rick Peterson
Rick Peterson
Lent and Alienation from Christ
Lent and Alienation from Christ
Lent and Alienation from Christ
Thursday 15th February 2024
Rick Peterson explores Lent from a grace-centered perspective, cautioning against works-based practices in this episode of 'Encounter Recovery Ministries'.
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Episode Overview
- God's prior acceptance precedes repentance and faith
- Beware of works-based faith that alienates from Christ
- Contrasting biblical obedience with self-effort for acceptance
- Lessons from the Galatian context on faith and traditions
- Encouragement to rely on Christ's finished work and embrace grace
The biblical command to repentance and faith is preceded by God's prior acceptance. Repentance and faith are the result of God's prior acceptance of you in his Son and his finished work on your behalf.
Rick Peterson takes a deep dive into the Lenten season, but not in the way you might expect. In this episode of 'Encounter Recovery Ministries', he challenges listeners to rethink their approach to Lent. Rather than focusing on deprivation and rituals, Peterson emphasizes the importance of understanding God's grace. He argues that many people mistakenly believe that their Lenten sacrifices are what please God, when in reality, it's about genuine faith and obedience.
Drawing from the biblical context of Galatians, Peterson illustrates how relying on self-effort can actually distance us from Christ. He encourages listeners to search the scriptures and embrace the grace and mercy of Christ, rather than getting caught up in works-based practices. This episode is a thought-provoking look at how we can maintain a grace-centered perspective during Lent and beyond.