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EPISODE · Jan 31, 2026 · 15 MIN

Grace Changes Everything

from Welcome to the 411 · host Raymond Brown, Clarence Matthews, North Clinton Ave Church of Christ

Send us Fan MailGrace changes the terms of everything. We start with Jeremiah’s promise of a New Covenant and the ancient practice of covenant “cutting,” then follow the thread to the cross where Jesus becomes the sacrifice that secures the covenant on our behalf. From there, we walk with Paul in Acts 20 as he heads toward affliction to “testify to the gospel of the grace of God,” revealing why the law exposes our need but cannot supply the power to meet it.We unpack the crucial shift from law to grace: the law demanded perfection and offered no help; grace pardons, empowers, and gives us a “new and living way.” Along the way, we dig into core claims that stretch the mind and calm the heart—salvation by grace through faith, not works; reconciliation as a gift, not wages; and growth in holiness fueled by “grace upon grace,” not white-knuckled effort. If grace feels too good to be true, we consider why that reaction is common and how trust in the finished work of Christ reorients our fears, habits, and hopes.You’ll hear how covenant, sacrifice, and promise come together in Jesus, why Paul’s courage flows from grace, and how everyday discipleship shifts from earning to receiving. The result is practical and pastoral: a faith rooted in the gift of God that produces joy, perseverance, and worship. If you’re ready to trade exhaustion for assurance and striving for Spirit-led strength, press play, share this with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review to help others find the good news of grace. Visit Us on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/NorthClintonAvenueChurchOfChrist

Send us Fan Mail Grace changes the terms of everything. We start with Jeremiah’s promise of a New Covenant and the ancient practice of covenant “cutting,” then follow the thread to the cross where Jesus becomes the sacrifice that secures the covenant on our behalf. From there, we walk with Paul in Acts 20 as he heads toward affliction to “testify to the gospel of the grace of God,” revealing why the law exposes our need but cannot supply the power to meet it. We unpack the crucial shift from...

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