In a time when objective truth is often questioned, Unashamed Truth with Grant Castleberry brings you powerful teaching rooted in the timeless truth of God's Word. This weekly podcast delves into the Christian faith, emphasizing its eternal relevance and exhorting listeners to walk by faith, not by sight. Join us every Wednesday for practical and in-depth lessons that will deepen your understanding and encourage a more faithful life in Christ. A podcast from Unashamed Truth Ministries.
As a Christian, is love a defining characteristic of your life in how you interact with others on a daily basis? The glorious words of John 15:12–16, where Jesus tells us to love one another, is a stark reminder that if we don’t love others, our faith is dead, and we do not know Christ. The true, legitimate test of being a disciple of Christ is to love the people of God. In other words, you can’t love Christ and not love His people.
The glorious words of John 15:12–16, where Jesus tells us to love one another, are a stark reminder that if we don’t love others, our faith is dead, and we do not know Christ. The true, legitimate test of being a disciple of Christ is to love the people of God. In other words, you can’t love Christ and not love His people. We are to be known by our love.
Being “clean” is synonymous with being a true believer in Christ, a purity achieved not through our own efforts but through a connection with the Vine. This connection to Christ, the true Vine, is facilitated by the Word of God. It is through the proclamation of God’s Word that new believers are made, as this Word takes root in our hearts, nurturing faith within us. Just as a branch draws life from the Vine by simply being attached, we, too, receive spiritual nourishment and life by being grafte...
What is the fruit that true believers are supposed to produce? In today’s episode, Grant offers several characteristics of true Christian spiritual fruit and how it is manifested in our lives. Genuine believers always bear fruit.
In today’s episode, Grant reflects on those who profess Christ and those who truly possess Christ as their Savior and Lord. How do you know if you are a false disciple? How do you know if you merely profess Christ rather than knowing Christ in a real and personal relationship? Stay tuned as Grant opens the Word of God for us.
In today’s episode, Grant continues his reflection on the beautiful words of John 15 when Jesus identifies himself as the vine and his people as the branches. Grant gives us some immediate implications for understanding this metaphor of the vine and the branches. Visit our website: unashamedtruth.org
The doctrine of Solus Christus, or Christ alone, is the heartbeat of Reformation Theology. That is, Jesus Christ is the only path to salvation. In other words, you don’t need anyone else—like saints or priests, and you don’t need anything—like your good works. In today’s episode, Grant explains why and how Christ alone is the only path of salvation. He also introduces us to the Reformer, John Calvin, and what Calvin had to say on the subject of Christ alone.
In today’s episode, Grant reflects on the beautiful words of John 15 when Jesus identifies himself as the vine and his people as the branches. As Grant will explain, Jesus says that everything that has come before finds its fulfillment in Himself. To know Christ, you must be "in" Christ.
In today’s episode, Grant reflects on the comforting words of our Lord Jesus Christ in John 14 regarding the reality of knowing God, which should be our greatest desire, our most profound delight, and our most comforting hope.
In today’s episode, Grant continues reflecting on the comforting words of our Lord Jesus Christ in John 14:1–4. Jesus said in John 14:4, “And you know the way to where I am going.” What is Jesus referring to there when he identifies the way? To give, read articles, and check out other resources from our ministry, visit our website unashamedtruth.org
In today’s episode, Grant continues his reflection on the comforting words of our Lord Jesus Christ in John 14:1–4 by examining the hope all believers have in heaven. Jesus has prepared a place for us with the Father, a place of unending joy, unending praise, and unending fellowship with himself. Click here to visit our website for more information about our ministry and to become a monthly partner.
In today’s episode, Grant begins to reflect on comforting words of our Lord Jesus Christ in John 14:1–4 by examining what it means for believers not to have the physical presence of Christ presently among us. How does Jesus comfort us until He returns to this earth?
The phrase "but God" serves as a potent reminder that our redemption is not a result of our own efforts but is entirely dependent on God's actions for us. When we are entangled in our sin, unable to navigate back to the right path, we are assured that God intervenes with His love and grace. This grace is not a reward for our endeavors or a testament to our worthiness; it is bestowed purely out of His love for us in Christ. This encapsulates the essence of salvation by grace alone – it is an unco...
In today’s episode, Grant continues reflecting on the beauty of salvation from the Apostle Paul’s words in Romans 5:1–8 by examining the hope of all Christians, the second coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. This isn’t a chance hope but a hopeful certainty. We know the Lord Jesus Christ is returning for his church, and this is our hopeful certainty.
In today’s episode, Grant continues reflecting on the beauty of salvation from the Apostle Paul’s words in Romans 5:1–8 by examining the experience of the love of God. God loves His people with such great love that He sent Christ to pay for our sins on the cross and then implants that love within our hearts and lives.
In today’s episode, Grant continues reflecting on the beauty of salvation from the Apostle Paul’s words in Romans 5:1–8 by examining the reality of suffering that exists for every believer in Christ. God uses the trials and tribulations of our lives for a specific sovereign purpose, all for His glory.
In today’s episode, Grant continues reflecting on the beauty of salvation from the Apostle Paul’s words in Romans 5:1–8 by examining the reality of peace that exists between God and His people. From being God's enemies to now His children, we have an abiding peace between us now. This peace isn’t an emotion or a feeling but a reality.
In today’s episode, Grant Castleberry begins reflecting on the beauty of salvation from the Apostle Paul’s words in Romans 5:1–8. This text of Scripture is a cornerstone of the Christian faith, exploring themes of justification, peace, suffering, and God’s love.
True saving faith has certain qualities that determine if that faith is genuine or false. Is your faith genuine, or are you depending on a prayer you prayed or an aisle walked for saving faith? This is a question we all must face, and on today’s podcast, Grant confronts us with that question as he begins to explore the qualities of saving faith.
Jesus knows the heart. Regardless of what we may say or do on the outside, Jesus knows the true intentions of our hearts. During his earthly ministry, masses of people followed Christ for what he could physically do for them, but when things got tough, they turned away. There are many false disciples. Disciples that have a form of godliness but deny the power thereof. On today’s podcast, Grant takes us to the Gospel of John and gives us some insight into the characteristics of a false disciple....
When discussing salvation, "but God" is a powerful reminder that our rescue doesn't come from anything we've done. It's all about what God does for us. Even when we're lost in our mistakes and can't find our way back, "but God" tells us that He comes in with His love and grace. He gifts us his grace not because we worked hard for it or are good enough, but just because He loves us through Christ. That's the heart of being saved by grace alone – it's a free gift from God, no strings attached....
Sometimes grace is difficult to understand because we want to believe we have actually contributed something to salvation. However, the Protestant Reformers come along and point to what Scripture says, that salvation is by grace alone. All we contribute to our salvation is our sin, and the saving from sin comes from Christ through grace alone. In this episode, Grant Castleberry shows us that grace is one of the most glorious doctrines of Scripture.
The doctrine of Solus Christus, or Christ alone, is the heartbeat of Reformation Theology. That is, Jesus Christ is the only path to salvation. In other words, you don’t need anyone else—like saints or priests, and you don’t need anything—like your good works. In today’s episode, Grant explains why and how Christ alone is the only path of salvation. He also introduces us to the Reformer, John Calvin, and what Calvin had to say on the subject of Christ alone.
Conversion in the gospel is intrinsically linked to the Word of God. Scripture stands as the cornerstone for authentic faith. Gimmicks will never take its place as the primary means through which men and women come to a knowledge of the truth. In this episode, Grant helps us understand that nothing replaces God's Word as the means through which we are saved.
As we discovered last time together, the Protestant Reformation was a return to the Word of God. A return to accepting and believing that God’s Word is free from error and entirely sufficient for training believers in all areas of the Christian life. In today’s episode, Grant continues to answer the question “What is Reformation Theology?” by giving us a clear look at the doctrine of Sola Scriptura, or Scripture Alone.
At its heart, the Reformation was a return to the Word of God. It was a return to the centrality of Scripture to the heart and life of the believer. In today’s episode, Grant continues to answer, “What is Reformation Theology?” More than simply a historical movement during the sixteenth-century, the Reformation was a return to biblical Christianity that affected all subsequent generations of believers.
At its core, Reformation Theology redirects our focus toward the essential truths that define Christian faith: the sovereignty of God, the infallibility of Scripture, and the centrality of Christ. In today’s episode, Grant begins to examine this theological tradition that emerges, ultimately from Scripture, but shines brightly during the sixteenth-century Reformation.
In today's episode, Grant focuses on the honor of God as revealed through Jesus' Great Commission. When we actively engage in evangelism and missions, we aren't just fulfilling a command; we're participating in a form of honoring God. This divine call presses us to overcome doubt, withstand discouragement, and stay steadfast in our pursuit of sharing the Gospel.
On today’s episode, Grant Castleberry looks at the Apostle Paul and how his life stands as a compelling testimony that God's mercy isn't just an abstract theological concept, but a tangible reality that invigorates and sanctifies every fiber of our being. And, let us not forget, dear believers, that this same unchanging and inexhaustible mercy of God is available to each of us. It offers us sustenance in our moments of weakness, encouragement amidst our bouts of despair, and propels us forward t...
Grant Castleberry highlights the vital aspect of corporate worship and the role it plays in the Christian life. Corporate worship is the communal gathering where believers come together to glorify God and hear His Word. And this communal setting not only fosters a sense of unity within the body of Christ but also acts as a place of spiritual rejuvenation and encouragement for all believers.
