Faith

Classic Christianity – Attitudes for Life – 10-26-26

~ Philippians 1:6 — “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”

Bob George begins by reflecting on Paul’s conversion and long period in Tarsus, presenting it as a time when God reshaped Paul’s legalistic outlook. He connects Paul’s experience to the idea that spiritual growth takes time: salvation is by grace, and God—not other believers—is responsible for completing the work He begins in a person.

Turning to Philippians, George highlights Paul’s confidence in God’s ongoing work and his prayer that believers grow in love, knowledge, and insight. He describes discernment as important for recognizing what is good and wise, and points to Paul’s warning about people who use flattery or cause divisions. Bob argues that Scripture should guide judgments about right and wrong.

The message then considers how hardship can serve a larger purpose. Paul’s imprisonment, Bob says, helped advance the gospel and encouraged other believers to speak with greater courage. He uses this to contrast living for a cause greater than oneself with focusing mainly on personal comfort or recognition.

Bob also discusses the different motives people may have for preaching Christ.… Click to Read More And Follow Along With The Message

Classic Christianity – Forgiven Forever – Part 1 – 10-12-26

~ Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world held accountable to God. Romans 3:19

In this episode of Classic Christianity, Bob George teaches that the law reveals humanity’s sin but cannot make anyone righteous or save them.

He explains that the law was given to make people conscious of sin and lead them to Christ—not to serve as a path to righteousness. Using a mirror analogy, he says the law can show that someone is “unclean,” but only Jesus can cleanse them.

Bob emphasizes that righteousness comes through faith in Jesus, not by keeping rules or relying on personal achievements. He argues that Jesus’ teachings about anger and lust reveal the limits of outward obedience and show why people cannot meet God’s standard through self-effort.

The program concludes that legalistic rules can stir up sinful desires rather than restrain them, and reiterates that people are made righteous by faith, not by works.

• Romans 3:19–20 — The law silences boasting, holds the world accountable to God, and makes people conscious of sin.