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Podcast title	A Heart For God - Podcasts powered by Odiogo
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1. Instruments of God in the Hands of Men http://aheartforgod.blogspot.c... download (audio/mpeg, 0.72Mb) Description: Journey to the Celestial City #30. In our continuing look at John Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress," today we find the man, Christian, "on the morrow" with the ladies of the house in the study a second time. In this museum of sorts he is allowed to look upon ancient instruments of God whereby in the hands of men great victories were won. Among these are: "(1) Moses' rod; (2) the hammer and nail which Jael slew Sisera; (3) the pitchers, trumpets and lamps ... with which Gideon put to flight the armies of Midian. [Christian is also shown] (4) the ox' goad, wherewith Shamgar slew six hundred men ... (5) the jawbone with which Samson did such mighty feats ... (6) the sling and stone with which David slew Goliath ... and the sword also with which [the Lord Jesus] will kill the man of sin (Antichrist)." And so what do you find in your hand? And whatever it is - whatever instrument of God (ie. time, talent, treasure) you have at your disposal, are you using it to bring to an end the reign of unrighteousness? "And after him came Shamgar the son of Anath, who struck down six hundred Philistines with an oxgoad; and he also saved Israel." (Judges 3:31) More to come in the next blog post. Check back soon. Click here to play
2. From a Mighty Breed http://aheartforgod.blogspot.c... download (audio/mpeg, 0.09Mb) Description: Journey to the Celestial City #29. In our continuing look at John Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress," today we find the man, Christian, upon waking up from such a peaceful sleep, he is led by the ladies of the house to the study. For his own profit Christian is allowed to view the ancestry of the Lord of the hill and in detail His righteous acts. Of course, He is the Son of the Ancient of Days. And having called many into His service, the names of these and their deeds Christian is also given the opportunity to consider. The ladies read aloud of the saints' value and worth: "how they had subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, and turned to flight the armies of the aliens." And in Christ's name the people of God do great exploits. What part of His service/the battle do you find yourself in today? Stand strong, good Christian. You are from a mighty breed. Stand strong and gain the victory. "'Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,' says the Lord." (Zechariah 4:6) "Greater is He who is in you than He who is in the world." (1 John 4:4) More to come in the next blog post. Check back soon. Click here to play
3. Chamber of Peace http://aheartforgod.blogspot.c... download (audio/mpeg, 0.57Mb) Description: Journey to the Celestial City #28. In our continuing look at John Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress," today we find the man, Christian, having enjoyed conversation until late evening with the good sisters, he is laid down to rest in the chamber called "Peace." It's window opens toward the east for the greeting of the sunrise by pilgrims. Christian sleeps soundly there and at morning light he awakes to sing: "Where am I now? Is this the love and care Of Jesus, for the men that pilgrims are, Thus to provide! that I should be forgiven, And dwell already the next door to heaven!" And our bedchamber is now "Peace" and it is our inheritance to awake each day to joy and hope with the Son rising in our hearts. To this end we can't help but rejoice and be glad. Has it been your experience in Christ? "I will sing of the lovingkindness of the Lord forever; To all generations I will make known Thy faithfulness with my mouth." (Psalm 89:1) More to come in the next blog post. Check back soon. Click here to play
4. A Tale of Adventure http://aheartforgod.blogspot.c... download (audio/mpeg, 0.56Mb) Description: Journey to the Celestial City #27. In our continuing look at John Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress," today we find the man, Christian, having passed Discretion's test, he is invited into her house to enjoy conversation with her sisters. No better women was a man of God introduced to than Prudence, Piety and Charity. They ask the good Christian to tell of his wanderings of which he is happy to share with them. His entire adventure is brought to bear to the encouragement and edification of all. And it's our testimony that is most powerful in the blessing of others. What God has done in our lives, what trials and tribulations He has seen us through and the care of Christ in the midst, who can not be but lifted up to hear such things? We all have a story who have received Jesus. So what's yours? "And my tongue shall declare Thy righteousness And Thy praise all day long." (Psalm 35:8) More to come in the next blog post. Check back soon. Click here to play
5. Character Beyond Name Only http://aheartforgod.blogspot.c... download (audio/mpeg, 0.56Mb) Description: Journey to the Celestial City #26. In our continuing look at John Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress," today we find the man, Christian, having been greeted by Watchful the Porter, he's now introduced to a lady named Discretion. Christian would enter her house to meet her sisters, but before that Discretion holds him to scrutiny. She therefore asks a host of questions of the good man to make sure his character is beyond just name only. And there are many who call themselves "Christ followers," but they aren't really following Jesus. Do you know anyone like that? And if we would be the Lord's disciples we must cling/adhere to and place our complete confidence and trust in Him. And we must also hold dear His Word to obey and upon it. Then into her house Discretion will invite us. She will not receive another. "'If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.'" (John 14:15) More to come in the next blog post. Check back soon. Click here to play
6. Better Late Than Never http://aheartforgod.blogspot.c... download (audio/mpeg, 0.53Mb) Description: Journey to the Celestial City #25. In our continuing look at John Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress," today we find the man, Christian, having navigated past the lions with no injury, he arrives at the house built by the Lord of the hill. He's greeted by Watchful the Porter who inquires as to the reason for his lateness of arrival. With a sour countenance Christian recounts of his having to backtrack due to his indulging of the flesh. And God would have us to the place of blessing sooner except that we stray from the path of obedience. Are you straying today? It's time to get back on track. Better late than never. "Do not go on presenting the members of your body to sin as instruments of unrighteousness; but present yourselves to God as those alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God." (Romans 6:13) More to come in the next blog post. Check back soon. Click here to play
7. Lions in the Way http://aheartforgod.blogspot.c... download (audio/mpeg, 0.63Mb) Description: Journey to the Celestial City #24. In our continuing look at John Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress," today we find the man, Christian, having found his roll (in which the writings for his encouragement are contained), he sets out again on the journey. But it's late, thus he's overtaken by darkness. And though through the dimness Christian sees the Beautiful Palace and shoots straight towards it, the lions appear to confront him. They'll do Christian no harm (though he doesn't know that) as they are beholden by chains. And the trials of this life are held in our Lord's hands and He describes their perimeters. Did you know that? The evil one has no power over us except that God allows it - and only for our good and training. "Your adversary, the devil, prowls about like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. But resist him." (1 Peter 5:8-9a) "'And unless the Lord had shortened those days, no life would have been saved; but for the sake of the elect whom He chose, He shortened the days.'" (Mark 13:20) More to come in the next blog post. Check back soon. Click here to play
8. Return To The Book http://aheartforgod.blogspot.c... download (audio/mpeg, 0.64Mb) Description: Journey to the Celestial City #23. In our continuing look at John Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress," today we find the man, Christian, having continued on his journey without his roll, he ventures across a couple of men running the other way. They are Timorous and Mistrust whose frightening counsel regards two lions in the road just ahead. Christian is sent into fear. He thus reaches for his roll for instruction, but finds it gone. In Christian's deepening distress, he's moved to search for his roll. He finds it in the place where he left it. And the Scriptures are for our encouragement, uplifting and salvation. But how many Bibles sit around gathering dust while we make our own way to heaven? Let us return to God's Word. In doing so we will receive renewed vigor for the trek. "All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work." (2 Timothy 3:16-17) More to come in the next blog post. Check back soon. Click here to play
9. Recipe for Disaster http://aheartforgod.blogspot.c... download (audio/mpeg, 0.68Mb) Description: Journey to the Celestial City #22. In our continuing look at John Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress," today we find the man, Christian, climbing the Hill of Difficulty. He labors and labors still, until he comes to a restful place, an arbor by the side of the road about half way up the hill. Here Christian sits and reads from his roll and receives much encouragement. Eventually, he slips off in slumber. The problem is Christian's roll leaves his hand while he's sleeping. He wakes up later to take up his journey again, but without his roll. And to step from the fray to catch our breath and retool is much needed. But to move beyond that and use it as an opportunity to indulge the carnal nature is a recipe for disaster. It will later require that we retrace our steps to make amends. "'A little sleep, a little slumber, A little folding of the hands to rest,' Then your poverty will come as a robber, And your want like an armed man." (Proverbs 24:33-34) "For the one who sows to his own flesh shall from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit shall from the Spirit reap eternal life." (Galatians 6:8) More to come in the next blog post. Check back soon. Click here to play
10. A Shortcut to Death http://aheartforgod.blogspot.c... download (audio/mpeg, 0.49Mb) Description: Journey to the Celestial City #21. In our continuing look at John Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress," today we find the man, Christian, having taken leave of three who would rather sleep, he now comes across two others named Formalist and Hypocrisy. They've just entered into the King's highway by climbing over a wall. It's a habit of theirs - taking the shortcut. Though Christian rebukes Formalist and Hypocrisy, they will have none of it to their own danger and destruction. And there are those who would obtain eternal life by their own means apart from the Gospel. There is no such possibility. Only through faith in God's Son can a person be saved. "There is a way which seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death." (Proverbs 16:25) More to come in the next blog post. Check back soon. Click here to play
11. Fast Asleep, But Not At Rest http://aheartforgod.blogspot.c... download (audio/mpeg, 0.60Mb) Description: Journey to the Celestial City #20. In our continuing look at John Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress," today we find the man, Christian, having received release from his burden of sin at the cross, he now continues on the path to the Celestial City. He happens upon three men named Simple, Sloth and Presumption. Each are fast asleep in his own chains. Christian does his best to wake them, but to no avail. For they will not be free of their own choosing. And there are many in bed catching up on their "z's" while their lives are at risk and in danger of hell. These are resting, but not at rest since they are outside of the protection of Christ. In Him alone is the true "rest" found. "Therefore, let us fear lest, while a promise remains of entering His rest, any one of you should seem to have come short of it." (Hebrews 4:1) "'Awake, sleeper, And arise from the dead, And Christ will shine upon you.'" (Ephesians 5:14) More to come in the next blog post. Check back soon. Click here to play
12. Released into Joy http://aheartforgod.blogspot.c... download (audio/mpeg, 0.51Mb) Description: Journey to the Celestial City #19. In our continuing look at John Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress," today we find the man, Christian, leaving the care of the Interpreter. He enters into the highway of Salvation, yet he's greatly slowed by the burden on his back. Thus he comes to the place where a cross stands. His burden is loosed and falls away. Christian sheds tears of joy and gratitude as the "waters [are made to run] down his cheeks." And it's through our belief in Christ's death on the cross and His resurrection from the dead that our burden of sin is lifted and we are made free from it. Oh, the wonders and depth of Jesus' love! He's given us "beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the mantle of praise for the spirit of heaviness." (Isaiah 61:3bcd) More to come in the next blog post. Check back soon. Click here to play
13. Not Ready for Judgment Day http://aheartforgod.blogspot.c... download (audio/mpeg, 0.55Mb) Description: Journey to the Celestial City #18. In our continuing look at John Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress," today we find the man, Christian, viewing the seventh and final sight shown to him by the Interpreter. This seventh sight is of a trembling man rising out of bed. He's trembling because of a dream. The man relates to Christian his dream of God's Son returning to judge the living and the dead. The angels are sent forth to separate the wheat from the chaff. Indeed, many are carried away in the clouds to glory, but the trembling man is not among them. Thus hell opens her mouth below him and he is afraid. And there will be those who are caught unaware by Judgment Day. The Lord will return like a thief in the night. Let us be ever watchful and live like today is the day. "[It] is appointed for men to die once and after this comes judgment." (Hebrews 9:27bc) More to come in the next blog post. Check back soon. Click here to play
14. Pitiful Man in An Iron Cage http://aheartforgod.blogspot.c... download (audio/mpeg, 0.61Mb) Description: Journey to the Celestial City #17. In our continuing look at John Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress," today we find the man, Christian, viewing the sixth sight of seven shown to him by the Interpreter. This sixth sight is of a pitiful man in an iron cage. Christian converses with the man who tells him of how he was once content on the road to the Celestial City. But that all changed when he turned himself over to insobriety and forsook the living Christ. And we, too, must not waver in our loyalty to Jesus lest we become subject to backsliding and once again trapped by unbelief and disregard for God. "For in the case of those who have once been enlightened and have tasted of the heavenly gift and have been made partakers of the Holy Spirit, and have tasted the good word of God and the powers of the age to come, and then have fallen away, it is impossible to renew them again to repentance, since they again crucify to themselves the Son of God, and put Him to open shame." (Hebrews 6:4-6) More to come in the next blog post. Check back soon. Click here to play
15. Taking the Kingdom by Force http://aheartforgod.blogspot.c... download (audio/mpeg, 0.59Mb) Description: Journey to the Celestial City #16. In our continuing look at John Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress," today we find the man, Christian, viewing the fifth sight of seven shown to him by the Interpreter. This fifth sight is of a stately palace guarded by armed men so that no one should enter it. There is a table not far from the palace where a man stands ready to take down the names of those who would overtake the palace. Still another man approaches him, asks for his name to be written down and then proceeds with helmet and sword to charge the palace. With fierce determination he fends off the deadly blows of the men standing guard who would stop him. Ultimately he breaks through and enters the palace and receives his reward. And if we would attain our place in glory with Christ we must do violently to opposing foes and display a spirit that won't be denied. "'And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and violent men take it by force.'" (Matthew 11:12) More to come in the next blog post. Check back soon. Click here to play
16. Fire Against a Wall http://aheartforgod.blogspot.c... download (audio/mpeg, 0.49Mb) Description: Journey to the Celestial City #15. In our continuing look at John Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress," today we find the man, Christian, viewing the fourth sight of seven shown to him by the Interpreter. This fourth sight is of a fire burning against a wall. The devil is casting water upon it, yet the fire burns higher and hotter. This is due to the man behind the wall feeding the fire with oil. The picture is of Christ who, by His grace, maintains the Christian's life. No matter what the devil throws at us, he cannot extinguish the flame. You're not alone in your walk with God. "For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus." (Philippians 1:6) More to come in the next blog post. Check back soon. Click here to play
17. Two Children in a Room http://aheartforgod.blogspot.c... download (audio/mpeg, 0.58Mb) Description: Journey to the Celestial City #14. In our continuing look at John Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress," today we find the man, Christian, viewing the third sight of seven shown to him by the Interpreter. This third sight is of two little children sitting in a room. One is named "Passion" while the other is "Patience." Passion can't wait for his treasure and spends it all when it is laid before him. Patience can wait and does. And our bodily appetites gone astray are carnal and would have us give in to them and allow them to run rampant to the extent that we forfeit the next life. And God would have us put to death our sinful "passions." "Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body that you should obey its lusts, and do not go on presenting the members of your body to sin as instruments of unrighteousness; but present yourselves to God as those alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God." (Romans 6:12-13) More to come in the next blog post. Check back soon. Click here to play
18. A Dusty Room Made Clean http://aheartforgod.blogspot.c... download (audio/mpeg, 0.57Mb) Description: Journey to the Celestial City #13. In our continuing look at John Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress," today we find the man, Christian, viewing the second sight of seven shown to him by the Interpreter. This second sight is of a dusty parlor into which a man with a broom is called to sweep. When he does, the parlor is so encompassed with dust that it causes Christian to choke. Afterwards, a woman is called to sprinkle water in the parlor. The sweeping takes place again, but this time the parlor is made clean. And our hearts, by our own will power (ie. our trying to obey the Ten Commandments), can not be delivered from sin. It is only when the Gospel is introduced, and we receive it, that our deliverance and cleansing can come. "He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit." (Titus 3:5) More to come in the next blog post. Check back soon. Click here to play
19. An Extremely Serious Man http://aheartforgod.blogspot.c... download (audio/mpeg, 0.64Mb) Description: Journey to the Celestial City #12. In our continuing look at John Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress," today we find the man, Christian, having come into the acquaintance of the Interpreter, he is shown seven sights. The first sight is a picture on the wall of an extremely serious man. Among other things, this man has eyes lifted to heaven, the best of books in his hand, the law of truth written upon his lips, he's pleading with men, the world is behind his back and a crown of gold hangs over his head. And this is the type of person we are to listen to when it comes to the things of God. And we must be careful while on our pilgrimage to heaven that we don't pay heed to anyone else other than him (or her) who is sold out for Christ, who speaks the truths of Scripture only, who is a doer of the Word and not just a hearer, who is interested in bringing glory to God and not to himself. Watch out for false guides/teachers. "Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world." (1 John 4:1) More to come in the next blog post. Check back soon. Click here to play
20. On to the Interpreter http://aheartforgod.blogspot.c... download (audio/mpeg, 0.47Mb) Description: Journey to the Celestial City #11. In our continuing look at John Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress," today we find the man, Christian, having entered through the Wicket Gate, he has a conversation with the man, Goodwill. Christian tells him (whose will is good) of his wanderings and then asks if Goodwill can help him off with his burden, to which Goodwill responds, "No," and points Christian to continue straightway to the house of a man called "the Interpreter." He will show Christian "excellent things." And God's Word is filled with principles for life of the highest order into which the Holy Spirit will enlighten a believer's heart. "But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth." (John 15:13) More to come in the next blog post. Check back soon. Click here to play
21. Entrance at the Gate http://aheartforgod.blogspot.c... download (audio/mpeg, 0.53Mb) Description: Journey to the Celestial City #10. In our continuing look at John Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress," today we find the man, Christian, continuing on to the Wicket Gate after receiving forgiveness for turning aside from the Way. Upon his arrival at the gate, Christian knocks and one named "Goodwill" answers. After hearing that Christian is desirous of salvation, Goodwill opens the gate to him and Christian goes in. And salvation is for all would desire forgiveness of sins and a restored relationship with God. But it is at the small and narrow gate that we must enter and going against the masses. "Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. For the gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to life, and there are few who find it." (Matthew 7:13-14) More to come in the next blog post. Check back soon. Click here to play
22. Still Only the Cross It Is http://aheartforgod.blogspot.c... download (audio/mpeg, 0.41Mb) Description: Journey to the Celestial City #9. In our continuing look at John Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress," today we find the man, Christian, receiving a rebuke from his friend, Evangelist. It is with a severe countenance that Evangelist chastises Christian for thinking he could be released of his burden of sin through works of the law. And the world would offer another way to attain eternal life aside from the cross, but still only the cross it is. "For the word of the cross is to those who are perishing foolishness, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God." (1 Corinthians 1:18) More to come in the next blog post. Check back soon. Click here to play
23. Wisdom from the World http://aheartforgod.blogspot.c... download (audio/mpeg, 0.56Mb) Description: Journey to the Celestial City #8. In our continuing look at John Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress," today we find the man, Christian, having been helped out of the Slough of Despond (by who else but "Help"!), he meets one, Mr. Worldly Wiseman. The burden on Christian's back being apparent to Mr. Worldly Wiseman, he offers Christian counsel on how to be rid of it. If Christian would but step off the path to the Wicket Gate and venture instead to Morality Village where the gentleman by the name of Legality lives, he would find freedom. But it doesn't quite work out according to plan. Upon following Mr. Worldly Wiseman's advice Christian is burdened even more and nearly destroyed by the fires of Mt. Sinai. And sin can not be atoned for through obeying the Ten Commandments / legalism. If it could then Christ needlessly died. "By the works of the Law no flesh will be justified." (Romans 3:20a) More to come in the next blog post. Check back soon. Click here to play
24. In the Potter's Hand http://aheartforgod.blogspot.c... download (audio/mpeg, 0.46Mb) Description: Journey to the Celestial City #7. In our continuing look at John Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress," today we find the man, Christian, along with his companion, Pliable, stuck in the Slough of Despond which drips with the filth of mankind's wretchedness. Pliable is turned back as he thinks the way of salvation should be easier. And it's not enough to be "pliable" to enter the kingdom of God. "Pliable" means that you are easily moved or shaped one way or another. This is good if Christ does the moving and shaping. It is not good if the world does the moving and shaping. "'Behold, like the clay in the potter's hand, so are you in My hand, O house of Israel.'" (Jeremiah 18:6) More to come in the next blog post. Check back soon. Click here to play
25. Stuck in the Slough http://aheartforgod.blogspot.c... download (audio/mpeg, 0.51Mb) Description: Journey to the Celestial City #6. In our continuing look at John Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress," today we find the man, Christian (whose name previously was Graceless), traveling towards the Wicket Gate with one called Pliable. On their way they run into an awful bog called, "The Slough of Despond," which bears the name since it's drips with the filth of mankind's wretchedness. Indeed, Christian and Pliable become stuck in the slough. And during the process of coming to Christ we are confronted by our own sin. It's not a pretty sight, who we are and the things we've done that put the Son of God on the cross. Still we must consider and acknowledge our wicked ways. Doing so prepares us to receive God's grace. "The kindness of God leads you to repentance." (Romans 2:4e) More to come in the next blog post. Check back soon. Click here to play
26. The Glories to Come http://aheartforgod.blogspot.c... download (audio/mpeg, 0.55Mb) Description: Journey to the Celestial City #5. In our continuing look at John Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress," today we find the man, Christian (whose name previously was Graceless), through the good word of his testimony, has persuaded one, Pliable, to follow along with him towards the Wicket Gate. They go on to discourse together concerning the things in Christian's book. It is a most pleasureable conversation about the glories of God's kingdom to come. And there is much to look forward to that the Lord has promised to those who surrender their lives to Him. And after this life is through, we'll see the One who died for us on the cross face to face and we'll be joined to Him in sweet communion forever and ever. Are you looking forward to that day? "Things which eye has not seen and ear has not heard, and which have not entered the heart of man, all that God has prepared for those who love Him." (1 Corinthians 2:9) More to come in the next blog post. Check back soon. Click here to play
27. Enemies in the Way http://aheartforgod.blogspot.c... download (audio/mpeg, 0.45Mb) Description: Journey to the Celestial City #4. In our continuing look at John Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress," today we find the man, Graceless, heading towards the Wicket Gate while various people seek to hinder him. Among these are his wife and little ones, his neighbors and then two gentlemen in particular by the names of Obstinate and Pliable. And when a person sets out to lay hold of the eternal life that God affords, there are many who would put a stop to it. Has anyone, maybe even a close relative, ever made fun of, dismissed or mocked your pursuit of Christ in an effort to turn you back? "'[A]nd a man's enemies will be the members of his household.'" (Matthew 10:36) More to come in the next blog post. Check back soon. Click here to play
28. A Message of Grace http://aheartforgod.blogspot.c... download (audio/mpeg, 0.40Mb) Description: Journey to the Celestial City #3. In our continuing look at John Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress," today we find the man, Graceless, in fear of death and judgment. While in his distress he comes across another, Evangelist by name, who encourages Graceless to journey towards the Wicket Gate for help and instruction. And when we discover that our sins have doomed us to hell, we are in the right place to hear of the grace of God in Jesus Christ. Who do you need to share the message of salvation with? "And how shall they hear without a preacher?" (Romans 10:14c) More to come in the next blog post. Check back soon. Click here to play
29. An Awful State http://aheartforgod.blogspot.c... download (audio/mpeg, 0.48Mb) Description: Journey to the Celestial City #2. In our continuing look at John Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress," today we find the man whose name is Graceless continuing to be wracked over his upset condition. His grief is further complicated by the book in his hand. Upon reading it, Graceless is moved to exclaim, "What shall I do to be saved?" And the Bible is the only book that speaks to humankind's awful state. We are in the bondage of enmity with God, the chains of disobedience, the prison of sin. It's what the Bible says about our condition. But, thankfully, it doesn't leave us there. "For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." (Romans 6:23) More to come in the next blog post. Check back soon. Click here to play
30. A Heavy Burden http://aheartforgod.blogspot.c... download (audio/mpeg, 0.50Mb) Description: Journey to the Celestial City #1. John Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress" is the #1 best-selling book of all time after the Bible. It starts out with a man undone and wrought with grief over his condition, but he knows not what it is that has brought this feeling upon himself. Indeed, the man has a great and heavy burden on his back. Later, he will discover it's the very issue that's put him in such an upset state. Have you ever felt an unease about your existence? It's a primary way that God uses to get through to a person. It's a primary way through which God speaks. Could He be speaking to you at this very moment? Could He be speaking to you about the burden you're carrying? "Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest." (Matthew 11:28) More to come in the next blog post. Check back soon. Click here to play