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Pastor Jeremy R McCandless
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  • The Remnant of Israel (Romans 11: 1-10)
    Send us a text📖 Episode SummaryIn this episode, we examine Paul’s response to one of the most pressing theological questions of his time—and ours: Has God rejected His people, Israel? Drawing on Romans 11:1–10, Paul answers with an emphatic “By no means!” and presents both himself and a preserved remnant as evidence of God's continued faithfulness.We explore how the apparent shift in salvation history—from Israel to the Gentiles—does not represent a change in God's character or His covenant promises. Rather, Paul shows how even in Israel’s rejection, God is working out His sovereign purpose through grace and election.🧭 Key ThemesGod’s Faithfulness to Israel: Paul declares that God has not rejected His people, citing his own Jewish identity and calling as proof.The Remnant: Just as in the days of Elijah, God has preserved a faithful remnant—chosen not by works but by grace.Grace vs. Works: Paul clarifies that salvation is entirely by grace. If it’s by grace, it can’t be by works—otherwise, grace ceases to be grace.Spiritual Hardening: Those who rejected Christ have been spiritually hardened. Paul quotes Isaiah and David to show that this outcome was foretold.The Tragedy of Missed Messiah: Despite possessing the Scriptures and promises, Israel as a whole missed their Messiah due to pride and mishandling of God’s Word.🔍 Scripture FocusRomans 11:1–2a – “Did God reject his people? By no means! I am an Israelite…”Romans 11:4 – “I have reserved for myself seven thousand who have not bowed the knee to Baal.”Romans 11:5–6 – A remnant chosen by grace, not works.Romans 11:7–10 – Israel’s hardening foretold through Isaiah and David.🧠 Reflective QuestionsWhat does Paul’s identity as a Jewish believer reveal about God's ongoing covenant faithfulness?How do the stories of Elijah and the remnant challenge our assumptions about God's activity in times of spiritual decline?In what ways can we be tempted to rely on works rather than grace in our own spiritual journey?How might spiritual hardening occur in a life, a church, or a nation?What warning—and what comfort—can we draw from God’s dealings with Israel?🕊️ Closing EncouragementGod’s promises do not fail, even when people do. The remnant reminds us that God always preserves a faithful people, not because of merit but because of grace. And if He has not abandoned Israel, we can be confident He will not abandon those who are in Christ.The Balance of GrayGod, doubt, and proof walk into a podcast... it goes better than you’d expect!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showFor an ad-free version of my podcasts plus the opportunity to enjoy hours of exclusive content and two bonus episodes a month whilst also helping keep the Bible Project Daily Podcast free for listeners everywhere support me at;|PatreonSupport me to continue making great content for listeners everywhere.https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com
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  • What Does It Take to Be Saved. (Romans 10:14–21)
    Send us a text📖 Episode SummaryAt first glance, the answer to the question “What does it take to be saved?” seems simple: “Believe in Jesus Christ.” But as we explore Romans 10:14–21, we uncover a profound chain of events that leads to salvation—one that begins not with human decision, but with God’s sovereign grace and a faithful proclamation of the gospel.In today’s episode, we unpack Paul’s reasoning as he walks us step-by-step, in reverse, through the process: from calling on the Lord → to believing → to hearing → to preaching → to being sent. This backwards logic highlights the cooperative interplay between divine initiative and human responsibility. And yet, Paul does not let Israel off the hook—despite having heard, they did not respond in faith. Their failure, Paul insists, was not for lack of revelation, but for lack of obedience to the gospel.Join me as we reflect on this text and consider the essential elements of salvation, the vital role of gospel messengers, and the challenge of truly responding to God’s Word in faith.📌 Key Themes & TakeawaysFaith Requires Knowledge: Belief in Christ cannot happen unless a person first hears about Him.God Sends, We Speak: Proclamation is a divine and human initiative—God sends messengers, and people must speak the gospel.Calling = Salvation: Salvation here refers not just to justification, but to the ongoing rescue from sin’s power through calling on the Lord.Israel’s Rejection: Despite having heard and understood the gospel, Israel largely rejected it—not due to a lack of access but a lack of faith.Faith Comes by Hearing: Faith isn’t a mystical experience—it’s a response to the heard Word of God. That’s where salvation begins.🧠 Questions for ReflectionWhy is it necessary for people to hear before they can believe?In what ways are we called to be part of the “sending” process today?How does this passage balance the themes of God’s sovereignty and human responsibility?Are there areas where, like Israel, we may be hearing but not truly responding in faith?📚 Scripture ReadingsRomans 10:13–21Isaiah 52:7 – “How beautiful are the feet…”Romans 9:32 – “They did not pursue it by faith...”Romans 5:9–10 – Distinction between justification and salvationMeditate on to this episode and deepen your understanding of salvation—not just as a moment of belief, but as a movement of God’s grace that invites a life of ongoing faith and transformation.The Balance of GrayGod, doubt, and proof walk into a podcast... it goes better than you’d expect!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showFor an ad-free version of my podcasts plus the opportunity to enjoy hours of exclusive content and two bonus episodes a month whilst also helping keep the Bible Project Daily Podcast free for listeners everywhere support me at;|PatreonSupport me to continue making great content for listeners everywhere.https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com
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  • The Error that Anyone Can Make - Part Two (Romans 9:30–10
    Send us a textEpisode Notes: (See Yesterday)The Balance of GrayGod, doubt, and proof walk into a podcast... it goes better than you’d expect!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showFor an ad-free version of my podcasts plus the opportunity to enjoy hours of exclusive content and two bonus episodes a month whilst also helping keep the Bible Project Daily Podcast free for listeners everywhere support me at;|PatreonSupport me to continue making great content for listeners everywhere.https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com
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  • The Error that Anyone Can Make - Part One (Romans 9:30–10
    Send us a textWelcome to The Bible Project Daily Podcast, where we journey together through Scripture, verse by verse, seeking wisdom, grace, and truth. Today we reach a turning point in Paul’s letter to the Romans—a passage that reveals one of the most important yet commonly made spiritual errors: mistaking religious effort for saving faith. If Romans 9 showed us God’s sovereign mercy, Romans 10 brings it home with a powerful reminder of human responsibility. Join us as we unpack why people stumble over the simplicity of grace and how salvation is as near as your own heart and mouth.📘 Episode Summary:In this episode, we explore Paul’s urgent appeal in Romans 9:30–10:13, where he shifts from the mystery of divine election to the reality of human unbelief. Why did Israel, with all its religious privilege, miss the Messiah? And why do some people even today still fall into the trap of trying to earn God’s favour instead of receiving it by faith?Paul shows us that zeal without knowledge can be a deadly combination—and that the stumbling stone is not God’s judgment, but Christ Himself. We reflect on the distinction between justification and salvation, the three dimensions of being saved, and how the gospel confronts both legalism and unbelief with a message of grace: “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”🔑 Key Themes:The error of works-based righteousnessThe stumbling stone of ChristThe difference between justification and salvationGod's sovereignty and human responsibilitySalvation as near and available to all who believe📖 Key Verse:“If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.” — Romans 10:9The Balance of GrayGod, doubt, and proof walk into a podcast... it goes better than you’d expect!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showFor an ad-free version of my podcasts plus the opportunity to enjoy hours of exclusive content and two bonus episodes a month whilst also helping keep the Bible Project Daily Podcast free for listeners everywhere support me at;|PatreonSupport me to continue making great content for listeners everywhere.https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com
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  • God's Sovereign Choice (Romans 9: 14–29)
    Send us a textEpisode Notes: Main Theme:God’s sovereign choice is taught clearly in Scripture.Common objections arise — both about God's fairness and human free will.Key Objections Addressed:Is God unjust?Paul’s emphatic answer: Certainly not! (v.14)God’s mercy is a sovereign gift, not a human right.What about human free will?Paul reminds us: We are creatures, not the Creator. (v.20)Like clay in a potter’s hands — God has authority over His creation.Biblical Examples:Moses (Exodus 33:19):God's mercy is given according to His will, not human effort.Pharaoh (Exodus 9:16):Pharaoh hardened his own heart, then God judicially confirmed it.Through Pharaoh’s resistance, God's power and name were proclaimed.Key Doctrinal Points:Salvation depends on God’s mercy (v.16), not human will or striving.God has the right to both show mercy and harden hearts (v.18).God's sovereignty and human responsibility coexist, even if mysterious.Supporting Scriptures:Ephesians 1:“Good pleasure of His will” (v.5)“Mystery of His will” (v.9)“Counsel of His will” (v.11)Reflection:Wrestling with the doctrine of election is normal.A pivotal moment: acceptance of God's sovereign choice while reading Acts 13:48 — "As many as were ordained to eternal life believed."Deciding to let Scripture speak for itself and trust God's wisdom.Conclusion:God’s sovereignty is not injustice—it is righteousness.Even when His ways are mysterious, God's will is rooted in wisdom, justice, and love.The Balance of GrayGod, doubt, and proof walk into a podcast... it goes better than you’d expect!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showFor an ad-free version of my podcasts plus the opportunity to enjoy hours of exclusive content and two bonus episodes a month whilst also helping keep the Bible Project Daily Podcast free for listeners everywhere support me at;|PatreonSupport me to continue making great content for listeners everywhere.https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com
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