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Walnut Grove

Walnut Grove

著者： Tim Shapley and John Howell
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Welcome to Walnut Grove, your spiritual haven for insightful sermons and engaging Bible study! Immerse yourself in the wisdom of the scriptures as we explore the profound teachings of the Bible. Our podcast is dedicated to nurturing your faith and deepening your understanding of the Word.

Join us each week as we deliver powerful sermons that inspire, motivate, and provide practical guidance for navigating life’s journey. Whether you’re seeking spiritual nourishment, a sense of community, or simply a deeper connection with your faith, Walnut Grove is here to support you on your spiritual path.

Our Bible study sessions go beyond surface interpretations, delving into the historical context, cultural nuances, and timeless lessons found in the scriptures. Discover the relevance of biblical teachings to your everyday life and gain valuable insights that will empower you to live with purpose and grace.

Hosted by passionate and knowledgeable Rev. Timothy (Tim) Shapley, Walnut Grove is committed to creating a welcoming space for individuals of all backgrounds and levels of faith. Tune in, engage with the teachings, and let the transformative power of the Bible guide you on your journey of spiritual growth.

Subscribe to Walnut Grove today and embark on a fulfilling exploration of the scriptures that will deepen your connection with God and enrich your spiritual life.Copyright 2023 All rights reserved. キリスト教 スピリチュアリティ ノンフィクション犯罪 聖職・福音主義
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  • The Weekly Show - Episode 102: Forms and Types of Grace

    The Weekly Show - Episode 102: Forms and Types of Grace
    2026/06/18
    Join Tim and John for the one hundredth episode, as they talk about the means of Grace. Forms and Types of Grace A Wesleyan Study on the Grace of God Introduction We first studied Grace back in Episode 17 (Aug 29, 2024), and Tim has done three sermons on Grace (Apr 22, 2024, May 4, 2025, Sep 7, 2025), now we are going to take a closer look at the types of grace. Few words are more central to Christianity than the word: Grace Grace is the heartbeat of the gospel. We are: saved by gracesustained by gracetransformed by graceand one day glorified by grace Without grace, no sinner could: come to Godknow Christresist sinor endure faithfully In Wesleyan theology, grace is not viewed as merely a one-time event. John Wesley understood grace as: God’s active, loving work in every stage of the Christian life. Grace is: God reaching toward humanity before salvationGod forgiving sinners through Christand God continually transforming believers into Christlikeness Wesley taught that grace unfolds in a beautiful progression: Prevenient Grace — God pursuing us before conversionJustifying Grace — God forgiving and reconciling us through faithSanctifying Grace — God transforming us into holiness And all of this is sustained through what Wesley called: The Means of Grace 1. Prevenient Grace “Grace That Comes Before” The word prevenient comes from a Latin word meaning: “to come before.” Prevenient grace is God’s grace working in a person’s life before they consciously respond to Him. What Prevenient Grace Does Because of sin, humanity is spiritually broken and separated from God. But God does not leave humanity alone in darkness. Prevenient grace: awakens the heartstirs consciencereveals moral truthcreates spiritual hungerand enables people to respond to the gospel It is the reason people begin asking: “Is there more to life?”“Why do I feel conviction?”“Why do I long for God?” Even the first desire to seek God is evidence of grace already at work. Key Scriptures John 6:44 (ESV) “No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him.” Titus 2:11 (ESV) “For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people.” Romans 2:4 (ESV) “God’s kindness is meant to lead you to repentance.” Important Truth Prevenient grace does not save by itself. But it makes salvation possible by awakening sinners and drawing them toward Christ. God always moves first. 2. Justifying Grace Grace That Forgives and Restores Justifying grace is the moment when a sinner places faith in Jesus Christ and is declared righteous before God. This is the grace of salvation. What Justifying Grace Does Justifying grace: forgives sinremoves guiltreconciles us to Godand restores relationship with Him Because of Christ’s death and resurrection, believers are no longer condemned. They are adopted into God’s family. Key Scriptures Ephesians 2:8–9 (ESV) “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.” Romans 5:1 (ESV) “Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 (ESV) “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.” Important Truth We are not justified because: we are good enoughreligious enoughor deserving enough We are justified because of Jesus alone. Grace is not earned. It is received through faith. 3. Sanctifying Grace Grace That Transforms Sanctifying grace is the ongoing work of God in the believer after salvation. It is the process of becoming more like Christ. What Sanctifying Grace Does Sanctifying grace: changes desirestransforms characterstrengthens obedienceand produces spiritual maturity This is not instant perfection. It is lifelong transformation. God works from the inside out: renewing the mindpurifying the heartand shaping believers into Christlikeness Key Scriptures Titus 2:11–12 (ESV) “For the grace of God has appeared… training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions.” Philippians 1:6 (ESV) “He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion.” 2 Corinthians 3:18 (ESV) “We… are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another.” Important Truth Grace does not merely forgive sinners. It transforms them. The goal of sanctifying grace is holiness: becoming more like Jesus in: thoughtwordattitudeand action 4. Common Grace Grace Given to All Humanity Common grace refers to God’s kindness shown to all people, whether they believe in Him or not. Every good gift ultimately comes from God. Examples of Common Grace rain and sunshinebeauty in creationmoral awarenesshuman consciencerestraint of evilacts of kindness and love Key Scriptures Matthew 5:45 (ESV) “For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good.” Acts 14:17 (ESV) “He did good by giving you rains from heaven and fruitful seasons.” Important Truth Common ...
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  • Sermon: Holiness in an Unholy World

    Sermon: Holiness in an Unholy World
    2026/06/14
    Sermon Date: 06/14/2026 Bible Verses: John 17:9-19 Speaker: Rev. Timothy "Tim" Shapley Theme: https://uppbeat.io/t/northwestern/a-new Introduction One of the greatest challenges Christians face is not simply pursuing holiness. It is pursuing holiness in an unholy world. Every day we live in a culture that often celebrates what God condemns. We are surrounded by temptation. Surrounded by compromise. Surrounded by messages that constantly push us away from God. And yet Jesus never prayed for His followers to be removed from the world. In His High Priestly Prayer, Jesus said: “I do not ask that you take them out of the world, but that you keep them from the evil one.” (John 17:15) Notice the balance. We are not called to escape the world. Neither are we called to become like the world. We are called to live as holy people in the midst of an unholy culture. That is not easy. But it is exactly what Christ prayed for. We Are In the World, But Not of the World Jesus says in John 17:16: “They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world.” Christians live in the world. We work here. Raise families here. Attend school here. Build friendships here. But our identity is no longer rooted here. Our citizenship is ultimately in heaven. The problem arises when believers begin to blend into the culture around them. When there is no visible difference. When the world can no longer tell where culture ends and Christianity begins. Paul wrote: “Come out from them and be separate.” (2 Corinthians 6:17) This does not mean isolation. It means distinction. God's people should look different. Speak differently. Think differently. Live differently. Not because we are better than others. But because we belong to Christ. Holiness Is Not Isolation When Christians hear about separation from the world, some misunderstand it. They think holiness means avoiding all contact with unbelievers. But Jesus never lived that way. Luke 5:30–32 tells us that Jesus ate with tax collectors and sinners. In fact, the religious leaders criticized Him for it. Jesus replied: “I have not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance.” Jesus was among sinners constantly. Yet He never became like them. This is the balance Christians must learn. Paul addresses this in 1 Corinthians 5:9–10. He explains that believers are not expected to withdraw completely from unbelievers. Otherwise: “you would need to go out of the world.” We are called to engage the world. To love people. To share the gospel. To serve others. But we must do so without adopting the world's values. Holiness is not isolation. It is influence without compromise. The Word of God Sanctifies Us Jesus prays: “Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth.” (John 17:17) The word "sanctify" means to set apart for God. How does God make His people holy? Through His truth. Through His Word. Psalm 119:9 asks: “How can a young man keep his way pure?” The answer: “By guarding it according to your word.” We cannot live holy lives apart from Scripture. The world constantly shapes our thinking. Advertisements shape us. Entertainment shapes us. Social media shapes us. Culture shapes us. If we are not being shaped by God's Word, we will inevitably be shaped by something else. Holiness grows when God's truth becomes the standard by which we live. We Are Called to Shine Jesus called believers: “The salt of the earth” and “the light of the world.” (Matthew 5:13–14) Salt preserves. Light illuminates. Both are most effective when surrounded by darkness and decay. God never intended His people to hide. Philippians 2:14–15 says: “shine as lights in the world.” In a culture filled with confusion, Christians should display clarity. In a culture filled with hatred, Christians should display love. In a culture filled with impurity, Christians should display holiness. People should see something different. Not perfection. But Christlikeness. Holiness Will Often Bring Opposition Jesus warned His disciples: “If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own.” (John 15:19) The more faithfully we follow Christ, the more noticeable the difference becomes. Paul says: “Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.” (2 Timothy 3:12) Not everyone will appreciate holiness. Some will mock it. Some will reject it. Some will see it as judgment. Peter writes: “They are surprised when you do not join them in the same flood of debauchery.” (1 Peter 4:4) The world expects Christians to compromise. But holiness means standing firm even when it costs us something. Lot: A Warning and a Lesson One of the clearest examples of living in a wicked culture is Lot. In Genesis 19, Lot lived in Sodom. A city marked by extreme wickedness. Peter tells us: “Righteous Lot was greatly distressed by the sensual conduct of the wicked.” (2 Peter 2:7–8) Lot remained troubled by the sin around him. That is good. His ...
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  • The Weekly Show - Episode 101: Articles of Religion Study (Part Four)

    The Weekly Show - Episode 101: Articles of Religion Study (Part Four)
    2026/06/11
    Join Tim and John for the one hundredth episode, as they talk about The Articles of Religion of the Southern Methodist Church. Articles of Religion Study (Part Four) The Last Study (For Now) Today we conclude our study through the Articles of Religion—for now. Over these studies, we have walked through foundational Christian doctrines: the Trinitysalvation by grace through faiththe authority of Scripturethe churchsingraceand holy living Now these final Articles move into very practical areas of Christian life and church practice: the sacramentsbaptismthe Lord’s Suppermarriagechurch ordercivil authoritystewardshipand truthfulness What’s interesting is this: Doctrine eventually becomes practice. What we believe always shapes: how we worshiphow we livehow we treat othersand how we understand the Christian life itself The Christian faith is not merely something we agree with intellectually. It is something we live. Article XVI — Of the Sacraments (¶141) The Article teaches that sacraments are not merely religious symbols or empty ceremonies. They are: “certain signs of grace and God’s good will toward us.” God uses them to: strengthen faithencourage believersand visibly proclaim gospel truth Two Sacraments The Southern Methodist Articles recognize two sacraments instituted directly by Christ: BaptismThe Lord’s Supper These alone were clearly ordained by Jesus in the Gospel. Other practices such as: confirmationmatrimonypenanceordination may be important practices or callings, but they are not sacraments in the same biblical sense. Sacraments Must Be Used Properly The Article also warns against treating sacraments as: magical ritualsobjects of superstitionor ceremonies detached from faith The sacraments were not meant: “to be gazed upon or carried about.” They are meant to be received with: faithreverenceand obedience Without faith, the outward ritual profits nothing spiritually. Article XVII — Of Baptism (¶142) Baptism is more than a public religious label. The Article calls it: “a sign of regeneration or the new birth.” What Baptism Represents Baptism visibly proclaims: union with Christcleansing from sinentrance into the covenant communityand identification with the death and resurrection of Jesus It does not save automatically. But it points powerfully to the saving work of God. Infant Baptism The Article also teaches that: “the baptism of young children is to be retained in the church.” Historically, Methodists understood infant baptism as: a sign of covenant inclusionGod’s prevenient graceand the responsibility of raising children in the faith Baptism is not the end of discipleship— it is the beginning of a life that must ultimately respond personally to Christ in faith. (Tim) Article XVIII — Of the Lord’s Supper (¶143) The Lord’s Supper is far more than a memorial meal. It is: “a sacrament of our redemption by Christ’s death.” Communion and Faith Believers spiritually partake of Christ through faith as they receive the bread and cup. The Article rejects the Roman Catholic doctrine of: Transubstantiation —the idea that the bread and wine literally become Christ’s physical body and blood. Instead, Christ is received: spirituallytrulyand by faith Communion points believers back to: the crossgraceforgivenessand the unity of the church Not Superstition, But Worship The elements themselves are not to be worshiped. The focus is always: Christ Himself. The Lord’s Supper nourishes believers spiritually when received: worthilyreverentlyand in faith Article XIX — Of Both Kinds (¶144) This Article simply teaches that all Christians should receive both: the breadand the cup in Communion. Historically, some traditions withheld the cup from ordinary church members. But Christ gave both elements to His followers. The gospel is not divided by spiritual class. Article XX — Of the One Oblation of Christ (¶145) This Article powerfully emphasizes the sufficiency of Christ’s sacrifice. Jesus offered Himself: once for all. His death completely accomplished: redemptionatonementand satisfaction for sin Nothing needs to be added. The Cross Was Enough No repeated sacrifices are necessary. No priest can re-sacrifice Christ. The cross fully paid the debt of sin. That is why Jesus cried: “It is finished.” The Christian life rests not on repeated atonement— but on a completed Savior. Article XXI — Of Marriage (¶146) This Article begins with a foundational truth: Marriage was instituted by God before human government. Marriage is not merely a social contract or cultural invention. It is part of God’s created order. Biblical Marriage The Article defines marriage as: lifelongmonogamousand between one natural man and one natural woman It also teaches that sexual intimacy belongs only within that covenant relationship. Marriage Reflects Christ and the Church Ephesians teaches that marriage points beyond itself. It reflects: Christ’s relationship with His ...
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