EPISODE 0147 | Woke Mirage: Christ Alone, Hope Forever
THESE NOTES ACCOMPANY EPISODE 0147
In a world that’s full of confusion and cultural compromise, the truth of the gospel remains unchanged. In this final episode of the Woke Mirage series, Pastor Stephen and Pastor Nate bring everything back to where it belongs—Christ alone. They discuss the dangers of adding to the gospel, the pressures believers face in today’s world, and the strength found in biblical truth, church unity, and faithful endurance. No matter the season, Jesus is still the only hope we have—and the only one we need.
Main Topics Covered:
✔️ Why the gospel must remain Jesus plus nothing.
✔️ The danger of cultural compromise and adding to Scripture.
✔️ How spiritual drift leads to destruction.
✔️ The role of the local church in forming a biblical worldview.
✔️ Living in the tension of the "already but not yet."
✔️ The power of unity and staying anchored in Christ.
Key Scriptures:
📖 Galatians 1:6–7 – “You are following a different way that pretends to be the Good News.”
📖 Romans 8:22–25 – Creation groans, but our hope remains.
📖 Colossians 4:5–6 – Speak truth with grace and wisdom.
📖 2 Thessalonians 2:15–17 – Stand firm and hold to the truth.
📖 Hebrews 12:1–2 – Run the race with endurance, eyes fixed on Jesus.
Key Takeaways:
🔹 The church’s role is to proclaim truth and make disciples.
🔹 Jesus doesn’t need to be updated—He needs to be obeyed.
🔹 Faithfulness means telling the truth, even when it’s unpopular.
🔹 Sanctification is a process; pain and pressure produce strength.
🔹 Cultural applause is never worth trading for eternal impact.
Resources
The Better Planner™ is a personal planner designed by Pastor Stephen to help you map out all the different aspects of success and personal growth on your way to better.
The foundation of the Better Planner™ is the practice of defining and reaching your personal vision. The other principles for growth all integrate with and flow out of this essential step. As you develop and record the insights you receive from God and His design for your life, the Better Planner™ will lead you through a step-by-step process to become better.
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