Does the law have a role in making a believer holy? In this episode of All Things for Good, Pastor Josh Strelecki addresses one of the most common and misunderstood issues in Christian life—how God’s law and God’s grace operate, and why knowing the difference is essential for salvation, spiritual growth, and daily living.

Drawing from Romans, Galatians, 2 Corinthians, and other key passages, this episode explains that while the law is holy, just, and good, it cannot give life, justify a sinner, or produce true holiness. Instead, the law reveals God’s righteousness and exposes human sin, showing our inability to meet its demands. The law is described as a “ministration of condemnation” and “ministration of death,” not because it is evil, but because it works through our weak flesh and cannot empower us to do what it commands.

In contrast, God’s grace—revealed through the Lord Jesus Christ—provides the righteousness the law holds out but cannot give. Grace works in the inner person through the Spirit, producing genuine transformation and the fruit of good works that please God. Walking in grace means being led by the Spirit, serving in “newness of spirit” rather than “the oldness of the letter,” and finding liberty in beholding Christ, who changes us from glory to glory.

This episode challenges believers to see the law for what it is, use it lawfully, but not rely on it for salvation or sanctification. True Christian living flows not from the strength of our own performance, but from the power of God’s grace working in and through us by His Spirit.

As students of Scripture, one of the most important things we can do is pay attention to how God’s purposes unfold across time. In this episode of All Things for Good, Pastor Josh Strelecki encourages listeners to consider what the Bible reveals about God’s dealings with Israel and how that relates to what He’s doing today through the Church.

From the call of Abraham to the promises given to Israel, Scripture lays out a clear and unique plan for a chosen nation—called to serve, to lead, and to represent God among the nations. But when Israel stumbled, the question arises: Has God set His plan aside? Or is something new taking place?

Pastor Josh invites us to examine how certain truths—once hidden—are now revealed, and how understanding the difference between what was spoken by the prophets and what was later made known can help clarify apparent contradictions in the Bible. As the episode unfolds, we are challenged to recognize how God’s plan for Israel and His current work through the Church can be different in role, promises, and instructions, but ultimately united in purpose—centered in the person and work of Jesus Christ.

This episode is an invitation to think carefully, read closely, and appreciate the beauty of how God’s Word fits together—from Genesis to today.

Why does the Bible sometimes seem to contradict itself? One passage says to sell all that you have, another says if you don’t work, you don’t eat. One verse speaks of three baptisms, another says there is only one. In this episode of All Things for Good, Pastor Josh Strelecki addresses these apparent contradictions head-on, offering listeners a framework of understanding built on the foundational truths of progressive revelation, prophecy, and mystery.

From Genesis to Revelation, God has progressively revealed His purposes, His Son, and His plan for heaven and earth. Pastor Josh explains that the Bible must be rightly divided—not all Scripture says the same thing to all people at all times. Prophecy refers to what was spoken by God through His prophets since the world began; mystery refers to truths kept secret since the world began, later revealed to and through the Apostle Paul. Recognizing this distinction is key to clearing up confusion.

Listeners will see how the dietary laws of Leviticus differ from Paul’s instructions in 1 Timothy, and how the baptism of John differs from the one baptism by the Spirit into the body of Christ. These are not contradictions—they are revelations unfolding across different dispensations in God’s redemptive timeline.

This episode calls believers to be students of the Word—discerning the difference between things foretold and things formerly hidden, between the promises made to Israel and the truths revealed for the Body of Christ. As Pastor Josh teaches, God is not the author of confusion—His Word, when rightly divided, makes sense.

Whether you’re new to the Bible or have wrestled for years with its complexities, this episode will give you clarity and confidence in your study. Understanding the difference between prophecy and mystery isn’t just helpful—it’s essential.

What does it mean to be sanctified? Is holiness something God does in us, something we work toward—or both? In this episode of All Things for Good, Pastor Josh Strelecki addresses the doctrine of sanctification, helping believers understand both their permanent identity in Christ and their ongoing growth in godly living.

Sanctification, simply put, is being set apart unto God. In this episode, Pastor Josh shows from 1 Corinthians, Romans, 1 Thessalonians, and other passages that every believer has already been spiritually sanctified—permanently identified with Christ and made holy through the Spirit’s work the moment they believed the gospel. But this sanctification is not only positional—it also carries a present calling to walk in holiness, to be renewed in mind and conduct, and to grow in Christlikeness.

You’ll learn how the believer’s identity has been transferred from Adam (marked by sin and death) to Christ (marked by righteousness and true holiness), and how that change sets the stage for a transformed life. While we still live in a fallen world and battle the flesh, the call to “possess your vessel in sanctification and honor” is part of God’s ongoing work to conform us to the image of His Son.

Sanctification is not about legalism or self-effort—it is a Spirit-led response to what God has already accomplished in Christ. We’ve been washed, set apart, and made holy, and now we are called to live in a way that reflects our true identity.

Whether you struggle with sin, feel stuck in your spiritual growth, or simply want clarity on what it means to live a holy life, this episode will ground you in the truth: you have already been sanctified in Christ, and now you are called to walk in that holiness by faith.

What does it mean to be adopted into God’s family? In this rich and deeply personal episode of All Things for Good, Pastor Josh Strelecki unpacks the doctrine of biblical adoption—a beautiful reality that reveals how believers are not merely saved from sin, but brought near as sons and daughters with full rights and privileges in God’s eternal household.

Drawing from Ephesians, Romans, and Galatians, this episode explains that adoption isn’t simply a rescue—it’s a status of inheritance, identity, and intimate relationship with God the Father. Rooted in the Greco-Roman context of legal sonship, biblical adoption means believers are given the standing of full heirs, joined to Christ, and called by God their Father. Pastor Josh shows how adoption is distinct from justification and forgiveness, yet flows directly from the believer’s union with Christ.

Listeners will learn the difference between being in God's sight and being before Him—and how this links to our current identity and the future hope of glorification. We are already adopted through the Spirit, but we await the redemption of our bodies, the full experience of standing before the Father in holiness and love.

This episode also explains how adoption marks a transition from servanthood under the law to sonship by grace, and how the Spirit of adoption now leads, teaches, and assures us of who we are in Christ. We are not distant guests—we are family, joint-heirs with Christ, sealed by the Spirit, and destined for glory.

Whether you’re seeking to understand your identity in Christ or simply need to be reminded of God’s deep, personal love for you, this episode will help you rest in the truth: You are no longer in Adam—you are a child of God.

What does it mean to be in Christ—and how does that change everything? In this powerful episode of All Things for Good, Pastor Josh Strelecki explores the deeply transformative doctrine of union with Christ, one of the most beautiful and foundational truths in all of Scripture.

Far from being a mystical feeling or vague religious phrase, union with Christ is a spiritual reality for every believer. Through faith in the gospel, the Holy Spirit baptizes us into the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ—removing us from our old identity in Adam and placing us into a secure, unchangeable position in Christ. As Pastor Josh explains from Romans 5–6, 1 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, and Colossians, this new identity redefines how God sees us, how we should view ourselves, and how we are empowered to live.

Listeners will come to understand that being “in Christ” means they are no longer condemned, but justified; no longer dead in sin, but made alive; no longer under wrath, but seated with Christ in the heavenly places. You are not striving for spiritual victory—you are standing in it, because you are identified with the Victor Himself.

This episode helps believers rest in the truth that their acceptance before God is not based on feelings, religious rituals, or personal performance, but on the finished work of Christ. Union with Christ is the foundation of our assurance, our calling, and our walk.

If you’ve ever wondered who you truly are in God’s eyes, this episode will deepen your understanding and strengthen your faith. You are known, loved, and sealed—because you are in Christ.

Can you really know you're saved? What happens when you sin after believing the gospel? Does God still love you? In this deeply encouraging episode of All Things for Good, Pastor Josh Strelecki addresses the vital and often misunderstood topic of the assurance of salvation—a truth that is not just possible, but essential for every believer’s stability, joy, and spiritual growth.

Drawing from Romans 5 and 8, as well as other key passages, this episode shows how assurance isn’t based on feelings, performance, or even the strength of one’s faith—but rather on the unchanging love of God, the finished work of Christ, and the indwelling ministry of the Holy Spirit. Pastor Josh explains how gospel truths like justification, redemption, and propitiation are not just legal facts, but the foundation for a secure and lasting relationship with God.

Listeners will discover how God’s “much more” love—demonstrated while we were yet sinners—is even more powerful now that we are His children. You’ll learn why nothing can separate you from the love of God in Christ Jesus, how the Spirit bears witness with your spirit, and why your salvation is sealed and secured forever.

Whether you're a new believer or wrestling through doubt and discouragement, this episode invites you to rest in the reality that God is for you, Christ intercedes for you, and the Holy Spirit seals you. Assurance is not arrogance—it’s faith rightly placed in the truth of God’s Word and the love of Christ that holds you fast.

What does it mean to be justified before God—and can anyone truly be sure they are right with Him? In this episode of All Things for Good, Pastor Josh Strelecki opens up the vital gospel doctrine of justification, revealing its central role in salvation, assurance, and our peace with God.

Far more than a theological term, justification is the legal declaration by God that a sinner is counted righteous—not by personal merit or religious effort, but solely on the basis of the righteousness of Christ imputed by faith. Pastor Josh explains the desperate need for this justification in light of humanity's sinfulness, the failure of law-keeping, and the reality of God’s just wrath. Drawing from Romans, Galatians, Philippians, and the example of Abraham, he shows that righteousness has always been received by faith—not earned by works.

Listeners will come to understand how justification works hand in hand with imputation—that Christ took our sin upon Himself and credits His righteousness to us when we believe. This transaction is not a process but a decisive moment: “the gavel sounds”—justified in Christ. Because of this, we now have peace with God, unshakable standing, and eternal security, since our justification rests on Christ’s finished work, not our performance.

If you've ever questioned your standing before God, doubted your salvation, or wondered how grace and justice meet at the cross, this episode offers gospel clarity and assurance. Discover why justification by faith is not only the heart of the gospel, but the foundation for confident, joyful Christian living.