In this week's podcast, Pastors Bob Kaylor and Jeff Markey explore the themes of obedience, love, and the two-fold nature of the gospel as seen in 1 John 2. They emphasize the distinction between a "half gospel," which focuses solely on salvation and the assurance of heaven, and the "full gospel," which also encompasses sanctification and the transformative process of discipleship. Using John 3:16 as a reference point, the pastors articulate that while salvation is a gift leading to eternal life, the journey should continue beyond that initial acceptance of faith to a deeper relationship with God and a life characterized by love and good works. The pastors stress that love, as defined by Jesus, is not merely an abstract concept but an actionable commitment that involves obeying God's commands, as well as caring for others. They challenge the notion that one can claim to love God while living in contradiction to that love, asserting that authentic faith is manifested in the way individuals live their lives. The concept of "abiding" in Christ is underlined as an ongoing process, highlighting that spiritual growth requires consistent engagement with God's love and transformative work. Ultimately, they call the listeners to respond to God's gracious love with a commitment to live like Jesus, illustrating that true Christianity should be marked by radical love and faithfulness that reflects the character of God in the world.Find us:Substack: https://bobkaylor.substack.comWebsite: https://www.aldersgateyork.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AldersgateYork/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aldersgateyork/Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PUdFynhtSR1yl9JRmh2Ol?si=58c25e16f19541efApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-aldersgate-experience/id1761614346Aldersgate Church | 397 Tyler Run Rd. | York, PA 17403#DiscipleshipJourney #FaithInAction #LiveLikeJesus #WholeGospel #WalkInFaith #SanctifiedLiving #ObedienceToGod #ChristCenteredLife #RadicalLove #LoveLikeJesus #AbideInChrist #JesusStyleLove #FaithAndLove #LoveIsAction #KingdomLiving #BodyOfChrist #ChristianCommunity #BelieversUnite #ChurchFamily #RootedInChrist #1John2 #John316Truth #GospelTruth #ScriptureLife #WordAndWalk

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