Week 38 - The Book of Acts | Pastor Harley Doneburg | December 7th, 2025

Week 38 - The Book of Acts | Pastor Harley Doneburg | December 7th, 2025

Author: Gospel Creation Studio by MJ Productions December 7, 2025 Duration: 46:28
Calvary Chapel of Perry | Messages
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In this teaching from Acts chapter 15, Pastor Harley Doneburg addresses one of the most important questions the early church ever faced: how is a person truly saved? As Paul and Barnabas return from their first missionary journey, a serious controversy arises when some believers insist that Gentile Christians must keep the law of Moses in order to be saved. What follows is a pivotal moment in church history that clarifies the gospel once and for all.

Pastor Harley walks through the Jerusalem Council, where the apostles and elders gather to examine whether salvation comes through works or through grace. Peter reminds the church that God made no distinction between Jew and Gentile, purifying hearts by faith alone. The message makes clear that adding anything to the finished work of Jesus Christ places an unbearable burden on believers and undermines the power of the cross.

This passage highlights the danger of legalism and the freedom found in the grace of God. While the law reveals God’s holiness, it also exposes humanity’s inability to measure up, pointing us to our need for a Savior. Pastor Harley emphasizes that salvation is not achieved through religious effort, tradition, or behavior, but through faith in Jesus Christ alone.

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The Calvary Chapel of Perry | Messages podcast offers the weekly Biblical teaching from this non-denominational church, formerly known as Old Paths Chapel. Each episode presents a verse-by-verse, chapter-by-chapter journey through the Scriptures, a method intended to systematically cover the entire Word of God. Led by Lead Pastor Harley Doneburg and Assistant Pastor Justin Perry, the teachings follow a time of contemporary worship from their services, providing listeners with the core doctrinal message. This approach aims to build a comprehensive understanding of the Bible over time, rather than focusing on isolated topics. The audio for this podcast is carefully prepared by editors Aaron Stone and Corey Reffner, presented by Gospel Creation Studio by MJ Productions. For anyone seeking a structured, in-depth exploration of Christian scripture within a Calvary Chapel affiliate context, this series delivers consistent, focused content. It’s a resource for personal study or reflection, capturing the church's commitment to teaching directly from the text. You'll find the recordings are clear and straightforward, mirroring the church's Bible-believing perspective. Tune in for a methodical walk through the Bible, where each new episode naturally continues from the last, building a long-term study through this audio podcast.
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