True Grace Ministries International

n part 2, Pastor Bryan Threlkeld traces how Scripture and centuries of scholarship have defined the word “repentance,” examining the Greek term "metanoia" across key sources over the past two thousand years.  This survey aims to clarify what the Bible truly says about repentance, salvation, and grace.

In part 1 of this mini-series, Pastor Bryan Threlkeld explores what the Bible means by the term “repent”... tracing the Greek word "metanoia" in Scripture, and discussing its relationship to faith, salvation, and grace. This episode clarifies the true meaning of repentance so believers can share the gospel with clarity.

Pastor Bryan Threlkeld examines “lordship salvation” and the Bible’s teaching on grace, faith, and discipleship. This episode clarifies how Scripture distinguishes salvation from following Jesus, so believers can rest in grace while pursuing holiness.

In part three of this series, Pastor Bryan Threlkeld walks through 1 John 3:6 and 1 John 3:9 to show how John’s language about “does not sin” fits with 1 John 1:8–9 (which says that Christians do sin). This episode clarifies the Bible’s teaching on abiding, fellowship, and the believer’s new nature, helping Christians pursue sanctification without confusing assurance of salvation. Pastor Bryan reminds us to stay rooted in Scripture and centered on grace.

In part two of this series, Pastor Bryan Threlkeld explains how 1 Corinthians 15:1–2 speaks to sanctification rather than the loss of salvation. He explores how the same gospel that saves us from the penalty of sin also delivers us from its power, grounding the believer’s daily growth in the death and resurrection of Christ.

In this episode of Tipping Sacred Cows, Pastor Bryan Threlkeld unpacks the biblical meaning of sanctification and how it fits into the full picture of salvation. With Scripture as the guide, he explains the cooperative nature of spiritual growth, the role of the Holy Spirit, and why sanctification—like justification and glorification—is ultimately a work of God’s grace accessed by faith.

In Part 3 of his candid interview with Soul Bridge Ministries, Pastor Bryan Threlkeld offers wisdom for anyone considering ministry or navigating spiritual battles. With compassion and clarity, he explores how believers can overcome past struggles through God’s grace and why studying Scripture directly is essential. Bryan also reveals how fresh insights into ancient biblical languages can reshape our understanding and deepen our faith.

In this second part of Pastor Bryan Threlkeld’s candid interview with Soul Bridge Ministries, he opens up about his personal struggles with doubt, assurance, and the surprising ways God confirmed his call to pastoral ministry. With warmth and honesty, Pastor Bryan shares powerful insights about grace, faith, and hearing God’s voice clearly amid uncertainty, reminding us that our confidence rests in Christ alone.

In Part 1 of this candid interview with Soul Bridge Ministries, Pastor Bryan Threlkeld shares how his spiritual journey and love for Scripture led to the founding of True Grace Ministries. He discusses the tension between tradition and truth, and why grace remains central to the Christian life.

In this episode, Pastors Bryan Threlkeld and Jason Arnold continue their thoughtful critique of Calvinism, focusing on the perseverance of the saints, divine determinism, and the historical influences that shaped this theology. They discuss the practical and spiritual implications of Calvinist beliefs, particularly how they affect our assurance of salvation and approach to sharing the gospel.