On this episode of the It Stands Written podcast, Justin sets the stage for one of the biggest priorities for the church: effective salt and light-and namely, in the oppressing reality of human-trafficking that is destroying our country. Jesus does not tell us to BE the salt and light of the earth, He tells us that we ARE the salt and light of the earth (Matt 5:13-20). It's time for us to act.

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In this episode of the It Stands Written podcast, the men continue their series "So You're Saved, Now What?" by diving deep into the question: What actually happened to me when I believed? The guys unpack the rich theological realities that become yours the moment you place your faith in Christ — starting with adoption, the stunning truth that you've been legally transferred out of Satan's family and into God's, receiving full inheritance alongside Jesus, your older brother. They explore what it means to be born again — moving from a dead, unresponsive heart of stone to a living heart of flesh that loves what it once hated. The conversation gets practical as they tackle the power over sin that every believer receives through the indwelling Holy Spirit. A rich discussion on the fear of God follows, wrestling honestly with how godly fear draws us toward God rather than away — and how perfect love and holy fear actually work together rather than against each other. The episode closes with a rapid-fire list of nearly 100 blessings that belong to every believer in Christ, from spiritual gifts and wisdom to the promise that God is preparing a home for you right now. Whether you're a new believer or a seasoned saint, this episode is a powerful reminder of the incomprehensible wealth you have in Jesus.

If you were encouraged by this episode or have any questions you would like to have answered, please email us at justin@itstandswritten.org or send us a text at the link in the description.

Resources Mentioned:

• 1689 London Baptist Confession
• Holy Spirit ChatGPT Photo
• 100 Blessings in Christ Text File

Verses Mentioned:

• John 1:12
• John 3
• John 8:44
• Romans 8:17
• 2 Corinthians 5:17
• Galatians 4:6
• Galatians 6:14
• Ephesians 2:18
• 1 Peter 2
• Hebrews 12:6
• Proverbs 14:26
• Exodus 20:18-20
• Ezekiel 36
• Matthew 10:28
• 1 John 4:18
• Ephesians 2
• Titus 3

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In this first episode of the "So You're Saved—Now What?" series, hosts Braden, Justin, Ernest, and Elijah tackle one of the most fundamental questions new believers face: Did God truly forgive all of my sins—past, present, and future? The conversation explores the crucial distinction between legal forgiveness, which establishes your eternal standing before God, and parental forgiveness, which restores daily fellowship with your Heavenly Father. Drawing from passages like Romans 8, John 10, and 1 John, the team explains how Christ's finished work on the cross means believers are eternally secure in God's hands—no sin can forfeit your salvation. They address common struggles with guilt, the temptation to earn God's favor through works, and why spiritual maturity isn't measured by theological knowledge alone but by returning to the basics of the gospel again and again. Through candid personal stories and careful biblical teaching, this episode offers essential reassurance for anyone wrestling with doubts about the completeness of Christ's forgiveness. Whether you're a brand-new Christian or have walked with Jesus for years, this conversation will anchor you in the unshakeable truth that when Jesus said "It is finished," He meant it.

If you were encouraged by this episode or have any questions you would like to have answered, please email us at justin@itstandswritten.org or send us a text at the link in the description.

Resources Mentioned:

• The Holiness of God by R. C. Sproul
• The Screwtape Letters by C. S. Lewis
• The Pilgrims Progress by John Bunyan
• Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners by John Bunyan

Verses Mentioned:

• Romans 8:1,35-39
• Romans 5:12
• John 19:30
• Psalm 51
• John 10:28-29
• Ephesians 1
• John 6:37
• Hebrews 12
• 1 John 1:8-10
• Psalm 66:18
• 1 Peter 3:7
• 1 John 2:1-2
• Philippians 2:13
• Romans 7
• John 15:8
• Matthew 7
• Romans 6:10
• Hebrews 1:3
• Hebrews 7:26-27

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