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In this session of the Wonderful Words of Life Radio Broadcast, we will be looking into Paul's Prayer for the Church at Ephesus. Paul's prayer is also our prayer for the local church of today. The key to this prayer is God's revelation to the Church of His plan of Redemption in Christ Jesus. +++++++ You can find more information on my website: https://pastorjohndunning.com/ You can hear my personal testimony on this website: https://www.ifyouonlyknew.life/

In this session of the Wonderful Words of Life Radio Program, we begin our study of Paul's Prison Epistles beginning with Paul's Letter to the Ephesians. In this letter, beginning in Chapter 1:1-14, Paul Reveals the mystery of the place of the Church, both individually and corporately, according to God's purpose and grace. +++++++ You can find more information on my website: https://pastorjohndunning.com/ You can hear my personal testimony on this website: https://www.ifyouonlyknew.life/

On May 17, 2026, America marks a powerful milestone: the 250th anniversary of the Continental Congress' 1776 National Day of Fasting and Prayer. In this timely message, Pastor John Dunning calls for a national rededication of our country to God, echoing the historic actions of George Washington and our early leaders. By examining our founding documents alongside the Word of God, this teaching connects the natural liberties we enjoy as citizens with the spiritual freedom we are promised in Jesus Christ. The message dives deep into the actual text of the Declaration of Independence, shedding light on the 26 other grievances that sparked the Revolution, including King George III's direct support of the slave trade and his vetoes of early colonial anti-slavery laws. Pastor Dunning challenges listeners to move past a superficial understanding of history and to stand fast as both faithful citizens and true doers of the Word. Main Points of the Message: -- The 250th Anniversary: Commemorating the Semiquicentennial jubilee of independence and President Trump's call for "Rededicate 250," matching the exact day of the 1776 National Day of Fasting and Prayer. -- The 27 Grievances: Understanding that taxation without representation was only a small piece of the Declaration of Independence, which outlines a long train of abuses and absolute tyranny. -- The Vetoed Anti-Slavery Laws: Revealing the hidden history of how King George III actively vetoed early colonial efforts to abolish slavery in places like Pennsylvania, prompting many founders to seek independence specifically to end the slave trade. -- Intertwined Liberties: Exploring how the American nation and the Christian faith are inherently woven together, meaning a nation can only remain truly free if its citizens are spiritually free. -- The Danger of Spiritual Deception: Warning against becoming "hearers only" who enjoy the benefits of a free nation or church but refuse to act upon the truth, look in the mirror, and immediately forget who they are. -- The Ultimate Constitution: Drawing a parallel between the U.S. Constitution, which protects our civic unalienable rights, and the Bible, the immutable spiritual constitution sealed in the blood of Jesus Christ. Scriptures for Further Study -- John 1:22-27 -- John 8:36 +++++++ You can find more information on my website: https://pastorjohndunning.com/ You can hear my personal testimony on this website: https://www.ifyouonlyknew.life/

In this session of the Wonderful Words of Life Radio Program, we will conclude our study of Paul's Letter to the Galatians. Paul's concluding remarks highlight our Christian Liberty we have in Christ Jesus and how we carry the marks of the Christ which enables us to minister to a lost and dying world. +++++++ You can find more information on my website: https://pastorjohndunning.com/ You can hear my personal testimony on this website: https://www.ifyouonlyknew.life/

In this session of the Wonderful Words of Life Radio Broadcast we will be looking into Galatians Chapter 5 which concerns how we as believers in Christ Jesus are to standfast in our liberty found in Christ Jesus through the grace of God. +++++++ You can find more information on my website: https://pastorjohndunning.com/ You can hear my personal testimony on this website: https://www.ifyouonlyknew.life/

In this session of the Wonderful Words of Life Radio Broadcast we will be looking into Paul's Letter to the Galatians, Chapter 4. This is Paul's great comparison to the bondage under the Law compared to the Liberty the Galatians found in Christ through the preaching of the Gospel. +++++++ You can find more information on my website: https://pastorjohndunning.com/ You can hear my personal testimony on this website: https://www.ifyouonlyknew.life/

"Faith always comes before the evidence. Faith always comes before the work..." --Pastor John Dunning In this session of the Wonderful Words of Life Radio Broadcast, we will complete our study of Galatians Chapter Three. Paul is defending Justification by faith in Christ alone, apart from the works of the Law, as a means of being made the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus. The Law as a Guide to Grace Pastor John Dunning teaches from Galatians 3, explaining Paul's powerful defense of salvation by faith alone. He addresses the Galatian believers who were turning back to works of the law, a form of apostasy, and reminds them of the true path to righteousness. -- The Purpose of the Law: The law was given not to make us righteous, but to expose our sinfulness. It acts as a "schoolmaster" or a guardian, showing us our inability to perfectly obey God's commands and leading us to the one who could—Jesus Christ. -- Faith Precedes Works: Pastor Dunning uses the example of Abraham, who was counted as righteous by God because he believed before he saw the fulfillment of the promise. This illustrates that faith must always come before the evidence or the work. -- A Single Promise: The promise God made to Abraham was to "his seed," singular, referring to Christ. This promise, made 430 years before the law, cannot be nullified by it. If salvation were dependent on the law, there would have been no need for Christ's sacrifice. -- The End of the Schoolmaster: Once faith in Christ has come, we are no longer under the law's tutelage. The law served its purpose by bringing us to Christ, and now, through faith, we are justified and made children of God. -- United in Christ: The message of justification by faith tears down all barriers. In Christ, there is neither Jew nor Greek, male nor female, for all believers are one in Him and are heirs of Abraham's promise. Scriptures for Further Study -- Galatians 3:1-29 -- Matthew 5:48 -- Mark 16:20 -- Romans 4:3 -- Genesis 12:2-3 -- 1 Timothy 2:5 +++++++ You can find more information on my website: https://pastorjohndunning.com/ You can hear my personal testimony on this website: https://www.ifyouonlyknew.life/

In this session of the Wonderful Words of Life Radio Program, we will be looking into Galatians Chapter 2, which is one of Paul's greatest defenses of salvation by grace alone, through the faith alone in the work of Jesus Christ upon all that believe in Him. +++++++ You can find more information on my website: https://pastorjohndunning.com/ You can hear my personal testimony on this website: https://www.ifyouonlyknew.life/

In this session of the Wonderful Words of Life Radio Program, we will be looking into Galatians Chapter 2, which is one of Paul's greatest defenses of salvation by grace alone, through the faith alone in the work of Jesus Christ upon all that believe in Him. +++++++ You can find more information on my website: https://pastorjohndunning.com/ You can hear my personal testimony on this website: https://www.ifyouonlyknew.life/

In this session of the Wonderful Words of Life Radio Broadcast, we will be looking into Paul's Letter to the Galatian Churches. This is a very important letter because Paul shows how a man is put right with God, not by the works of Man's tradition or legalism, but by faith in Jesus Christ. +++++++ You can find more information on my website: https://pastorjohndunning.com/ You can hear my personal testimony on this website: https://www.ifyouonlyknew.life/

In this concluding session on 2 Corinthians, Pastor John Dunning delves into the powerful final chapter, drawing out timeless truths for believers. He begins by recapping key themes from the letter: -- Paul's unwavering apostolic authority over the Corinthian church, which he founded. -- The emphasis on love and reconciliation, highlighting that all born-again believers are called into the ministry of reconciliation. -- The proper motive for giving, which stems from compassion and a desire to see the church strengthened and the Gospel spread. -- The reality of three-dimensional spiritual warfare, urging believers to daily put on the full armor of God and engage in prayer. Pastor Dunning then transitions into 2 Corinthians 13, where Paul sternly warns the unrepentant Corinthians of his impending third visit and his intent to address unruliness. He stresses the importance of accountability within the church and the leader's responsibility to uphold truth, even if it means confronting sin. A central point of the message is Paul's exhortation in verse 5: "Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith." Pastor Dunning unpacks what this self-examination entails: -- Are we truly born again, with an inner witness of Christ's presence? -- Is our Christian life founded on scripture? -- Do we have a healthy prayer life, which leads to peace and joy? -- Do we possess a desire to grow in faith and knowledge of Jesus as Savior, Lord, and friend? -- Have we learned obedience to Christ, His Word, and spiritual authority? -- Do we understand grace not as a license to sin, but as God's power working on our behalf, granting us liberty from the guilt of condemnation? The sermon concludes with a reflection on Paul's desire for the Corinthians' spiritual perfection and a profound meditation on the benediction in 2 Corinthians 13:14: "The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all." Pastor Dunning encourages a deeper understanding and experience of God's grace, love, and intimate fellowship with the Holy Spirit. Scriptures for Further Study -- 2 Corinthians 13 -- 1 John (especially regarding the witness in oneself) -- Ephesians 6:10-18 (the armor of God) +++++++ You can find more information on my website: https://pastorjohndunning.com/ You can hear my personal testimony on this website: https://www.ifyouonlyknew.life/

In this session of the Wonderful Words of Life Radio Broadcast, we will be looking into 2 Corinthians Chapter 12, which states, in his own words, Paul's proof of his ministry and his love for the church at Corinth through the visions, revelations and other signs of a truly anointed Apostle of the Lord, and to be willing of himself to "spend and be spent" for them. +++++++ You can find more information on my website: https://pastorjohndunning.com/ You can hear my personal testimony on this website: https://www.ifyouonlyknew.life/

In this session of the Wonderful Words of Life Radio Broadcast, we will be looking into 2 Corinthians Chapter 11, which records Paul continuation of the defense of his ministry and apostleship to the Corinthian Church. This chapter reveals, unlike the false apostles who are troubling the church at Corinth, attempting to subvert his authority in the church, his true, sacrificial love for the church at Corinth, and his willingness to suffer for them in order to establish and root them in the true Gospel of Jesus Christ. +++++++ You can find more information on my website: https://pastorjohndunning.com/ You can hear my personal testimony on this website: https://www.ifyouonlyknew.life/

In this compelling episode of the "Wonderful Words of Life" radio program, Pastor John Dunning delves into 2 Corinthians chapter 10, a pivotal passage where the Apostle Paul shifts from discussing principles of giving to defending his God-given authority and ministry. Pastor Dunning expertly connects Paul's ancient challenges with contemporary issues faced by church leadership, particularly the attempts by some to undermine authority for personal gain. He underscores the crucial distinction between essential and non-essential church doctrines, stressing that unity must prevail in the former, and love in the latter. Listeners will gain insight into the nature of spiritual warfare, learning that the weapons of believers are "not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds." Pastor Dunning illustrates this by showing how Paul confronted "imaginations" and "every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God," likening these to mental strongholds and rebellious attitudes. He cautions against character assassination and denigration of leadership, phenomena observed both in Paul's time and amplified by modern social media. The message serves as a powerful call to humility, obedience, and to glorifying God rather than self. The episode concludes with an invitation for listeners to surrender their lives to Christ, emphasizing the transformative power of the Gospel and the importance of prayer and love in maintaining church harmony. +++++++ You can find more information on my website: https://pastorjohndunning.com/ You can hear my personal testimony on this website: https://www.ifyouonlyknew.life/

In this session of the Wonderful Words of Life Radio program, we will be in 2 Corinthians Chapter 9. This chapter continues Paul's exhortation on the principle of "Giving and Receiving", that giving and receiving is a valid principle in the Bible and a necessary one in order to promote the furtherance of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to bring glory to our Father in Heaven. +++++++ You can find more information on my website: https://pastorjohndunning.com/ You can hear my personal testimony on this website: https://www.ifyouonlyknew.life/