Show Notes
If grace is your greatest weapon, wouldn’t it make sense for Satan to attack it first? In this episode, Jon Moffitt walks you through how the enemy shifts your focus from the sufficiency of Christ to moralism, fear, and performance. Many churches and podcasts today emphasize obedience over Jesus. That distortion is not harmless, it’s spiritual warfare. You are invited to consider how the gospel has been quietly replaced and why turning to Christ is essential for your assurance, growth, and hope. This is a call to rest in the gospel that truly saves and sustains. JON’S NEW BOOK: The Bible According to Jesus - How Jesus Teaches Us to Read the Scriptures JOIN THE THEOCAST COMMUNITY! FREE EBOOK PARTNER WITH THEOCAST OUR WEBSITE YOUTUBE INSTAGRAM X (TWITTER) FACEBOOK
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