Grace Is the Basis for Our Maturing

How does trusting grace impact your spiritual growth?In this episode, Bill and Scott explore the role of grace as the foundation for our maturing in Christ. They challenge performance-based spirituality and invite you to embrace a new identity rooted in trust, love, and divine truth. Through personal stories and rich theological insight, they unpack what it means to mature not by striving but by receiving.Topics Bill Thrall and Scott Boyd discuss in this episode: (0:02) Grace as the Basis of Maturing* Grace is not just the way to salvation—it’s also the way we grow.* Justification and sanctification are both rooted in grace, not effort.(8:24) Who Am I? Defining Identity* God sees beyond behaviors.* Christians must move from shame to identity in Christ.(14:52) Love as the Evidence of Maturity* Jesus gave us a new commandment we’re now able to live.* Love is the fulfillment of the law.* The fruit of grace is love, and love heals.* Love replaces shame and drives transformation.* The foundation of all maturity is God’s grace at work in us.This episode was brought to you by Bill Thrall, Scott Boyd, and the Living Influence team. Learn about Living Influence: https://www.livinginfluence.com/ Subscribe to the Living Influence podcast: * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LivingInfluencePodcast * Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4kP9Mm2 * Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4hUd9pM Learn about Bill Thrall’s books: https://www.livinginfluence.com/books Follow and like the Living Influence podcast on social media: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livinginfluencepodcast * TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@livinginfluencepodcast * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/61576202821527 This episode was produced by Story On Media: https://www.storyon.co/