{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67c62c8fd44a2674cd18225f/69dc87b9ea8ef7a4e0122e2c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"A New Standing | James Grogan","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67c62c8fd44a2674cd18225f/1776060292320-6b3e1cff-2fb2-46c4-bfce-434214f6214c.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In week one of our&nbsp;<em>Brand New</em>&nbsp;series, Pastor James Grogan walks through Romans 5 and shows how the death and resurrection of Jesus didn’t just inspire a movement—they made a whole new way of life possible. Because of Jesus, we are not just improved… we are made brand new.&nbsp;</p><p>This message unpacks powerful truths like:</p><p><strong>• Justified Through Faith</strong></p><p>We are made right with God not by performance, religion, or trying harder—but by trusting in Jesus.</p><p><strong>• Peace With God</strong></p><p>Because of Christ, we move from outsiders to family, from enemies to reconciliation, from guilt to peace.</p><p><strong>• Standing in Grace</strong></p><p>God’s love is not something we earn. In Jesus, we now live in His favor, acceptance, and unshakable grace.</p><p><strong>• Hope for Today and Tomorrow</strong></p><p>Biblical hope is more than wishful thinking. It is confident assurance that God is with us now and has a future for us.</p><p><strong>• A New Perspective in Suffering</strong></p><p>Pain doesn’t have to harden us. God can use even our hardest seasons to form perseverance, character, and deeper hope.</p><p>At the center of it all is this life-changing truth:</p><p><strong>While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.</strong></p><p>This is the unconditional, proactive love of God. Jesus went first, and He went all the way so we could have new life.</p><p>If you’ve ever wondered where you stand with God, this message is for you.</p><p>––––– If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who needs hope today. –––––</p><p>#BrandNew #Romans5 #NewStanding #Grace #Hope #EastLakeChurch</p>","author_name":"EastLake Church"}