S4 E05 If grace is free why do our choices still matter? Terry Virgo explains Romans 7

In this episode of the podcast I continue my conversation with Terry Virgo about one of the most liberating themes of being a disciple of Christ: grace.

Many people — even people of faith — live with the quiet feeling that they must somehow prove themselves to God. We try to do the right things, avoid the wrong things, and hope that our efforts will make us acceptable. But the message of the gospel is very different.

In this conversation, Terry explains a powerful idea from the Bible using a simple picture: it is like moving from one relationship to another. Instead of living under a system of rules that constantly reminds us how we fall short, we are invited into a living relationship with Christ — one that brings forgiveness, new life, and the power to grow and change from the inside out.

We explore questions many people wrestle with:

• If grace means we are freely forgiven, why do our choices still matter?

• If we are not saved by good works, why does the Bible still talk about doing good?

• How do we know what God is actually calling us to do with our lives?

• Why does real spiritual growth almost always happen in community rather than in isolation?

Along the way, Terry shares practical stories about discovering our unique calling, finding our place in a community of faith, and learning to serve God not from guilt or pressure, but from joy and gratitude.

If you have ever felt caught between trying harder and feeling like you’re not doing enough, this conversation offers a refreshing perspective. Grace does not lead to passivity — it leads to a new kind of life, where love, purpose, and good works grow naturally from a relationship with Christ.

My hope is that this episode helps you glimpse something of what the Bible calls the lavish grace of God — and discover the freedom and joy that flow from it.

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