The gospel is about Christ as our substitute. In our own merit, we stand condemned before a holy God. But in His love, God provided His Son to take our place. On the cross, Christ bore the punishment we deserved, satisfying God's justice. Through His sacrifice, we are justified, not by our works, but by His righteousness. Christ, our substitute, is the only way we can be saved. On today's episode, Grant Castleberry explains this beautiful gospel truth in more detail.

As a follower of Christ, does love consistently shape your daily interactions with others? Jesus' message in John 15:12–16, where He commands us to love one another, serves as a powerful reminder that without love for others, our faith is hollow, and we lack a true relationship with Him. Genuine discipleship is evidenced by our love for God's people.

In this episode of the Unashamed Truth podcast, Grant Castleberry unpacks Jesus' words in John 15, where He describes the vital connection between believers and Himself as the true vine. He discusses how abiding in Christ is essential for producing lasting spiritual fruit, highlighting the sanctifying impact this has on a believer's life. Grant offers practical guidance on deepening our relationship with Christ to naturally bear fruit in love, joy, peace, and other virtues, demonstrating our genuine discipleship.