879. The Delusion of Independence | Grace & Knowledge

This week, Paul explores how physical weakness shattered the illusion of self-reliance and became the surprising path to deeper dependence on God's grace.Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week, or read online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.If you’ve been enjoying the Wednesday’s Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

On the first day of each month, we release Grace & Knowledge, a more in-depth article from Paul that allows him to expand on biblical truths beyond his weekly Wednesday’s Word.Our prayer is that this resource helps you “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen” (2 Peter 3:18).In this month’s Grace & Knowledge, Paul reflects on Independence Day and reminds us that real freedom is found not in self-reliance, but in joyful dependence on our Creator.

God’s grace often shows up in the most uncomfortable places.Today, we continue our year-long Bible study in the book of Exodus, The Gospel: One Rescue at a Time. In this episode, Paul reflects on the opening verses of Exodus 1 and unpacks how quickly life can change and how even hardship can become a workroom for God’s grace.For more in-depth Bible studies from Exodus, visit PaulTripp.com/Exodus.

Welcome to Ask Paul Tripp, a weekly podcast from Paul Tripp Ministries where pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life.This week, Paul addresses a question from a listener about Genesis 9: Why does God curse Ham when it seems like Noah’s drunkenness was the real issue?If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.Everyday Gospel: A Daily Devotional Connecting Scripture to All of LifePaulTripp.com/EverydayGospel

This week, Paul reminds us that God's truth isn't reserved for pastors, scholars, or theologians. It's for everyone. Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week, or read online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.If you’ve been enjoying the Wednesday’s Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

There are times when we suffer because we sin and experience the natural consequences. But other times, we suffer because of Christ.In today’s episode, we continue our sermon series from the archives, Elect Exiles, from 1 Peter. In this message, Paul looks at three profound principles about suffering.To hear more sermons from Paul, visit PaulTripp.com/Sermons.

We often pit God’s law against His grace, but Exodus reveals a deeper harmony.Today, we continue our year-long Bible study in the book of Exodus, The Gospel: One Rescue at a Time. In this fourth and final introductory episode, Paul explains why the giving of the law at Mount Sinai was not a burden, but a gift of grace for His people.For more in-depth Bible studies from Exodus, visit PaulTripp.com/Exodus.

Welcome to Ask Paul Tripp, a weekly podcast from Paul Tripp Ministries where pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life.This week, Paul responds to a pastor who asks whether it's appropriate for Christian women to read sexually explicit romance novels.If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.Marriage: 6 Gospel Commitments Every Couple Needs to MakeSex in a Broken World: How Christ Redeems What Sin DistortsPaulTripp.com/Books

This week, Paul reflects on the two meals that bookend the Bible; one of tragic rebellion, and one of eternal celebration.Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week, or read online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.If you’ve been enjoying the Wednesday’s Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

Whether he knew it or not, John Mellencamp penned profound theology with his famous lyrics, "I fight authority; Authority always wins." In today’s episode, we continue our sermon series from the archives, Elect Exiles, from 1 Peter. In this message, Paul explains the purpose of human authority and why we should submit, even if it appears flawed and unjust.To hear more sermons from Paul, visit PaulTripp.com/Sermons.