Legacy Bible Podcast

Testing Truth: Apostles, Authority, and the Gospel of Grace

In this episode of the Legacy Bible Podcast, we revisit a timeless message on the importance of guarding the church against false teaching. From the letters to the seven churches in Revelation to Paul’s warnings in Galatians, we are reminded that no man, no angel, and no office carries authority greater than the Word of God.

This sermon challenges us to test every claim of apostleship and every teaching against Scripture, holding fast to the gospel of grace—that we are saved not by works or law-keeping, but by faith in Christ alone.

 

📑 Show Notes

In this episode, Pastor Chuck Rains walks through Revelation 2, Galatians 1, and Ephesians 2, uncovering the dangers of false apostles, moral corruption, and the temptation to elevate human authority above God’s Word.

Key Points:

• The early church faced challenges of false teaching and moral evil—issues that persist today.
• The letters to the seven churches addressed real congregations but also speak to every generation.
• Claims of new revelations, whether from men or angels, must be tested against Scripture.
• Paul’s rebuke of Peter shows that even apostles were not above God’s Word.
• Salvation is by grace through faith, not works or law-keeping (Ephesians 2:8-9).
• Every believer has the responsibility to know truth and reject error.

Scripture References:

• Revelation 2–3
• Galatians 1:6–9; 2:11–16
• Ephesians 2:4–9
• Colossians 3:1–4

Takeaway:
God has entrusted His Word to us, not to apostles or councils, but to the church guided by the Holy Spirit. Our calling is to know the truth, live it out, and guard against error.

 

 

 

Thanks for listening and please subscribe, comment and like.
if you have any comments or questions please send them to legacybiblepodcast@gmail.com


you can check out the website at www.legacybiblepodcast.com
youtube channel at www.youtube.com/@legacybiblepodcast
Rumble Channel at www.rumble.com/legacybiblepodcast


Fellowship Bible Church website is at fbcjoliet.com

please come back every week for another legacy lesson from the bible by the Rev Chuck Rains.


All audio sermons were previously recorded at the Fellowship Bible Church and recorded on cassette tape and transferred into digital format.
All content is from the Fellowship Bible Church and edited from the morning or evening service and taught by the pastor the Rev. Chuck Rains.

Also just a reminder, don't forget to read your bible everyday, and pray for the podcast, so that all the world may hear God's message for their life.

The Mercy Seat: God’s Throne of Grace

In this episode of the Legacy Bible Podcast, we revisit Rev. Chuck Rains’ message from March 8, 1992, on the mercy seat — the throne of God’s grace revealed through Christ. From the tabernacle’s Holy of Holies to the atoning work of Jesus on the cross, this sermon unfolds the beauty of God’s mercy, how it flows from His love, and why it remains the anchor of hope for every believer. Discover why mercy is not only God’s nature but also our invitation to boldly approach His throne for help in every need.

 

📝 Shownotes

In this episode:

• The connection between God’s holiness and love.
• Why mercy is the ultimate expression of God’s love.
• The symbolism of the Ark of the Covenant, the manna, Aaron’s rod, and the tablets.
• The significance of the solid gold mercy seat as the throne of God.
• The high priest’s yearly sacrifice and its fulfillment in Jesus Christ.
• What it means to come boldly before God’s throne of grace.

📌 Key Scripture: Hebrews 4:14–16 – “Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”

 

 

Thanks for listening and please subscribe, comment and like.
if you have any comments or questions please send them to legacybiblepodcast@gmail.com


you can check out the website at www.legacybiblepodcast.com
youtube channel at www.youtube.com/@legacybiblepodcast
Rumble Channel at www.rumble.com/legacybiblepodcast


Fellowship Bible Church website is at fbcjoliet.com

please come back every week for another legacy lesson from the bible by the Rev Chuck Rains.


All audio sermons were previously recorded at the Fellowship Bible Church and recorded on cassette tape and transferred into digital format.
All content is from the Fellowship Bible Church and edited from the morning or evening service and taught by the pastor the Rev. Chuck Rains.

Also just a reminder, don't forget to read your bible everyday, and pray for the podcast, so that all the world may hear God's message for their life.

Jacob’s Ladder: God’s Way of Access Through Christ

In this episode of the Legacy Bible Podcast, we explore Genesis 28:10–15 where Jacob encounters a dream of a ladder stretching from earth to heaven. Pastor Chuck Rains unpacks the meaning of this vision, showing how it points forward to Jesus Christ as the true access between God and man. From Jacob’s entanglements in life to Nathaniel’s encounter with Jesus in John 1, this message reminds us that our hope, help, and salvation are found only in Him. No striving, no running, no collapsing—God’s answer is surrender to His Son, the ladder that connects heaven and earth.

 

📝 Show Notes:

• Scripture Focus: Genesis 28:10–15; John 1:43–51
• Jacob’s struggle: running instead of surrendering.
• The ladder vision: angels ascending and descending, representing access to God.
• Not our striving or good works, but Christ Himself is the true ladder.
• Nathaniel’s encounter with Jesus—“You are the Son of God, the King of Israel.”
• The Old Testament promises fulfilled in Christ, the Seed of Jacob.
• God’s call to stop fleeing life’s entanglements and run into Him.
• Practical encouragement: God is involved in every detail of our lives.

Key Takeaway:
Only in Jesus Christ do we find access to heaven and the power to live free from life’s entanglements. He is the way, the truth, and the life.

Thanks for Listening

Thanks for listening and please subscribe, comment and like.
if you have any comments or questions please send them to legacybiblepodcast@gmail.com


you can check out the website at www.legacybiblepodcast.com
youtube channel at www.youtube.com/@legacybiblepodcast
Rumble Channel at www.rumble.com/legacybiblepodcast


Fellowship Bible Church website is at fbcjoliet.com

please come back every week for another legacy lesson from the bible by the Rev Chuck Rains.


All audio sermons were previously recorded at the Fellowship Bible Church and recorded on cassette tape and transferred into digital format.
All content is from the Fellowship Bible Church and edited from the morning or evening service and taught by the pastor the Rev. Chuck Rains.

Also just a reminder, don't forget to read your bible everyday, and pray for the podcast, so that all the world may hear God's message for their life.

Children of Faith: Abraham’s Promise and Our Inheritance in Christ

In this episode of the Legacy Bible Podcast, we revisit God’s covenant with Abraham and explore how His promises extend far beyond bloodlines to include all who come to Him by faith in Christ. Pastor Chuck Rains teaches from Galatians 3 and Genesis, showing how Abraham’s faith was counted as righteousness, how those who believe are called sons of God, and how the inheritance of eternal life belongs to all who are in Christ.

This message reminds us that true spiritual heritage is not found in genealogy but in faith. Whether Jew or Gentile, all who trust in Jesus share in Abraham’s blessing, are filled with the Spirit, and are called heirs of God.

 

📝 Show Notes

• God’s covenant with Abraham and its four unconditional promises:

1. A great people
2. A land
3. A King
4. A Savior for the world

How Abraham’s faith, not his works, was credited to him as righteousness Why genealogy cannot save us—only faith in Christ does Jesus’ teaching in John 8: True children of Abraham live by faith, not by heritage Galatians 3: Sons and daughters of God through faith in Christ The Spirit as our witness: crying “Abba, Father” Our inheritance as heirs of God, freed from sin’s slavery Living out faith today: walking by the Spirit and following Christ’s example

Thanks for listening and please subscribe.

any questions or comments can be sent to legacybiblepodcast@gmail.com

website at www.legacybiblepodcast.com

 

Thanks for listening and please subscribe, comment and like.
if you have any comments or questions please send them to legacybiblepodcast@gmail.com


you can check out the website at www.legacybiblepodcast.com
youtube channel at www.youtube.com/@legacybiblepodcast
Rumble Channel at www.rumble.com/legacybiblepodcast


Fellowship Bible Church website is at fbcjoliet.com

please come back every week for another legacy lesson from the bible by the Rev Chuck Rains.


All audio sermons were previously recorded at the Fellowship Bible Church and recorded on cassette tape and transferred into digital format.
All content is from the Fellowship Bible Church and edited from the morning or evening service and taught by the pastor the Rev. Chuck Rains.

Also just a reminder, don't forget to read your bible everyday, and pray for the podcast, so that all the world may hear God's message for their life.

Faith That Cuts the Ropes: Abraham’s Example of Trust

In this episode of the Legacy Bible Podcast, we revisit Rev. Chuck Rains’ message from September 1, 1991, exploring God’s call to Abraham in Genesis 12. Abraham was asked to leave everything familiar and step into the unknown—trusting not in his own strength, wealth, or safety nets, but in the Lord alone. Through vivid illustrations of trust, Rev. Rains shows that true faith means “cutting the ropes” and committing ourselves fully to God’s promises. Listeners are reminded that the blessings promised to Abraham extend beyond a physical nation and land, pointing ultimately to salvation through Christ—a blessing for all nations. This timeless message calls us to place our trust not in ourselves or worldly securities, but in the unfailing faithfulness of God.

 

Show Notes

• Scripture Focus: Genesis 12:1–3, Galatians 3:6–9
• Abraham’s call to leave his homeland and trust God’s promise
• The difference between physical promises (nation, land) and spiritual promises (salvation in Christ)
• What it means to fully commit to God without holding onto “safety ropes”
• David’s perspective on the prosperity of the unrighteous and the eternal hope of the righteous
• The fulfillment of God’s promise through Jesus Christ—blessing all nations
• Application: Living daily in faith, walking as Abraham walked, trusting in God’s unshakable Word

Thanks for listening and please subscribe.

Any questions or comments can be sent to legacybiblepodcast@gmail.com

 

website at www.legacybiblepodcast.com

 

Fellowship Bible Church at www.fbcjoliet.com

 

 

Thanks for listening and please subscribe, comment and like.
if you have any comments or questions please send them to legacybiblepodcast@gmail.com


you can check out the website at www.legacybiblepodcast.com
youtube channel at www.youtube.com/@legacybiblepodcast
Rumble Channel at www.rumble.com/legacybiblepodcast


Fellowship Bible Church website is at fbcjoliet.com

please come back every week for another legacy lesson from the bible by the Rev Chuck Rains.


All audio sermons were previously recorded at the Fellowship Bible Church and recorded on cassette tape and transferred into digital format.
All content is from the Fellowship Bible Church and edited from the morning or evening service and taught by the pastor the Rev. Chuck Rains.

Also just a reminder, don't forget to read your bible everyday, and pray for the podcast, so that all the world may hear God's message for their life.

Leaning Through the Wilderness: Finding the Will of God

In this deeply moving episode of the Legacy Bible Podcast, we revisit a timeless message preached by Rev. Chuck Rains on April 7, 1991. Rooted in Song of Solomon 8:5 and Colossians 1, Rev. Rains reflects on the spiritual journey of the believer through trials, separation, and ultimately, restoration.

Using the imagery of the bride in Song of Solomon, he paints a vivid picture of a soul learning to lean fully on the Lord—even in seasons of hardship and wandering. The message reminds us that God’s will is not just a direction to be discovered but a person to be followed. When we truly know Him, we know where He is—and where we ought to be.

This episode is a challenge and an encouragement for every listener: to surrender fully, walk in wisdom and spiritual understanding, and discover the peace that comes from leaning entirely on Jesus.

 

📝 Show Notes:

• Scripture References:
  • Song of Solomon 8:5 – “Who is this coming up from the wilderness, leaning on her beloved?”
  • Colossians 1:9–11 – Paul's prayer for believers to be filled with the knowledge of God’s will
  • Exodus 13–14 – Israel’s wandering as a result of disobedience
• Themes Covered:
  • Intimacy with Christ as the Bridegroom
  • The pain of disobedience and wandering
  • God's revealed will and personal direction
  • Spiritual wisdom, understanding, and surrender
  • The transforming power of leaning on Christ in trials
• Key Quotes:
  • “She knew where He was because she knew what He was.”
  • “When you lean on Him, you come out of the wilderness.”
  • “God’s will is not only the best path forward—it’s the only path to joy.”

Thanks for listening and please subscribe

 

questions and comments to legacybiblepodcast@gmail.com

 

Fellowship Bible Church website is www.fbcjoliet.com

 

Thanks for listening and please subscribe, comment and like.
if you have any comments or questions please send them to legacybiblepodcast@gmail.com


you can check out the website at www.legacybiblepodcast.com
youtube channel at www.youtube.com/@legacybiblepodcast
Rumble Channel at www.rumble.com/legacybiblepodcast


Fellowship Bible Church website is at fbcjoliet.com

please come back every week for another legacy lesson from the bible by the Rev Chuck Rains.


All audio sermons were previously recorded at the Fellowship Bible Church and recorded on cassette tape and transferred into digital format.
All content is from the Fellowship Bible Church and edited from the morning or evening service and taught by the pastor the Rev. Chuck Rains.

Also just a reminder, don't forget to read your bible everyday, and pray for the podcast, so that all the world may hear God's message for their life.

Not My Will, But Thine Be Done: Gethsemane, the Cross, and the Resurrection

On this Resurrection Sunday, Pastor Chuck Rains takes us deep into Matthew 26 to explore the tension between human will and divine purpose. In the Garden of Gethsemane, as Jesus prepares for the cross, we witness not only His obedience but also the disciples’ failure to watch and pray. This powerful message brings to light the cost of surrender, the burden of intercession, and the unmatched hope of the resurrection. A timely reminder that God’s will, though costly, is always perfect.

 

Show Notes:

•📖 Scripture Focus: Matthew 26, especially verses 29–46

•💡 Key Themes:

•The disciples’ good intentions vs. their actual choices under pressure

•Jesus’ prayer in Gethsemane: wrestling with the Father’s will

•The nature of true surrender: “Not my will, but Thine be done”

•The cost of missed opportunities in prayer and obedience

•The proof of God’s will and love in the resurrection of Christ

•🛠️ Practical Takeaways:

•Spiritual strength requires watchfulness and prayer, not just good intentions

•God’s will is revealed not always in the moment, but often in hindsight

•The resurrection is God’s ultimate affirmation of Jesus’ suffering and our salvation

•Faithfulness is choosing surrender—even when we don’t understand the purpose

•🕊️ Reflection: Are you willing to let go of your will and embrace God’s—even when it hurts?

 

Quote of the Episode:

 

“There is no greater evidence of the will of God in a matter… than this: the resurrection.”

 

Thank you for listening and please subscribe

 

any questions or comments can be sent to legacybiblepodcast@gmail.com

website is www.legacybiblepodcast.com

 

 

Thanks for listening and please subscribe, comment and like.
if you have any comments or questions please send them to legacybiblepodcast@gmail.com


you can check out the website at www.legacybiblepodcast.com
youtube channel at www.youtube.com/@legacybiblepodcast
Rumble Channel at www.rumble.com/legacybiblepodcast


Fellowship Bible Church website is at fbcjoliet.com

please come back every week for another legacy lesson from the bible by the Rev Chuck Rains.


All audio sermons were previously recorded at the Fellowship Bible Church and recorded on cassette tape and transferred into digital format.
All content is from the Fellowship Bible Church and edited from the morning or evening service and taught by the pastor the Rev. Chuck Rains.

Also just a reminder, don't forget to read your bible everyday, and pray for the podcast, so that all the world may hear God's message for their life.

Unalterable Truth: The Word, The Son, and the Promise of God

In Episode 72 of the Legacy Bible Podcast, we revisit a powerful message from Chuck Rains originally delivered on March 10, 1991. Rooted in Numbers 23:19, Matthew 5, and Hebrews 1–2, this sermon explores the unchanging nature of God’s Word and the absolute truth embodied in Jesus Christ. Rains challenges listeners to understand that God’s promises are unbreakable, Christ fulfilled every word of prophecy, and the Scripture is utterly reliable. A moving and convicting reminder that in a world of shifting values, God’s truth stands firm.

 

Scripture References:

•Numbers 23:19 – “God is not a man, that He should lie…”

•Matthew 5:17–18 – Jesus’ fulfillment of the Law and Prophets

•John 17:4; 19:30 – “It is finished.”

•1 Peter 2:22–24 – The sinless, truthful life of Christ

•Hebrews 1–2 – God’s final word through His Son

 

Key Themes:

•The absolute truthfulness and reliability of God’s Word

•Jesus as the fulfillment and personification of the Word

•The danger of minimizing, spiritualizing, or altering God’s promises

•God’s judgment and grace as inseparable elements of His truth

•The believer’s call to live righteously in response to the truth

 

Takeaways:

•Scripture is unbreakable and every word will be fulfilled.

•Jesus not only spoke the truth — He is the Truth.

•God’s Word is not to be altered, softened, or doubted.

•The Christian life is empowered by the Spirit to walk in righteousness.

 

Thank you for listening and any comments or or questions can be sent to legacybiblepodcast@gmail.com

 

check out the website at www.legacybiblepodcast.com

Fellowship Bible Church website is www.fbcjoliet.com

Thank you and please subscribe.

 

Thanks for listening and please subscribe, comment and like.
if you have any comments or questions please send them to legacybiblepodcast@gmail.com


you can check out the website at www.legacybiblepodcast.com
youtube channel at www.youtube.com/@legacybiblepodcast
Rumble Channel at www.rumble.com/legacybiblepodcast


Fellowship Bible Church website is at fbcjoliet.com

please come back every week for another legacy lesson from the bible by the Rev Chuck Rains.


All audio sermons were previously recorded at the Fellowship Bible Church and recorded on cassette tape and transferred into digital format.
All content is from the Fellowship Bible Church and edited from the morning or evening service and taught by the pastor the Rev. Chuck Rains.

Also just a reminder, don't forget to read your bible everyday, and pray for the podcast, so that all the world may hear God's message for their life.