“I’ve done something almost unspeakable…”
I’ve struggled with pornography and lust, and now I’m dealing with some painful consequences. I know Jesus forgives, but I still feel like I’ve done something almost unspeakable, and I’m not sure where I stand with God. I’ve been crying out to Him, but how can I know I’m truly forgiven and still secure in […]
Confess Each Sin to Be Forgiven?
Are we no longer “sinful” as believers? If so, then why do we still sin? Geneva, Scofield, and Darby: Let’s talk Bible translations! I have a woman friend who is married to another woman. What are your thoughts? I wish my friends at church would understand 1 John 1:9 and total forgiveness better. I’ve explained […]
“I may not have much time left…”
What is the status of spiritual gifts in the church today? Have they gone away? Are there still consequences for sin, even though we’re forgiven? I have an immune disorder, and I’m just not sure how to pray or how to be a good steward of the time I have left?
“Cut to Pieces” (Matthew 24)?
Does Matthew 24 mean believers may be cut into pieces by God? I’ve been a believer in overseas missions for 27 years, and God used The Grace Message to dramatically transform my view of Him. Thank you! I have heard some atheists say that Christianity promotes slavery and white supremacy. Is there any truth to […]
Church Planting, Confession, and Baptism
What message would you give to church-planting pastors everywhere? Could you clarify your teaching on water baptism and its proper place? Is there still a role for confession (agreeing with God) in the daily life of a Christian? If so, what role does it play?
How to Forgive Those Who Hurt You Deeply!
My father has a short time to live. How can I effectively share the gospel with him when he doesn’t seem open? My mother is in a memory care facility, and this has caused a rift between me and my sister. I wonder what to do! Can you explain the “left behind” concept again from […]
Forgiveness. Prayer. Spiritual Gifts.
Why did God require the shedding of blood for forgiveness of sins? I told someone Jesus came to serve us, but they didn’t get it. What are your thoughts on cessationism? Have the spiritual gifts stopped? I have been experiencing disappointment in my prayer life. Am I praying wrong?
Standing on God’s Promises? Jesus Gave Us His Glory?
Is suicide an unforgivable sin? What does it mean to stand on the promises of God? What are they? What does Jesus mean by “giving us His glory” in John 17?
Appointed to life? Judgment for sins?
What does “appointed to life” mean in Acts 14:38? Why are Gentiles mentioned in that passage and near every teaching in the New Testament on predestination? Why did somebody tell me, “actions speak louder than words”? Why do so many churches have elaborate (and expensive) programs for children? Will God judge believers for their sins?
Predestination? Foreknowledge? Suffering?
Should we expect a review of all our sins? What is predestination? What about foreknowledge? How can there be a God if children die of leukemia?
License to sin? License plate from God?
Does too much grace make people sin more? I think I’m getting a sign from God that I should move to Texas. Am I correct? Is it ever biblical to reduce or cut contact with a friend?
Hurt by a Pastor? Work Out Your Salvation?
I’ve been so hurt by bad teaching that I don’t know how to react when I still hear it. Can you help me process the pain? Is God giving me a sign that I should leave my job because it’s so frustrating at times? What does it mean to “work out your salvation”?
Are You “Good” or Still “Bad”?
“Well, done, good and faithful servant”- is God talking to us there or to Jesus? Are we believers “good” or “bad”? What is the healthy and humble view? Do we need to confess sins to God daily to be forgiven and cleansed? What is confession and its place in our lives? How can someone find […]
Is following “my desires” sin?
Our church gets a lot of things right, but they still don’t teach total forgiveness. What should I do? Do you think Jesus showed up in the Old Testament? If so, where? How should we interpret John 15:13 about giving up one’s life for his friends? Is this a good definition of sin: “following my […]
Cheap grace! Easy Believism!
What is the meaning of the parable of the wicked servant? What would you say to those who hurl accusations of cheap grace, hyper-grace, and easy believism? It feels like some worship services are way over the top! What are your thoughts on worship?
“Jesus doesn’t live in me…”
I’ve believed in God my whole life, but I don’t have a relationship with Jesus. What am I doing wrong? How do I explain “count yourselves dead to sin”? What does that mean? Is it wrong for Christians to listen to secular music?
“Should we measure our growth?”
Why doesn’t God prioritize the value of marriage in heaven? What is true spiritual growth? Should we measure it somehow? I think God told me to move to Texas, but I don’t want to. Will I be forgiven?
Punishment? Discipline? Loss of Salvation?
Might Jesus say “I never knew you” to Christians? What’s the difference between God’s punishment and His discipline? Can I lose my salvation? Seems like a lot of adult children are abandoning their parents these days!
The “work” is to believe? Believe more than demons?
Are works required to be saved? If not, then what does James 2 mean about faith and works? Does saving faith produce change? What is the easiest way to start and lead a home group that shares the grace message? Does 1 Timothy 5 mean that I have to financially support parents that have been […]
“No immoral person can enter the kingdom? That’s me!”
Why are so many scared of too much grace? What does the Bible actually say about grace? I’ve read so many passages that freak me out and make me think I have no chance of entering God’s kingdom. Do we need to ask God to forgive us every time we sin? What about confessing to […]
