Reading the Bible with Grace Glasses
What important things do we learn from the Old Testament? How can we read it with New Testament glasses on? How does the new covenant help us interpret Scripture? The church we attend is teaching Calvinism. What should we do? Why does James tell people to “draw near to God” if believers are already one […]
Church Discipline, Final Judgment, and Tithing
Jehovah’s Witnesses keep coming to my house. Should I talk with them? Our pastor was involved in immorality and stepped down for a season. I’m not sure if I can trust him now. Was he gone long enough? I’m worried about the final judgment, because I haven’t done anything good. Our pastor says we have […]
Union Changes Everything!*
Why does the deity of Christ matter so much? How does union with Christ change our whole perspective? Can you talk about grace for salvation and grace after salvation? What does it mean to be complete in Christ? What is the gift of tongues? Are there two types of tongues? *previously aired
How to Talk About Grace
Which of your books is best as an introduction to the message of grace? So many people love to debate theology, but how should I approach people with this message? What should we say to those who complain that we only talk about grace? Would you share your thoughts on being complete in Christ?
Did I Fake It? Love God More? Really Saved?
I was saved in 1984, but didn’t hear about living under God‘s grace until the last six months. How did I get this far? I constantly feel like I need to love God more. And I wonder if my love for Him is “sincere” (Ephesians 6:24)! I was saved at a young age and sometimes […]
“I got in trouble at church!”
My Sunday school teacher disagreed with me about forgiveness and reported me to the pastor. Then he addressed it in his sermon in front of everyone! We’re studying 1 John in our men’s group, but most of the questions are about self-examination and self-improvement. Can you make sense of that? I’m a newer Christian, and […]
Truth or Fear
How does living under God’s grace affect the way we pray? Did the sons of Noah have their own clans and languages? I believe people operate from either truth or fear. What are your thoughts?
God’s Grace, Evangelism and Godly Living
What can I do if I never feel like I measure up? If I feel like I’m always failing? How can the message of God‘s grace help me? What role do the 10 Commandments play in my life? What are your thoughts on evangelism? I often get discouraged when people shun me because of my […]
The Truth About James and Paul
Did James and Paul disagree? Did Paul complain about James in Galatians 2?Did James write his epistle with little understanding of grace? How do we best understand faith and works in James 2? Was James talking about doing the works of the Law to be saved? Did James write a legalistic letter in Acts 15, […]
“What Does a Healthy Message Sound Like?”
How can some people be in church so long yet miss the message of Jesus? Why does Paul say “do not even eat with such a person”? My cousin wants to drink poison and pick up snakes because of Mark 16. What are your thoughts? What teaching should we look for in a healthy church […]
Walking by Faith (and Feeling Things Too!)
Shouldn’t we use the law to define sin? Otherwise, how would we know adultery is sin? Sometimes, I get emotional in church, but then I wonder if it’s okay. If it is okay, then why do church people often talk about not walking by feelings?
Backsliding? Tithing? Meditating?
Why do so many preachers talk about “backsliding” Christians? A lot of my friends embrace God‘s grace but hesitate when it comes to freedom from tithing. What are your thoughts? How do you meditate on God‘s law the way that Psalm 1 encourages? And what about when you get busy?
Prosperity Gospel? Stricter Judgment?
How can we handle “alternative lifestyle” issues in church with grace? Why are so many Old Testament believers rich? Why did God stop making people rich? Why does James say teachers will incur a stricter judgment if there’s no condemnation for us in Christ?
Fasting. Forgiveness. Tithing.
What about fasting? Why did people fast and is it required for believers today? I forgave a debt but still hope it’s paid in the future. Is that okay? Are we robbing God if we don’t tithe 10%? What does New Testament giving look like?
“What if we sin deliberately?”
How should we talk to God in prayer? I haven’t been very kind to others lately, and I wonder if I’m really saved. Some people say the message of God’s grace is antinomianism. What is that? And what about the “sins of the high hand”? What does it mean to “strengthen our limbs” in Hebrews […]
Mind of Christ? Soft on Sin?
My wife and I are getting involved in jail ministry! What does it mean to have the “mind of Christ”? How do you keep from assuming people already know what you mean about grace? My granddaughter recently passed. What Scriptures might I read at her funeral? Is it okay to take a break from reading […]
“Do I Know More Than Some Pastors?”
What does it mean to find mercy and grace in our time of need? I feel like I understand the new covenant better than most pastors I know. Why is that? How do I know when the Holy Spirit is prompting me to do something?
Keep the Faith? Keep the Sabbath? Keep the Law?
Are you only saved as long as you “keep the faith”? What should we do about the Sabbath? Did Jesus fulfill the whole law or just parts of it? What are we under today? Why do so many people miss the simplicity of this message?
Just discovered my “new self.” Am I crazy?!
Do people who reject “once saved, always saved” really believe God might kick us when we’re down? What can you say about Christ as the Living Word? How can I share the “Christ in you” message effectively with others? What happens to Jews (and Gentiles) who don’t hear and believe the gospel today? And what […]
Babies in Heaven? The Holocaust? Dietary Laws?
What age are we in Heaven? What about babies? Why does God allow bad things (like the Holocaust) to happen? Can Christians eat whatever they want? Why or why not? What about our freedom from the Law: How does that play into the Christian life?
