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 the Bible sometimes? What are your thoughts on the many Bible versions? Is grace soft on sin?

Tags: Bible study, Bible versions, funeral, Gospel, grace, jail, mind of Christ, ministry, prison, Romans 6:14, Scripture, sin

Should we pray for Satan? Can he be saved? What is the best Bible version? What are your thoughts on demon possession and deliverance for believers?

Tags: Bible versions, BibleCommentary.org, deliverance, demons, King James, prayer, salvation, Satan

What does it mean that we can “do all things through Christ”? How is that idea twisted by some? Do you have a book on the lies many Christians believe? I heard you explaining something about dying to self. Could you expound on that for me?

Tags: all things, deny yourself, die daily, die to self, lies, Philippians 4:13, through Christ, truth, Twisted Scripture

Did John the Baptist have the Holy Spirit his whole life? What did water baptism mean in those days? When did the new covenant really begin? Why was Cain’s sacrifice rejected? Will I ever understand the Trinity?

Tags: baptism, Cain, cross, dividing line, fruits, Holy Spirit, John the Baptist, New Covenant, produce, sacrifice, Trinity, vegetables, water, womb

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?

Tags: desires, grace, heart, Hebrews 4:16, Holy Spirit, mercy, mind, New Covenant, pastors, pride

Can you talk about seeking Him and being rewarded? My wife is a new believer, and I wonder what we should study together? I don’t really want to go to Heaven. I’m afraid I’ll be exhausted from all the serving! Can we hurry the end times along by what we do? I don’t want to miss my purpose and calling. What can I do? The person living above me casts spells on my food. Can you pray for me?

Tags: Bible study, calling, Christ is life, Christ’s return, end times, find, food, Heaven, hurry, neighbor, purpose, rest, reward, seek, series, witchcraft

My work schedule requires that I’m on duty seven days a week sometimes. I’ve been told that God wants me to take a day off or I may be missing his blessing. Is that true? They also tell me “my oxen are always in the ditch”! Do we need to die to self? What about dying daily? And didn’t Jesus say to “deny yourself”? How do we get busy living if we’re always busy dying?

Tags: count yourselves alive, deny yourself, die daily, die to self, finished work of Christ, freedom, rest, Romans 6, sabbath, work

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?

Tags: church, consequences, dependency, disorder, forgiveness, good steward, medical advice, prayer, sin, spiritual gifts, trust, weakness

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 it?

Tags: atheists, Christianity, cross, equality, forgiveness, Hell, in Adam, In Christ, Matthew 24, missionary, punishment, righteousness, slavery, testimony, thank you, white supremacy

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?

Tags: advice, church planting, confession, contentment, counsel, forgiveness, misery, pastors, repentance, salvation, water baptism

Why did God raise believers from the dead when the veil was torn and Jesus died (Matthew 27)? What role does water baptism play? Does it cause us to be saved or to receive the Spirit? What are your thoughts on using psychedelics to foster an awareness of God’s presence?

Tags: awareness, cross, God's presence, Holy Spirit, Matthew 27, psychedelics, renewing the mind, resurrected, saints, salvation, torn, veil, water baptism

How should we interpret the “if you continue” verse in Colossians 1? My coworker is blessing everything in our warehouse! How was Jesus born without sin? How should we view Israel today in light of Jesus? Is God trying to break us? What does it mean to pray for something but to be “willing” for it not to happen? What are the good works God prepared in advance for us?

Tags: bless, brokenness, Colossians 1:21-23, continue, Ephesians 2:10, fruit, fulfillment, Gentiles, good works, Israel, Jesus, Jews, prayer, sinless, willingness