What does it really take to be saved? I keep hearing mixed messages on the internet. My wife and son have passed away, and I’m very concerned. I struggled all my life with religiosity, but God‘s grace has set me free! How much theology do you have to have right to be saved? How do you reconcile “born of water” (John 3) with water baptism (Acts 2:38)?

Tags: Acts 2:38, born of water, faith, freedom, grace, John 3, mixed messages, salvation, testimony, water baptism

What is the main point of the book of Job? I’ve heard we can walk away from Christ. Is this true? I want to start encouraging people with the truth of God‘s grace online. Do I need to wait until I’m a church member? In Acts 8, was Simon the sorcerer a true believer? How could he be so deluded about buying the Holy Spirit?

Tags: Acts 8, church membership, Holy Spirit, Job, ministry, purchase, qualified, Simon, sorcerer, walk away

I’m of Jewish descent. Do I need to be under the Law? My church keeps asking me about membership. Do I need to be a member? I’ve been struggling lately, and I worry my sins might prevent God from giving me a breakthrough. How can I know for sure what my purpose is in life?

Tags: breakthrough, church membership, Gentiles, grace, Jews, Law, purpose in life, struggles

What are the spiritual blessings that we’ve been given in Christ? What does it mean to be “conformed” to the image of Christ in Romans 8? Do we need to agree with everything that Israel ever does out of fear of being cursed (Genesis 12)? What does it mean to be unequally yoked? Doesn’t Genesis 9 teach that we will be punished for taking a life? How does that reconcile with our forgiveness in Christ?

Tags: conformed, forgiveness, Genesis 12, Genesis 9, image of Christ, Israel, punishment, Romans 8, spiritual blessing, unequally yoked

Have you ever noticed that Jesus talks about the “unforgivable sin” with religious leaders? What does “only Israel have I known” mean in Amos 3? Why did Jesus say He wasn’t going to the feast in John 14 if later He went? What are your thoughts on the Ten Commandments in the life of a believer?

Tags: 2 Corinthians 3:6-10, Amos 3, contradiction, feast, Israel, John 14, Old Covenant, Pharisees, Ten Commandments, unforgivable sin

Do we have Jesus and sin living inside us at the same time? I’m starting to see issues with the message at my church, but I really love the people. What should I do? What’s the meaning of Romans 3:30? How does it relate to the mixed message we see today?

Tags: Bible study, church, fellowship, home, indwelling sin, issues, mixed message, Romans 3:30, Romans 7, sermons, teaching, unbeliever

What does it mean that all the promises are yes in Christ? I heard that you’re not truly saved if you can’t overcome every struggle. Is that true? If we die with unrepentant sin, are we still forgiven? Isn’t it amazing that God has time for each one of us? That’s the beauty of Christ in you!

Tags: Christ in you, forgiveness, Jesus, once for all, promises, salvation, struggle, yes

Why does the book of Hebrews belong in the New Testament? Why did people in the Old Testament live so long? My wife posts about grace on social media, and some people are telling her to be quiet. Is that what 1 Timothy 2:12 is really about? I know God has forgiven me, but how do I forgive myself?

Tags: 1 Timothy 2:12, Bible, canon, forgiving yourself, Hebrews, lifespan, Old Testament, quiet, women

How should we view Paul’s instruction about clothes and jewelry today? Can our faith grow? What’s the best focus for us as believers? What does it mean to be filled with the Spirit? What about the many places in the book of Acts where people are filled and doing things?

Tags: Acts, clothing, faith, filled with the spirit, focus, growth, jewelry, Stephen

I experience social anxiety, and now I need to get back to work in an office. What can I do? I had a dream and was continually asked, “Why do you keep going back to the cross?” What does it mean to have the life of Christ within us? Are there levels of Heaven? Levels of rewards? What about crowns? I have tithed for 10 years and have been blessed by God. I want to encourage others to do the same. Your thoughts?

Tags: anxiety, blessing, Christ in you, crowns, die to self, dream, finished work, giving, grace, health issues, Heaven, levels, rewards, tithing, workplace

What does “born of water” mean in John 3? Does it relate to the “sprinkling” of water in Ezekiel 36? How can I get the Holy Spirit? My pastor says I need to! I’m struggling with depression, and sometimes I think God hates me. I also deal with outbursts of anger and rage. What can I do?

Tags: anger, born of water, depression, Ezekiel 36, Holy Spirit, John 3, sprinkling

How narrow is the road exactly? What does it take to be saved? What about my friends who don’t understand grace fully? I struggle with not wanting to read my Bible very much. Is that a bad sign? Who are the people in Hebrews 2 that are neglecting salvation? Could that be some Christians today?

Tags: Bible, grace, growing, Hebrews 2, narrow, neglect, reading, road, salvation