The Grace Message

Is the sin of suicide forgiven? How can I get back to how I experienced God before I backslid? How can I find purpose and direction again? What am I missing?

Is water baptism a command, an option, or what? What does it mean to “look to Jesus”? Between Romans and 1 Corinthians and Matthew, I’m confused about divorce and remarriage. Can you help me sort this out?

What is the sin leading to death? What is the purpose of fasting? If we’re eternally secure, then why does Colossians 1 say to “continue”? My pastor doesn’t want to share his testimony with anyone. What do you think of that?

The parable of the sower makes me wonder if I'm really saved. Might Jesus say to me, "Depart from Me"? What's going on with Simon the Sorcerer in Acts 8? My pastor disagrees with my teaching on Galatians 5. What should I say to him?

Can you shed some light on Jude 1:22-23? My brother is starting a commune of sorts. What are your thoughts on that? I heard a pastor teach the tithing is still required. Is that true? Were the apostles selected to preach the gospel? What is predestination? Who are the elect?

“Let love…” Hebrews 13 begins with these two beautiful words: Let. Love. Perhaps there’s no better way to summarize the “mechanics” of the Christian life. God has poured out His love in our hearts, so now we can “let love” be expressed in all we do! Hebrews 13 goes on to assure us that God will never revoke His love or withdraw His presence. It also warns us of the importance of majoring in God’s grace and not letting any “strange teachings” distract us. Finally, Hebrews 13 inspires us to go “outside the camp” of traditional religion to embrace the finished work of Jesus Christ… even if we’re criticized for it. This message is the grand finale in our Hebrews series. I hope you enjoy it! Discussion Questions for Hebrews 13: 1. Read verse 1. How do the two words “let” and “love” speak to you? 2. Read verse 4. Then react to the following statement: Sometimes, the New Testament tells us as saints not to act like “those people” whom God will judge. This doesn’t mean we’re “those people”! 3. Read verse 5. How does the author link money and God’s presence? 4. Read verse 7. Why do you think it says “imitate their faith” rather than imitate their conduct? 5. React to this statement: Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. 6. Read verse 9. What strange teachings are people carried away by today? How could they be strengthened by God’s grace instead? 7. In what way do we go to Jesus “outside the camp”? 8. Read verse 15. What kind of sacrifice does God really want from us? How is this different from what we might’ve heard elsewhere? 9. Read verses 20-21. What is God doing within you? For what purpose?

Is there really a place of separation from God like Hell? Why did Jesus say, "Weep for yourselves"? Is misusing 1 John 1:9 the same as sacrificing Jesus all over again? Can you drift away and lose your salvation? Do we have to maintain a surrendered will to remain saved? Does God care about denominations? What's most important in finding a church?

Can you help me understand why Jesus would have something against a church in Revelation if He keeps no records of our wrongs? If a believer starts to do every evil thing, will they lose their salvation or their reward? How do I enter God’s rest and live by grace?

I’ve been thirsting for spiritual food and I haven’t been finding it. Shouldn’t prophecy be a main focus? I believe God spoke to me and my cat through the television and a floating orb. How do I break free from addiction and experience what God wants for my life?

Do we need a person as a spiritual covering? How do you interpret Revelation 21:8? I’ve been diagnosed with schizophrenia and had hallucinations that I blasphemed the Holy Spirit. Have I lost my salvation?