The Grace Message

How do you deal with people who take your words out of context? What is the "good confession" in 1 Timothy 6:12-13? Did Jesus go to Hell for three days or not?

Are Christians only forgiven if we forgive others first? How should we view the Sermon on the Mount now that we are under grace? I am addicted to pornography, and I feel like I'm a lazy person. How can I find victory?

Do unbelievers have a spirit too? What part of us died with Christ? What does the Bible say about donating one's body to science? Are Gentiles under the new covenant? My wife tells me she doesn't believe in God anymore. I've been praying for her, but I don't know what else to do?

We believers often wonder: Can I lose my salvation? Can I mess this up? What if I keep on struggling? What if I wake up one day and stop believing or stop loving God? These questions can weigh us down or even nag at us daily. In this message, I share the truth about how safe and secure we really are in Jesus. Ultimately, it’s about deciding whether our God is a truth-teller or a liar. That’s right – it really comes down to the character of God. Why? Because in Scripture, we see so many promises that God will never leave us, never forsake us, and that nothing separates us from His love. So, who are you going to believe? Find the encouragement and confidence you need to believe God at His word in my new message, “God Says: You Are Safe!” Sermon Discussion Questions for Home Church: What are three of the reasons Andrew offered as to why believers are eternally secure?Which reason impacted you the most and why?How does God address the concern of us no longer believing or no longer loving God?How did Andrew react to this statement: “If Christians are eternally secure, they can just go out and do whatever they want!”

Can those who miss the return of Christ still be saved later? Is water baptism necessary for salvation? When we sin, do we move out from under God's protection? How does Romans 8:30 play into predestination? Why did Paul engage in purification rituals in Acts 21? What role does obedience play in salvation? Did Jesus spend three days in Hell? Why don't more preachers share the finished work of Christ?

Am I beyond repentance? Why do I no longer feel the presence of the Holy Spirit? Does James 5:9 mean believers are judged by God for their sins?

Does God need to "break" us in order to use us? How do we help those who are grieving? Do believers need to tithe 10%? How did those described in Matthew 7 do miracles if they weren't true believers? How can we be held accountable for not believing if only some people are chosen anyway?

Do we need to examine ourselves before the Lord's Supper? How do some Christians believe in eternal life but not in "once saved, always saved"? What does 1 John 3 mean about our hearts condemning us?

What does it mean to believe in the name of Jesus? I don’t understand James 3:1. Will preachers be judged more harshly? When I sin, how much remorse should I feel for it to be true repentance? What about people who think they need to keep the Ten Commandments? Are they saved?

Teaching Edition: Is 1 John 1:9 a "bar of soap" for daily cleansing? What is the true meaning of this important passage? How can we more fully celebrate the finished work of Christ?