The Grace Message

Can an unbeliever truly love if love is a fruit of the Spirit? If God never changes, how can we have a new kind of relationship with Him today (versus the Old Testament)? My boyfriend is just recovering from a drug addiction. Should I proceed with the relationship? Is it okay for believers to be involved in politics? When does it become a distraction from the core message of Christianity?

The cross is the true dividing line of human history. Through His death, Jesus ushered in a new and liberating way of grace. The old way of the Law is now obsolete, and we believers have died to the Law. This means we are free, and God wants us to know the freedom He purchased for us through Christ. In this final part of the series, “God Says,” I argue passionately for our freedom from rule-based religion and explain why it’s so important that we stand firm in God’s grace. Discussion Questions: 1. In your own words, what is the New Covenant? How specifically is it better than the Old Covenant? 2. In what ways does the Sermon on the Mount expose the true standard of the Law? 3. How does the paperwork (passport) of Jesus play into the debate over Law and grace? 4. Why do you think so many people look at the Ten Commandments as an exception to our freedom from the Law? 5. How does an atmosphere of grace inspire the believer to live uprightly? 

What do the two debtors represent in Luke 7? Did people in the Old Testament have a new heart? How do we talk with Mormons about the gospel? Have I fallen out of God’s grace? Do we have to wait for heaven after we die? Do we have to wait for the new Earth? What can I do in the face of a tough decision? Why do so many people resist the message of God’s grace? How can I answer their questions?

Why did Jesus say that people who look back or not fit for the kingdom of God? Does Matthew 16 contradict salvation by grace? How did the things that Jesus did get recorded in the Bible? My niece has decided she wants to be a man. How should I react to this?

Does every Christian need to speak in tongues? What does it mean to be filled with the Spirit? What is praying in the Spirit? Is there a private prayer language? Why were Adam and Eve told to fill the Earth if there were only two of them?

Does God ever get angry or frustrated with believers? I suffer from mental illness, and I wonder every day why God won't heal me. I also suffer from loneliness. What can I do?

How did the bride prepare herself in Revelation 19:7? I had an affair with an evangelist, fasted naked for seven days, and then was told I had to worship a demon. Any chance I can still go to heaven? After learning about God's grace, I'm now not sure what service looks like and what church should be. Can you clarify?

Do believers get varying amounts of rewards in heaven? What is the bema seat? Can you walk away from the Holy Spirit? My grand niece suffers from anorexia. What help can you suggest? My friend judges me for smoking cigarettes, but I also can't quit. What are your thoughts? Are there levels of experience in heaven based on our works on Earth?

“Here’s how you can get closer to God…” We hear this all the time, but this well-intentioned sales pitch assumes we aren’t close to God right now. It assumes there’s work yet to be done to get us closer. But what if you’re united with Christ and as close to God as you can possibly be here and now? What if the closeness you’ve been seeking is absolutely free, because it cost Jesus everything? You may have been told your entire Christian life that you need to hunger and thirst for closeness to God. But in this message, I demonstrate how knowing what happened to you at salvation can transform your entire outlook on closeness with God. Get ready to be boosted into a remarkable new confidence that comes from knowing your perfect and unbreakable union with Jesus. Discussion Questions: How does Andrew’s example of the corpse on the roadside help clarify our original condition?What is the definition of “eternal” and why does it matter?Why did Andrew mention Michael Phelps? Did it give you a vivid picture of the life given to you?React to this statement: We should hunger and thirst for more of God. Is this true or false? Discuss.The secret formula for Coca Cola was eventually revealed. How does this relate to the Gospel?According to Andrew’s analogy, how is behavior like clothing?

How does God’s promise to Himself secure our salvation? Is the idea of in-and-out-of-fellowship double talk? It gets hard when you’re praying for stuff and nothing seems to be changing. What are your thoughts? Are we to keep the greatest commandment in the Law? What’s the difference between the soul and the spirit?