The Grace Message

Can you lose your salvation? Were Jesus and the thief on the cross literally in Paradise on the same day? Why don’t you teach that baptism is necessary for salvation? Am I responsible for not sharing Jesus with everyone I meet? Is their blood on my hands?

Why does Romans say “all of Israel will be saved”? How can we properly understand the “grafting in“ and “cutting off” in Romans 11? What is the “reward“ and “loss” in 1 Corinthians 3? I struggle with depression, and I have a hard time finding joy in my life. Can you help?

I experience blasphemous thoughts and wonder if I’m ruining my salvation. I can sing the Bible! Is it okay for children to dress up and go out for candy today? Why does the Lord’s Prayer say, “Lead us not into temptation”? I thought God didn’t tempt us! Why do we put the Old Testament with the New Testament and call it the Bible?

Do we have to “beg” to be saved? Does Isaiah 53 guarantee our physical healing by faith? What does the Parable of Ten Virgins mean? Can a Christian who looks at pornography get possessed by a demon? What about near-death experiences where people visit Heaven or Hell and then come back?

The second message in my new 101 Bible Questions series is full of powerful New Covenant truths about the believer’s eternal security in Christ. In it, I explore numerous passages full of insights into why you can be confident God will never let you go, including: * God’s faithfulness to Himself in securing us forever * God’s love and power holding us safe * Your union with Christ being unbreakable * Your place in God’s family being permanent I invite you to listen to the full message for a deeper understanding of these encouraging truths and to experience the assurance that you are safe forever with Jesus! You can also learn even more about the transformative power of God’s love and grace in my newly released book, 101 Bible Questions: And the Surprising Answers You May Not Hear in Church! Discussion Questions for “101 Bible Questions” – Eternal Security: 1. Read John 10:28 and Ephesians 1:13-14. How do these verses together provide assurance of eternal life for believers? In what ways does the imagery of being held in Jesus’ hand and being sealed by the Holy Spirit contribute to your understanding of eternal security? 2. Reflect on Romans 8:38-39 and 1 Peter 1:4-5. How does the love of God and the power of God work together to ensure the believer’s security? How can understanding this help you in times of doubt or uncertainty? 3. Examine 1 John 5:12-13 and Philippians 1:6. What do these verses teach about knowing for certain that we have eternal life? How can a believer be confident in their salvation, and how does this confidence affect their daily living? 4. Read 1 Corinthians 1:8-9. Discuss the faithfulness of God in preserving believers. How does understanding God’s unchanging purpose provide security for the believer? 5. Consider Romans 8:1, Hebrews 7:25, and Hebrews 10:14. What do these verses say about the believer’s status before God and the work of Christ on their behalf? How do these truths encourage perseverance? 6. Explore 1 John 2:19 and Jude 1:24. What do these verses say about true belonging in the community of believers and the assurance of being kept secure until the end? How does this challenge or affirm your current understanding of eternal security?

What does it really mean to have Christ living in us? Why did Jesus say we cannot serve two masters? What do you think about the phrase: “God told me to tell you…”? How can I stop questioning my salvation? I like my church, but I don’t feel like I can share the whole truth of the Gospel sometimes. What should I do? What exactly is the flesh? And how is it different from having a “sinful nature”?

Is sin a power? Is it an entity? Is it person-like? What does it mean to count yourself dead to sin? Why did Jesus say He didn’t come to abolish the Law? How can we properly view the Law as Christians today?

Is sin a power? Is it an entity? Is it person-like? What does it mean to count yourself dead to sin? Why did Jesus say He didn’t come to abolish the Law? How can we properly view the Law as Christians today?

Do you think Judas was saved? Was he promised a seat in Heaven? What are your thoughts on today’s styles of worship and teaching in churches? Do we need to tithe on our gross or our net income?

Was Judas promised a seat in the millennium? My wife and I are going through some struggles. What should we do? Is the gift of tongues a necessary evidence of salvation?