The Grace Message

When Jesus cast the demons into the pigs, what happened to the demons? How should we view sexual immorality and sexual identity from a grace perspective? Does everyone being born spiritually dead in Adam factor in?

Is God ever displeased with a Christian? Or is He only displeased with their actions? What does it mean that “the Lord is the avenger” (1 Thessalonians 4)? How do I talk with my wife about a healing ministry that may be inauthentic?

Is our nation going to Hell because the Ten Commandments are no longer in schools? If we’re totally forgiven of all our sins, then are we held accountable for our sins as so many claim? Are we already living in the end times?

The “passport” of Jesus is one of the strongest arguments for us to abandon Law and enjoy God’s grace. That’s right – Jesus’ lineage (born into the tribe of Judah) makes Him a high priest like no other. As a result, we can set aside the Law as weak and useless for us, because Jesus Christ is greater and His grace is enough. Find out more in this important message on Hebrews 7! Discussion Questions: 1. Read verses 1-3 and verse 8. Do you think Melchizedek represents Christ (as a symbol) or was he actually an early appearance of Christ? Explain your reasons. 2. Read verse 5. How does this support the idea that tithing 10% is not a requirement for believers today? (Cross-reference Matthew 23:23 also.) 3. Read verses 6-10. If the purpose here is not to require a tithe today, then why does the writer recount this story? (Hint: Think in terms of lesser and greater.) 4. Read verse 11. What one word encapsulates why Jesus came to replace the Levitical priesthood? 5. Read verses 12-14. How does the “passport” of Jesus argue for a new covenant? 6. Read verses 18-19. Give four reasons the Law has been set aside. 7. Read verse 25. Why are you saved forever? 8. Read verses 26-28. What are four ways that Jesus is different from high priests in the Old Testament?

Why does Luke 12 talk about a servant who is punished? Why was Jesus so critical of religious leaders? What is the "falling away" that Paul describes to the Thessalonians? What does it mean to grieve the Spirit? Didn't Jesus tell us to keep the commands of the Law? What is hypergrace? Are you omitting repentance?

What does it mean to overcome by the blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony? My friend tells me I’m not keeping the Lord’s Day holy. Am I required to keep the Sabbath?

How is the peace that Jesus gives different from worldly peace? What does the Holy Spirit think when a believer gets distracted by New Age or pagan practices? My daughter was raised as a Christian, but now says she is an atheist. Is there a chance she is saved?

Will the Holy Spirit ever leave me? My wife left me, and I'm wondering if I'm allowed to remarry. Am I? Have the seals in Revelation already been opened? How should we view the book of Revelation?

Is the New Testament message really about Abraham or is it about Jesus? Why does Paul talk about baptism for the dead? Can someone fall away from Christ and lose their salvation? Why does Paul say that women will be “saved” through childbirth?

How should we view Proverbs 20:1 and 23:20 regarding alcohol? What is Paul’s instruction on the weaker and stronger brother? A friend of mine condones immoral sexual behavior, telling me it's okay. He also says Jesus is not the only way to have a relationship with God. How should I respond? Why does Jesus teach "Give, and it will be given to you" in Luke 6:38?