The Grace Message

Does all of Scripture have the same audience and purpose and context? Of course not! Brett called our radio program to ask how we should view the Old Testament in light of God‘s grace. In this short video clip, I addressed Brett’s question. I also discussed how all Scripture is inspired yet we need to have discernment as we live under a new covenant that has changed everything.

"If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” (2 Chronicles 7:14) Marvin called in to our radio program to ask about this passage, as it is often quoted in reference to Christians in the United States. In this short video clip, I share my thoughts with Marvin about the true context of this passage. I hope it encourages you and brings some clarity concerning God’s agenda in the world today.

Brian from Canada called in to our radio program to ask about the place of New Testament commands in the life of a believer. In this short video clip, I address Brian’s question and talk about the difference between Old Testament law and New Testament behavior passages. If you have ever wondered how to incorporate New Testament instruction on attitudes and actions without it becoming legalistic, this short clip will be clarifying and encouraging to you!

Does the Holy Spirit convict unbelievers of each sin they commit or just concerning their unbelief in Jesus? Does He convict believers? How has the word “convict” been misused or even abused? And what can we really expect from God in terms of Him responding to our attitudes and actions? Star from Trinidad called in to our radio program to ask about the conviction of the Holy Spirit. In this short video clip, I address her questions. I hope this brings clarity and encouragement to you today concerning your relationship with the Holy Spirit.

What is the power of sin? How does it operate? Can the tempting thoughts it produces sound and feel like they are coming from us? These were Ben’s questions when he emailed our ministry, and in this short video clip, I address Ben’s questions. I hope this brings you some clarity concerning how sin operates and how it can even masquerade as us.

Paul tells the Ephesians that they were taught to lay aside the old self and to put on the new self: But you did not learn Christ in this way, if indeed you have heard Him and have been taught in Him, just as truth is in Jesus, that, in reference to your former manner of life, you lay aside the old self, which is being corrupted in accordance with the lusts of deceit, and that you be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and put on the new self, which in the likeness of God has been created in righteousness and holiness of the truth.(Ephesians 4:20-24) But then Paul tells the Colossians that they have already laid aside the old self and have put on the new self. Do not lie to one another, since you laid aside the old self with its evil practices, and have put on the new self who is being renewed to a true knowledge according to the image of the One who created him. (Colossians 3:9-10) ​So which is it? Do Christians still need to lay aside (or put off) the old self? This was Thomas’ question when he phoned in to our broadcast. In this short clip, I address his question and discuss this important issue.

Does God punish believers? If believers are righteous, then what did Paul mean when he said no one is righteous? What does it mean to be free from the Law?

 I am stuck in sins and hesitate to pray, and go to church, what do I do? Do we go in and out fellowship with God? Do believers want to sin? Do we have two natures?

What does it mean to be free from the law? When Jesus prayed for His disciples, is that just a prayer for them or is it about us too? What are your thoughts on gender? Can a christian be cremated? In Genesis 6:6, how can God regret when He knew it was going to happen?

Why is the grace message so unpopular? Is God disappointed in me? What are your thoughts on gifts and healing?