Many Christians view forgiveness from an old covenant mindset. They believe God requires ongoing rituals or words of confession for us to sustain our forgiveness and avoid judgment.
But thanks to the shed blood of Jesus, believers are under a new covenant, and our forgiveness is not progressive. In this message, you’ll learn what God says about your once-for-all forgiveness and why you will never be more forgiven than you already are today!
Discussion Questions:
1. What’s the difference between forgiveness under the Law and forgiveness today?
2. How does God’s “blood economy” factor into understanding His forgiveness?
3. How does the image of Jesus seated at God’s right hand speak to you?
4. Why do you think we’re so often tempted to interpret our circumstances as God trying to tell us something? Where should we really look to understand God’s attitude toward us?
God Says – Part 2
August 21, 2022
God Says – Part 1
August 17, 2022
How do we know what God is saying to us? Religion will tell us God needs us to do more, try harder, and hope that through self-improvement, He will finally accept us. But through the New Covenant, God is proclaiming radical, powerful truths about your forgiveness, security, and new identity. In this message, you’ll see the Christian life is not about what you’re doing but what He’s already done. Celebrate these essential promises of the Gospel – truths we proclaim at our new church campus in Dallas, in West Texas, and through media worldwide. The freedom of God’s grace is better than you could ever imagine!
God Says – Part 3
August 28, 2022
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!” Discussion Questions: 1. What are three of the reasons Andrew offered as to why believers are eternally secure? 2. Which reason impacted you the most and why? 3. How does God address the concern of us no longer believing or no longer loving God? 4. How did Andrew react to this statement: “If Christians are eternally secure, they can just go out and do whatever they want!”
God Says – Part 4
September 4, 2022
A lot happened through the Cross: The Law was fulfilled, and forgiveness was provided. But there’s even more: You died with Jesus. This is how you were made new. Think about it: You can’t really be born again without the old dying first, right? This is precisely why we don’t have to worry about “dying to self,” as so many claim. We don’t have to die to self because we’re the new self. Why seek to destroy what God has rebuilt? Still, we face the logical question: If I’m so new, then why do I still struggle with sin? In this essential message, you’ll find real, solid answers. As a result, you’ll have more confidence than ever that you’re not fighting a civil war against yourself. Ephesians 2 says God made you alive together with Christ. You don’t need to get out of God’s way. You’re not an obstacle. You’re God’s instrument. God says, “You are new!” and He wants you to know the truth about who you really are. So, dig into this important message and enjoy!