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?
God Says – Part 6
September 18, 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 2
August 21, 2022
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 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!”