The Grace Message

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2024

“How do you know you’re right about God’s grace?”

April 26, 2024

How do you know that a grace-centered perspective is the most accurate interpretation of the Gospel? Why does Jesus tell some people “depart from Me”? How does God view your spirit, your soul, and your body? Is your body evil? Or is it holy?

Die to self? Or count yourself alive?

April 25, 2024

Why did Jesus sometimes ask people to keep His miracles a secret? Do we need to take up our cross every day? Die daily? If not, does this mean there’s no struggle? Is this just semantics? How is this an important and powerful truth in the moment of temptation?

“Are the desires of my heart good?”

April 23, 2024

How do we deal with disappointment with God? How can we say God is good when so many bad things happen? Why did Jesus say the Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath? Is it okay to express the desires of our heart to God and ask Him for them?

“No sacrifice left?”

April 24, 2024

Why did Jesus say “go and sin no more” if He knew we’d still sin? What does Hebrews 10 really mean when it says there’s no sacrifice left for those who sin willfully? Why does God allow autism? Which of the Old Testament laws still apply today?

Forgiven but judged?

April 22, 2024

Do angels have gender? What purpose do they serve? Why does Passover come after Easter? Should all Christians observe Passover too? If we believers are totally forgiven, why do some say we will have to answer for every idle word at the final judgment?

Did Jesus heal everyone? Actually, no.

April 21, 2024

Andrew, how was your father saved? Was everyone around Jesus healed? What perspective on healing is healthy today? Is the discipline in Matthew 18 really for Jews under the Law? Why did David mention eating the flesh of bulls and goats? Isn’t there “high sin” that is unforgivable? What about 1 John 1:9? Don’t we need to confess our sins to be forgiven and cleansed?

Was God angry with Jesus on the cross?

April 19, 2024

What does “a dog returns to its own vomit” mean? Did Did Peter, Paul and James have a law-based perspective in their writings at times? How should we view Matthew 18 in terms of church discipline? Was God’s wrath poured out on Jesus?

Is suicide an unforgivable sin?

April 18, 2024

Do we go immediately to Heaven after we die? My brother committed suicide, and I wonder if he could have a second chance with God? Is suicide an unforgivable sin? How did Catholicism perpetuate this idea? What do you think of the Freemasons movement?

Forgiven but judged? Makes no sense!

April 17, 2024

If God remembers our sins no more, are we judged for them? Why does James say to confess our sins to one another? For what reason if we’re already forgiven? Why doesn’t God just forgive and save everyone?

What does “repent” really mean?

April 16, 2024

What does repent actually mean in Acts 2:38? I go to three churches, so do I need to tithe to all of them? What does Jesus mean when He says in Matthew 17 that they don’t have mustard-seed-sized faith? My wife wants to divorce me. What should I do?

Turn children or visitors away from communion?

April 14, 2024

Why do a variety of churches practice communion differently? Is church membership biblical? What does it mean to be not of this world? I argue with my friend about the Catholic view of transubstantiation. What are your thoughts? Why does God reference Able’s blood crying out? Are people who are murdered given another chance in the afterlife to repent and believe?

“I struggle with sexual fantasy…”

April 15, 2024

What is the gift of tongues? I struggle with pornography and sexual fantasy. What can I do? I’ve been a worship leader for many years, but I’m frustrated with my church. How can we keep our worship organic and meaningful?

“I’m a pastor and have never taught tithing!”

April 12, 2024

What is the purpose of the Mark 7 discussion on dogs eating crumbs from the table? What is blasphemy of the Holy Spirit? I’ve been a pastor for many years and have never taught tithing. Grace giving works!

“Is their blood on our hands?”

April 11, 2024

I’ve been told we need to confront other people about their struggles, or their blood is on our hands. Is this true? Is tithing for New Testament believers? How do you prove to Jehovah’s Witnesses that Jesus is God? Do humans really have free will? We make choices everyday, but aren’t we always slaves of something?

“Has my job become an idol?”

April 10, 2024

Why does the New Testament talk about harvest and reward? Does some of it refer to now? I was promoted in my job, but now I feel accused like I love it too much. How can I move forward, simply giving thanks and enjoying it? Am I gaining the whole world and losing my soul (Mark 8:36)?