The Grace Message

Would you say salvation is simple? What about “easy believism” - is it Biblical? Why does Jesus talk about watching and waiting for His return? Does James 5:15 mean we are not forgiven of future sins yet? What is the sin that leads to death? Why can’t we pray to prevent it?

What is spiritual growth? Are recovery groups helpful? Should we judge anyone at any time? Did God the Father forsake Jesus on the cross?

What is predestination? What is Romans 9 trying to say concerning Jacob and Esau, Pharaoh, and the Potter and the clay? Did Jesus only come for Israel?

How much wine did Jesus drink? Do we go straight to Heaven when we die? What do you think about the book of Enoch? Is it okay to read such books? How do I know if I’m hearing from God?

God’s not mad at you! In fact, He’s delighted with you, and you enjoy perfect peace with Him. This is the beautiful, inspiring message of Romans 5. And everything that Adam ruined, Jesus fixed and made so much better. You now have an abundance of grace and the gift of righteousness. What more could you ever want? God has set you up to enjoy Him even when times are hard. Find out how in this encouraging look at Romans 5. Questions for Romans 5:1-17 1. What does it mean to you to be standing in grace? 2. What is our steady hope in the middle of tribulation?  3. Read verse 9 and react to this statement: God is never angry with me. 4. Read verse 10. What does Jesus’ death do for us? What does Jesus’ resurrection do for us? How exactly? 5. How do verses 13-14 address those who falsely claim there’s no sinning when there is no Law? (Note: These same deceivers say Christians no longer sin.) 6. Read verse 14. How is Adam a “type of Him who was to come”? (Hint: Think in terms of spiritual “prototypes” or family lines.) 7. Read verses 15-17. How are Adam and Jesus compared? Who wins and why? 8. How are “the abundance of grace” and “the gift of righteousness” the perfect combo?

Do Christians have to "die to self" daily? Why does Paul say "I consider it all loss" in Philippians 3? Did Jesus know what would happen and allow Judas to betray Him? Can you be in Christ but still think "in Adam" at times? My relatives are Eastern Orthodox, and they argue their faith is most accurate, because it's the oldest. How should I respond? Should we follow the "early church fathers"? I am wanting to trust God more, but I'm wondering: How do I do it exactly?

Does 1 John 1:9 mean we’re forgiven progressively as we confess each sin? My girlfriend and I have been living together for two years. Is that a sin? Is it wrong to remarry after being divorced? Will God honor my new marriage?

I've been told I'm robbing God if I don't tithe 10%. Am I a thief? If we are totally forgiven of all our sins no matter what, then why did Jesus say if we don't forgive others then God won't forgive us?

What does Proverbs 22 say about parenting? Why does Galatians 5 say we have crucified the flesh if we still struggle with it? Does Genesis 6 really mean God made a mistake in creating us? What does it mean to be “dead to sin”? Is it wrong for God to jealously desire us? Does God keep a record of our good works?

Does God put believers to the test? How should we interpret the casting out of demons from Christians? Why did God create Adam and Eve with choice knowing they would sin? How were people in the Old Testament forgiven of their sins? Do we see tough love in the Bible?