The Grace Message

Did believers in the Old Testament have the Spirit within them? What is the abomination of desolation? Does Scripture support the rapture? Are tattoos permissible for a Christian? Should we anticipate rejection, even from family members, because of the Gospel?

What is the fullness spoken of in Colossians 2? What does "faith without works is dead" mean in James 2? Should believers still expect to struggle with sin?

I’m concerned that I might be a Christian, but not have the Holy Spirit. Why didn’t those in Acts 8 have the Spirit if they’d been baptized? Have I missed something? My pastor says divorce and remarriage make me an adulterer and this keeps me from Heaven. Is this true?

What is a grace-based approach to doing a wedding? How do we live out the message of Christ in us? Is the Romans 7 struggle a description of pre-conversion Saul or post-conversion Paul?

How should we view the power of sin? What happens to us or it when we are saved? Was God punishing the Corinthians by striking them with illness or death? What did the Corinthians need to examine concerning the Lord’s supper?

Two covenants. Two priesthoods. Two ways to relate to God. Hebrews is a book of powerful contrasts, and I’m so excited to begin this series with you. If you’ve never studied Hebrews before (or if it’s been a while!), this is a great way to start. It’s a quick overview of the entire letter right here in a single message. I’ve never done it this way before, but so many have reported it helped them understand Hebrews better than ever. Here, you’ll discover the radical difference between law and grace, the stark contrast between partial and total forgiveness, and even receive an exciting invitation from God to go “outside the gate” of religion to be with Jesus. Discussion Questions: 1. Hebrews is a book of comparisons. What are some of the comparisons you remember Andrew discussing? 2. What does it mean to enter God’s rest? 3. Why does understanding the background and audience matter so much for interpreting the warnings in Hebrews? 4. What are the two types of forgiveness contrasted in the letter? 5. Who’s your favorite Old Testament person? What do you enjoy that is better than what they had? 6. Why does the author of Hebrews use the analogy of going “outside the gate”?

Does water baptism qualify a Christian for a deeper level of discipleship? Where does it say the Law was brought in by angels? Why does this matter? Did Moses really have the glory of God reflecting off his face? How do we live from the right motivation? Will we be able to see people in Hell once we are in Heaven? When exactly does a person become born again? Who are the 144,000 people in Revelation?

What kind of prophet was Agabus? How was he able to warn Paul about his future? What does "the power of life and death is in the tongue" really mean? Can we speak away sickness and poverty? Do we word-curse ourselves by speaking negatively? Where does the new heart fit in with spirit, soul, and body?

What is the book of Hebrews about? How does God speak to us today? I need you to confirm my dream or vision that I will have neuroscience technology implanted in me. My son had an affair and has now moved in with someone else. Should I still go see him and the grandkids? How should we interpret Mark 16 that says signs and wonders will follow those who believe?