The Grace Message

What are the benefits of being saved now versus waiting until the end of your life? What are the effects of being saved in your daily life? Why do people fight so hard for the 10 Commandments in the life of a Christian? Can you talk about the significance of blood for our forgiveness?

Why is there hostility toward the message of the grace of God? Why did Paul write that Peter “stood condemned”? My wife has been divorced and is now remarried to me. Are we living in adultery?

How do we communicate the grace of God to others? What is your view of the rapture? What is God’s will?

What is the best way to communicate with my Mormon wife about the gospel? What do you mean by “100% natural, no additives” in your tagline? Shouldn’t we balance Law and Grace? Isn’t repentance needed to be forgiven? Someone told me I’m living a dead life, and I don’t understand what they meant. Should I be worried?

In this exciting new series called “Liberated: From Law to Love,” we dive into the powerful and controversial book of Galatians. It’s all about understanding how we’ve been set free from the Law and embraced by God’s love. We’ll explore the “true north” of the Gospel and how the Holy Spirit guides us in our daily lives. In this first message, Paul shares his “certificate of authenticity” with us, showing he received the Gospel directly from God. Here, we’ll also learn about the incredible transformation in Paul’s own life, from persecuting Christians to boldly proclaiming the truth. Join me as we uncover the liberating power of God’s love and how it can transform your life. You won’t want to miss it! Discussion Questions – Galatians 1: 1. Why do you think Paul defends his apostleship right from the start of Galatians? 2. How are we now “rescued from this present evil age” (verse 4)? 3. Considering verses 6-7, why is Paul writing the letter to the Galatians? 4. How is the church today like the church in Galatia? How can we ensure we’re believing and sharing the true gospel? 5. How does Paul’s personal testimony in verses 13-24 serve as evidence for the truth of the message he preached? 6. Paul went from persecuting the church to preaching the gospel. How does this dramatic transformation speak to the power of God's grace? 7. How does Galatians 1 set the stage for understanding the difference between Law and Grace?

My mother is upset there’s no marriage in Heaven. Why does Luke 6 read differently from Matthew 5 in terms of the “killer sermon” of Jesus? Is Paul actually teaching we’re not under the Law for salvation, but still under it for daily living? Is it selfish or sinful to save for retirement? Shouldn’t we follow the Sabbath?

What is the sin that leads to death? Is repentance required for salvation? I now experience freedom from condemnation. Thank you! Why will we judge angels?

Why do we Christians talk about “the house of the Lord” and even have a song about it? How far off base were some apostles (versus the Judaizers) as described in the book of Galatians? What will happen at the return of Christ? Do we want to be left behind or not? Is 1 John 1:9 a Christian’s bar of soap for daily cleansing?

Is God mad at me for playing the lottery? Do unbelievers have a human spirit or only a soul? Does your soul go to Heaven or just your spirit? What does it mean to be “dead to sin”?

Why did Peter write about “judgment” for “the household of God”? My son tore Matthew out of his Bible. What does God think of him? Can woman really not speak in church?