Category: Hard Passages

Andrew Farley, Bob Davis

"What then shall we say? That the Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, have obtained it, a righteousness that is by faith ..." Romans 9:30

• Tony comments on our Hebrews 10:26 YouTube video, could you please explain to who Jesus was/is referring in Matthew 7:22-23?
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• What is the truth about the need to repent?
• Randy asks if he needs to repent continuously of his sexual sin.
• Greg asks, what about those who get saved then end up backsliding and sin willfully?

Categories: Hard Passages Forgiveness/Repentance Sin

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis

God has taken the initiate to reach out to us through his love and grace. We have a relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. But we see religious practices - man trying to reach up to God - all over the world. However what we learn in Scripture is that God has taken the initiative towards us and provides His righteousness to us. No longer in the flesh, we now live in the spirit.

• Is it a sin for a husband and wife to cross-dress?
• A writer asks about mothers being called "pregnant people".
• I got a divorce and remarried - that means that I'm committing adultery, right? Will God forgive me of this if I repent?
• Is it proper to celebrate the Lord's supper outside of a church setting?
• What is the proper way to understand 1 John 1:9?
• What is wrong with the statement, "God helps those who help themselves"?

Categories: Righteousness/Justification Bible Christian Living Marriage Hard Passages

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis

So many people try to complicate Christianity. We often hear the question "What am I supposed to be doing?" The focus is shifted from Jesus to behavior. God has called us to faith in Jesus Christ, the author and perfector of our faith

• Edwin asks about John 5:36. If Jesus is God, how could the Father grant him life?
• A caller asks about Christians and premarital sex. Why do they think it's OK?
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• Dan has a question about Hebrews 10:26. How does it apply to the believer? Does willful sin go unforgiven?

Categories: Jesus Christ Christian Living Hard Passages

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis

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• What do you believe about the New Covenant? The New Covenant was prophesied by the prophet Jeremiah that God would make a NEW covenant with the people. That time came when Jesus appeared and was fulfilled in Him.
• You say 1st John 1:9 is about unbelievers yet you keep saying we believers should confess. confusing.
• Does 1 Peter 2:10 contradict James 2:13 concerning God's mercy?

Categories: Hard Passages Bible

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis

Here in the United States of America we are celebrating the founding of our nation. It's a reminder of the freedom we have in Christ Jesus. Let's look again at the Gospel message. The message matters. Within this message is the wisdom of God, the power of God, and the freedom in God. "Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, and by which you are being saved ..." 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

• Who is the author referring to in Hebrews 6:4-6? What does it mean to "again crucify to themselves the Son of God"? Is this for today?
• Monty asks about Jesus' second coming. The anti-christ has not be revealed yet.

Categories: New Covenant Hard Passages End Times

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis

Love never fails (1 Corinthians 13:8). This means that love never falls away, never departs from us. We can count on steadfast love in the person of Jesus Christ. This is our confidence in life.

• What is the meaning of "those who endure until the end will be saved"?
• Lois asks for clarification on being saved and speaking in tongues.
• A callers asks about Hebrews 6:4-6. Does this mean someone can walk away and never be saved?
• Is praying for prosperity something we do when we know that Christ is sufficient?

Categories: Love End Times Salvation Hard Passages Money/Giving

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis, Richard Peifer

We have what the world needs. And that's the true knowledge of God. There is the knowledge that God exists. But what so many ask is what is God like? "So Paul, standing in the midst of the Areopagus, said: 'Men of Athens, I perceive that in every way you are very religious. For as I passed along and observed the objects of your worship, I found also an altar with this inscription: 'To the unknown god.' What therefore you worship as unknown, this I proclaim to you.'" Acts 17:16, 22-24

• Brad talks about getting to know Jesus and what it really means.
• Bob follows up on Lynn's question concerning Hebrews 6:4-6.
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Categories: Theology Faith Hard Passages

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis, Andrew Farley

We as believers in Jesus Christ actually know Him. It's our greatest asset as Christians. We see this in this New Covenant in which live. "... And they shall not teach, each one his neighbor and each one his brother, saying, 'Know the Lord,' for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest. ..." Hebrews 8:10-12

• Do we have to please God or do we want to please God?
• How do you share who you are in Christ now?
• Please explain Hebrews 6:4-6.

Categories: God's Will Christian Living Hard Passages

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis

Romans 6:14 is a great passage for us: "For sin will have no dominion over you, since you are not under law but under grace." So what distinguishes us from the world? We're under grace, not the law. When we walk this true and begin to walk the way of grace you will stand out as someone different.

• Could it be that "the faith of Abraham" which "credited righteousness" to one man has now been communicated to all the world through Christ with the forgiveness of sins?
• Is it OK to watch programs with homosexual characters?
• Why do pastors always use 1 John 1:9? It seems that every time you sin, you will go to hell unless you confess your sin.
• In the Old Testament did only Jews go to Heaven before Jesus' death? Did non-Jewish people go to Heaven?
• Katlego says: thanks. "I'm 21 and feel like I'm going in cycles, I feel stuck. I struggle with smoking, my grades are bad and it seems like sometimes I'm overwhelmed. How do I still focus on God?"

Categories: Grace Righteousness/Justification Christian Living Hard Passages Heaven

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis

As we open up the country I know there's still a lot of panic and anxiety out there. How are you dealing with this? What is your take?

• One thing we know is that we don't have to give into panic and fear. Why? Because we have Jesus with us. And it is his presence that will move us forward and take us through. It is through his grace and we will never reach the grace of God.
• Bob from Facebook says: "I have to stay on the sidelines. I'm 60 and I have MS. I know Jesus is with me but be gave me a brain as well as faith. For me, I have to be cautious."
• Sean says as a security guard he's been working the whole time and certainly knows we need to trust God as we move forward.
• Max talks about starting up his Bible studies again and doing them outside to practice social distancing.
• Kent asks Bob to explain Hebrews 6:4.

Categories: Grace Christian Living Hard Passages

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis, Andrew Farley

So often when people think about God they think of a God full of vengeance. But when we see Jesus we see a God full of grace and truth. We seek closeness and we find in in Jesus Christ. Jesus' prayer for us that we would be one just as he and the Father are on. We are in the family - in the family of God.

• How do unbelievers know the truth if they haven't come to Jesus? I believe Hebrews 10:26-27 is for believers, because believers still sin.
• I don't believe there's provision for remarriage in the Scripture.
• I'm afraid of the Rapture and end times. I don't want to go through the tribulation. How do I respond to this?

Categories: Grace Hard Passages Divorce

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis

Today is "Make a Friend Day". And we're here to make friends. Jesus had this conversation with his disciples, "No longer do I call you servants, ... but I have called you friends, " John 15:15 Moses was also known as "a friend of God". When we know that we are friends... children of God... then we know we are secure in Christ.

• Some people think 1 John 1:9 is for believers, others say it's for justification. What do you think?
• How long is eternal life?
• If you die in sin can you lose salvation?
• What do we say to those who do not know the exact moment they became alive, as in when their belief really took Christ at his word?

Categories: Identity/Self Image Hard Passages Heaven Salvation

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis, Andrew Farley

We have been made new in Jesus Christ. We can walk in this new way of grace. Everything is new. It's a time of celebration. We just celebrated the birth of Jesus and we're celebrating the new year and we can certainly celebrate the New Covenant. We have a perfect relationship with God. Our pray for our listeners is that this year would be more restful than ever before recognizing what we have in Christ.

• I believe 1 John 1:9 to be addressed to unbelievers because they lack these assurances that have been given to us who are In Christ. Thank you for any comments any clarification you might add.
• Romans 8:1 "There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit." in the KJV that has the second half of the verse compared to the ESV. How do we know which is correct?
• My question is, is there a way I can give my entire life to Jesus Christ and not look back anymore?

Categories: Grace Hard Passages Bible Christian Living

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis, Andrew Farley

We have an incredible hope in Jesus Christ. And "Since we have such a hope, we are very bold" 2 Corinthians 3:12

• Is God faithful and just to forgive us? 1 John 1:9
• What does Jude mean by "And have mercy on those who doubt; save others by snatching them out of the fire; to others show mercy with fear, hating even the garment stained by the flesh."? June 1:22-23
• Does the Bible say that we god directly to Heaven when we die?
• How are the dead raised first?

Categories: Hope Hard Passages Bible Heaven

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis

Do you know what is the cure for guilt and shame?

• Jesus did not come into the world to condemn it but to save it
• We are prisoners of sin and death. John 3:36 and how can we be saved from it?
• What should I do with spouse who does not like his change since becoming a Christian?
• How do I get into my heart that Christ paid it all? Romans 12:2
• What is the difference between the soul and the spirit?

Categories: Jesus Christ Money/Giving New Covenant Christian Living Hard Passages

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis

Apart from the grace of God we are lost, still dead in our sin. Because of the grace of God we are made alive in Christ and can experience his life to the full in this life. The last note of the Scripture is that of grace. John, Paul, and Peter end nearly all their letters in a message of grace.

• A caller asks about a sermon she heard that claimed a believer could lose their salvation according to Hebrews 10:27.
• Is Revelation relevant? Is it complete? Should I attend a church that believes it's already happened?
• Joy calls to say "thank you" for the answer she received.

Categories: Grace Hard Passages Bible End Times

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis

How can I not give into the desires of the flesh?

• The desires of the flesh vs. the desires of the Spirit
• Walking in the Spirit
• Does Jesus cover all sins? Why did Jesus cleanse us from sins?
• Salvation is much more than forgiveness of sins
• What is God's desire for us?
• We are now the temple or body of Christ
• What does it mean to be reconciled to God?
• Romans 9,10,11: Can you clear up the confusion on Predestination and Election?

Categories: Holy Spirit Salvation Hard Passages

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis, Richard Peifer

Why is there both Lord and LORD in the Old Testament?

• Revelation 21:4 says there will be no more tears. Will there be tears in Heaven?
• Is there a difference between the five crowns and the rewards we will receive?
• Did the Holy Spirit play a role teaching people in the Old Testament?
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• Is there a proper day of worship?
• Is James 4:8 for believers or unbelievers?

Categories: Bible Heaven Holy Spirit Christian Living Hard Passages

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis, Richard Peifer

It's the attitude of humility that puts us in a position to receive the love of God poured out in Christ Jesus. Love is active. The definition of love is all about action and we read about it in 1 Corinthians 13. IF we're going to love people, we need to first learn how God loves us.

• Mary Jo asks why 1 John 1:9 is for a non-believer not a believer.
• A caller asks about the two genealogies recorded about Jesus.
• Which denomination is correct? I've searched the internet for who started different churches. Are some better than others?

Categories: Love Hard Passages Jesus Christ Apologetics

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis, Richard Peifer

Freedom is the deepest need of the human heart and it is found in Christ Jesus. In Philippians 3:14, Paul encourages us to press on in knowing Christ. "I press on toward the goal to win the prize of God's heavenly calling in Christ Jesus." The world had suppressed the knowledge of Christ in order to keep us pressed down in bondage. Through Christ, we are freed from that bondage and can press on to the prize - freedom. Don't look back. Keep your eyes on Jesus and, in doing so, you will experience freedom to the full.

• Experiencing and moving into freedom
• Can you explain 1 John 3:20-21?
• How to witness to a person about salvation
• Jesus is the answer to your heart needs
• 1 Corinthians 3:8-15 Will we be rewarded for our ministry work?

Categories: Freedom Hard Passages Jesus Christ