Category: Heaven

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis

Romans 4:1-5 says "What then shall we say was gained by Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh? For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. For what does the Scripture say? "Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness." Now to the one who works, his wages are not counted as a gift but as his due. And to the one who does not work but believes in him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is counted as righteousness". The law shows us that we are not measuring up, and that's all. The law cannot save you. If you are trying to work your way into righteousness, you will never achieve it. Instead, trust that God can justify you, give you hope, and make you righteous.

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• When we die, are we going to be in spirit in heaven?
• When and why did Christians change worship from Saturday to Sunday?
• What does Psalm 1 talk about?

Categories: Heaven Theology Bible

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis

Do you know what you believe about the death, burial, and resurrection? It's the Gospel story. But, why is it relevant to you? Jesus died for our sins in accordance to scriptures. Jesus was buried. Proof of death is necessary for a will to go into effect; therefore, the New Covenant is in effect. Why was Jesus raised? It is proof that all of his claims about himself are true. It also means that we, too, are raised to walk in the newness of life.

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• Lynne asks for clarification on 1 Corinthians 3:5-12 concerning Heaven.
• Would these truths be considered "milk" or "solid" as Paul talks about in Hebrews 5?
• How would you address a church that still preaches that Baptism is "an act of obedience", especially to youth?
• Is the sermon on the mount and its commandments part of the Old Covenant? Or are we free from those also?

Categories: Heaven Christian Living Baptism New Covenant

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis

We get so much bad news in the world today and it's so easy to get sucked into that. But there's a solution to that. Paul tells us in Philippians 4:8 "Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things."

• Will I know the child I aborted in my youth when I get to Heaven?
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• Is sinless perfection possible in your life on earth?
• Could you explain the three portions of our existence as born again Christians, Spirit, Soul, Body? Mainly how is the Soul different than the Spirit?

Categories: Christian Living Heaven Sin Theology

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis

The Bible tells us we've been freed form sin. "So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, 'If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.'" John 8:31-32

• Patty asks about the "Bema seat" and its ramifications for us today.
• Harold asks about Revelation 3:16.
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• When we die are we resting in our bodies until the Lord takes us ... or does our spirit go immediately to heaven or hell?

Categories: Righteousness/Justification Bible Heaven

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis, Andrew Farley

God is faithful. Everything that He has promised us in the New Covenant has come true in the person and work of Jesus Christ. The character of God never changes and today we have a rest in Jesus that is better than any other kind of rest. We are safe and secure in Jesus forever.

• Clay asks about Galatians 3:27-29. "... There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. ... you are Abraham's offspring, heirs according to promise."
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• When we die do we go directly to heaven with angels or do we go to sleep until the rapture?

Categories: New Covenant Salvation Heaven

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis

We're encouraged as believers to grow in grace - to grow in the knowledge of Jesus Christ.

• "But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, ... the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction: for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God..." Romans 3:21-23
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• Karen asks about Genesis 6:4 concerning the giants in the land and what it means.
• A concern from Twitter: Standing and facing the God of all creation is a very frightening thought.

Categories: Bible Heaven

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis

"But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires." Romans 13:14 Jesus is the one who will teach you to renounce the sinful life and allow his righteousness to be lived out through you. When you know Him, He becomes your victory today.

• Will we know what's happening on earth when we get to Heaven?
• Linda asks about whether baptism is required according to Acts 2:38.
• Bret says it feels like he's cramming for his finals... reading everything he can in the Word of God to be OK.

Categories: Christian Living Heaven Baptism

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis

"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope" Jeremiah 29:11 This is looking forward to the New Covenant ushered in by the work of Jesus Christ. The future was and is eternal life through Christ.

• What happens if I don't do what God wants me to do?
• Concerning Romans 11:17, How did they get on the tree in the first place? And how do i know when I'm on there that I won't get broken off?
• I understand how religion can disappoint. Should we turn our eyes on Jesus alone, instead of staying away from religion?
• Will believers receive rewards in heaven? Do we receive rewards by helping others as we are led by the Spirit here on earth?

Categories: God's Will Bible Christian Living Heaven

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

We find the definition of love in 1 Corinthians 13. Paul uses fifteen actions statements to tell us of God's love for us. We see seven positive statements and eight negative statements. Let's focus on vs. 6... "[Love] does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out."

• I attended a funeral recently and am very confused on the subject of death.
• How do we bear one another's burdens?
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• My daughter asks: Am I going to go to Heaven?

Categories: Love Heaven Christian Living

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis

The grace of God is sufficient to meet every need of the human heart. It's the love of God that brings us assurance to live everyday. John, in his Gospel, only described himself as the one whom Jesus loved. "In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him. In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins." 1 John 4:9-10

• I know that Catholics believe in purgatory but I have never seen any verses pertaining to that.
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• Pat asks about 1 John 5:17 NLT. "All wicked actions are sin, but not every sin leads to death."

Categories: Love Heaven Christian Living Sin Apologetics

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis

A common misconception about the grace of God is that law and grace are equal. People try to balance the grace of God with the law. The law cannot save us - it merely diagnoses our spiritual condition. It points us to Jesus - the giver of life. Galatians 3:19-22 explains it this way: "Why, then, was the law given at all? It was added because of transgressions until the Seed to whom the promise referred had come. The law was given through angels and entrusted to a mediator. A mediator, however, implies more than one party; but God is one. Is the law, therefore, opposed to the promises of God? Absolutely not! For if a law had been given that could impart life, then righteousness would certainly have come by the law. But Scripture has locked up everything under the control of sin, so that what was promised, being given through faith in Jesus Christ, might be given to those who believe."

• Please help me understand the difference between Christ "helping" me live the Christian life ... and "letting Christ do it all" through me.
• I would love to hear your thoughts on Hebrews 12:5-11 where it addresses the chastening of the Lord toward his children.
• How do you know when its time to move on from your current church home and find another?
• Just wondering if we will literally see God the Father and God the Holy Spirit when we are resurrected and what form will they take?

Categories: Christian Living Salvation Heaven

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis

There was no way to break free from the powers that held us - the power of sin and death - apart from the grace of God. We see God's promise, presence, and power through the work of Jesus Christ. Grace entails a promise. It also involves His presence. He wants to be present in our lives. And last we have power. The power of God to live upright and holy lives. His power is made perfect in weakness.

• What is the Sabbath rest that's mentioned in Hebrews 4?
• What does it mean to be absent from the body and present with the Lord? What kind of body will we have?
• How do I identify a wolf in sheep's clothing? Matthew 7:15

Categories: Grace Bible Heaven

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis

We come into this world, in Adam, dead spiritually. And we're going to continue on that path unless God enters in and rescues us from that path by his grace through Jesus Christ. He gives grace to those who've been humbled and have come to the truth. Romans 3:19-20

• Ron asks about membership requirements for being part of a local church.
• Amy asks about the "Mark of the Beast". What is it? And is it possible for Christian's to take it?
• How do we respond to the many Christians who say they have been a "good" person and think that all of that merits eternity with God? Ephesians 2:1-10

Categories: Grace Christian Living End Times Heaven

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis, Andrew Farley

We've been righteous through faith in Jesus Christ. It's not ours to earn. It's God's gift to give. "All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work." 2 Timothy 3:16-17 What does it mean to trained in righteousness?

• "Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace." 1 Thessalonians 1:1 Please speak to how the entirety of the trinity is on the same page with us.
• ​I have a question about the Bema seat of judgment and the scriptures about "rewards". Just some clarification about those verses that talk about rewards, crowns, etc.
• ​Is training in righteousness the same as maturing in Christ?
• How do we get unstuck?

Categories: Righteousness/Justification New Covenant Heaven Christian Living

Andrew Farley, Bob Davis

Aren't we to obey all the 10 Commandments?

• Are we really dead to the law?
• How do we live in this new covenant?
• What is the goal of a Christian?
• 1 John 3:6 No one who lives in Him keeps on sinning?
• What is our treasures in Heaven going to be?
• 2 Cor 6:14 Can this be for business partners or room mates?

Categories: Law Sin Heaven Bible Jesus Christ

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis

"Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people." Titus 3:1-2 As believers we have the grace of God that saves us and empowers us to live out in this world of darkness who we as as children of light. We have Jesus Christ himself living inside us. Make yourself available to God. As we offers ourselves to God he will use us for his purpose.

• Does our soul go to Heaven when we die?
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Categories: Christian Living Bible Heaven Marriage

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis

We want you to understand this grace of God that was poured out upon you through Jesus Christ. Today let's look at Galatians 2:20 "I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me."

• I believe if you take you own life your spirit is in limbo and doesn't know he can cross over. What happens when you do that?
• Did God have to breath life into Jesus when he was resurrected?
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• When we pass from this life, are we immediately in the presence of God ... or are we at rest until the day of the rapture when we are resurrected?

Categories: Grace Resurrection Heaven

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis

Why does God allow suffering in the world today? That's one of those age-old questions. We all suffer to one degree or another so it's natural to ask why. "Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin" 1 Peter 4:1

• Do we have prophets that predict the future today or do we just stick to the Scripture?
• Is it a sin for us to refer to a man as a woman or vice versa? Or is it a sin to not respect their wish because it causes discord?
• The dead in CHRIST rise first. Does that refer to the body only ... or body plus soul?
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• In light of Revelation and the mark of the Beast (666), how do we look at what Bill Gates seems to be doing with his desire to mark people with a chip of some kind?
• Did angels have relations with humans to produce giants in Noah's time? Is there any truth to that?
• What does the Bible say about God disciplining us?

Categories: Christian Living Heaven End Times Bible

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis

God's patience towards us meant salvation for us. This is an aspect of love. Love in patient. "...but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. ... You, however, are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, ... if Christ is in you, although the body is dead because of sin, the Spirit is life because of righteousness." Romans 8:6-10

• What is the Judgement about? What and why would we, as children of the Living God, be judged?
• I am reading John 19 and I am not sure I understand verse 11. Pilate said: "Don't you realize I have power either to free you or to crucify you?"
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Categories: Faith Heaven Bible End Times