Category: Money/Giving

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis

"But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them, though it was not I, but the grace of God that is with me. 11 Whether then it was I or they, so we preach and so you believed." 1 Corinthians 15:10 Everything about Paul from the moment he met Jesus was given to him by the grace of God. And that's the same for you and me.

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• Ed asks about passages that have different meanings depending on the translation. Which is the most accurate translation?
• Stuart emails to say he feels alone in his faith and is looking for hope.
• Please help me with Matthew 16:28.
• Are believers still expected to observe and honour the Lord with firstfruit offerings today?

Categories: Identity/Self Image Bible Faith Money/Giving

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis, Andrew Farley

"The former priests were many in number, because they were prevented by death from continuing in office, but he holds his priesthood permanently, because he continues forever. Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them." Hebrews 7:23-25 Because Jesus lives forever he has a permanent priesthood and he is able to save us completely.

• Would you give me a little insight on Matthew 7:7-11? What is the context and how does it relate to us, the church, today?
• Is flesh used in 2 different ways in the Bible - physical and as a way of thinking?
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• Where do tithes come into play under the New Covenant? I love to give my 10% to my church and to give wherever else I feel led.
• What about fasting?

Categories: Jesus Christ Bible Money/Giving

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

If you want to know how to pray, just read through the letters of Paul and pay close attention to his prayers. In Ephesians 1:15 Paul writes: "For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers..."

• What's your response to those who say to tithe because "it just works", and that they understand it's not required but do it because of the blessings attached to it?

Categories: Money/Giving End Times

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis, Andrew Farley

Romans 7 explains how the resurrection impacts you directly - you died to the law, so that you now serve in the new life of the Spirit. This truth makes all the difference. Craig asks about Genesis 14:17-24, which is often used to support the practice of tithing. Jesus himself said that tithing is a matter of the law. We no longer are under the law and can practice the grace of giving from the heart. The next question is about 1 John 4:20, 4:8, 2:15. Does this mean we can never be annoyed with others?

Categories: Money/Giving Love

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis

We have a full measure of hope in Jesus Christ. Our hope in anchored in the resurrection of Jesus and will shape how we live our lives in this world.

• How can I be a good steward and cheerful giver?
• Tracy asks a question about marriage.
• Can you please explain the words by HIS stripes we are healed. Is the spiritual healing or physical or is that both?
• Why do you think God put the tree of knowledge in the garden and then say, "eat from all in the garden but not from this tree or you shall surely die"?

Categories: Money/Giving Marriage Faith Bible

Andrew Farley, Bob Davis

Paul called himself the "chief of sinners". What are your thoughts? So are we sinner or saint?

• Can a Christian lose their salvation?
• Tina asks about tithing and New Covenant joyful giving.
• My family has statues of St. Michael and the Virgin of Guadalupé ... and they pray to the saints, which I believe is wrong. How should I explain that this practice is wrong?
• Is the title of "Father" correct when addressing parish leaders?

Categories: Christian Living Salvation Money/Giving Theology Jesus Christ

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis

Regardless of whatever is going on in our daily lives we have Jesus. He has promised to never leave us or forsake us. This month we're making the case for grace and we'd love to hear your grace story as well. It's amazing as you read the Scripture to see who God uses to bring his plan to completion. Think about Abraham's story.

• Should I take the vaccine? I heard a preacher from a mega-church state it was the precursor to the Mark of the Beast.
• Were Adam and Eve Hebrew? If so, how come we aren't all Jewish?
• I have power of attorney for my mother. Should I tithe her money?
• What Old Testament promises are for us? Or are only New Testament promises for us?

Categories: Grace Christian Living Bible Money/Giving

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis, Andrew Farley

What is your story of grace? "For if, because of one man's trespass, death reigned through that one man, much more will those who receive the abundance of grace and the free gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man Jesus Christ." Romans 5:17 For us to reign in life we have to receive some gifts. We have so much grace we never run out. When you put grace and righteousness together in Jesus you will always find your balance in him.

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• Barbara calls to say "thank you".
• Why is Satan's name capitalized in the Bible?
• How do we find the will of God?
• As a child of God under the New Covenant, what is the truth about giving? How much? How often? And to whom?

Categories: Grace Bible God's Will Money/Giving

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis

How do we stand out as believers in Christ in the culture of confusion. Paul looks at that in 2 Corinthians 5:20 "Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God." We are representatives of the Kingdom of God. We are make an appeal to people to be reconciled to God.

• What do say to those who insist that you need to be baptized to be saved?
• There are "so many ways to be saved". But who is preaching the right Gospel? I just want to know that I am saved.
• What does the Bible say about lawsuits?
• My other biggest challenge is that we are not even encouraged to give to the poor. Isn't it okay to take part of that offering and give it to someone in need?
• Is there evidence of salvation?

Categories: New Covenant Baptism Salvation Christian Living Money/Giving

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis

Chaos has reigned through 2020. Thanks goodness we have the constant of Jesus Christ to hold onto. Truth has lost its place in the world. We need as a body of believers to stand in agreement to the way of salvation. We need to stand firm on the basic elements of the Christian faith. Salvation is by grace through faith in Christ alone.

• Judy asks whether Revelations 17:10 is referring to the United States?
• Knowing that in the Church at Laodicea they were not all believers and that those who were "wretched, miserable, poor, blind and naked" were not true believers. How does this verse fit in? Revelation 3:19
• Our daughter took out a large student loan but she may never be able to pay it back. What should she do?
• My husband is an alcoholic, but refuses help. How do I protect myself as a Christian wife?

Categories: End Times Bible Money/Giving Addiction

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis

When we look at the news and see what's going on it can be very scary. We don't know what to think. When Adam and Eve partook of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil that brought evil into this world. There is this constant tension between good and evil. Paul wrote: "... For I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate. Now if I do what I do not want, I agree with the law, that it is good. ..." 7:14-24 God has called us to the Tree of Life!

• Is today's contemporary Christian music wrong?
• What is real worship?
• Will the Holy Spirit still be here after the rapture?
• Can you imagine a world without the Holy Spirit? I ponder that thought and WOW it's not good.
• My mom has advanced Dementia. I am in charge of her finances. Should I tithe her income from Social Security?

Categories: God's Will Christian Living Holy Spirit Money/Giving

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis

As we come to the point where we say, "Yes. I believe." we receive a brand new life and a brand new identity. And we can rest assured that nothing can separate us from the love of God. "For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God." Romans 8:14 Our new realm of life is in the spirit, let by the Spirit of God.

• Does the tithe still apply today?
• How do you get filled with the Holy Spirit?
• Serene asks about reopening the country and the anxiety that her grandson is struggling with.

Categories: Identity/Self Image Money/Giving Holy Spirit Emotions/Depression

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis

One of the first thing we need to seek out in dire circumstances is hope. And Peter points us to this hope to calm our hearts and give us reassurance. "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead..." 1 Peter 1:3 We know that God is faithful and just. Vs. 7... "so that the tested genuineness of your faith ... may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ."

• Deborah asks if it's OK to sit on her balcony.
• What are guidelines concerning making financial decisions?
• Landon is experiencing fear and anxiety over all the news and stories around COVID-19.

Categories: Hope Christian Living Money/Giving Emotions/Depression

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis

"Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? ... But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. ... "Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble." Matthew 6:25-34

• How can I share the Gospel with my friend?
• What is pride?
• If we are new creations and new hearts, old man has passed away, why do we have patterns of bad still present, aka flesh?
• Does my charitable giving count towards my 10 percent tithe?
• ​I'm having a hard time not getting distracted by everything going on. I'm not fearful. I know God is in control. This has just turned into such a commotion. So my focus isn't on Him like it should be.
• I'm disabled and seeing the empty shelves throws me into a panic. I have mental health issues so what or how can I ask the lord to help me.

Categories: Faith Christian Living Money/Giving Emotions/Depression

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis

"For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. ... He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed." 1 Peter 2:21-25 Jesus Christ healed your soul and now it wants to live for righteousness. Entrust yourself to the Father just as Jesus did.

• Barbara calls about tithing in the New Covenant.
• Why does God allow his church to be so fractured?
• ​Why does James refer to the reader as "sinners" in James 4:8? Isn't he writing to Christians? I thought we are no longer sinners, but saints.
• I'm studying dispensationalism and I'm always landing on faith alone. What are your thoughts?

Categories: Christian Living Money/Giving Bible

Richard Peifer, Bob Davis

The word forgive means to send away. Only the person sinned against can take the initiative to forgive. So how does God do that? Hebrews 9:22 "Indeed, under the law almost everything is purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins." And you need both the death and the resurrection to provide this forgiveness of sins.

• How do you know you're born again?
• Is anger a sin?
• Who exactly were the false prophets and does the scriptures state who spoke well of them? Luke 6:26
• Should I leave my church because they insist and teaching tithing?

Categories: Forgiveness/Repentance Salvation Sin Bible Money/Giving

Andrew Farley, Bob Davis

• My pastor recently stated, "if someone doesn't believe in tithing he doesn't see how you can be a Christian."
• What is the "inner man" in Ephesians 3:16 "That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man" KJV
• How do I not fear death?
• What does Paul mean in 1 Timothy 2:15? "Yet she will be saved through childbearing—if they continue in faith and love and holiness, with self-control."
• Glenn asks about his encounter with the Holy Spirit.
• I asked Christ into my heart at age 18... Now at age 75, how can I know that Hebrews 6 doesn't mean that I am a lost soul?

Categories: Money/Giving Identity/Self Image Bible Holy Spirit Salvation

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis, Richard Peifer

Jesus took upon himself our humanity. He was fully God and fully human. And just like we die, he died. But through his death he destroyed death. "Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, ... Therefore he had to be made like his brothers ..., so that he might become ... high priest in the service of God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. ..." Hebrews 2:14-18

• Who made Martin Luther such an authority that he could remove several books of the Bible?
• Would you please explain the difference between "sinner" and "sinful nature"?
• How are we to give as New Covenant believers?
• Why do so many reject the New Covenant?

Categories: Jesus Christ Bible Money/Giving New Covenant

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis, Andrew Farley

The Christmas story is the story of Jesus becoming man. This is the heaven-down view of his birth. Jesus was and is equal to God and yet he took on humanity in service to God the Father. Philippians 2:5-7

• I would like to find a church and see if I can get together with the people. What I really care about is to find the love of God through Jesus Christ in those people.
• Eric asks if he can split his tithes between ministries?
• Will you please explain what Jesus meant in Luke 8:13 when He said "they believe for a while, and in time of temptation fall away?"

Categories: Christian Living Money/Giving Bible Salvation Forgiveness/Repentance