Category: Old Covenant

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis

Often we mistakenly believe that the Gospel message is about Jesus AND us. But when you read 1 Corinthians 15 you learn that it's all about Jesus and his death, burial, and resurrection. We benefit from his work. But it's the message concerning Christ that is of utmost importance.

• Clay comments about Psalm 103. How far is the east from the west?
• If grace is the most important message, why is it hidden from so many people?
• Where in the Old Testament does it say Jesus will rise on the third day?

Categories: Bible Grace Old Covenant

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis

We know intuitively that God is holy. We know that His character and essence is far beyond ours. Through his reconciling work on the cross, Jesus presents us to God as holy and blameless. Hebrews 10:10 puts it this way: "And by that will, we have been made holy through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ once for all." He made us holy so that he could dwell within us.

• Is the five-fold ministry in Ephesians 4:11 relevant for today?
• https://youtu.be/36m7v9T_qWg
• Is there more than reading the Bible and going to church required for salvation?
• UNITED Conference - October 15-17, 2021 https://basicgospel.net/united/
• Henry in California has been studying about the Law. He asks about three specific passages in Exodus.
• In Matthew 17:14-19, who is Jesus calling unbelieving? And why did He say the disciples couldn't drive the demon out because of their faith, but then said it takes prayer and fasting? Thank you!

Categories: Bible Salvation Old Covenant Faith

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis, Andrew Farley

The gospel of Jesus Christ really tells us that God is good. It is his eternal character. You don't have to wonder how God feels about you. He has said he freely has given you all things. He says you're blessed with every spiritual blessings. God is greater than you can every imagine.

• Harold asks for an explanation of 2 Thessalonians 2:10-11.
• Why would anyone be an enemy of the cross? What is it about the cross of Jesus that would cause someone to become an enemy?
• Can you please explain 1 John 5:16 and 17?
• If Jesus is the only way, how were Old Testament people saved?

Categories: End Times Jesus Christ Sin Old Covenant

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis

The New Covenant is guaranteed to us by a better promise and an oath made by God. We read about this in Hebrews 6:13-20 "For when God made a promise to Abraham, since he had no one greater by whom to swear, he swore by himself, saying, 'Surely I will bless you and multiply you.' And thus Abraham, having patiently waited, obtained the promise. ..."

• How are the laws written on our hearts in Hebrews 8:10?
• Mark follows up with a question about Titus 3:5 "he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit".
• Hanna argues that we should practice all the Old Covenant laws.
• Simple Gospel, Simply Grace https://simplegospelsimplygrace.com

Categories: Hope New Covenant Righteousness/Justification Old Covenant

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis

If you go through the Word of God looking for what you're supposed to do, you're not going to be following the trail of assurance. But if you go through looking for his promises, you will walk that trail of assurance. "In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory." Ephesians 1:13-14

• Does Revelation 22:18,19 show that someone can lose their salvation?
• How do we talk to a person about who to vote for?
• I've been believing in the Lord Jesus Christ for a little more than a year but I still have trouble controlling my thoughts.
• How do you draw somebody out of the Old Covenant mindset when both parties are reading from the same Biblical source and see the same truths?

Categories: End Times Christian Living Old Covenant

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis

Let's look at the Old Testament in Deuteronomy 6:4-9 "Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise. You shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes. You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates."

• What does it mean to trample under foot the grace of Christ?
• Could you explain the commandant of remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy?
• Can you explain Psalm 103:12 "as far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our transgressions from us."
• Are the promises of God in the Old Testament for us as well?

Categories: God's Will New Covenant Law Bible Old Covenant

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis

We're celebrating Holy Week this week. We're celebrating the events that led up to the ushering in of the New Covenant. We're looking at how the sacrifice of Jesus Christ impacted our story. "When the hour came, Jesus and his apostles reclined at the table. And he said to them, 'I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. 16 For I tell you, I will not eat it again until it finds fulfillment in the kingdom of God.' ... This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me. ... This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you." Luke 22:14-15,19-20

• Why don't we put blood on the door post like the Israelites did?
• I know GOD loves me, I really do, but I can't get rid of this fear. Is God mad at me for the way I am?
• How was Jacob a servant in Isaiah 45:4?
• Was Peter fated to deny Jesus three times? Will we be tested like Peter?

Categories: New Covenant Old Covenant Emotions/Depression Bible

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis

Colossians 2:13 rocked my world a long time ago and still rocks my world today. "And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses..." I wanted to believe that Jesus forgave my sins, but I just wasn't sure.

• How do I overcome my addiction to marijuana?
• Were we ever part of the Old Covenant? Were we ever "under the law"?​Were we redeemed from the curse of "the law"?
• Yes I know the Lord has forgiven me... but that doesn't mean I can continue to sin... am I correct?

Categories: Salvation Addiction Old Covenant Christian Living

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis

For many Christians, they've already found their place of rest. But too many are still trying to find that rest. So let's talk about how to find your place of rest. That's tied to Jesus' death upon the cross 2,000 years ago. The Gospel starts with his death. But why did he die. Hebrews 9:22 answers that: "Indeed, under the law almost everything is purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins."

• Do we have any other accounts of Jesus' life? Are there other Gospels?
• Why do Jews reject Jesus? He appears in the Old Testament prophecies?
• Is divorce the unforgivable sin? Is it OK to remarry?

Categories: Faith Bible Old Covenant Divorce

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis

Exodus chapter 33 lays out the interaction between the Lord and Moses. New Testament writers refer back to this relationship to share with us what we have in Christ Jesus. In this passage is full of substance relating to the very presence of Christ in us, the hope of glory.

Categories: Bible Old Covenant New Covenant Jesus Christ

Andrew Farley, Bob Davis

Am I as close to God as Jesus? John 17

• Is God very angry with me?
• How does the enemy attack us?
• Is there anything out of the old testament that applies to us today?
• 1 Timothy 1 I feel like the chief of all sinners. Is god's grace for everyone but me?
• Help me with a believing spouse who is neglectful to his family?

Categories: Righteousness/Justification Spiritual Warfare Old Covenant Christian Living Marriage

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis

Hebrews 10 is the chapter Bob has taught more than any other. This chapter explains what it means that Christ died for our sins. It takes a deep look at the perfect sacrifice; the shed blood of Jesus Christ. This chapter will anchor you to the truth of his love for you. Hebrews 10:1-18

Categories: New Covenant Old Covenant

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis, Richard Peifer

Easter is coming up soon and we're looking at the Gospel - the death, the burial, and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. As Jesus looked toward Calvary he received news that his friend Lazarus was sick. Instead of coming quickly he stayed away and he did so for a purpose. To show that we have hope of something more. "I am the resurrection and the life." This is one of the seven "I am" statements Jesus makes - all pointing to our hearts.

• Is anything mentioned in scripture about church groups being involved with politics?
• Why did God put the Ten Commandments in place since he is all knowing and knew that Jesus would come to save us from sin?
• Can you elaborate on 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 regarding those who sleep in death. Are believers who have passed on waiting in sleep until His coming?

Categories: Resurrection Christian Living Old Covenant End Times

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis, Richard Peifer

Is it up to me to keep my salvation?

• Is salvation by grace through faith or by works?
• What does the Christian life look like?
• What are the new tongues talked about in scriptures? Hear, receive and be changed by Jesus
• When did Israel begin? Are Jews and The Israelites the same people?
• Know that Jesus is the prince of peace. Everything hinges around Jesus
• What is the best way to stand for truth? We get into trouble when we bend the truth of God.

Categories: Jesus Christ Salvation Bible Old Covenant

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis, Richard Peifer

Our salvation is a gift from God, by grace, through faith in Jesus. He has done the work necessary to save us completely. We are eternally secure because of the finished work of Jesus Christ. Colossians 3:3 For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When you confess that Jesus is God, he gives you his life and he comes to take up residence in your heart. Because of that reality, then you are guaranteed to appear with Him in glory.

• Is the Old Covenant curse active today - can being illegitimate keep people from becoming a Christian?
• Galatians 6:10 says "do good to all especially the household of faith." Does this apply to everyone, even to those who don't believe?
• My preacher said that the Law has ended through the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus. Did Jesus abolish or fulfill the Law?
• Al asks if God is fair. If he is, he should give people the choice to be born or not be born.

Categories: Old Covenant Christian Living God's Will

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis, Richard Peifer, Andrew Farley

Everything that is written in the Word of God is to bring us to the knowledge of Jesus Christ and faith in him. Romans 10:17 "So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ." We have someone who is always with us and will never leave us.

• In 1 Corinthians 14 does it say that people are speaking to God in a special language?
• Why did God send the Israelites into battle to claim the promised land?
• Some people use Mark 16:17-18 to say speaking in tongues is THE primary evidence of having the Holy Spirit. Can you explain this?

Categories: Jesus Christ Holy Spirit Old Covenant

Richard Peifer, Bob Davis, Andrew Farley

What would you recommend for a New Covenant Bible study?

• I wanted to know your thoughts on Philippians 3:10-11.
• Rod asks about the word "perish". Are there two different words for perish?
• A caller asks about the requirement that Jews could only travel a short distance for the Sabbath.

Categories: New Covenant Christian Living Bible Old Covenant End Times

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis

Don't go into 2019 missing the real thing. The real thing is the person of Jesus Christ. Colossians 2:16-19 "Therefore let no one pass judgment on you in questions of food and drink, or with regard to a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath. These are a shadow of the things to come, but the substance belongs to Christ. ..." People often feel empty even though they are following all the religious rituals and activities that they think are necessary in order to live the Christmas life. But, the truth is those are just shadows. The substance of faith is only found in Jesus Christ. In Him, you are made complete. The answers for the human heart are all found in the real One, Jesus Christ. If you are feeling that something is missing in the very depth of your soul, open your heart and receive Jesus Christ. Once you have been made complete in Him, your search will be over and you will be free to grow in your knowledge of Him.

• Richard asks about sowing and reaping in regard to Jacob's deception.
• Bob on Facebook asks about 1 Corinthians 2:7 and Acts 2:20 speaking to the hidden wisdom of God.
• Since the New Covenant began at the cross, what exactly is meant by "the first one obsolete" in Hebrews 8:13?

Categories: Bible Jesus Christ New Covenant Old Covenant

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis, Richard Peifer

2 Timothy 1:7 "... for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control." Based on this truth go out and live as if you have power, love, and self-control. Because you do. Live out the high calling of Jesus Christ upon your life.

• I have heard pastors and Christian people saying "He/She went back into the world". What exactly are they saying?
• Where are the believers who died before Christ?
• What is "Paradise"?
• Can you explain the events following the Rapture?
• If our sins are forgiven will they be brought up on judgment day?

Categories: Christian Living Salvation Old Covenant Bible End Times Forgiveness/Repentance

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis, Richard Peifer

How does the Gospel speak to marriage? How can it lead to a strong and healthy marriage? When our identity is established in Christ and we find our needs met in him, we can then submit to one another in love as we're called to do. Ephesians 5:21-32

• Sab calls about 1 Peter 4:17, 18. "what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the gospel of God?"
• William asks about the true purpose of the Old Covenant.
• Ron comments about "loving others as ourselves".

Categories: Marriage Bible Old Covenant Love