Category: Sin

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis, Andrew Farley

"But thanks be to God, that you who were once slaves of sin have become obedient from the heart to the standard of teaching to which you were committed, and, having been set free from sin, have become slaves of righteousness. " Romans 6:17 What does it mean to be obedient from the heart?

• What do you say to people that use Acts 2:38 to support baptism is a commandment for salvation?
• Is it necessary that the story of Adam and Eve and the Garden of Eden be an actual, factual, historical event? Or can it be thought of as a metaphor?
• Is it right for me to be bothered when I hear pastors on the radio or behind the pulpit to describe what my Lord did on the Cross as atonement?
• Can you elaborate on the importance of prayer and how it still plays a role in altering circumstances?

Categories: Christian Living Baptism Bible Sin Prayer

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

What is the first Bible verse that you memorized? Bob Davis answers with John 3:16. The life that God has called us to is a life of trust. To trust in the Lord. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:5-6

• The day after I was saved religion started me on a self improvement life. Now it is Grace and nothing else. Basic Gospel spoke the truth and I like it mush better.
• In light of the fact that all my sins are forgiven, what do I do when I sin?
• What does it mean to work out your salvation with fear and trembling?
• Is there eternal punishment for non-believers?

Categories: Faith Testimonies/Thanks Sin Salvation Hell

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis

It takes courage to look to the Lord and keep your eyes on Him. Why? Because the world stands against you. What is the will of the Lord? 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 "Finally then, brothers and sisters, we request and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received instruction from us as to how you ought to walk and please God (just as you actually do walk), that you excel even more. ... For this is the will of God, your sanctification; ..."

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• What is indwelling sin? How can we differentiate from our identity?
• Shane is questioning his 2 year relationship with his girlfriend who is at odds with his beliefs.
• Samuel asks about the NIV translation of 1 John 4:15.

Categories: Sin Christian Living New Covenant

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis, Andrew Farley

Why is it so important to understand our identity in Jesus Christ? Andrew talks about this vitally important topic.

• Why did Jesus speak in parables?
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• Why is it that I still have lusts such as looking at girls, marijuana or beer. If Christ is in me, why do i have a heart to do these things?
• I believe that the judgment he describes is not for those of us who are in Jesus, but for those who remain on the earth later. Can you please clarify the way judgement works?

Categories: Identity/Self Image Bible Sin

Andrew Farley, Bob Davis

The Christian world complicates what is simple. Salvation is simple and straightforward. The Bible plainly says "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved". When you get hold of this simple message you understand you are saved and sustained by God.

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• Carol asks how to know for sure she is saved.
• Clay asks about Romans 8:4-5. Is the mind of man hostile to God?
• Robert asks about Matthew 7:22-23. Is this passage talking about unbelievers or believers?
• Louis asks about 1 John 3. Does this mean that believers do not sin?
• Chris asks why would God cast Satan down to earth and then put his creation in the same place?
• Kurt asks about 'seek and ye shall find'. Haven't we already found Him?

Categories: Salvation Bible Sin

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

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

When you take your stand on the Gospel of Jesus Christ and your realize that He is everything, you have all the reason in the world to rejoice and find your purpose in Him. Philippians 3:3

• Pat asks about the 400 years of silence between the last old testament prophet and John the Baptist?
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• 2 Corinthians 7:1 that says, "Cleanse ourselves from all defilement of the flesh and spirit". What is a sin of the spirit?
• Have I missed God's purpose? Can i redeem myself and get happy?

Categories: Bible Sin Christian Living

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis, Richard Peifer

What do I do when I sin? That's a question we all ask at one time or another. Are we supposed to tithe? Is it an obligation that is placed on every single believer? What about sanctification? Do we have to do good works to continually work for sanctification? All of these questions come back to what you know about God's character. These are important topics and we want to have a robust conversation about them.

• "Is Tithing required in the New Covenant?" https://youtu.be/e_xG4Qex8hA

Categories: Sin Grace

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis, Andrew Farley

We've been talking about how important this New Covenant is to us all month. We are New Covenant believers. "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come." 2 Corinthians 5:17 Let's find unity in Jesus.

• As Christians do we live under the Old Testament or the New Testament?
• Are there female angels in Heaven?
• Tracy shares his story of coming to Christ.
• Is sin breaking the law?

Categories: New Covenant Christian Living Bible Sin

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis

"For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain." Philippians 2:21 Paul came to this understanding after coming to know the reality of Christ in him. He great into this knowledge. And each of us can grow in the knowledge of Jesus Christ and life in us. What really matters in Christ himself.

• Kelvin asks about reading books on dream interpretation. Are they part of divination?
• If Jesus chooses us before we choose Him, exactly how does that work? And what good does it do to try to bring others to Christ if He has already chosen that person? I am confused!
• ​Would you please explain the "deeds" Paul is talking about in Titus 1:16? I know disbelief is what condemns us, but he doesn't seem to be referring to that. Thank you!
• Randy shares his testimony of coming out of the new age movement into salvation in Christ.
• 1 John 3:9 "No one who is born of God practices sin, because His seed abides in him; and he cannot sin, because he is born of God." What does it mean to practice sin?

Categories: Hope Christian Living Testimonies/Thanks Sin

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis

"looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God." Hebrews 12:2 We live with our eyes fully focused on Jesus.

• Andrew comments on how Bob's introduction keep it simple. That we as Christians are to focus on Christ and Christ alone.
• What is a vessel?
• What does radical mean?
• Can you discuss spiritual Warfare?
• How I get rid of a recurring sin? It drives me crazy. I don't want to do what I'm doing.

Categories: Jesus Christ Faith Christian Living Sin

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis

Your sins are gone. They have been removed because of the shed blood of Jesus Christ. So many struggle with the issue of forgiveness and, as a result, live in guilt, shame, and fear. Understanding the forgiveness you have received will change guilt to joy, shame to thankfulness and fear to assurance.

Categories: Sin Forgiveness/Repentance

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis

Being thankful every day of your life

• What is Gods desire for us? Finding Gods rest
• Whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive?
• What is the truth of the Gospel?
• What is love?
• When did the bloodline of the Jews begin?
• Why did Jesus say My God, My God, Why have you forsaken me?
• What is the good news?

Categories: Faith Prayer Love Jesus Christ Sin

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis

We need a lot of hope in this world today. Many are in desperate situations and need hope. Paul put it this way: "Since we have such a hope, we are very bold, not like Moses, who would put a veil over his face so that the Israelites might not gaze at the outcome of what was being brought to an end." 2 Corinthians 3:12 The Old Covenant condemned us. The New Covenant brings us hope.

• I know God can heal. But he seems to be arbitrary can capricious. I wonder about the value of praying over someone.
• If sin is clearly unbelief and I choose to believe, what must I regard as "sin" when we are told, for instance, to confess our "sins" one to another?

Categories: Hope Prayer Salvation Sin

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis

Today on Basic Gospel, another stop on the trail of assurance—Revelation 3:5. Join us and learn that as a believer God will never blot your name out of the book of life.

• Who are the people Jesus was speaking to in Revelation?
• Ron wants to know how to share the grace of God and if Titus 3:7 would be a good place to start.
• How do I tell others about the assurance of salvation?
• Could you please shed some light on 1 Corinthians 6:9, 10?

Categories: End Times Salvation Sin

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis

In this crazy world we live in there's a lot of uncertainly and instability. However as believers we have a hope. Throughout the Scripture we read God's promises. But too often we see a trail of condemnation as we try to live up to the law. Only when we come to the grace of God poured out through Jesus Christ can we walk the trail of assurance in his finished work.

• What does it mean to "do all things in moderation"? Is that in the Bible?
• Why in Ephesians 17:26 is Paul still dealing with the sin issue if Christ finished his work on the cross?
• Are all the promises to Israel fulfilled in the Body of Christ? Is the Church Israel?

Categories: Love Christian Living Sin Bible

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.
• Is it possible for people to see spirits?
• 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

The Word in Dallas, TX is featuring Basic Gospel as Ministry of the Month in September. We are grateful for their partnership. We are talking about the love of God. Our resource for the month is The Trail of Assurance, which will make the love of God real in your life. The apostle John always describes himself as "the one whom Jesus loved". We want you to come to that point where you can also say "I am the one who Jesus loves". He will pour that love into your heart and will continue to make that love known to you. It will become your experience in daily life. Understanding this reality will change your life forever.

• Was sin created?
• Was God created?
• Is it a sin to play video games?
• Why do so many preachers still proclaim that we must repent of our sins? What are they taught in the schools?
• How did you learn this truth?

Categories: Love Bible Sin Christian Living Holy Spirit