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Bob Christopher, Bob Davis, Richard Peifer

Joy is something the message of Jesus causes in our hearts. And once it's there, it may be covered up... we may look elsewhere... experience other emotional things that cover it over... but that joy is still there. Sometimes we just need to rip away those barnacles and have that joy shine through us again. Hebrews 12:1 "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us..." His joy imparted to us. The joy of the Lord is our strength.

• Wayne shares his thoughts on what joy means to him.
• Jake is struggling with his marriage and asks for advice.
• How should Christians use the Lord's prayer?

Categories: Marriage/Divorce Prayer

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis, Richard Peifer, Andrew Farley

We see in the Book of Luke that the proclamation of Jesus' birth - the very reason for our joy. And in 1 Thessalonians 1:4-6 we read: "For we know, brothers and sisters loved by God, that he has chosen you, because our gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake. You became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you welcomed the message in the midst of severe suffering with the joy given by the Holy Spirit. "

• Brad comments on Acts 13:52.
• Cynthia asks the difference between feasting and gluttony.
• William asks about Jesus being accused of being a glutton and drunkard.

Categories: Jesus Christ Christian Living

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis, Richard Peifer

We're in the time of Joy in this Christmas season. But there are so many that aren't experiencing that joy. For those of us that do, it would be good to be there, available for them to lift them up with the good news of Jesus Christ - the true source of joy. We invite you to call and offer reasons for joy in your life.

• We're in the time of Joy in this Christmas season. But there are so many that aren't experiencing that joy. For those of us that do, it would be good to be there, available for them to lift them up with the good news of Jesus Christ - the true source of joy. We invite you to call and offer reasons for joy in your life.
• A caller from Topeka calls about repenting and giving tithes.
• Lori calls to share her reasons for joy this Christmas season.
• Bob talks about a recent article in The Washington Post by Howard A. Smith, "Humanity is cosmically special. Here's how we know." - tinyurl.com/jovvszg
• Myles asks about love as a power.

Categories: Forgiveness/Repentance

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis, Richard Peifer

One of the things that mark the Christmas is joy. In Luke about the birth of Christ we read: "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.' And we see at the end of Jesus' life he says these words: "I am coming to you now, but I say these things while I am still in the world, so that they may have the full measure of my joy within them." Jesus' grace is what brings joy and thankfulness to us.

• Why did it take so long to fully understand God's grace. Was it the Holy Spirit that revealed this to me?
• Clay calls about Luke 2 concerning census and taxation.
• Jesus has already forgiven past present and future sins so shouldn't we just confess our sin instead of asking forgiveness?

Categories: Grace Bible Forgiveness/Repentance

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis, Richard Peifer

God's plan for the Israelites was freedom. But Pharaoh was stubborn. He was not going to let the Israelites go. They were far too valuable to him and the Egyptian economy. Through a series of plagues, God displayed his awesome power. And with each one, Pharaoh's heart hardened even more. It was the last plague, which we know as the Passover, that compelled Pharaoh to let the Israelites go. The story of the exodus describes your new life in Christ. Your old way of life has come to an end. You are no longer a slave to sin. You are a child of the living God. But not just a child. God declared you to be a son. (Chapter 11, page 83)

Categories: Grace

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis, Richard Peifer

There is no more appropriate theme for the month of December than joy. So many are full of joy upon their salvation but lose it over time. Why? Because they've replaced the joy of the Lord with salvation by works. Joy comes from keeping our eyes on Jesus. He is our joy.

• David wants to know if people who are condemned will suffer eternally.
• Bruce asks: "would you please explain Matthew 13:52".
• A caller wonders what it truly means to use the Lord's name in vain. Is it blasphemous?

Categories: Hell Bible Sin

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis, Richard Peifer, Andrew Farley

Thank you for all those who made #GivingTuesday a success.

• Romans 12:2 "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will."
• Pete asks what Jesus said about confession.
• Tim is trying to understand the true meaning of the term "anti-nomianism". Does it apply to true, pure grace believers?
• Lucy calls to say thanks for Basic Gospel and Andrew's ministry.

Categories: Apologetics

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis, Richard Peifer

Today is a great day for ministries such as ours. It's known as #GivingTuesday. It's a chance for people to give their favorite charities and express their heart of thankfulness.

• Romans 12:1-2 "Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will."
• Carlos asks: "How do I live a life in obedience to Jesus?"
• Ryan from Alberta calls to update us on his condition and tells us how the reality of the forgiveness he has in Christ has impacted his life.
• #GivingTuesday https://raisedonors.com/basic-gospel/giving-tuesday/

Categories: Christian Living Testimonies/Thanks

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis, Richard Peifer

We hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving and was able to celebrate all we have to be thankful for. We can walk in God's grace, enjoy His love, and walk in true fellowship because of His grace toward us. So how do we give thanks and how do we truly worship God? In Philippians 3 Paul warns us to "Watch out for those dogs, those evildoers, those mutilators of the flesh. For it is we who are the circumcision, we who serve God by his Spirit, who boast in Christ Jesus, and who put no confidence in the flesh..."

• #GivingTuesday is tomorrow. We want you to participate in Giving Tuesday.
• Chris wants to know about Matthew 6:3 concerning not letting your left had know what your right hand is doing.
• Patty "really wants to get this grace" and asks Bob for clarification on how to grab hold of it.

Categories: Faith Grace

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis, Richard Peifer

What is the new covenant about?

• Why do we need a new covenant?
• What is the law for?
• What marked the end of the old and the beginning of the new covenant?
• What covenant did Jesus live under?
• Isn't the law there to improve me?
• Heb.9:22, Heb. 10:1-18 What provides for the forgiveness of sin?
• How can I fill the void within?

Categories: New Covenant