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Bob Christopher, Bob Davis, Richard Peifer

What are you thankful for? Tomorrow is Thanksgiving and a time to remember all the things we're thankful for. We see passage after passage about the attitude of thankfulness. In Romans 7 Paul asks the question of how are we to experience victory in the midst of our struggles. Paul answers it: "Thanks be to God, who delivers me through Jesus Christ our Lord!" When we turn our eyes to Jesus we experience the victory in Christ and can say "thanks be to God in Jesus Christ".

• What is your understanding of the doctrine of election? Are some people not chosen by God to be saved?
• Thanks to those who support Basic Gospel with your prayers and donations to keep us on the air teaching the truth of God's Word.
• Adelia says that as believers we should be the most thankful people on earth knowing that God is in control.
• Christopher shares his thankfulness for what the Lord has done in his life.

Categories: Salvation Testimonies/Thanks

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis, Richard Peifer

"Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?" The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 15:55-57

• If I let myself get chemo and radiation therapy is that a lack of faith in God?
• Brad encourages the listeners to be taught by the Holy Spirit.
• Connie wonders why Jesus' resurrected body still had the nail holes and scars.
• Thank you to the "Basic Gospel Nation", our partners, who stand with us to make this ministry possible.
• Why do we celebrate Jesus' birth on Christmas Day if it's not the true date?

Categories: Faith Holy Spirit Testimonies/Thanks Resurrection Apologetics

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis, Richard Peifer

This is Thanksgiving week and we're going to give thanks for the promises we have in the New Covenant. In Hebrews 10:17, 18 "Then he adds: 'Their sins and lawless acts I will remember no more.' And where these have been forgiven, sacrifice for sin is no longer necessary."

• Why do we celebrate Jesus' birth on the 25th of December if we don't know the exact date?
• Please explain Colossians 2:20-13 NLT. "You have died with Christ, and he has set you free from the spiritual powers of this world. So why do you keep on following the rules of the world, such as, Don't handle! Don't taste! Don't touch!...
• Should we baptize in the name of Jesus or in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost?
• Gwen asks about the tradition of having Christmas trees in light of the Scripture against it.

Categories: Bible Baptism Christian Living

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis, Richard Peifer

Today we look at the validity of the Bible - can we trust it? The Bible is the most important source of truth you have. It is the book that introduces you to Jesus, tells you about the New Covenant, and reveals all you've been given for life and godliness. Jesus said that the Bible is true (John 17:17), the Word of God has an eternal quality (Matthew 24:35), and that relying on the Word is crucial to know the truth (John 8:31, 32). Jesus showed a reliance and dependence on the Word and set the example for us. The reason we believe the Word of God is based on who Jesus is. Because he is God we can count on the fact that these words are valid and true and they have authority in our lives. We can trust the Word of God.

Categories: New Covenant

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis, Richard Peifer

It's so important to realize how privilege we are to be in God's work. Paul took those opportunities too. No matter where he was he always shared the love of God. Paul wrote "Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should." in Ephesians 6 We have nothing to fear when we proclaim Christ.

• What is the meaning of Hebrews 4:15? How is Jesus tempted yet perfect?
• Is Calvinism correct or incorrect?
• Is salvation as simple as John 3:16 or do you need a deeper understanding?
• William shares his moment of salvation.

Categories: Jesus Christ Apologetics Salvation

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis, Richard Peifer, Andrew Farley

How do you approach the subject of a person's salvation? Since all hope rests upon Jesus Christ, we need to know how to tell someone about this hope. One of the things we learn is to be available with a giving heart and be willing to give this message to those who ask.

• How can we effectively help someone if we're negatively effected by the world's events?
• How does this promise (Jeremiah 31:31-34) apply to the Gentiles since this does not mention them in it?
• How do we apply the 10 Commandments to unbelievers?
• Should I be baptized now that I'm saved? What about infant baptism?

Categories: Christian Living New Covenant Law Baptism

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis, Richard Peifer

1 John 5:19 "We know that we are children of God, and that the whole world is under the control of the evil one." So we read in this passage that there is evil in this world. It's been here since the Satan tempted Adam and Eve. As children of God we're pulling people away from the forbidden tree to the Tree of Life. John goes on to write: "We know also that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true. And we are in him who is true by being in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life."

• What is your opinion on speaking in tongues?
• What is the Tree of Good and Evil?
• How does the New Covenant apply to the Sabbath day?

Categories: Apologetics Bible

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis, Richard Peifer

In light of the terrorists attacks in France we can rest assured that Jesus is still the victor. He is our truth source of truth. And His salvation is still available to each one who searches for Him.

• Cynthia reminds us that this is a battle not against flesh and blood but against powers and principalities - the powers of darkness.
• Theresa says, "we have a great opportunity to give answers to people in the midst of these times".
• Why did God require sacrifices before Christ?
• Cho believes Christians should be prepared for His return and be united in prayer.
• Is it necessary to let the church pastor and staff know I'm leaving and changing my membership?
• James shares his thoughts on how governments are dealing with ISIS.

Categories: Prayer Testimonies/Thanks Old Covenant End Times Christian Living

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis, Richard Peifer

The guarantee of the will. We live in a new covenant with 4 promises and live in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Starting with Hebrews 7:23-25 Jesus is alive and has a permanent priesthood. What is the difference between Jesus and the Leviticus priests? Know that the work is finished because of what Jesus has done. What is the good news of this new covenant? You can never make it through human effort. Put your confidence in Christ alone and draw near to God.

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis, Richard Peifer

You have been given a gift so that you can have assurance of salvation and know you are always in His presence.

• How do I live out the will of God?
• Mark 16:14-20 What is the difference between a new tongue and other tongues?
• Do I need to ask for forgiveness everyday? Our sins need to be forgiven to receive the Holy Spirit. When we receive Christ we receive forgiveness. This is the good news.
• Is it right to smoke weed? Trusting Christ to work in another persons life and walking in the Spirit.

Categories: Salvation Forgiveness/Repentance Christian Living