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Richard Peifer, Bob Davis, Andrew Farley

Paul gives us a great example of repentance in his second letter to the Corinthians 2 Corinthians 7:8-13 "Even if I caused you sorrow by my letter, I do not regret it. Though I did regret it—I see that my letter hurt you, but only for a little while— yet now I am happy, not because you were made sorry, but because your sorrow led you to repentance..." When we repentant and turn toward God we will find His kindness and mercy.

• Are we still under God's wrath? What about the fallen state of the world?
• My adult daughter attempted suicide. She survived this attempt. What happens to those who commit suicide?
• In Luke 22:38 why were the disciples allowed by Jesus to bring the swords if He didn't want them to use them?
• My friend and I were saved in our youth but have taken different paths. How can I help my friend turn from his destructive lifestyle?
• Is a person only saved through belief in Christ?

Categories: God's Will Forgiveness/Repentance Bible Christian Living Salvation

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis, Richard Peifer

What does it mean to repent? It's a big word we use so often in Christian conversations. It seems that there's lots of confusion in the word "repentance". We see it several time in Scripture. So what does it really mean to repent? Do we do this on our own or does God initiate it?

• I've been to church my whole. I stand as a 37 yr. old broken man. To be forgiven would be great, but I'm really frustrated and don't know how to overcome.
• Antoine shares that repentance is turning from our way of thinking to God's way of thinking.
• What is "given to a reprobate mind"?
• Are some chosen to be Jesus' sheep and others are not? If so, is there nothing we can do to be chosen?

Categories: Forgiveness/Repentance Salvation

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis, Richard Peifer

The story of death is the lead chapter of the Gospel. Without it, there is no resurrection. Today we're going to look at repentance. What is true repentance? We let go. We change our minds concerning our old way of life. And we turn to Christ for His life. Romans 7:9-12 "Once I was alive apart from the law; but when the commandment came, sin sprang to life and I died. I found that the very commandment that was intended to bring life actually brought death..."

• Does remarriage put me in a state of condemnation when I have already been forgiven for my past?
• What happens to those who haven't heard the Gospel?
• How are you led by the Holy Spirit?

Categories: Marriage/Divorce Salvation Holy Spirit

Richard Peifer, Bob Davis

We've been looking at two questions all week: "How can I call myself a Christian but experience so little power for change?" and "How can I be so sincere and eager, yet struggle so much with temptation?" Thankfully Paul has an answer for us in Philippians 3:13-14 "Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus."

• Clifford calls to encourage Marie who called yesterday. "What really helped me is to saturate myself in the Gospel and listening to programs like Basic Gospel." Matthew 6:25 "Do not worry about your life..."
• Bob Davis discusses an AP article in which an educator took her students to an adult store.
• Do new believers come under additional attack by the enemy?

Categories: Emotions/Depression Sin

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis, Richard Peifer

Through our prayers, church attendance and other things we expect something to happen. But all too often the harder we try the more those problems overcome us. If you're struggling in your Christian experience maybe it's because you've never come to Christ for life. Once He gives you life then you'll see changes in behavior. First Life. Then Change.

• Was this country founded on Christianity?
• I became a Christian 3 years ago. But I feel I haven't changed enough. Should I be so worried about the loss of my job and not being able to pay bills?
• Tony reminds of us 2 Timothy 3:16 "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness..."
• Thank you for bring another avenue to get our questions answered.
• If we judge one sin, don't we have to judge every sin?

Categories: Apologetics Christian Living Bible Sin

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis, Richard Peifer, Andrew Farley

We're celebrating 30 years of delivering the simple good news of Jesus Christ. He gave His life for us so that He could give His life to us and ultimately live His life through us. All too often people stop at the crucifixion and miss the resurrection. His life is our hope. He is the source of life.

• Chris asks "How can we see Jesus in the Old Testament?" specifically in 1 Kings 13 and 20
• Are you planning to release "Simple Gospel, Simply Grace" in audio-book format?
• Who's right and wrong concerning the interpretation of end times prophecies?

Categories: Testimonies/Thanks Old Covenant End Times

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis, Richard Peifer

Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection brings us to that good news that He is alive. When I saved I thought Jesus was here to help me be a better Christian. Every step I took forward was followed by two steps back. And that left me with two questions: How can I call myself a Christian but experience so little power for change? How can I be so sincere and eager, yet struggle so much with temptation?

• What is the final step to serve the Lord? What is the difference between spirit and flesh?
• How do we have a conversation about worldly affairs without being offensive or insensitive?
• I've been a Christian over 40 yrs. But I'm in a real dilemma... I have a sin that really has a hold on me. What am I to do?

Categories: Faith Christian Living Sin

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis, Richard Peifer

Bob shares from his new book, Simple Gospel, Simple Grace. It's yours for a gift to the ministry of $15 or more this month.

• Can you help me see Jesus in the Old Testament?
• What does the Bible say about capital punishment? Are Christians supposed to believe in the capital punishment?
• Dave writes "Thank you for Basic Gospel - simple faith in His shed blood for the forgiveness of our sins,and believing that we may have new life in Him."
• If a born again believer dies because of sin on their behalf or dies during the act of sin, do they face judgment and hell or is there still a place waiting for them in Heaven?
• George wants to overcome his struggle with sin.

Categories: Jesus Christ Bible Testimonies/Thanks Heaven Sin

Bob Christopher, Richard Peifer

We've been talking about how the grace of God is more than just a covering for sin. It's a present tense word. It's a powerful word. It moves us into our future. Because of grace you will never be out of His favor. If your in Christ, you're within the very favor of God. Often we equate the grace message with Paul, but even Peter preached grace. In 1 Peter 5:12 he writes: "...I have written to you briefly, encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand fast in it." and in 2 Peter 3:18 "But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen."

• Can we move the hand of God by praying?
• Theresa comments: "as I draw closer to God it's so easy to share Him" and that a burden has been lifted.
• Myles asks if the earth can be likened to Dante description in his books.
• "What shall we do? Shall we go on sinning?"

Categories: Prayer Testimonies/Thanks Apologetics Sin

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis, Richard Peifer, Andrew Farley

So often people think of grace as just a covering of their past. But grace is more of a present tense word. It helps us right now and continues into our future. 2 Corinthians 12:9 "But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me."

• What do you think of those that believe in evolution and the age of the earth as being so old?
• When we take our last breath is the Lord waiting there? What about the Rapture?
• Evan comments about evolution.
• Lee shares his escape from legalism.

Categories: Apologetics Heaven Theology Testimonies/Thanks