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Bob Christopher, Bob Davis, Richard Peifer, Andrew Farley

When Jesus died this New Covenant went into effect. And it's important that we recognize we are new covenant. In the New we find the ability to say "no" to sin. So often we're asked to compromise grace. But if we compromise grace you compromise my victory over sin. Grace teaches us to "live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age."

• When we pass away do we go straight to Heaven?
• No matter how hard I try not to sin I still sin. What is true grace?
• My wife divorced me last year. I long to have a kind and honest relationship with her but I am torn as to the issue of forgiveness with her and her new man. I honestly don't know what God expects of me. Can you please help?
• Thank you. I lived in condemnation for so many years.
• Where and when does the Holy Spirit come on us?

Categories: Heaven Grace Marriage/Divorce Holy Spirit

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis, Richard Peifer

One of the basic truths that we find is that we are New Covenant Christians. This is a covenant of grace. There's a big distinction between the old and the new. The Old shows us our sin and the wages for sin - which is death. The Old doesn't teach us to say "no" to sin. But in Titus 2:12 we find that "[grace] teaches us to say 'No' to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age,"

• Does God watch over everything we do? Is He like a meddlesome government trying to only do good for itself?
• Is "the all things for life and godliness" the Holy Spirit?
• In Matthew 7:23 Jesus says, "Then I will tell them plainly, 'I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!'" What did Jesus mean by this?
• What does Hebrews 9:27 mean? "Just as people are destined to die once, and after that to face judgment"
• Dominic wonders how God can be everywhere if He's not in Hell?

Categories: Christian Living Holy Spirit Jesus Christ Bible Hell

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis, Richard Peifer

When we read the New Covenant we find that it's to the Israelites. So where do those of us who are Gentiles fit in? In 2 Corinthians 3:6 we read, "He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant—not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life." And Hosea 2:23 God declares, "I will say to those called 'Not my people,' 'You are my people'; and they will say, 'You are my God.'" We are New Covenant Believers.

• I am to give my daughter's hand in marriage this month and would like clarification on the "sign of authority" in 1 Corinthians 11:10. How does this fit into marriage?
• Is the Abrahamic covenant everlasting?
• What does Romans 10:6 But the righteousness that is by faith says: "Do not say in your heart, 'Who will ascend into heaven?'"(that is, to bring Christ down)reference?
• Where will we be after Jesus' 1,000 year reign?
• How do I make a decision when I have nothing clear from the Lord?

Categories: Marriage/Divorce Old Covenant Heaven Christian Living

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis, Richard Peifer

In part two Bob and Richard examine:

• 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?

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis, Richard Peifer

Special teaching on The New Covenant

• Can we experience the abiding life?
• What is the purpose of the law?
• What is the work of Christ in us today?
• What is the new covenant?
• Can I have assurance that I am forgiven and saved?
• The new covenant is God's expression of love.

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis, Richard Peifer

Paul wrote in Colossians 1:6 "the gospel is bearing fruit and growing throughout the whole world—just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and truly understood God's grace." The Gospel of Jesus Christ is the gospel of grace. It is the very source of everything we need. The truth that sets us free is the Gospel of Grace.

• Being set free from the law allows William to be used by God where He sees fit.
• Daniel wants to know about repent and repentance.
• How do we deal with sin after we become a Christian? How does grace work if we just keep sinning?
• I don't get why people pray for something and, if they get it, they think it was their prayer and faith and, if they don't get it, they think they don't have enough faith!

Categories: Grace Forgiveness/Repentance Prayer

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis, Richard Peifer

When we talk about grace we're really talking about Jesus. So in this world we live in today, it's all about us. We're always wondering, "what's in it for me?" So what's in grace for us? Grace makes you eager to do good. It builds you up. It gives you and inheritance. It frees us from the power of sin. It makes you a child of God. Grace carries you through the trials and tribulations of life.

• Was there an earth age before this one? Are there Scriptures to support this?
• Are there Scriptures speaking to the grace of God being upon the United States?
• Why has God inflicted me with so many troubles? Why would God allow that to happen?

Categories: Bible Christian Living

Bob Christopher, Richard Peifer

The grace of God is the heart and soul of the Gospel. So often our definitions of grace simply fall short of the fullness found in the reality of grace. Almost every theologian wants to know more about the grace of god than anything else. We find several benefits of grace through the Scriptures: It redeems us. It saves us. It makes us alive. It justifies. It teaches us to say "no" to sin. This is an incredible reality and all of it a free gift from God.

• Many early church fathers believed one could lose their salvation. If this is so what hope does one have?
• I know God is love. In light of that why did God kill and destroy people in the Old Covenant?
• Please explain Revelation 22:12, "Look, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to each person according to what they have done."

Categories: Salvation Theology Bible

Bob Christopher, Richard Peifer

We're talking about the finished work of Jesus Christ. It's the one thing that can change everything in our lives. One phrase that sums it up is "It is finished." In Hebrews 10 we find out what that really meant. Because Jesus shed His blood once and for all He has made us holy and perfect. In Jesus' last few moments He goes to the garden to pray. He prays that eternal life be given to man. John 17:3 "Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent."

• If John the Baptist was unworthy to untie Jesus' sandals how was the woman worthy to anoint His feet?
• Eugene reminds us that Saints under the Old Covenant were waiting for Jesus.
• Anne understands that Jesus' head linen wrappings were folded in the Jewish tradition to signify that He is coming back.
• If Christ is in me why do I still have a heart to give in to sinful desires?
• How do people obey the Gospel and what is the Gospel?

Categories: Bible New Covenant Jesus Christ Christian Living

Bob Christopher, Richard Peifer

When we come to know who Christ really is, what He has accomplished for us, and who He is in us, we can really understand who we are. We can see who God really intended us to be. In the Gospel message we experience the death of the old man so we can live the life of the new man. We're called to enter the rest God has provided in Christ Jesus.

• Why did Stephen see Jesus while he was being stoned?
• Why was it necessary for disciples to receive the Spirit twice?
• Manual believes that we are to keep the Sabbath and all the commandments.
• Is there importance to the phrase "in the name of Jesus" or how we say it?

Categories: Bible New Covenant Jesus Christ Holy Spirit