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Bob Christopher, Bob Davis, Richard Peifer

The fact that Jesus Christ is alive today allows us to live a new life. We want something new and its available to us in Christ. This is the most important topic we could talk about... a new citizenship, forgiveness, life. He saved us so that He could be Christ in and through us. How do we live this new life?

• William calls about Paul's declaration that without the resurrection we are without hope.
• Dave wants to know if he has to pray for what God already wants?
• What does Paul mean by "fear and trembling" in 2 Corinthians 7:15? "And his affection for you is all the greater when he remembers that you were all obedient, receiving him with fear and trembling."
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• Where does it say in the Bible that Christians should go to church on Sunday and not on the Sabbath?

Categories: Resurrection Prayer Old Covenant

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis, Richard Peifer

All through Jesus' ministry He gives hints of his suffering and death, his burial and resurrection. But his disciples did not understand the resurrection. Only when they saw Jesus raised did it become real to them. We read in Acts 17:29-34 how Paul testified to this truth. Because Jesus was raised we have hope in Him.

• My family is Mormon. I am very unhappy in the church as I no longer accept its truth claims. How do I talk to my wife about this?
• How are we to love in light of 1 Corinthians 13?
• Can you explain the prophesy about Elijah and the Messiah in Malachi 4:5 "See, I will send the prophet Elijah to you before that great and dreadful day of the Lord comes."?

Categories: Marriage/Divorce Love End Times

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis, Richard Peifer

All of us need hope in this world. It's a dark place and any hope the world gives is empty. There's simply nothing that can anchor us in this world. But in Jesus Christ we find an anchor for our soul. This month we're going to be discussing the reality of the hope of Christ. Peter declares in Acts 2:22-24 "...God raised him from the dead, freeing him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep its hold on him..." And as those raised with Christ death has no hold on us either.

• How can I reconcile Proverbs 26:4 and 5 "Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be just like him." vs. "Answer a fool according to his folly, or he will be wise in his own eyes."
• Nadia shares with us: "I've always had this fear of death and what came after. Thanks for clearing this up for me. A weight has been lifted."
• If Ananias and Sapphirra were under grace, why were they killed for lying?
• Why do I have such a deep and profound belief in God, but I feel like life is just painful and meaningless?

Categories: Bible Faith Emotions/Depression

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis, Richard Peifer

The heart and soul of the Gospel message is the New Covenant. The death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ is the center piece of the Christian life. Because of this we stand as forgiven people before the throne of God.

• What does someone have to do to be filled with the Holy Ghost?
• What is the true meaning of the forgiveness found in the New Testament?
• Alan calls to say "Thanks for program".
• So many believers try to live without the power of the Holy Spirit that lives within them.

Andrew Farley, Bob Davis, Richard Peifer

The law has not died and we are living in the New Covenant.

• How can you live apart from the law? Romans 7.
• 1 John 5:3 Does God want us to keep His commandments today? What are God's commands?
• Are there earthly consequences for sin?
• How do I live for God? Where does godliness come from?
• Can a believer in Christ keep all the laws?
• What about Ananias and Sapphira? Why did they die?
• Col 2:16 Should we keep the Sabbath today? Have no more relationship with the law and live in a spiritual rest.

Categories: Law Bible Christian Living

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis, Richard Peifer

Knowing we are dearly loved by God

• How does God correct us? Does God ever condemn us? Does God ever accuse us? Knowi the victory we have in Christ and that God is always for you.
• Has the New Covenant been made with Jews or Gentiles? John 10:16
• Can a homosexual have a relationship with God? 2 Cor. 5:18 God does not give us a self improvement program.

Categories: Christian Living New Covenant

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis, Richard Peifer

What does it mean to be controlled by the Spirit? It means to be controlled by the love of God. And when we're controlled by the love of God we will see that played out in our relationships. As a believer we're always indwelt with God's Spirit, but that doesn't mean we're always controlled by the Spirit. And when we're not controlled by the Spirit we can turn to God to let Him teach us how to be controlled by His love.

• Is the Song of Solomon talking about Jerusalem or a woman?
• Chris is still unsure of his salvation.
• Diane's health problems make her concerned for her salvation and she isn't sure where God is in this situation.

Categories: Bible Salvation

Bob Christopher

If you want to know what God is asking of you as far as marriage is concerned, the answer is in Ephesians 5:25-33. Love your wife. God has called you to love your wife as Christ loved the church. That means that we must examine how Christ loved the church. This kind of love isn't something we can do on our own, through human effort. As we learn to abide in Christ, to walk by faith, the love we will express to our wives is a love that is patient, kind, not envious or jealous, does not boast, isn't self-seeking, doesn't rejoice in evil. It's a love that rejoices in truth, that hopes the best, believes the best, a love that perseveres. Men, our marriages are a reflection of the great love Christ has for the church. Listen for practical insight straight from the Word of God!

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Categories: Love Marriage/Divorce

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis, Richard Peifer

We see the Gospel message in Ephesians 2:1-10. Why did Jesus come to die? Because of you and me. In verse 4 and 5 we read, "But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved." The Gospel is life. We who were dead in sin have been made alive in Christ.

• Is Matthew 24:13 for us today or just for those in Jesus' time?
• Is the grace of God only applicable to the spiritual or does does it apply to our physical lives as well?
• What is the difference between our spirit and our soul?
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• Do atheists hold themselves accountable for anything? Do they realize their part of the destruction of mankind?
• Why don't some churches not celebrate the Lord's Supper every week?

Categories: Bible Grace Christian Living Theology

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis, Richard Peifer

Galatians 5:6 "For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love." All to often we put importance on people's standing in life. But the reality is that those things don't really matter. What matters is our faith in Christ expressed in love.

• Eugene compares Old and New Testament worship. One is external. The other is internal.
• Did Jesus know that God was His Father at age 12 when He spoke in the Temple?
• Can a single person marry a divorced person?
• LaVonna shares her understanding of Jesus' visit to the Temple.
• Did the Israelites think of God as their Father?

Categories: Faith Jesus Christ Marriage/Divorce