Basic Gospel Weekend Edition

"Why is it so important to understand our identity in Jesus Christ? Andrew talks about this vitally important topic. * Why did Jesus speak in parables? * UNITED October 15-17, 2021 https://basicgospel.net/united/ * Why is it that I still have lusts such as looking at girls, marijuana or beer. If Christ is in me, why do i have a heart to do these things? * I believe that the judgment he describes is not for those of us who are in Jesus, but for those who remain on the earth later. Can you please clarify the way judgement works?

"I've often asked the question, if you could have anything in life, what would it be? Quite often the answer comes back, "just a little peace". And the only source of peace is God. Paul put it this way in Romans: "Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ..." Romans 5:1 * Jack asks, "Why is the Christian God male? Shouldn't there be harmony in God and therefore God would be expressed in both the masculine and feminine?" * Harold wonders how God's provision of food and clothing for us works in light of so much need around the world. * Charlene writes: "I feel like the whole purpose for my life is to worship Him. I feel complete now - like I now know why I am here on Earth. Is there anything I am missing?" * How do we maintain and communicate an attitude of appreciation toward one another?

""But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life." Titus 3:4-7 * In response to what she heard at Sunday school, Nadine asks about water baptism. Is it works? She goes on to ask about walking away from Christ. Is it possible? * Matthew asks if there are still prophets today? * Can you explain the difference between "Lordship Salvation" and "Free Grace Theology"? Which one is Biblical?

"How do we please God? What are His expectations? So often we question our relationship with God by questioning who we are in Christ. However the truth is that our identity in Christ is secured by Jesus himself and we are pleasing to God through our faith in Christ. * Do you think people don't come to God because they fear God? * How did Jesus become sin for us without becoming a sinner? * What about those who wait until they are dying to ask God to save them? Will God forgive a them?

"This passage has always encouraged me in my walk with the Lord. "His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness" (2 Peter 1:3). Before coming to Christ, we had an emptiness inside of us. The reason is that we didn't have life itself. But now through faith in Jesus Christ we have everything we need to live the abundant life to the full. All this is the result of God's grace through Jesus Christ. * Clay in Texas asks about Malachi 3:10. Why do pastors use that passage instead of teaching the grace of giving. * Duane in Ft Worth heard a message where the teacher said if a person doesn't reach out to others with the news of Jesus, they would lose their salvation. Is that correct? * Gregory asks what is the third purpose of the law?

"Pleasing God is a beautiful adventure of trusting God and walking with Him. When I put my confidence in the finished work of Christ I am pleasing to God. We take all His promises by faith. * "Is anyone in this room as righteous in the sight of God as Jesus Christ? Raise your hand." Is this an accurate way to show our redemption and the righteousness we have in Christ * How can children and babies go to Heaven if we were all born sinners? * Who was the Lord's prayer directed to? * Did Sarah have any knowledge of God telling Abraham to sacrifice Isaac before the event took place?

"We've been talking about all the things religion can't do for us. We can't find rest in religion. We only find it in Christ. We can't find forgiveness in religion. We only find forgiveness in the finished work of Jesus Christ. Religion can't cleanse our consciousness. Only the sacrifice offered by Jesus can do that. "The blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who are ceremonially unclean sanctify them so that they are outwardly clean. How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death,so that we may serve the living God!" Hebrews 9:13-14 * UNITED October 15-17, 2021 https://basicgospel.net/united/ * Clay comments about pastors who claim believers will be judged by their tithe. * Was Jesus put to death on a cross or a tree? * Regarding Jesus' baptism, what does it mean that he did it to "fulfill all righteousness"? * What

"Why is it so important to understand our identity in Jesus Christ? Andrew talks about this vitally important topic. * Why did Jesus speak in parables? * UNITED October 15-17, 2021 https://basicgospel.net/united/ * Why is it that I still have lusts such as looking at girls, marijuana or beer. If Christ is in me, why do i have a heart to do these things? * I believe that the judgment he describes is not for those of us who are in Jesus, but for those who remain on the earth later. Can you please clarify the way judgement works?

"How do we break free from self-made religion? How do live life in Christ apart from a bunch of rules? Are we going to put our confidence in the Bible-belt or what the Bible actually says? * Chadrick asks about the final judgment and the separation of sheep from the goats in Matthew 25. * UNITED October 15-17, 2021 https://basicgospel.net/united/ * What about corporate fasts (and praying for something specific)? My sister-in-law has asked us to fast until noon everyday and pray for her husband in the ICU. Are we just going through the motions?

"God's desire is for us to be with Him. He's made the way for us through Jesus Christ. But we continue to struggle in this world. Why do we keep doing the same things over and over again? Is God frustrated with us? Are we far from God? It's often a Romans 7 trap. Fortunately there is a solution. * If someone has had a genuine transformation in Jesus can they still get punished for a crime they committed 20+ years ago? * If a person seeks for a prayer for prosperity should I instead share him about being contented in Christ? * UNITED Conference - October 15-17, 2021 https://basicgospel.net/united/ * Does Jesus chose who his sheep will be? John 10:26

"We discuss the 20th anniversary of 9/11. We received a phone call on that tragic day and were asked the question "What if that had been me?" That's why the gospel message must be proclaimed far and wide. We need a sense of urgency to share the message of Jesus Christ. * Bob shares from the heart about the division in our world today. Satan uses fear to control and enslave people. Pay attention to what's going on and stand your ground. Be salt and light in the world and receive Christ Jesus. * Sean shares his thoughts about 9/11 and the fate of those who perished. * Don asks about James 5:15. Is it about believers or unbelievers? * https://basicgospel.net/inside/september-11-2021

""But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them, though it was not I, but the grace of God that is with me. Whether then it was I or they, so we preach and so you believed." 1 Corinthians 15:10 Everything about Paul from the moment he met Jesus was given to him by the grace of God. And that's the same for you and me. * UNITED Conference - October 15-17, 2021 https://basicgospel.net/united/ * Ed asks about passages that have different meanings depending on the translation. Which is the most accurate translation? * Stuart emails to say he feels alone in his faith and is looking for hope. * Please help me with Matthew 16:28. * Are believers still expected to observe and honour the Lord with firstfruit offerings today?

"Today is a special day on Basic Gospel. We are happy to announce that Basic Gospel will transition to The Grace Message effective January 1, 2022. We know that God has orchestrated this decision and that the message of God's grace will reach even more people. The path forward is crystal clear. At the end of the year, Andrew will take the lead. There's no real ending to this endeavor ... just a new way forward. * Press release: https://basicgospel.net/the-path-forward

"The gospel of Jesus Christ really tells us that God is good. It is his eternal character. You don't have to wonder how God feels about you. He has said he freely has given you all things. He says you're blessed with every spiritual blessings. God is greater than you can every imagine. * Harold asks for an explanation of 2 Thessalonians 2:10-11. * Why would anyone be an enemy of the cross? What is it about the cross of Jesus that would cause someone to become an enemy? * Can you please explain 1 John 5:16 and 17? * If Jesus is the only way, how were Old Testament people saved?

"If you are going through trials and tribulations, you can know that the Holy Spirit is going through them with you. Christ is in you and you are in Christ. God removed the sin barrier once and for all. The reconciling work of Christ is the cleansing agent and being saved by his life is the closeness. Dimitrius asks what is sin consciousness and how do we become Christ-conscious? Deborah asks if there is a difference between water baptism and the baptism of the Holy Spirit? Anissa wonders what happens when we die; when the soul leaves the body, does it go to Heaven or wait for Judgement Day.

"New YouTube video: Should Believers Confess Their Sins? https://youtu.be/GEAKMuJG1Xc * What do you believe about the New Covenant? The New Covenant was prophesied by the prophet Jeremiah that God would make a NEW covenant with the people. That time came when Jesus appeared and was fulfilled in Him. * You say 1st John 1:9 is about unbelievers yet you keep saying we believers should confess. confusing. * Does 1 Peter 2:10 contradict James 2:13 concerning God's mercy?

"Paul begins each letter in the same way; with the grace of God.  He ends each letter the same way; "May the Grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit." That should speak volumes to us. No matter what circumstances you experience in life, let your life be marked by the grace of God. It distinguishes you for eternity. It is the grace of God that draws others to you and, through you, to Jesus Christ. * I feel like God wants something more from me: more of my time, focus, "pure" thinking, etc. Is that what offering ourselves as living sacrifices is about? What more can I do to honor Him? * I am afraid to quit using tobacco because of fear that the withdrawals will cause an episode of mania or depression. Will God have mercy on me for my addiction in the end? * UNITED: https://basicgospel.net/united/ * Is it un-biblical to pray for the dead? * Who is our brother? A fellow Believer? Or just anyone? * Where do Christians go when they die? What are they doing while waiting for The 2

""Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. ... And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:4-7 All of us will face troubles in this life. We get anxious about what will happen because we're not in control. This is common to all of us, however we can have the peace of God. * When a person living with another of the same sex receives the Holy Spirit into his life, should he abstain from that kind of lifestyle? * Does God bless Christians who enter the military for the sake of defending their nation? * 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Can you help me understand these passages please?

"The term racism assumes that there are multiple races, and that one group thinks it is superior to another. The Bible speaks loud and clear to the topic of racism and gives clear instruction in how we are to treat one another. In God's plan, there is only one race with multiple ethnicities. Within that framework, God shows no favoritism.

"All roads lead to Philippians 3. It sets the stage for our purpose and reason for being in life. "For no one is a Jew who is merely one outwardly, nor is circumcision outward and physical. But a Jew is one inwardly, and circumcision is a matter of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the letter. His praise is not from man but from God." Romans 2:28-29 * Clay calls about Matthew 11:11-15 "For all the Prophets and the Law prophesied until John, and if you are willing to accept it, he is Elijah who is to come. " * Ron asks about 1 Corinthians 6:12 "'All things are lawful for me,' but not all things are helpful. 'All things are lawful for me,' but I will not be dominated by anything." * I was baptized when I was young. Does that baptism save me.