Bob Davis is your host for this program which takes a look back at recent editions of our daily broadcasts to highlight some of the most interesting calls and emails.
"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 is your opinion on seminary school? Is it worth it? Is it necessary? * Who are the true disciples? Matthew 7
"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 2nd coming?
""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.
"Here in the United States of America we are celebrating the founding of our nation. It's a reminder of the freedom we have in Christ Jesus. Let's look again at the Gospel message. The message matters. Within this message is the wisdom of God, the power of God, and the freedom in God. "Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, and by which you are being saved ..." 1 Corinthians 15:1-8 * Who is the author referring to in Hebrews 6:4-6? What does it mean to "again crucify to themselves the Son of God"? Is this for today? * Monty asks about Jesus' second coming. The anti-christ has not be revealed yet.
"A special Independence Day broadcast from Basic Gospel. -- I love the 4th of July. It's a wonderful experience for us as Americans that enjoy this freedom everyday. But on a much deeper level there are many who are looking for freedom in their souls. In John 8:31, Jesus tells us if we hold to his teachings, we will be his disciples. When we hold to his teachings, we will know the truth, and that truth will set us free. Freedom is what Christ has in mind for each and every one of us. This freedom can only come through Jesus Christ. When we come into this freedom, we shouldn't use it to serve ourselves, but use our freedom to serve one another in love. Are you in bondage to sin? Would you like to be free from that bondage today? Accept Jesus' words as true, know that He is our savior, and you will be set free from the bondage of sin.
""Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it." 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 Who is able to keep us from stumbling? It is the Lord Jesus Christ and he will present us blameless at his glorious coming before the Father. Jude 1:24 * Support Basic Gospel and double your impact. https://basicgospel.net/give/2021-match * Lulu asks if you can walk away from the faith according to the parable of the prodigal son. * I'm 40 yrs old, was saved at 9 and I'm still learning that God loves me. I didn't realize how much damage religion has done.
"For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with steadfastness, and steadfastness with godliness, and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love. 2 Peter 1:5-7 * Is Revelations considered prophecy as it is foretelling future events? * Have you read the book of Enoch, Jublees, Jasher, if they are mentioned in the bible can we learn anything from them?
"What do I do when I sin? That's a question we all ask at one time or another. Are we supposed to tithe? Is it an obligation that is placed on every single believer? What about sanctification? Do we have to do good works to continually work for sanctification? All of these questions come back to what you know about God's character. These are important topics and we want to have a robust conversation about them. * "Is Tithing required in the New Covenant?" https://youtu.be/e_xG4Qex8hA
"How do we come into the knowledge of God? How do we know that God exists? * What does it mean that our prayers are hindered in 1 Peter 3:7? * Is Daniel 7 future or past tense?
"We often think of grace as just the beginning of our journey with Christ but really it is grace at the beginning, the middle, and the end. And at the end we will stand as trophies of grace. 2 Corinthians 4:6 is a beautiful verse. "For God, who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God's glory displayed in the face of Christ." When people glimpse the glory of God in us, it encourages them to come to Christ. We call those glory moments. * Greg asks Richard to clarify a statement about forgiveness and salvation. * Zachary asks when is it appropriate for a young man to court a young woman? * A caller asks how do we know we are being led by the Spirit?
"Our best wishes to Bob as he recovers from a medical issue. You can reach out to him at bob@basicgospel.net. Bob Davis asks Andrew to explain his position on lordship salvation. * Freda calls with the question " What does Jesus mean by the statement father forgive them they know now aht they do? * Can people take advantage of Gods Grace? * Brigina asks if it is possible for God to come into someone's life, but reveal the truth about Jesus later. * Magnus asks why is he afraid of dying if he is truly a believer.
"The purpose for the grace of God is so that we can know God and to connect us to the love of God. The work of Jesus Christ makes us spiritually alive and empowers us to live in this world of darkness as lights shining brightly.
"The purpose for the grace of God is so that we can know God and to connect us to the love of God. The work of Jesus Christ makes us spiritually alive and empowers us to live in this world of darkness as lights shining brightly.
"Throughout the New Testament we see statements about eternal life. This is the goal and the prize. This is what God wants for us. There is a definition of eternal life in John 17:3 - "And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent." As we get to know God, we experience His gift of eternal life. So how does this work itself out? 1 John 2:12,14
"Christianity is a relationship. It is different from any religion. Eternal life IS about a relationship with God the Father. The defining passage as far as eternal life is concerned is John 17:3, "Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent." All paths throughout the Word of God lead to this truth. We have the incredible gift of knowing God and being in relationship with him.
"The movie, We Are Marshall, is deeply moving and inspirational. After the entire Marshall football program was wiped out in a plane crash, the entire town wondered if Marshall could ever field a football team. The rallying cry of the town became "We are Marshall!". I use this story to encourage you to fully embrace the New Covenant. It's time to embrace God's perfect plan and will for you. It's time to say "I am a New Covenant believer."
"The Easter story is the most compelling and powerful one that's ever been told. The truth of Jesus' death, burial and resurrection is what all of Christianity depends on. If Jesus didn't die and wasn't raised from the dead, then Christianity has no meaning. From "It is Finished" to "He is Risen", Easter is the culmination of our story as believers.
"God has a goal of perfection for us - we cannot achieve that on our own. We have to rely on the perfect will of God through the finished work of Jesus Christ. The gift of God's grace to us is the New Covenant. Because of the New Covenant we have the gift of a new heart, we are a member of God's family, we can know God, and we receive the miraculous forgiveness of sins.
"What is God's will for your life? That can be a perplexing and frustrating question for many. Most of us think of God's will in terms of a plan for our life... who to marry, where to work, etc. It take a shift in focus to really understand the will of God. Instead of thinking of God's will in terms of a plan, let's focus on thinking of God's will as a legal will that he has ratified through the death of Jesus Christ.
"As Christians, we've been forgiven, made righteous, holy, alive together with Christ, and God has sent his spirit to take up residence in us. That is what it means to live in the newness of life. Our new life is lived by grace through faith. This is in conflict with the world we live; a world which is often chaotic, selfish, and anti-Christianity.
"S. M. Lockridge preached a powerful evangelical sermon years ago. The tagline is "It's Friday, but Sunday's coming". For Christians, Friday represents the death of Christ on the cross and his burial But, thanks be to God, Sunday is coming! Jesus Christ is raised from the dead. For those of us who have to come to Christ, it is always Sunday ... just was he was raised from the dead, we too have been raised to newness of life. We live in a "Friday" world, but, as Christians, our reality is in Sunday...new life in Christ Jesus.
"The life God has for us is one of freedom and He has equipped us to experience that freedom in full. Often when we leave a place of bondage, it is hard to accept freedom and we easily fall back into bondage. When we move from self-effort to dependent on the Spirit, we see that our life of freedom is Spirit-led, from start to finish.
"Bob continues with his study through his book Simple Gospel, Simply Grace. This is A Tale of Two Kingdoms from chapter 12.
""I like the word 'new', and I bet you do too." We like the word "new". But when it comes to the weightier things of life we're hesitant to move. We saw that with the Exodus story. There was fear of the new. And this is true of many of us. But what the Gospel encourages us to do is to fully embrace the promises of the NEW.
""I like the word 'new', and I bet you do too." We like the word "new". But when it comes to the weightier things of life we're hesitant to move. We saw that with the Exodus story. There was fear of the new. And this is true of many of us. But what the Gospel encourages us to do is to fully embrace the promises of the NEW.
"Freedom is what we get when we couple forgiveness and life. Our sins have been forgiven and we've been made alive together with Christ and he has given his life to us. That's the gift we have been given. God's goal for us is freedom and that story is really foreshadowed for us in the story of the nation of Israel.
"You are free. Forgiveness plus life equals freedom. Real freedom. Genuine freedom of the soul and spirit. The question is are you adequately prepared to handle freedom? Religion says no. Religion says we need guardrails and restraints against sin. But the power of the gospel equips us to live abundantly in this freedom in Christ. * Simple Gospel, Simply Grace https://simplegospelsimplygrace.com
"In the world there is a lot of unrest and tension. But the same is also true of our souls until we come to a place of rest. How do you let go of anxiety and worry? The answer lies in what Christ Jesus has done for you. His promise is "I will give you rest". It is in that rest that you will find peace and contentment in your life.
"How do we enter God's rest? It's an important topic to embrace. Everything good and powerful in the Christian life begins from a place of rest. Even creation comes from a place of rest. Adam and Eve were created on the 6th day and on the seventh day entered into rest with God. "For if these qualities are yours and are increasing, they keep you from being ineffective or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. For whoever lacks these qualities is so nearsighted that he is blind, having forgotten that he was cleansed from his former sins." 1 Peter 1:8-9
"2020 was a very unsettling year. I think we have seen that the world we live in is nothing but shifting sand. The only true foundation is in Jesus Christ. As we start this new year, ask yourself the question that Jesus asked his disciples..."Who do you say that I am?" I know you will answer that Jesus is the Son of the Living God. Let's live that truth out in 2021; and that whatever comes, entrust yourself to Jesus in all things.
"Shannon and Sarah Stilwell share their moving story of adoption. The love of God motivated them to follow this journey of adoption from Midland, Texas all the way to Ukraine. We know you will be blessed by this story of faith, courage, love and family. * Please visit: https://basicgospel.net/adoption for the rest of the story.
"Merry Christmas from Basic Gospel! As we do in my house on Christmas morning, let’s read the Christmas story together. As the angel pronounced on that glorious morning, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.” Today, as you gather with those you love, celebrate the greatest gift of all - Jesus Christ.
"People often say "I know God has forgiven me, but I can't forgive myself". They are anchored in the past and can't find a path to peace. God never says "forgive yourself". We can only let go of our past when we recognize and accept the forgiveness provided by Christ Jesus. If God has released us from our sins, it just makes sense that we do the same. Your sins have been taken away and God remembers them no more.
"Your sins are gone. They have been removed because of the shed blood of Jesus Christ. So many struggle with the issue of forgiveness and, as a result, live in guilt, shame, and fear. Understanding the forgiveness you have received will change guilt to joy, shame to thankfulness and fear to assurance.
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