Basic Gospel

"Paul really speaks to what the Gospel of Grace is all about. "Are we beginning to commend ourselves again? Or do we need, like some people, letters of recommendation to you or from you? You yourselves are our letter, written on our hearts, known and read by everyone. ... 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." 2 Corinthians 3:1-6 * Gene is struggling with how to pray for his daughter-in-law who's suffering with stage 4 colon cancer. He's praying for healing, but doesn't seen any change. * "The person who knows my commandments and keeps them, that's who loves me.... " John 14:21 What are His commandments? I want to love Him and be loved by the Father.

"Before we got new life we had to go through death. The story of the Gospel is the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. God had to take us though death to bring us to life in Him. "What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? By no means! ... We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life." Romans 6:1-4 * Are most professing Christians today saved, or is there only a remnant that is truly saved? * Freida struggles with the aftermath of a bad dream and asks how she can overcome it.

"Grace puts us in union with Jesus. His story becomes our story. The truth of this is profound. It's one thing to know that we have been saved and will spend eternity with him. It's quite another to know that you have been given a new heart and Jesus has taken up residence in you. When you realize you are a new creature in Christ, you can live a life full of abundance. * Why would Paul circumcise Titus in the Book of Acts? * How do I get my zeal for God? * With reference to Galatians 3, why are we not justified by our efforts to keep the law? * Some use 1 Peter 3:21 as a water baptism requirement for salvation. Is this verse saying water is only a picture of the real baptism?

"Christianity hinges upon a single event two thousand years ago. The death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. And it's the resurrection that causes many pause. Paul addresses Jesus' resurrection in 1 Corinthians 15:14,17 "and if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain, your faith also is in vain. ... and if Christ has not been raised, your faith is worthless; you are still in your sins." * Sharon calls to say how great the UNITED conference was and how much the celebration of The Lord's Supper meant to her. * Is Satan the prince of this world? * https://basicgospel.net/youtube * How can I get closer to God?

"What is the first Bible verse that you memorized? Bob Davis answers with John 3:16. The life that God has called us to is a life of trust. To trust in the Lord. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:5-6 * The day after I was saved religion started me on a self improvement life. Now it is Grace and nothing else. Basic Gospel spoke the truth and I like it mush better. * In light of the fact that all my sins are forgiven, what do I do when I sin? * What does it mean to work out your salvation with fear and trembling? * Is there eternal punishment for non-believers?

""He predestined us to adoption as sons and daughters through Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will, to the praise of the glory of His grace, with which He favored us in the Beloved." Ephesians 1:5-6 * Christina is struggling with a mandate that requires her to get vaccinated. * Who is it that determines what writing is inspired by God? * How does the vaccine mandate differ from say a seat belt mandate? How does a religious exemption apply?

"It takes courage to look to the Lord and keep your eyes on Him. Why? Because the world stands against you. What is the will of the Lord? 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 "Finally then, brothers and sisters, we request and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received instruction from us as to how you ought to walk and please God (just as you actually do walk), that you excel even more. ... For this is the will of God, your sanctification; ..." * Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://basicgospel.net/youtube * What is indwelling sin? How can we differentiate from our identity? * Shane is questioning his 2 year relationship with his girlfriend who is at odds with his beliefs. * Samuel asks about the NIV translation of 1 John 4:15.

"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?

"Be sure to check the Basic Gospel YouTube channel for a new video this Thursday. What must we do to please God? When you exercise faith in God's plan for you - that's Jesus - He is pleased with you. * Jane calls to answer the question about pleasing God with Hebrews 11:6. * Fred echoes Jane's comments about pleasing God and that living our life for Christ is pleasing to God. * Is there Biblically such a thing as 'Apostolic succession'? * What is the glory of God? Could you please explain and give Bible verses. * My mom hasn't been able to forgive herself for her accident which caused the death of my sister. What can I do to help?

"Eternal life is knowing God the Father and Jesus Christ the Son (John 17:3). Knowing God and being known by him is Christianity. If we are going to know him, we must go to him by faith not by religion. This relationship that starts at the foot of the cross of Jesus Christ is fulfilled as Christ the Risen Lord comes to live inside of us. It is him working in us that which is pleasing in his sight. It's a win-win situation. We get to know God and through that relationship we know what His will is for our lives. * Martin called to ask about the scripture "seek his kingdom and his righteousness" found in Matthew 6:33. * Jeremy asks about Romans 11:29. Does it mean that salvation is irrevocable. * Jacqueline asks if 2 Chronicles 7:14 is speaking only to Israel? * Shiro asks about a message he heard that taught that any death is the appointed time to die.