"What does it mean that Jesus has taken away our sins once for all? It means that forgiveness is something that we already have. And as a result of that we can live out these promises: "There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." Romans 8:1 "There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love." 1 John 4:18 "So then, there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God "Hebrews 4:9 * What about those who don't feel a specific calling to ministry? * David asks about the virgin birth. Some contend that "virgin" was a mistranslation. * Is it up to me to help someone who's walked away from Jesus to find their way back? * What does Paul mean by his "if" statements? It causes a lot of concern for Christians.

"You may be saying, "I know God has forgiven me. But I'm having a hard time forgiving myself." How do we forgive ourselves? We have to realize that since he has forgiven us we should forgive ourselves too. C.S. Lewis puts it this way: "I think that if God forgives us we must forgive ourselves." * What is the flesh? Are we in the flesh? Is the flesh sinful or is it the power of sin that makes us sin? * I turned back to the Lord 4 months ago. Do I have to be saved again?

"When Jesus shed his blood he took away our sins once and for all. One of the great promises of the New Covenant is that God remembers our sins no more. What does that mean for you and I today? That we can experience his life here and now. * Who was Jesus talking to when he said, "Depart from me"? Matthew 25:41 * Dennis says, "thanks for being here" and has joined us on YouTube. * Why does the Book of Revelation leave out some of the 12 tribes? * My favorite scripture is Isaiah 40:31. I believe that's a positive scripture for me. To me it's telling me to wait and the Lord shall answer our prayers but we must learn to wait and be patient am I correct? * What is the difference between the soul and the spirit? * Why did Jesus rebuke the demons when they declared: "you are the son of God."?

"Jesus made this claim: "I AM the Resurrection and the Life". This is the heart and soul of Christianity. Without the resurrection, we are still in our sins, our faith is futile and Christianity is useless. But, thanks be to God, because Jesus lives, we have eternal life. That is the good news!

" "...then he adds, 'I will remember their sins and their lawless deeds no more.' Where there is forgiveness of these, there is no longer any offering for sin." Hebrews 10:17-18 Jesus dealt with our sin at the cross. Sin has been judged and condemned to the fullest extent. And because Jesus' sacrifice was sufficient there is no more sacrifice to be made. * In John 4 Jesus tells the woman at the well that we are to "worship in spirit and truth". What does that mean? * Visit https://basicgospel.net/youtube and subscribe. * We hear about Russia and China in Revelation, but what happens to the United States? * Once you become a Christian and fall back into my old ways will Jesus blot out your name from the Book of Life? * ​Will you please talk a little about the spiritual attacks Christians experience as they grow stronger in Christ?

"Forgiveness opens a door for us to experience God's grace. Peter writes about this in second letter: "... For whoever lacks these qualities is so nearsighted that he is blind, having forgotten that he was cleansed from his former sins." 2 Peter 1:5-10 We are as forgiven today as we will ever be. * Is divorce and remarriage an unforgivable sin? Will it keep you from salvation? * Several believed that Revelation 2:5 proves that "once in grace always in grace" is not true. What are your thoughts? * What if you're presently living with someone you're not married to or presently selling drugs? * My life has been a real struggle recently. Can we ask for whatever we want? What does it mean to abide?

"When we talk about forgiveness we have to talk about God's love. Apart from his love there is no forgiveness for us. Love keeps no records of wrongs. And God is love. * Thank you for the Hear. Believe. Live. daily devotional. https://basicgospel.net/subscribe * How do we graft the church into the New Covenant that was prophesied by Jeremiah? * Does the parable of the talents apply to financial investments? * What if you plan on sinning such as murder or stealing? Does God still forgive us?

""For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. ... He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed." 1 Peter 2:21-25 Jesus Christ healed your soul and now it wants to live for righteousness. Entrust yourself to the Father just as Jesus did. * Barbara calls about tithing in the New Covenant. * Why does God allow his church to be so fractured? * ​Why does James refer to the reader as "sinners" in James 4:8? Isn't he writing to Christians? I thought we are no longer sinners, but saints. * I'm studying dispensationalism and I'm always landing on faith alone. What are your thoughts?

"The relationship Jesus has with his sheep is like his relationship with his Father. His sheep hear his voice and follow him. Those who do not believe Jesus are not his sheep. Jesus gives his sheep eternal life. His sheep are safe and secure in his hand. Jesus is truly the Good Shepherd who genuinely cares for you and me.

"How do I know that God has forgiven me of all my sins? * God declares us righteous and justified * How do we get closer to God? * How does a person know that they are saved? * Do we lose our identity in Heaven? * Is God done with me because of my sinning? * What does it mean to draw near to God?