"What is the Gospel? Paul spells it out clearly: "Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand, and by which you are being saved, if you hold fast to the word I preached to you--unless you believed in vain." 1 Corinthians 15:1-2 "For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received..." * Are we sinners or saints? How do we address Galatians 2:17, 1 Timothy 1:15, and especially James 4:8? * At 72, Carol still struggles with reliving all the pain of her life and asks how can she overcome those memories. * Subscribe to our YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/basicgospel * Deborah fears about her financial future and writes: " I don't want to fear because I know that it shows lack of trust in God."

"Bob and Andrew talk about the UNITED conference and how powerful the messages were... providing many "aha" moments for conferees. We're pleased to offer those messages as MP3 downloads for your gift to Basic Gospel. * A long time listener calls to say thanks for Basic Gospel. * How do we stop being disobedient? * How do I shake loose of old sinful ways and habits? * Can you explain Hebrews 6:1-11?

""And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose." Romans 8:28 God gives us a promise that He will work all things together for our good. That gives us His perspective on our lives today. * How do we deal with the guilt of our sins and relax? * Why should we not make vows? * What does Paul mean by "I too speak in tongues..."?

""Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, having been firmly rooted and now being built up in Him and established in your faith, just as you were instructed, and overflowing with gratitude." Colossians 2:6-7 As the grace of God touches our heart, we respond by faith. We walk in Him by that same faith. * Why do the Bereans say there are 2 gospels? Would you consider them a cult? * Prudence asks about paranormal activity and mentions "absent from the body and present with the Lord". * Mark wants to know about the proper doctrine of salvation. * How do I say to my pastor that raffles are not OK?

"A familiar passage in the Word is Ephesians 2:8-10. It begins "For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them." Ephesians 2:8-10 Everything we experience as believers is by grace through faith. There is nothing we can do to - salvation, eternal life, righteousness, holiness, etc. is a gift of God. * What happens when your faith fails? * Can a believer be filled with the spirit without speaking in tongues? * And since the Bible refers to being sealed by the spirit, is speaking in tongues proof that one is sealed?

"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?

"One of the most assuring passages in the Bible is found in John 10:22. One of the most often asked questions is surrounding one's assurance of their salvation. "Jesus answered them, "I told you, and you do not believe; the works that I do in My Father's name, these testify of Me. But you do not believe because you are not of My sheep. My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me; and I give eternal life to them, and they will never perish; and no one will snatch them out of My hand." * Barbara's friend asked her about marrying without a marriage license. Is this appropriate? * Ernest comments on Bob's opening statements concerning assurance of salvation. He asks, "can we leave our salvation?"

"How do you read the Bible? How do you know if what you're reading applies to you? "For this reason He is the mediator of a new covenant, so that, since a death has taken place for the redemption of the transgressions that were committed under the first covenant, those who have been called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance. ..." Hebrews 9:15-22 * J asks "is it wrong for me to want to have a cold one every now and then?" * Amanda has "been struggling with the thought that as a Christian I should be a stay-at-home mom." * Watch our latest video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AlLjZ2Ic1c * Tom continues to struggle with sin and asks, "how can I walk in continual victory?"

""What then shall we say? That the Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, have obtained it, a righteousness that is by faith ..." Romans 9:30 * Tony comments on our Hebrews 10:26 YouTube video, could you please explain to who Jesus was/is referring in Matthew 7:22-23? * Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/basicgospel * What is the truth about the need to repent? * Randy asks if he needs to repent continuously of his sexual sin. * Greg asks, what about those who get saved then end up backsliding and sin willfully?

""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?