A continuation of this very important discussion, and this week we cover the work of Jesus Christ. How does God deal with our sin? What is Justification? Is Justification an act or a process? What is the gospel? God has done something for us in and through the Person of Jesus Christ. This work is something that we could not do ourselves. We are saved in Jesus Christ. What is the role of good works? Participants: Dr. John Vance, Rev. Mark Diedrich, Dan Elmendorf

The question "What must I do to be saved?" actually begs another question, and that is, why do I need to be saved in the first place? We discuss the fall of man into sin originally in Adam. All mankind descending from Adam by ordinary generation, sinned in him, and fell with him in his first transgression. What is the substitutionary atonement? Participants: Dr. John Vance, Rev. Mark Diedrich, Dan Elmendorf

We begin our discussion this week, answering the question of how are the 10 commandments parsed in several Christian traditions: Reformed, Lutheran, Catholic. Is the law gracious? Does the law function as an accuser? Is the law a standard for the Christian life? Is grace evident in both Testaments, or only the New Testament? We also touch upon the 4th commandment in particular. Participants: Dr. John Vance, Rev. Mark Diedrich, Dan Elmendorf

What do some people mean when they say "I'm not under law, but grace?" What does the Bible mean by that statement? Is the moral law of God applicable to us? We discuss the moral law and how it is a reflection of the character of God. It also tells us what love is. How do we live the most fulfilling life that we can? Participants: Dr. John Vance, Rev. Mark Diedrich, Dan Elmendorf

Marriage is under assault in our world, and we discuss the grace aspect as it relates to existing as well as broken marriages. We discuss the spirit of forgiveness. What are the reasons for divorce and what are the Biblical requirements allowing for remarriage? Who is the covenant between in marriage? Participants: Dr. John Vance, Rev. Mark Diedrich, Dan Elmendorf

Where does marriage originate? What does the Bible have to say in both Old and New Testaments? We discuss the sacredness of marriage and how it has been instituted by God in creation. It is an ordinance of creation to be honored by all. It is not a temporary arrangement. We review the cultural mandate and its implications regarding children. Participants: Dr. John Vance, Rev. Mark Diedrich, Dan Elmendorf

We discuss various schools of thought regarding creation, all of which maintain the authority of Scripture. Basic areas of agreement are that all things are created by God, and He is transcendent over all things. There are areas of disagreement in terms of "how" God created our universe. Participants: Dr. Hans Vought, Rev. Mark Diedrich, Dan Elmendorf

Today on a Plain Answer we have kicked off a discussion of Biblical creation. The subject was huge and we hope there will be followup sessions. On today's program we read the creation account from Genesis 1, we discuss the concept of "ex nihilo," the Latin phrase meaning out of nothing - and that is applied to the Biblical record of creation. We discuss light and its origin. Participants: Dr. Hans Vought, Rev. Mark Diedrich, Dan Elmendorf

The resurrection was a real bodily resurrection, not merely a resuscitation (or a reincarnation). Christianity arose out of historical facts with eye witnesses. The resurrection is the basis for the Christian's future hope and that we too, look forward to our own resurrection someday, with glorified bodies. Jesus reminds us of this when He says: "I am the resurrection and the life..." We also discuss the origin of Sunday worship and how God has changed the Christian sabbath to now be on Sunday rather than Saturday. We call it the Lord's day. It was the day upon which Pentecost came, and was also the day upon which John was "in the spirit." Participants: Dr. John Vance, Rev. Mark Diedrich, Dan Elmendorf

Has the "Church age" ended? That's the assertion of one Bible teacher today. In this discussion we look at what he Bible itself has to say about this assertion. Participants: Dr. John Vance, Dan Elmendorf