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What "newness" will you celebrate in the New Year? Is God truly sovereign? Does this mean we cannot do anything to prolong our lives? Can spiritual leaders be abusive? If so, how exactly? Can the enemy interfere with our prayers? Can he read our minds?

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Will Christians give an account to God? What is Hebrews 4:13 about? Did Paul disobey God in Acts 18 by going to Asia against His instruction? Is this why Paul was stricken with a difficult circumstance? Might God do the same to us if we disobey? Who is the false prophet in Revelation 2? Could it be Paul? I suffer from scrupulosity (a religious OCD). As a result, I constantly analyze my past performance and doubt my salvation. Can you help me?

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What if we’ve been seeing it all wrong?

Is it possible we’ve been looking at life through the wrong lens? Ephesians 4 challenges us to rethink life in light of our newness in Christ. Paul contrasts the futility of the old life with the vibrant reality of our new identity.

Forget trying to earn God’s favor through forgiveness or good deeds. Instead, recognize that our actions flow naturally from who we are in Christ. Paul’s focus isn’t on condemning sin but on encouraging a life that reflects our true nature and living in harmony with our new self.

Ready to see life through the lens of grace and experience the freedom it brings? Watch now and explore how this fresh perspective can transform your journey!

Discussion Questions for Ephesians 4: Read verses 17-19. What key words describe the unbeliever? How is the born-again believer different in each case? Read verses 20-24. Why is it important to see these verses as a chunk and interpret their meaning very carefully? What do you then conclude about laying aside and putting on? Read verses 24-25. What are the two reasons not to lie to one another? How does identity relate to behavior here? Read verses 26-27. Is anger a sin? Why or why not? What kind of opportunity is given to the enemy when we don’t forgive? Read verse 28. Notice Paul’s concern when someone has been sinning. What is his instruction focused on? What is it *not* focused on? (Hint: Consider the horizontal and vertical analogy in the message.) Read verses 29-31. How does reading these three verses together help us better understand the true meaning of do not grieve the Holy Spirit? Read verse 32. How is this different from trying to earn God’s forgiveness by forgiving others first? Compare verse 32 with Matthew 6:14-15. Why are these two passages so different from each other?

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What does the Bible say about singlehood? Was Paul God’s Superman? How do we enter God’s fortress of solitude? How do we best understand the Trinity? I can’t find a solid church to attend! Was I baptized incorrectly? Do we need to draw near to God?

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Is there a point of no return for believers? How can I overcome my fear of dying? Why does Jesus say he will spew some out of His mouth in the book of Revelation? Does that mean loss of salvation?

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Does it keep you up at night that some people believe the opposite: that we can lose our salvation? My son committed suicide, and I wonder if he is with the Lord. What are your thoughts? Sometimes I doubt my salvation. Is that a sign I'm not truly saved? My daughter has decided the Orthodox Church is the one true church. What does this mean for her?

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Are soul ties a biblical concept? To whom will Jesus say, Depart from Me? To believers? My 19-year-old son doesn’t want to attend church anymore. What should I do?

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The Grace Message is making the world a better place! Was Christ born in a manger or a place of slaughter? Why did Jesus have to become human?

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What do you think about opposites attract in dating? What does faith without works is dead really mean? Why are you saying that Old Testament giving was actually around 23% per year? My friend uses Acts 2:38 to say we have to be baptized in water to be saved. How can I talk to him about this?

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Are you ready to see life through grace-tinted glasses?

As we approach a new year, it’s time to ditch the old resolutions and embrace the newness we already have in Christ. Colossians 3 invites us to put on grace-tinted glasses, where seeking things above transforms our perspective.

Imagine living with the security of knowing your life is hidden with Christ, shaping your identity and choices. This isn’t about striving to become new but realizing you already are! Christ is your life, and everything you do can reflect this incredible truth. From putting aside anger to embracing compassion, your new self is being renewed in the knowledge of Jesus.

Watch now to explore how living from your new identity and this grace-filled perspective can revolutionize your year. It’s time to renew your view and see life through the lens of grace!

Discussion Questions for Colossians 3:

1. Read verses 1-2. What does it mean to seek the things above? How can this perspective change the way we view our lives?

2. Read verse 3. How does the truth that your life is hidden with Christ in God provide security and shape your identity?

3. Read verse 4 and react to this statement: Christ is my life. Now, what does it mean to you that you will be revealed with Him in glory?

4. Read verses 5-7. How do you consider the members of your body as dead to sin? And how does this match the truth about you as a person?

5. Read verses 8-9. How do your choices to put aside anger, slander, and lying reflect the reality of your new self?

6. Read verses 10-11. What kind of renewal is happening now that you are already the new self? What does no distinction in this verse mean to you?

7. Read verses 12-14. In practical terms, how do you put on a heart of compassion? Why is love highlighted beyond all these things?

8. How does verse 13 express the opposite of what we see in the Lord’s Prayer (see Matthew 6:14-15)? Why is this the case?

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