The Grace Message on Oneplace.com

Can you be in Christ but still think in Adam? (Well, not exactly, but here’s why we’re still learning and growing.) I know I was saved early on in my life, but I feel that my heart has been hardened, and I keep believing lies. I’m miserable. Can you help me? Is self-defense with a firearm okay for a Christian?

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Why do Hebrews and Colossians say to hold fast or continue? Does this imply we could lose our salvation? Is Romans 7 about Paul before or after his conversion? When Romans 8 says no condemnation, is it referring to total forgiveness of our future sins? Why do some Christians seem to have a negative view of Jews in the Old Testament or even today?

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Why does the New Testament say no one has seen God if He appeared to people in the Old Testament? Does the Bible contradict itself? What does it mean to not love things of this world? How do you know when you’ve come to trust God?

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What is the difference between discipleship and sonship? How do we know we’re walking by the Spirit? Does the Father actually take away branches that don’t bear enough fruit?

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Ephesians is overflowing with eye-opening truths about God’s grace. In this message, we’ll explore the radical concept of salvation by grace through faith, challenging the popular notion of striving to achieve closeness with God.

We’ll uncover the encouraging truth about your design, your new self, and the freedom found in realizing your closeness with Christ is not based on your efforts. You’ll also gain a fresh perspective on the unity the Gospel brings us and how this can shape your approach to church and friendships with other believers.

Don’t settle for a surface-level understanding when there’s so much more to discover about your riches in Christ!

Discussion Questions for: Ephesians 2:7-22:

1. In what ways does salvation by grace you have been saved through faith challenge the common perspective of achieving rightness with God?

2. Discuss not as a result of works, so that no one may boast. How does this relate to humility and your understanding of God’s grace?

3. Reflect on the phrase we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works. What does this say about your design? Your new self? Your destiny?

4. Ephesians 2:12 describes Gentiles as separate from Christ and without hope and without God in the world. How does this allude to the true meaning of predestination?

5. Discuss the significance of brought near by the blood of Christ. How does it contrast with the popular idea of getting closer to God?

6. Verse 14 states, He Himself is our peace, who made both groups into one. Who are the two groups? How does this also relate to predestination? What does it say about the Gospel and the key to unity?

7. What does it mean to you to be built together into a dwelling of God in the Spirit? How can this shape our approach to church and friendships with other believers?

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What does it mean to grieve the Spirit? Why does James say we all stumble when Peter says there’s a way not to stumble? Why do so many church people judge others? Does the bread and wine become the body and blood of Christ? Where does Catholicism get things wrong when it comes to forgiveness? My friend tells me we are still under part of the Law today. Is that the case?

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Is the Bible really a book about good and evil? Or does it contain another message? I love my son, but he’s been abusive in some ways, so I wonder about healthy boundaries. Do you have any New Testament commentary content available now? If so, how can we access it? We just started a coffee shop discussion group, and now I’m wondering how to stay focused on Jesus rather than morphing into a service projects group. What are your suggestions?

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Do we need to take up our cross and follow Jesus into death every day as a means of discipleship? Why did Paul warn the Corinthians against receiving the grace of God in vain? Can women serve as leaders in church?

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Does eternal salvation in Hebrews 5:9 offer evidence of the security of the believer? Can you explain the mention of Melchizedek in Hebrews? In Nehemiah 8, why did the people sink into despair upon hearing the Law? How can we deal with rejection from our good friends who no longer speak to us because of our children’s lifestyles?

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Are all sins equal? What about consequences? And what about judgment and punishment? I drank an energy drink, and now I’m afraid I took the mark of the beast! I visit church services of many denominations, and I wonder what’s most important to look for in a church?

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