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Can you walk away from the faith and no longer abide in Christ? Didn’t Jesus teach that we should keep the Sabbath? Were the angels at Jesus’s tomb a fulfillment of the angels that were on the ark of the covenant?

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What does Romans 12 mean about proving the will of God? How do I explain the true meaning of water baptism to my brother who thinks it saves him? God knows what we need before we ask? What if someone’s behavior doesn’t show signs of new life? Could they still be saved?

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Can Christians get divorced? Are they allowed to get remarried? What about the role of women in church? In this message from my 101 Bible Questions series, I dive deep into these topics, shedding light on Biblical truths that have often been misunderstood or overlooked.

We’ll explore the true meaning of the word divorce in 1 Corinthians 7 and how the context of the Sermon on the Mount helps us interpret Jesus’ teachings on remarriage. We’ll also discover God’s thoughts about women and the disruptive issues faced by the Corinthian church and Timothy’s congregation and how those issues relate to Paul’s instructions about women.

Don’t miss out on this eye-opening message that may challenge you to see these topics through the lens of God’s impartiality and grace!

Discussion Questions for 101 Bible Questions Marriage, Sex, and Gender:

1. How does Exodus 21:10-11 set a precedent for God’s thoughts about women?

2. Why is recognizing Jesus’ audience and purpose so important in interpreting Matthew 19:3-8?

3. What is the true meaning of the word divorce in 1 Corinthians 7:11? Why is this crucial to understand?

4. How does the context of the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5) help us interpret the strict teaching of Jesus on remarriage in verse 32?

5. How do the disruptive issues both in Corinth and in Timothy’s congregation speak into Paul’s instruction about women in those churches?

6. React to this statement: There is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus (Galatians 3:28b).

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I’m a horrible person and I hate myself. What can I do about this? Am I allowed to have opinions about Israel’s actions or is that offensive to God? How do the issues of vengeance and judgment actually work with God? Have you noticed that we are so behavior-focused within Christianity? I have forgiven my abusive family, but they say I need to stick around for more abuse. What should I do? Why did Lot offer his daughters to be used in immorality?

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How do we know the narrow gate refers to grace? Did the Crusades have anything to do with authentic Christianity? Why is blasphemy of the Holy Spirit an unforgivable sin? Did I commit it? God asked me to be obedient as a teenager, yet I repeatedly failed Him. Could it be that I’m not really saved anymore because of my broken promises?

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What are your thoughts on preterism? Does God guarantee increase in our income if we give to the gospel? What is the power working within us in Ephesians 3? Should we just go out and sin so that grace shines more brightly?

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Who falls away in 1 Timothy 4:1? What is required to be saved? Is the hypergrace accusation a valid critique? Could you really commit sin every day and still be saved?

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Is it sinful to try to get rich? Why did Paul quote the Law in Ephesians 6 if we are not under the Law? You seem to leave out a few important things about the Law!

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What happens if we go on sinning? What is Paul really trying to say in Romans 10 about ascending and descending? I have a hard time praying and can’t stay focused. I feel distant from God. Can you help me?

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People talk about a new year, new you,’ and how to be a different, better version of yourself. But what if you don’t need a new you? That’s the truth about you!

In my New Year’s message, New Year, Same You! I unpack ten reasons you can celebrate the newness you’ve already received through God’s grace. You’ll hear liberating truths about new ways to think and serve, the new commandment on your heart, and your newfound freedom from the burdensome weight of legalistic rule-keeping.

Scripture is brimming with encouragement that affirms you’re already new because of Jesus Christ. So, check out this message and discover the inspiration you need to start the year living from a place of freedom and joy based on who you already are!

Discussion Questions for New Year, Same You!:

1. Why is it so important to know you have a new heart?

2. What is the new commandment? How is having it different from Law keeping?

3. In your view, what does the new wine represent? Why?

4. How have you experienced the new way to think? Give an example.

5. Which means the most to you right now your forgiveness or your freedom? Why?

6. How does the new way to serve differ from legalistic pressure or obligation?

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