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Can a person be a Christian but still not find the narrow way? I was the victim of a violent and brutal crime that has affected me my whole life. I can’t seem to find forgiveness for this person. Is my salvation in jeopardy because I can’t forgive them?

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How do we approach sexual struggles? You say it’s about Jesus plus nothing, but what about repentance? And what about hypergrace?

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Ever worked hard but with the wrong method? Ever moved fast but in the wrong direction? In Romans 10, Paul says the Jews have a zeal for God but not in accordance with knowledge. They miss salvation when they refuse to see how easy it is to be saved. And their bloodline or law-keeping don’t bring them any rightness before God. There’s no favoritism with Him! The truth is we can’t say who is saved and who is not. It’s all about a simple faith in Jesus, and anyone can believe and be saved. Find out more about the simplicity of righteousness by faith in this potent message on Romans 10.

Discussion Questions for Romans 10:1-21:

1. Read verses 1-3. Can you think of some other examples of people who have a zeal for God but not in accordance with knowledge?

2. Read verse 4. What does it mean to you that Christ is the end of the law?

3. Read verses 5-8 and react to this statement: We should not try to predict who is saved and who is not.

4. Read verses 11-13. How does this address the false teaching that God only wants to save some?

5. React to Andrew’s statement: It’s not about the size of your faith. It’s about where you point it!

6. Read verses 19-21. How does this passage once again affirm that Paul has been talking about people groups (not individuals) being part of God’s predestined plan?

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Does a believer need to confess and repent from every sin in order to experience healing? Apart from receiving Christ, is there anything else needed to be saved? What is your take on Matthew 24 that mentions two men in a field and one who is taken? Is Paul referring to two different types of Christians in Romans 8:13? How do I know when to say something to help someone and when to remain silent? What do you say to the statement, Jesus neither confirmed nor denied tithing?

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Why did Jesus wash the disciples' feet? Did He wash Judas' feet? Will we have to give an account to God of what we did with our talents and abilities? My husband walked out on me after forty three years of marriage. I don't feel like I have a purpose in life anymore!

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Why didn't God give us the new covenant from the beginning? Why did God even give the Law? Do we need to observe a Sabbath day, either Saturday or Sunday? Is 1 Corinthians 2:8 saying that Jesus should not have been crucified? How could it say that if it was God's plan all along? Where was Jesus right after He died? Was there a Hell at the time?

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Does speaking in tongues give us a deeper relationship with God? I feel empty, guilty, and depressed. Can you help me?

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What does "perfect love casts out fear" really mean? Is it okay for Christians to get tattoos? What is the prophecy in Matthew 24 really about?

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Can you fall from grace? If there's not guaranteed healing, does God want us sick? What role does water baptism play in salvation?

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Jacob, I loved. Esau, I hated. -God

We hear this and wonder what it means and what God is trying to tell us today. Some say it’s about God individually selecting people for salvation and leaving others with no chance. But is that what’s really going on in Romans 9?

No way! Instead, it’s about God historically doing whatever He pleases. He always does it His way. And now His way is known as the new covenant. Through the new covenant, Gentiles are invited to be a part of God’s kingdom.

So, it’s not about individual selection. It’s about God’s prerogative and His secret plan (now revealed!) to unleash the Gospel on the whole world through Jesus. This is how He calls people who were never His people, His people!

Enjoy this enlightening take on Romans 9. It’s so liberating and unifying!

Discussion Questions for Romans 9:

1. Read verses 1-5. Why does Paul say he’s telling the truth and why would he be willing to give up his own salvation?

2. Read verses 6-8. Explain they are not all Israel who are descended from Israel.

3. Read verses 9-12. How do Isaac and Ishmael, and Jacob and Esau, both make the point that physical Israel doesn’t get a free pass and God can do as He pleases?

4. Read verses 14-18. Who is the man who wills or the man who runs in this passage? And who is it that God has decided to have mercy on today under the new covenant?

5. Read verses 19-24. Who are the vessels of common use (vessels of wrath)? Who are the vessels of honorable use? What is Paul defending in the passage?

6. Read verses 25-26. How does the Old Testament quote from Hosea reveal the true meaning of predestination in Romans 9?

7. Read verses 30-31. How is this a summation or encapsulation of the whole chapter?

8. Read verses 32-33. How is Jesus a stumbling stone to the Jews? And what does it mean to you that believers in Him will not be disappointed?

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