My wife and I see the Christian life very differently. She is focused a lot on healing and tongues. What can I do? Is the new heart just a metaphor? Or did we literally and actually get a new heart when we were born again?

In the Old Testament, God destroyed the enemies of Israel. In the New Testament, Jesus says, “Love your enemies.” I don’t get it! Is Christ still human in Heaven? Is the Holy Spirit now Christ in Heaven? I don’t understand the Trinity! Was Jesus quoting Scripture when He said, “My God, why have you forsaken Me?” If so, for what purpose?

1 John says we need no one to teach us, but God gave us pastors and teachers. I don’t get it! What do you think about the horrible things that are happening around the world? Is the return of Jesus getting nearer? Which book would you recommend to grasp the basics of God‘s grace? Why does Paul say leaders should be husbands of one wife? How do I heal from a guilty conscience over my sins? Do you think the war in Gaza had to happen for Christ to come back? Please pray for my son: he wants to get back with his ex-wife, but she has already remarried!

1. Read verse 11. What are some misconceptions about contentment? How does Paul define true contentment, and what does that reveal about where our sufficiency comes from?
2. Read verses 12-13. Paul talks about thriving in both abundance and need, yet many today use verse 13 as a motivational slogan for success. How does this passage challenge common misunderstandings of “I can do all things through Christ”? What is Paul really saying?
3. Read verses 14-16. Paul commends the Philippians for their generosity in supporting him. What does this reveal about the nature of giving in the Christian life? How does gospel-driven giving differ from merely donating to a cause?
4. Read verse 17. Paul says he isn’t seeking a gift, but instead, what “increases to your account.” What do you think this means? How does generosity spiritually enrich the giver rather than just benefit the recipient?
5. Read verse 19. How does God supply our needs? Does this verse promise financial wealth, or is there a deeper meaning? How do we experience this provision “in Christ Jesus”?
6. Read verse 20. How does recognizing God as the ultimate source of provision shape our perspective on life’s challenges?
7. Read verse 23. Can you think of a time when the grace of the Lord sustained you in a difficult circumstance? How does Paul’s closing statement remind us that grace is not just a doctrine but an active, ongoing reality in our lives?

What can we do about those who appear to step away from the faith? Does it take time to know the Lord? Knowing God’s grace makes me love His church even more!

What about someone who says they no longer believe or care about Jesus? I’m a new believer and wonder why I don’t always feel love for my family the way that I should. Does a Christian go in and out of the light? I heard a pastor teach that and it scares me.

How should we read Psalm 51 in light of the cross? What about the book of Joel? How should I view my struggle with mental health? How can my wife help me? What do we talk to God about in prayer now that we understand His grace better?

How much false doctrine can God overlook and still save a person? How can we best understand 1 John 1:9? Why did Jesus ask Peter three times about his love? How were people in the Old Testament saved?

Fully God, fully man - did Christ have the “capacity” to sin? Does the grace of God make some people go passive? Why didn’t God heal Paul? What did God mean by “My grace is sufficient”?

Is the idea of “relational forgiveness“ biblical? Do I need to get re-baptized? Can lazy Christians lose their salvation? What does it mean to pray in Jesus’ name? Should we follow preachers who teach loss of salvation? I got sprinkled instead of immersed. Does that count?