The final episode of our series on suffering and illness, the panel discusses the woman with the issue of blood and Jairus' daughter. What does the Bible mean by the "Prayer of Faith". Could we see more miracles if there were more faith? Is God ever too late? Can lack of faith hinder miracles? Why did Jesus choose not to perform miracles around people present who lacked faith?
Topic: Building Faith
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What does it mean to be honest with God? How should honesty demonstrate itself in tithing? Why do we give back to God? What do Biblical examples show us about faithfulness and honesty? How can we learn to trust God as many did in the Biblical record? How does revival and reformation lead one to desire to give financially? If God has no need of money, why does He require the tithe?
What are the characteristics of a steward? As stewards of God's truth, gospel, wisdom, and all that He entrusts to us, what is expected of believers? Are we accountable individually accountable to God? How can we be faithful with a clear conscience? How does how we conduct ourselves in everyday secular activities demonstrate our loyalty to God?
What is stewardship? What are some examples of Biblical stewards? Are we truly accountable for everything God entrusts to us? How can the church fulfill its responsibilities toward God’s Word? After Eden, what responsibility do human’s still have toward the material world? How can we use the armor of God in our stewardship?
Part 7 of Ever-Present: When I'm Suffering Illness continues. What does Jesus do in response to Lazarus' death? Did everyone believe as a result? Are there times when we think God is too late? Do miracles still happen today? Why did God allow Lazarus to die at first? Are there times when our hangups prevent miracles? How can prayer change situations?
How does God expect us to overcome evil with good? How should a Christian live in their communities? How should Christians relate to government? Do these answers change when people are difficult to deal with, wrong us, or when a government is corrupt? Does salvation mean law is no longer important? What does Paul mean by love fulfilling the law?
What does Paul mean by no condemnation? Can Christians truly have victory over sin? How does the Holy Spirit play a role in that victory? Is everyone really a child of God? What does the Bible mean by Christ in me? What is the role of the law of God? How can having the Holy Spirit dwelling within make the difference? Is everyone no longer condemned, or only certain people?
What does salvation by grace through faith mean for the Christian? Are we saved to live in sin? Does being a Christian mean the law can be disregarded? Are Christians still bound to its moral precepts? What does the Holy Spirit do in the life of the believer? Is there a human element of cooperation with God? How can we yield and surrender our will to God? Can believers really have victory over sin?
Does God care about human dignity and self esteem? What is the connection between self-worth and physical illness? How does the sin problem contribute to the triggers that cause illnesses like eating disorders and mental health challenges? Did God create human beings to have low self esteem and doubts? When family challenges, life disappointments, job requirements, and high expectations make us feel low, how can a knowledge of God put things in proper perspective and aid us in maintaining our health and physical well being?
Does God care about self-imposed illnesses? Are there ailments and illnesses which are brought upon us by pressures in our society to conform to certain ideals or standards? Can we get sick when we don't have a right view of ourselves or when we don't see ourselves the way God sees us? Who was the first person to struggle with self image? Does Satan still work to deceive people with unrealistic self-expectations today? Does God have a plan for people with low self-esteem, poor self image, or people who struggle with body image or eating disorders?
What does the Bible say about the nature of humanity? Is the human condition making progress? Are we getting closer and closer to perfection? What measure is used to determine the state of humanity? Are all really guilty of sin? What is the sinner’s only hope? How can we understand the concepts of righteousness, sin, faith, and the gospel? Why do we need salvation? What happens when people reject the gospel and try to live without God?
What does walking in the Spirit mean for Christians in the Church? How can we carry one another’s burdens? What burdens can individuals only carry themselves? How do we fulfill the law of Christ in helping one another? Is the law of Christ different from God’s law? What does Paul mean by his metaphor of sowing and reaping?