Category: Basics of Christianity
Episodes
February 13, 2026
When Forgiveness is Complicated
There are situations in life when forgiveness seems especially difficult, maybe even impossible. Let’s see how Scripture helps us address the hard questions that arise in those circumstances and discover what happens in our hearts when we bring our struggles with forgiveness to God.
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Forgiveness
February 6, 2026
What it Means to Forgive and Why it Matters
Let’s explore Scripture to learn what forgiveness is and what it is not, and find help in dealing with the strong emotions that so often surround forgiveness.
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Forgiveness
January 30, 2026
The Biblical Meaning of Forgiveness
Let's learn from Scripture what forgiveness is, when it’s needed, and what it reveals about God’s character. Along the way, we’ll consider the nuanced meanings of the Hebrew and Greek words commonly translated as "forgiveness."
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Forgiveness
January 23, 2026
Saved by Grace Alone. Let Your Works Respond Accordingly.
Let's see how Paul's letters to early Christians clarify how we walk in step with the Holy Spirit and grow in Christlikeness, as we keep Christ’s work on the cross at the center of salvation through Grace alone.
January 16, 2026
Did Paul and James Agree on Salvation?
Let's compare what we learn in James about the relationship between God’s grace and our works to what Paul teaches, and then consider what it means for our daily lives.
January 9, 2026
Grace is the Root, Our Works are the Fruit
Gain a deeper understanding of how God’s grace and our works cooperate to help us grow in Christlikeness.
January 2, 2026
God's Covenants and Our Salvation
By revisiting God’s original covenants with Abraham in Genesis and the new covenant Jesus establishes in Matthew, we gain understanding of how God works, his gift of grace, and what he expects from us as his people.
October 24, 2025
Your Questions about the Triune God
Let's answer your questions about the nature of our Triune God and see how our belief in the Triune God influences our worship and the sacrament of baptism.
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Questions & Answers
September 5, 2025
Living as Citizens of God's Kingdom Now
God's kingdom is already here, and by studying Scripture, we discover what it means to live faithfully in the kingdom now.
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The Kingdom of God
August 29, 2025
Jesus' Kingdom Parables
Jesus told stories and analogies to patiently but urgently describe what God’s kingdom looks like, what its values are, and how the people of his kingdom should behave.
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The Kingdom of God
August 22, 2025
Jesus Brings the Kingdom of God Near
Discover how God’s kingdom continues to come near in Jesus today, and how he calls us to participate in his kingdom here and now.
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The Kingdom of God
August 15, 2025
God's Kingdom in the Whole Bible
Kingdom language arcs through the whole Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, defining what God’s kingdom is, what it looks like, and the kind of King we have in Jesus.
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The Kingdom of God
Blog Posts
May 15, 2026
What is the Kingdom of God?
Sharing the good news about God’s kingdom is part of Groundwork’s primary mission. We invite you to explore the Groundwork series and...
January 30, 2026
Forgiveness
Explore the biblical meaning and purpose of forgiveness, what it is and is not, and how God calls us to forgive others—even...
January 2, 2026
Understanding Salvation: Grace and Works in the Bible
How do we understand James’s emphasis on our works if Paul clearly tells us we’re saved by grace? Gain a deeper understanding...
August 15, 2025
The Kingdom of God
The kingdom of God is an important biblical theme woven from Genesis to Revelation. Understanding how the Kingdom of God has existed...