My pastor goes on long, political rants and often seems distracted from the gospel. What should I do? What is the truth about the doctrine of election? Did Jesus die for everyone? What about Calvinism and Arminianism? Did God predestine some to believe while others have no chance?

Tags: arminianism, Calvinism, church, election, Gospel, peace, politics, predestination, sermons

I asked some Jehovah’s Witnesses if Christ lives in them, and they said “no.” Are they saved? What about my child who doesn’t want to talk about Christianity very much? What can you do when you feel like you’re constantly falling short of God‘s expectations? Andrew, do you ever worry you’re doing mental gymnastics to believe we’re eternally secure?

Tags: always saved, children, Christ in you, eternal security, expectations, Jehovah’s Witnesses, mental gymnastics, once saved, salvation

Our church gets a lot of things right, but they still don’t teach total forgiveness. What should I do? Do you think Jesus showed up in the Old Testament? If so, where? How should we interpret John 15:13 about giving up one’s life for his friends? Is this a good definition of sin: “following my desires instead of God’s desires”? What are my true desires?

Tags: church, definition of sin, fellowship, forgiveness, God‘s friends, Jesus, John 15:13, my desires, Old Testament, sacrifice

Does more persecution mean more rewards for us in heaven? Is that what Jesus teaches in Matthew 5? Why does Paul say he “beats his body” and makes it his “slave”? And he does it ao he won’t be disqualified?

Tags: 1 Corinthians 9, beat my body, disqualified, Matthew 5, persecution, reward, slave