“Will my works burn up?”*
What does 1 Corinthians 3 mean about works burning up? Do Christians have two fathers? Do we sometimes serve Satan? What is the meaning of “Son of Man”? My friend believes only water baptism can bring forgiveness of sins. I’m not sure we can get married if we disagree on this! Is that what Acts […]
Big sins? Bigger Savior!
I have committed some pretty big sins. Will God still forgive me of those? I lost my remorse for sins around age 13. I wonder why. Plus, Jesus said, “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” I’m not sure if that’s really happening in my life!
The deep things of God?
What are “the deep things of God” that no eye has seen in 1 Corinthians 2? How were we crucified with Christ if we’re not that old? Was Peter given the keys to the kingdom, becoming the first pope? What are your thoughts on common law marriage? How do we know we are eternally secure? […]
“Will my works burn up?”
What does 1 Corinthians 3 mean about works burning up? Do Christians have two fathers? Do we sometimes serve Satan? What is the meaning of “Son of Man”? My friend believes only water baptism can bring forgiveness of sins. I’m not sure we can get married if we disagree on this! Is that what Acts […]
“I felt the Holy Spirit leave me!”
I felt the Holy Spirit leave me when I started vaping again. Did I fall from grace? What is “the free gift of righteousness”? Is our righteousness only imputed or also imparted? What’s the difference? If we are not actually righteous, how would we ever get righteous in the future? How do we know if […]
Religion can be “dead works”?
Is Jesus saying ministry in your own hometown will be ineffective? What are the “dead works” in Hebrews 9:14? My family grew up reciting the Nicene Creed. Does that mean they’re all saved now? What is the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit? Why can’t it be forgiven like all other sins?
“Examine yourself” at Communion? Actually, NO!*
I’m loving the new book, “Gospel Zero”! I grew up “examining myself” and “letting the cup pass” at the Lord’s Supper. You’re saying all of that is not necessary? Do the books of the New Testament address both unbelievers and believers, at different times? My wife had an emotional affair 15 years ago, and I […]
“Examine yourself” at Communion? Actually, NO!
I’m loving the new book, “Gospel Zero”! I grew up “examining myself” and “letting the cup pass” at the Lord’s Supper. You’re saying all of that is not necessary? Do the books of the New Testament address both unbelievers and believers, at different times? My wife had an emotional affair 15 years ago, and I […]
“They’re not dying daily and bearing enough fruit!”
I have obsessive thoughts about doubting God and my salvation. What’s happening to me? Who were the “sons of God” in Job 1? Does forgiving someone always mean you continue to interact with them? I see so many Christians that are not picking up their cross daily and bearing enough fruit. What are your thoughts? […]
“God only forgives forgiving people?”
What does the parable of the unforgiving servant really mean? Does God only forgive us if we are nice to others? What are your thoughts on Roman Catholics who are in the sin-confess-repeat cycle?
“My friend says I’m not a true Christian!”
Do we need to ask God for forgiveness every time we sin? If not, what should we do instead? My friend told me I’m not a true Christian, because I believe in grace and don’t think we’re under the Ten Commandments! What did Jesus write in the sand that caused the woman’s accusers to leave?
“I found freedom from pornography!”
Are we only forgiven positionally? Do we still need to be forgiven relationally? Can we fall in and out of fellowship with God? What about grieving or quenching the Spirit? I called to share my testimony of grace and how I found freedom from lust and pornography! Does the John 13 foot-washing passage mean we […]
“Did Jesus teach conditional forgiveness from God?”
What is repentance? Are we only forgiven if we repent? Are we only forgiven if we forgive others first? What’s the Matthew 18 parable of the unforgiving servant really about?
“If God is love, why the final judgment?”
If God is love, and if love keeps no record of wrongs, then isn’t the whole world forgiven and saved? Wouldn’t that mean no final judgment? Is “once saved, always saved” really the truth? And what about Christians who end up sinning so badly?
“How do I break free from the fear of death?”
How do I stop blaming myself for a health issue that may (or may not) be a consequence of my choices? How do I break free from the fear of death? What’s the meaning of the parable in Matthew 25 about the virgins, the lamps, and the oil? Who is the cloud of witnesses in […]
Can “being good” still be sin?
What do the two trees in the Garden of Eden represent? How does this relate to our lives today? I’m struggling with the concept of Hell. I feel like I’m being attacked by Satan when I’m alone. Is it possible for a believer to not go to Heaven?
“Forgiven judicially, not relationally?”
Countdown to the new book, “Gospel Zero” – 4 more days! What are the schemes and devices of Satan? Are there two kinds of forgiveness – judicial and relational?
“My sister wants me dead!”
How is BibleQuestions.com reaching people? What does Jeremiah 29:11 actually mean? Is it for Christians today? Why does 1 Peter 4 say it’s hard for the righteous to be saved? My sister has said some hateful, evil things to me, and it’s been many years. What should I do? What’s the point of water baptism?
“What’s the Calvinist TULIP?”
Why did Jesus speak in such mysterious parables at times? Why are some people Paul haters? I go to a church that teaches the Calvinist tulip. Should I leave?
“How do I heal from a guilty conscience?”
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 […]
