Politics, Predestination, and the Church
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?
The Easy (and Only) Way to Bear Fruit
Does “like a thief in the night” mean Jesus is returning quietly and secretly? In practical terms, what does it mean to “present your bodies as a living sacrifice” (Romans 12)? How does bearing the fruit of the Spirit in our lives actually happen?
“Are households automatically saved?”
Should we look to Israel as our prophetic time clock? What is eternal life in Hell really like? Is it possible that households are automatically saved after one parent believes? Do I have to read the Bible or are there other, more enjoyable ways for me personally to learn more about the gospel?
War in Iran? Science and Faith?
Did the book of Daniel prophesy about the current war in Iran? And isn’t the appearance of the word “fury” in the Old Testament more than a coincidence(Operation Epic Fury)? How do we reconcile science and faith? I grew up believing the gospel but have experienced doubt about the accuracy of Biblical accounts in the […]
“I can’t feel God’s presence anymore!”
I used to feel an incredibly strong connection to God, and now I feel nothing. Has He left me? Can you be saved if you don’t believe in the gospel message? My pastor said some of us are not living up to the standard presented in the book of James. What are your thoughts?
“Virgins? Talents? Judgment? Help me with Matthew 25!”
Matthew 25 contains two parables and a final judgment that all seem works-oriented. How should we interpret this chapter in light of God’s grace? My friend grew up Catholic and is into meditation and enlightenment. I’ve been talking to him about the gospel, but I wonder what you would tell him. Do you have any […]
“I’m bedridden. My friends say it’s unconfessed sin!”
What is Jesus doing as our high priest now? I was told if I don’t sow on earth, I won’t have a bank account in heaven. Is that true? I have suffered from illness, grief, and loss. My friends and family say it must be from unconfessed sin. Is that the case? What role does […]
“Why forgive those who hurt you?”
I know someone who was hurt deeply by an abusive church experience. I shared with them the message of forgiveness found in Matthew 18. But I wonder if you have any other thoughts on forgiving people who have hurt you? A lady at my church keeps telling me that the Holy Spirit has new messages […]
“We carry a treasure within us!”
My friend says Israel is the light, and she is really into Zohar. Can you help me with what I can say to her? Can you expound on the adventure of growing in grace? I’m beginning to see it’s not about pressure or measuring myself. Can you talk about that?
Agape love? Hyper-grace? Biblical or dangerous?
Can true believers still struggle with fear? How do God’s love and God’s grace relate to each other? Why does everyone seem to agree about love but then divide over grace? Is the teaching about abiding in John 15 really about losing salvation? Why does Romans say the gifts and the calling of God are […]
“How do we walk by faith? How do we walk by the Spirit?”
How do we walk by faith and not by feelings? Aaron made an excuse for his sin, and God didn’t punish Him? How can I know that God’s gospel promises are for me individually? What do you think of Billy Graham? Is the Bible on audio a good approach to learning more? How do we […]
“You make everything so simple!”
How does Christmas reveal that God is compatible with us? How does God reveal this amazing truth in our lives today? Can believers have their bodies cremated? Can they donate organs? You make everything so simple! Thank you (from Canada) for the grace message!
How do I enjoy God‘s power? Is “easy believism” dangerous?
Many people today seem to be chasing the “power” of God. What is the power of God? What is the evidence of being saved? How much evidence do we need? Where does fruit bearing fit in? What about “easy believism”? Shouldn’t we be concerned about that?
“Do priests determine who gets forgiven?”
Why did Jesus tell his disciples they could forgive or retain people’s sins? Is it okay for Christians to have their body cremated? I keep hearing that “God is with” someone? What does that even mean
What if God‘s not always trying to teach you a lesson?
How does the gospel speak to trauma? In 1 John, who is the group that “went out from among us” because they were never really part of the church? Does this relate to the importance of church attendance? What is God trying to teach me through my back pain?
“I lost my son 4 years ago… where is he?”
Is it okay to pray for more material blessings? Is it worldly to do that? What about spiritual blessings? My teenage son died several years ago around this time. I don’t know for sure about his salvation, and I worry every day about him, because I didn’t let him take communion and he was never […]
“Am I not doing enough, Lord?”
Who is the Holy Spirit to us? What role does He play in our lives? How do we share the gospel? Do we have to seal the deal? I hear a nagging voice that says you’re not doing enough. Is that God?
“The enemy can’t touch me?”
The enemy can’t touch me? What about temptation and accusation? What about when others harm me? Would you share the gospel with my 93-year-old grandfather? Why did Jesus say, “man does not live by bread alone”? Why did He refer to Himself as water and bread on different occasions?
My mom died by suicide. Is she still in heaven?
My mom died by suicide, and I wonder what happened to her. Help! Why does Jude mention that the archangel Michael disputed with Satan over the body of Moses? Does “store up treasures in heaven” have to do with tithing?
“One kind of tongues or two?”
How can we share the gospel with those in an alternative lifestyle? Is the unpardonable sin only the Jews’ rejection of Jesus‘s miracles? Or is it rejection of Jesus by any of us? There are so many opinions about tongues. What is the truth?
