Giving Grace to Church Leaders
Was the Trinity involved in creation? Do we have a better deal today than Adam and Eve had? Even better than the disciples? If so, how? We have opportunities to share God‘s grace with others in our church, but not all of the leadership is on board. How can we navigate this? What is the […]
“Does God get frustrated with me?”
What is grieving or quenching the Spirit? Does it mean God is angry with us? How can I get back to when I used to trust God? I escaped legalism 15 years ago, but I still find myself double-minded in some ways, and I wonder what to do. What can you suggest?
“My boyfriend says marrying me would be adultery!”
Is our experience with the Holy Spirit different from believers in the Old Testament? How were they saved? What does God think about women leaders in the church? I know we are free from the Law for salvation, but what about for daily living? What does it mean to have springs of living water flowing […]
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?
“My church refuses to baptize me!”
What is election (predestination)? My church won’t baptize me, because they say I’m living in sin. They say if I remarry, it will be adultery! My Bible teacher says Jesus is the Holy Spirit. Is that accurate? I wonder what God thinks of me being an introvert!
They asked me: “You’re saved, but are you a disciple?”
I’m worried my love might grow cold and that I won’t stand firm until the end (Matthew 24). What can I do? I heard it’s not enough to be saved and now I need to be a disciple. What are your thoughts on this? My son is convinced we need to go to church on […]
“How do I evangelize someone obsessed with self-help?”
Is it okay to attend church virtually? What does it mean that the Holy Spirit “drove” Jesus into the wilderness? My friend is heavy into a psychological approach to making life work called NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming). How can I share the gospel with her? My wife and I were invited to a same-sex wedding. Should […]
“Quiet time? Sure! But not to ‘get closer’ to God.”
My wife and I are discussing issues like quiet times, getting closer to God, and putting on the armor of God. How do we navigate these discussions when we have differences of opinion? Do you think the enemy can influence our dreams? If so, what should we do?
“Should I take communion daily for healing?”
I’m afraid to leave my house sometimes! What can I do? What are your thoughts on taking communion daily for healing? Do we have to be baptized in water first in order to qualify for taking communion? I believe that I’m the Holy Spirit incarnate, so does that mean I’ve committed the unpardonable sin?
“Cheap grace? No, it was expensive and now free!”
Doesn’t a balance of law and grace make sense? If we all have the Holy Spirit, why are there so many disagreements among Christians? What do you say to people who claim you’re teaching “cheap grace”?
“Does God harden people’s hearts?”
Matthew 7 really scares me! To whom does Jesus say, “Depart from Me”? Right now, I’m being slandered. And the person doing it is a believer! How does God view this injustice? If God hardened Pharaoh’s heart long ago, then does He harden people’s hearts today so they can’t believe?
What is a “carnal Christian”?
Do we need to convict people of their sin? How do we best share the gospel? Are there examples in Scripture? What is a “carnal Christian”? Is that some sort of identity that we should give believers at times? Why do some people call themselves “red letter Christians”? Do they really only follow the teachings […]
“God helps us keep the Law? No!”
What is the Secret Book of James? Why isn’t it in the Bible? How do we reconcile being immediately with God upon death yet “the dead in Christ will rise first”? Does the Holy Spirit help us keep the Law? What is the difference between the Law and the Ten Commandments?
“God will give you a new name?”
What does the new name that God gives us represent? Can you talk about the limitless grace of God? My friend’s spouse transitioned to another gender and now wants to serve as a pastor. What am I to think? A church in my area is teaching that we need a second baptism of the Holy […]
“I’ve lost my spiritual hunger!”
How do our new hearts interact with our freedom to make choices daily? What exactly is written on our new hearts? Do we need to prove our love for God? Are women really saved by bearing children, or what did Paul mean? Is there a particular method or way to baptize that is essential or […]
“God might not want me anymore!”
Are my thoughts from me or from the Holy Spirit? What are your thoughts on the Davidic covenant in 2 Samuel 7? I’ve been struggling with drug addiction all my life. I recently failed again. I’m ashamed, and I imagine God doesn’t want anything to do with me anymore!
“Did I believe with my head, not my heart?”
To what degree should we listen to other points of view on losing our salvation? I’m concerned that I only believed with my head and not my heart. Should I be worried? Why did Jesus breathe the Holy Spirit on them in John 20? Does that passage mean we get saved and then pursue a […]
“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?
“Luke 14:26 says to hate your family?”
Why did Jesus say you have to hate your family? And what about taking up your cross to be His disciple? Also, why did He say we would do even greater things than He did? What did He mean? What role do emotions play in the fruit of the Spirit?
