“Slain in the Spirit? Is there a gas leak?”
How did Jesus live 33 years without sinning? Did the way of salvation get narrower or wider after Jesus? Who is invited? Is “slain in the spirit” a biblical concept? Do we need to call God and Jesus by their Hebrew names? Why are there so many Bible versions? Why does the King James Bible […]
“Does God close one door and open another?”
They say when God closes one door, He opens another. Is this true? I’m a born-again believer, but sometimes I get drunk. Could I lose my salvation? I’m in a nine-year dating relationship with an abusive person. Should I wait on God to reveal what to do? Does the gift of tongues involve angelic languages […]
“A God of love and punishment?”
Is infant baptism in the Bible? How can God love us but also punish unbelievers? Does the punishment ever cease? I struggle with my need for prescription drugs. Can I lose my salvation over the issue? How does God view me? Help me understand Romans 10:13 and its true meaning!
Work out your salvation with fear and trembling?
Do we need to confess each sin to be forgiven? What about James 5:16 and confessing to one another? How do we “work out our salvation” and why does Paul say “with fear and trembling”? Does God pre-select some people for salvation leaving others with no chance to believe?
“All things are permissible”?*
Why does Paul say “all things are permissible, but not all things are profitable”? What does it mean to be unequally yoked? Why is that such a big deal? How exactly are we saved? Can we lose it? How do I break strongholds when it comes to addiction? Are we allowed to sell things in […]
“How exactly are we saved?”
Are humans so depraved that they can’t respond to the Gospel? Is Acts 19 evidence of getting the Spirit after salvation? How are Catholics and Protestants different? How exactly are we saved?
“My pastor confused everyone!”
Does the message of total forgiveness lead to more sinning? Does walking by the Spirit lead to perfect performance? Can a Christian be possessed by a demon? What is the enemy able to do to us? My pastor told us we can lose our salvation. Now everyone’s confused!
“All things are permissible”?
Why does Paul say “all things are permissible, but not all things are profitable”? What does it mean to be unequally yoked? Why is that such a big deal? How exactly are we saved? Can we lose it? How do I break strongholds when it comes to addiction? Are we allowed to sell things in […]
“Oops! I did it again!”
If we love Him, we will keep His commands? Is that a pressure-filled statement? I’m in a cycle of sinning and asking for forgiveness, only to do it all over again? What should I do? Does Hebrews 10 mean that any “willful” sin is not forgiven by God?
“What happens upon Jesus’s return?”
I’m concerned about my Catholic relatives and friends. Are some of them saved? Will believers and unbelievers be together on the new earth after Christ’s return? I don’t understand why the church doesn’t do more to fight sin in our world!
“Why be a Christian?”
I have feelings for an old boyfriend who says he’s born again now. It hasn’t been very long, so what should I do? How do we get rid of idols in our lives and put God first? How do we know there’s a God at all? What could we tell an unbeliever about the benefits […]
Does all sickness come from the soul?
Is there a rapture? How many judgments will there be? Does all sickness come from the soul? Does committing a willful sin mean you’re not saved? How and when exactly are we saved? Should I separate from or divorce my husband? It’s been many years of struggle and abuse. If every knee will bow, then […]
The Paralysis of Analysis
Whom did God give over in Romans 1? Why? Is water baptism necessary to be saved? How do we know whether we are operating by the Spirit or by human effort?
Bearing fruit without being legalistic?
What does it mean to abide in Christ? Can we lose our salvation? How is discipline different from punishment? Is purgatory biblical? How do we walk in obedience without being legalistic?
“What about pastors who are no longer Christians?”
What does it mean to walk in Him just as you received Him? What is setting your mind? Why does Paul give us a “test” to pass? What about pastors who say they’re no longer Christians?
“Jesus did it all. So what do we do?”
Can we have an ongoing sin struggle yet be genuinely saved? What can we do about vengeful or violent thoughts we get? If Jesus did it all, is there anything that we do? What’s our role?
Is a “western mindset” an obstacle for God?
Can you receive the Gospel and not have it take it root? How do we minister to the youth of today? Do we need to worry about having a western mindset when it comes to Scripture?
More Grace = More Godliness
Did Jesus only fulfill some of the Law? Did we believers only die to some of the Law? What are the “good intentions” of those who teach Law-based living and rule-keeping? How about those who teach we can lose our salvation? My friend doesn’t want to hear me say anything about the Old Testament. Help! […]
Scaring believers is not ministry!
Do we look to the church for love and acceptance? Or only to Jesus? Can we lose our salvation or not? It seems like there’s mixed teaching out there about this! Does God want to exalt us? What does that even mean?
“I’ve lost my motivation!”
Sometimes, I wonder about my salvation. I did backslide a while ago. Now I wonder about my desire to read the Bible, attend church and donate money. I guess I’m just wondering why I’ve lost my motivation and how I can get it back!
