Christmas Trees & Pork Sandwiches
Who was Eliezer of Damascus? Why was Abraham thinking of giving an inheritance to him? What can we learn from the difference between Isaac and Ishmael? A friend of mine is a new believer and doesn’t eat pork or celebrate Christmas with a tree. How can I reach her with the truth? I’ve heard I […]
“Am I really saved?”
What about people who’ve never heard the gospel? How should we view Israel and the church? Are we descendants from Isaac or Ishmael? How can I know if God’s Spirit lives in me? Am I really saved if I still continue to struggle with sin? What does Psalm 92 mean about trees and maturity? What […]
Salvation without water baptism?
Can we be saved without water baptism? If I don’t have to ask for forgiveness each time, then what should I do when I sin? Why did Jesus say, “My time has not yet come”? What are your thoughts on the song, “Better Than a Hallelujah”? Is it sacrilegious?
“The same sin over and over again?”
Can unbelievers forgive other people? Is there an advantage for believers? If I struggle with the same sin over and over, am I not really saved? What exactly happened between David and Bathsheba? What does the life of David tell us about God‘s mercy and love?
“You sin more under the Ten Commandments!”
What is antinomianism? How can I respond to those who think I’m a “Law hater”? What does it mean to be filled with the Spirit? How should we respond to Deuteronomy which tells us not to enter the house of the Lord empty-handed? What about tithing? New Testament giving?
“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 […]
“Delivered over to Satan?”
Why did Paul say he delivered someone over to Satan? My co-worker says he sees deceased family members! I’m in an unbiblical relationship, so should I pray for clarity? How do I know if I’m talking to God in prayer or just to myself?
Is godliness vague without the Law?*
How do we define sin without the Law? How do we live the Christian life without depending on the Ten Commandments? Did Jesus have any fallenness about Him? Did Jesus restore us to a condition closer to that of Adam and Eve? Why are some people using Ecclesiastes 10:2 to talk about American politics? What […]
Is godliness vague without the Law?
How do we define sin without the Law? How do we live the Christian life without depending on the Ten Commandments? Did Jesus have any fallenness about Him? Did Jesus restore us to a condition closer to that of Adam and Eve? Why are some people using Ecclesiastes 10:2 to talk about American politics? What […]
“Is purgatory in the Bible?”
Should we be reciting the Lord’s Prayer? What is Sheol? Is it purgatory? Does God hold blessings back because we are struggling with sin?
“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?
Does Christ live in everyone? No!
What is Lordship salvation? Where does it come from? What is the sin that leads to death? Should I pray for foreign leaders that I disagree with? Is it accurate to say that Christ lives in everyone and they just don’t realize it yet? How can I find peace with God?
“It’s not even me. It’s sin doing it!”
What kind of repentance does it really take to be saved? How can we be “perfected for all time” if we still sin? If we are not under the Law, then why does the New Testament still mention “commandments” for believers? What is the power called “sin” in Genesis 4? And how does it relate […]
“The Law is not multiple choice…”
Was the sin of Adam and Eve passed down to everyone? What can we say to Muslims who emphasize that Ishmael was born before Isaac? How do the Jews obey the Law if they are not offering sacrifices any longer? Why didn’t Jesus appear to more people after His resurrection? Plenty of people could say […]
Give God the glory? (He has enough!)
I have an ongoing struggle with pornography. How do I overcome it? I have been giving God the glory when my business goes well. Is there a better perspective, especially for when things don’t go well?
What does “died to sin” even mean?
Does God punish us with circumstances today? If Jesus died for our sins, why do we still battle temptation? Is it okay to listen to rock music? My mother passed away yesterday. How do I move on?
“I’m missing something to make my marriage better”
Is every sin really willful? What about mistakes we make? I’ve heard your messages on a healthy marriage, and I agree and have implemented those truths. But I feel like I’m missing something that will make my marriage richer and deeper. At the same time, I’m afraid of losing my marriage. What can I do? […]
Do priests decide who’s forgiven by God?
What does 1 John 3 really mean about a believer not practicing sin? Does John 20 mean humans can determine who is forgiven by God? Why does Jesus say there’s a reward for giving a cup of water if we all get the same reward? Why was I slain in the Spirit when I went […]
What is the sin that leads to death?
What is the sin leading to death? Could the “if” in 1 John 1:9 really be a “since”? Will I always believe? What if I lose my memory? Does Revelation really say not to worship Jesus but only God?
“No sacrifice left?”
Why did Jesus say “go and sin no more” if He knew we’d still sin? What does Hebrews 10 really mean when it says there’s no sacrifice left for those who sin willfully? Why does God allow autism? Which of the Old Testament laws still apply today?
