What is baptism in the Holy Spirit? When does it happen? Are we supposed to examine our recent sins before we take communion? And why does Paul say to “test yourselves” in 2 Corinthians 13? Finally, what about Jesus saying to get right with others before you go to the altar?

Tags: 2 Corinthians 13, altar, animal sacrifices, baptism, communion, examine, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Lord’s Supper, Matthew 5-6, Sermon on the Mount, test yourselves

I’m struggling with the challenge of trying to do God’s will. I want to walk in obedience, pray about everything, and try not to get ahead of God. So many people think you can walk away from Christ and they use 1 Timothy 4, and 2 Peter 2, and Hebrew 6&10 to argue their case. What do you say about all of those?

Tags: 2 Peter 2, decision making, God’s will, Hebrews 10, Hebrews 6, leading, prayer, salvation, security, waiting on God, walk way

I felt sick while watching a movie scene, so I walked out. What was that exactly? Grieving or quenching the Spirit? Or was it my own spirit provoked within me? Or my conscience? And what if I had remained in the theater? Would my ministry effectiveness be blocked until I confess it? Does a wall build up between us and God when we sin? What are your thoughts on the spiritual disciplines?

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 walk by the Spirit consistently? What tools do we need? My wife and mother passed away on the same day a year ago. I can’t help but think sometimes that it was God trying to tell me something; and it’s just a lot to grieve all at once.

Tags: Aaron, audio, Bible, Billy Graham, comfort, counsel, emotion, feelings, golden calf, Gospel, grief, idolatry, loss, promises, trouble, walk by faith, walk by the Spirit

What is modalism? How do I convince someone to abandon it in favor of the Trinity? I’m a newlywed, and I want my husband to understand the message of God’s grace to the fullest. What can I do? My youth pastor seems to be teaching some things that don’t quite align with the gospel. How can I handle that?

Tags: explaining, gift giving, marriage, message, modalism, sharing, Trinity, youth pastor

How is forgiveness different in the old covenant versus the new covenant? What is the finished work of Christ? What is the significance of Jesus being seated at God’s right hand? Why shouldn’t we continue to ask for forgiveness? What should we do instead?

Tags: Christ, finished work, forgiveness, Hebrews 10, New Covenant, Old Covenant, seated, standing, thankfulness, worship

Why did Jesus tell people to “be perfect” when He knew we couldn’t? What does it mean to have a new heart? A new spirit? What about our minds? Are they new or being renewed? I tell my friends that I don’t have to help Jesus, and they look at me strangely. Am I right?

Tags: above all, be perfect, God, helping Jesus, Jesus, Matthew 5, new heart, new spirit, put God first, renewing of the mind

Do I have a guardian angel? My friend says I need to go to church and worship on Saturday to truly please God. He even says my salvation may depend on it. Is he right? What “generation” was Jesus talking about in Matthew 24? And what is preterism?

Tags: church, generation, guardian angel, Matthew 24, sabbath, salvation, Saturday, Seventh Day Adventist, Sunday

Who was Elihu in the book of Job? What is the main point in Job? My church only invited members to the Valentine’s Day event. Where do we see church membership in the Bible? I’m confused by 2 Peter 2:20 and surrounding verses. Who is Peter talking about? Is this about false teachers, Christians, or both?

Tags: 2 Peter 2:20, black darkness, church membership, dog, Elihu, Job, pig, springs without darkness

What are the spiritual blessings that we’ve been given in Christ? What does it mean to be “conformed” to the image of Christ in Romans 8? Do we need to agree with everything that Israel ever does out of fear of being cursed (Genesis 12)? What does it mean to be unequally yoked? Doesn’t Genesis 9 teach that we will be punished for taking a life? How does that reconcile with our forgiveness in Christ?

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Tags: conformed, forgiveness, Genesis 12, Genesis 9, image of Christ, Israel, punishment, Romans 8, spiritual blessing, unequally yoked

One pastor said giving from the heart is the same as “sacrificial” giving. Is that a good way to describe it? How would you counsel someone who is committing sexual sin? Would you still tell them they’re “once saved, always saved”? What do they need to hear and believe for real change? I’m so excited now, because God’s grace is more than awesome!

Tags: 2 Corinthians 8-9, eternal security, forgiveness, freedom, giving, grace, hyper, hypergrace, Law, sacrificial, tithing, Titus 2:11-12

Finally, I no longer question my salvation! How can we best understand the book of Revelation? I can’t find a church that teaches grace. What should I do? It seems like so many worship songs don’t really reflect the truth of the gospel. What can churches do about that?

Tags: assurance, home church, home group, Revelation, salvation, songs, worship