How can I know my purpose in life? What will Christians be judged for at the bema seat? To whom is Jesus going to day, “Depart from Me”? Is it biblical to have pastors and sermons?

Tags: bema, church, depart from me, judgment, life, Matthew 7, meaning, pastors, purpose, sermons, sins

Moses talked with God face to face, yet no one has ever seen God? How do we reconcile that? Someone told me everything in the Book of Revelation has already happened! Is that true? A pastor was teaching on Jesus turning over tables in the Temple, and he said it’s about God wanting to clean up our lives so we can stay in fellowship with Him. Is that what Jesus meant?

Tags: face to face, full preterism, God, greed, hypocrisy, Jesus, Moses, never seen God, prophecy, Revelation, temple, turning tables

Why does Paul say the only thing that counts is keeping God’s commands (1 Corinthians 7:19)? I haven’t prayed or gone to church in months. Where is my desire? Was I not saved in the right way? I’m having trouble with loving the Lord with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength. Can you help me? My dad has a smoking habit. Will it keep him from going to heaven?

Tags: 1 Corinthians 7:19, All or Nothing, church attendance, desire, Deuteronomy, emotions, God's commands, heart, Law, loving God, mind, prayer, salvation, smoking, soul, strength

My wife wants a divorce because of our financial troubles. What are your thoughts? And when will Jesus return? I believe I’m being stalked by a cult. Can you help?

Tags: cult, divorce, expectations, forgiveness, hurt, Luke 18, restoration, return of Christ

How should we view the many flood stories worldwide in so many different cultures? My friend has embraced an alternative lifestyle. He now wants to lead a Bible study teaching affirming theology. What should I do? Some say we’re forgiven positionally but still need daily forgiveness. Is this true? What about 1 John 1:9?

Tags: 1 John 1:9, advice, alternative lifestyle, confession, cultures, debate, finished work, flood accounts, forgiveness, positional truth, Romans 1, stories, worldwide flood

Why do we hear so much preaching about health, wealth, and prosperity? How important is church attendance and reading the Bible? Which is better for kids: public school or private school? Is being “lukewarm” really about not doing enough witnessing or Bible study or church?

Tags: attendance, Bible, church, fruit of the Spirit, health, lukewarm, private school, prosperity, public school, reading, wealth

If we really have new hearts in Christ, then why do we still continue to sin? What is the difference between agape love and phileo love?

Tags: agape, flesh, growing, learning, love, new heart, new nature, new self, phileo, renewing the mind, temptation

My friend was in the military and experienced a failed mission years ago. He now suffers from PTSD and tremendous guilt. Can you offer any help to him? What does it really mean to offer your body as a “living sacrifice” to God (Romans 12:1)? And how is it worship?

Tags: bodies, forgiveness, guilt, living sacrifice, PTSD, righteousness, Romans 12:1, shame, worship

A person is being consistently critical of my children. How should I approach this situation? What is the main thing God wants us to know and do in the Christian life? You inspired me to share Christ with someone! Who was Ishmael? Who were his descendants? What’s the big takeaway? What is the doctrine of Balaam that believers are warned about in Revelation 2? What are your thoughts on finding God‘s will for your life? How can I know that I’m praying (and living) with the right motives?

Tags: analysis, Balaam, criticism, descendants, evangelism, healthy communication, Ishmael, law and grace, motives, new heart, Numbers 22-23, parenting, prayer, protection, Revelation 2, walking by the Spirit

What does the Corinthian passage about head coverings, women and men really mean? Do we need to be praying for our enemies? Who exactly are they? What does it mean to be worldly? How do we avoid being worldly?

Tags: Corinthian, enemies, fix your eyes, head coverings, men, pray, respect, Sermon on the Mount, walk by the Spirit, women, worldliness

How do I help my Catholic friend who believes every communion becomes the body and blood of Christ? What is the difference between your soul and your spirit? My mother died two weeks ago, and I wonder if she is already with God or has to wait. Can you explain that?

Tags: 2 Corinthians 5, absent from the body, blood, Catholic, communion, cross, death, forgiveness, Lord’s Supper, paradise, present with the Lord, soul, spirit, thief on the cross, today, transubstantiation

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 for me. She is scaring me, but at the same time, I wonder if I’m missing out on hearing from God! How do I keep my young children interested in Jesus?

Tags: children, Christ in you, Colossians 3:13, complete, Ephesians 4:32, forgiveness, Gospel, Holy Spirit, hurt, Matthew 18, new heart, pain, parenting, personal revelation, teaching