I am afraid of failure in the workplace. How do I overcome this fear? What is the gift of tongues? How is it given? Should we all have it? Do you have to fully grasp the extent of the punishment you deserve in order to be saved?

Tags: fear of failure, Hell, punishment, salvation, sin, spiritual gifts, tongues, workplace

Thank you for what you taught me about relationships. My husband passed away recently, and I’m so grateful to know the truth. Can God still hear our prayers if there is sin in our lives? Does God ever hear the prayers of an unbeliever? Am I forgiven of a sin even if I do it again? Was my repentance not legitimate? One of our church leaders has a drug addiction. I’m wondering if he should still be teaching others?

Tags: acceptance, block, church leader, drug addiction, forgiveness, grief, hindered, prayers, relationships, sin, unbeliever

Matthew 25 contains two parables and a final judgment that all seem works-oriented. How should we interpret this chapter in light of God’s grace? My friend grew up Catholic and is into meditation and enlightenment. I’ve been talking to him about the gospel, but I wonder what you would tell him. Do you have any thoughts for him?

Tags: 10 virgins, Catholic, evangelism, final judgment, Gospel, grace, Matthew 25, parable, perspective, salvation, talents

Is 1 John 2:28 a warning to believers that they should fear the return of Christ? What is it like to be in the kingdom of God today? Does a Christian need to wait before they’re involved in ministry? Can a believer sell their soul to the devil? I missed an opportunity to share my faith and now, I want to go back and talk to them again. What should I do?

Tags: 1 John 2:28, abide, bearing fruit, darkness, fear, Kingdom, light, ministry, return of Christ, sell your soul, share your faith

Did Paul take the Law with him to explain it to Gentiles? Being nice to your enemy to “heap coals on them” seems underhanded. Why would Proverbs suggest this? What “works” is Paul talking about in Romans 4? What “commands” is John referring to in his letter? What does it mean to keep His commands?

Tags: 1 John 2, believe, commands, Corinth, enemy, Gentiles, heap coals, Law, love, not burdensome, Proverbs, Romans 4, works

Does God give us dreams? Is it okay to have our bodies cremated? My friend says he doesn’t sin anymore! How can I help someone understand the new covenant? Can you talk about the two kinds of tribulation?

Tags: cremation, dreams, end times, message, New Covenant, sharing, sin, sinlessness, tribulation

My friend says the Law helps Christians live their daily lives. Is this true? Are there two kinds of sanctification? How do we grow without the Law? I have several family members who say I should convert to Catholicism. What are your thoughts?

Tags: Catholicism, forgiveness, grace, growth, Law, Mary, mediator, once for all, sanctification, Ten Commandments, third use, threefold, transubstantiation, two kinds

Is life meaningless without affirmation? What does it mean to find “mercy and grace” from God (Hebrews 4)? My wife is leaving me, but we might get back together later. What are your thoughts? Tell us about that paper you wrote in college about God the Father. What happened when you read it in front of the class?

Tags: Christ as life, college paper, counseling, divorce, God the Father, goodness, grace, Hebrews 4, meaning, mercy, nature of God, purpose, reconciliation, value

What is Lordship salvation? What if we didn’t “make Jesus Lord” when we were saved? Should we avoid legalistic teachings that place emphasis on being right with God by works? Was David not ceremonially sanctified by Jesse like his brothers were? If not, then how was David qualified to be king?

Tags: 1 Samuel 16, brothers, David, faith, grace, Jesse, king, legalism, Lordship, make Jesus Lord, salvation, sanctified, truth, works

What kind of power and influence does Satan really have? How do I trust God when I see hospital workers not tending to my mother the way they should? Is God still concerned with the old covenant? How simple is salvation? Do I need to feel assurance for it to be true? What was Israel chosen for specifically? How can I understand the Bible better? So far, I’m having trouble!

Tags: assurance, Bible, chosen people, influence, intervention, Israel, learning styles, motives, Old Covenant, power, prayer, salvation, Satan

Is there a chance that Paul is not talking about the Old Testament “law” in Romans (1-8)? Must our giving be to a local church or ministry? Is there freedom to work that out a different way? I’ve seen biblical evidence the Earth is flat. What are your thoughts?

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Tags: church, donations, earth, flat, freedom, giving, grammar, Law, local, ministry, Paul, Romans, round

Is there a chance that Paul is not talking about the Old Testament “law” in Romans (1-8)? Must our giving be to a local church or ministry? Is there freedom to work that out a different way? I’ve seen biblical evidence the Earth is flat. What are your thoughts?

Tags: church, donations, earth, flat, freedom, giving, grammar, Law, local, ministry, Paul, Romans, round