Could Paul Have Heard Jesus’ Parables From Apostles Like Peter, James, Or Luke? Q: I was teaching a Sunday school lesson on 1 Thessalonians 3. Paul was concerned about the Thessalonians’ faith staying strong. I made the statement that Paul may have heard or talked to one of the disciples about the parable of the…
Will People Have To Pay For Past Sins At The Great White Throne Judgment? Q: Will we have to pay for past sins during the white seat judgment? A: If you mean believers – those who put their trust in Jesus Christ, God’s elect people, the people of God who are found in Christ –…
If All Our Sins Are Forgiven, Do We Still Need To Confess? Q: I’ve been told once we believe all of our sins are forgiven, so that we don’t have to confess every sin to him, or even any but that we should. What’s the biblical perspective on this? A: On the cross, Jesus paid…
What Does It Mean That God Will “Cleanse Us From All Unrighteousness”? Q: In 1 John 1:9, when God promises to forgive our sins if we confess them, what does it mean to “cleanse us from all unrighteousness?” I used to think that it meant that we would be rid of that sin. But sometimes…
What Should I Do When I Don’t Feel Like I’ve Been Made New? Q: How can I understand that I am made new and a child of God when I don’t feel new, even while trying to live rightly? A: What a great question. First of all, I think that if every Christian who’s walked…
Is Shame from the Lord or the Enemy? Q: Even though I have been saved since 16, I have done so many things [including sexual immorality] … The Lord in 2023 gave me the dose of harsh reality that I was willingly disobeying and disrespectful to Him. God literally took that desire away and now…
Can Believers Appropriate Promises That Were Made To Israel? Q: I believe in the sovereign election of Israel and the grafting in of the church. Are the promises made to Abraham for Israel alone, such as Galatians 3:16 and 2 Corinthians 1:20, or can they be appropriated by the Church? Galatians 3:16 – Now to…
How Do We Address Christians Embracing Antisemitism Or Messianic Judaism? Q: What differences do you see in the way antisemitism manifests today, especially among younger generations, and how to address the matter? My generation and younger generations do not have the basic biblical knowledge to form solid biblical perspective on the matter. Also, on the…
Should A Believer Fight Against Sin Or “Let Go and Let God”? Q: In Philippians 3:14, Paul speaks about pressing towards the goal, which implies that it is something we have to do. But in Philippians 2:13, he says that it is God who works in us, both to do and to both to will…
Did Eden Foreshadow Heaven? If So, Why Was Satan Allowed In It? Q: Was the Garden of Eden made to foreshadow heaven? Why was Satan allowed to speak in the garden? A: Yes, at least parts of the Garden of Eden foreshadowed Heaven. There’s a tree of life in the Garden of Eden and a…
What Are Good Bible Verses and Prayer Topics Q: What Bible verses do you recommend I meditate on while fasting? What important things do I pray about while fasting? A: Fasting is an important practice and a neglected practice. The best verse to meditate on again and again while you’re fasting is the simple statement…
What Scriptures Can Help Me Avoid Fear And Worst-Case Scenario Thinking? Q: I read in my Bible that we are meant to have no fear of bad news, but my mind automatically behaves as if the worst-case scenario is the most likely. What scriptures should I meditate on? A: First of all, I think you…