If I’m Not A Pastor Or Evangelist, Am I A Lukewarm Christian? Q: How can someone discern whether they are a “lukewarm” Christian, especially if they feel that only pastors or evangelists are truly on fire for God? A: No, you don’t need to do those things, not unless you’re gifted. If God has gifted…
Does The New Testament Require A Specific Form Of Church Government? Q: Does the New Testament require a specific form of church government? A: No. The New Testament gives us examples of all three types of governance: pastor-led, elder led, and congregational committee-led. I believe that God deliberately did not dictate a particular structure for…
When Choosing A Church, Is Elder-Led Governance Important? Q: We came from a conservative elder-led church. The church that we have been considering uses committees, and the current preacher selection process feels unbiblical. How should we weigh this in choosing a new church home? How should believers evaluate church governance models—such as elder-led leadership versus…
What Is David Guzik’s Perspective On Reformed Theology? Q: What is your perspective on Reformed theology? How should a believer evaluate it when close friends strongly adhere to it? A: I am not reformed in my theology, but neither do I consider myself to be anti-reformed. I have gained and learned much from different Reformed…
Are Online Bible Studies A Good Substitute For Going To Church? Q: Is it okay to do church online if the church hurt you? I keep being told that I have to go to church, but I feel closer to God doing online studies. Is it acceptable to rely on online church or Bible studies…
What Are David Guzik’s Thoughts On Kirk Cameron’s View Of Hell & Annihilationism? Q: Can you share your thoughts on recent discussions around Kirk Cameron and the doctrine of hell, including annihilationism, and how Christians should approach these debates biblically? A: I’m aware of this debate in Christian circles right now, and it’s unfortunate. Annihilationism,…
Should Christians Focus More On Contentment Or Holy Ambition? Q: Should Christians focus more on contentment with where God has placed them, or is it right to pursue holy ambition? How can we live faithfully in that tension? A: Remember what Paul taught to slaves who were believers in the New Testament churches. He told…
Does The Lord Repent Or Regret? Q: How should we understand passages where God is said not to repent or regret (Numbers 23:19) alongside passages where He appears to regret or relent (Genesis 6:6; Jeremiah 26:13)? Numbers 23:19 – God is not a man, that He should lie, Nor a son of man, that He…
Which Christian Denomination Is The Best? Q: There are so many different Christian denominations. Which one is correct, or which one is the most correct, or are, are? Are there ones that should be avoided? A: There are a lot of Christian denominations. Let me tell you about the one I belong to. My non-denominational…
Is It Possible To Forgive Someone Without Reconciling With Them? Q: How can you forgive someone who’s hurt you when reconciliation or even communication is risky or impossible? Is it biblical to stop thinking or praying about them? And if so, how? A: From the phrase “risky and impossible”, I’m assuming that there’s some threat…
Does God Depend On His People To Be Obedient? Q: Does God depend on His people’s obedience in order to accomplish His purposes? A: I’m uncomfortable with using the phrase, “God depends on His people to be obedient,” although I suppose you could make some argument for it. I would phrase it like this: God…
What Does It Mean To Boast In Our Weaknesses? Q: Paul says we should boast in our weaknesses. What does that look like in real life, and can you give an example? A: David Guzik: Let’s say that we have a weakness in our flesh. Now, as Inga-Lill and I get older, we have more…