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How Do You Interpret Hebrews 10:26-27? Q: How should I interpret Hebrews 10:26-27? What does it mean for Christians who struggle with ongoing or repeated sin? Does this verse argue against eternal security? A: This is an important passage that has to be understood in the context of the people that the author of Hebrews…

What Are Some Things You Once Held Dogmatically But No Longer Do? Q: What are some theological positions I used to hold dogmatically but have since become less certain about? A: When it comes to dispensationalism, I don't believe dispensationalism any less than I believed it before. But I do understand much better the reasons…

Is Alcoholics Anonymous Harmful To My Identity In Christ? Q: I have started going to AA, but I'm being told by people in the church that I shouldn't go because they identify as alcoholic. I personally don't feel it hurts my identity in Christ. Is that bad for my faith or is there something harmful…

Should Unrepentant Christians Participate In Communion? Q: Should Christians who are openly unrepentant in sinful practices, like scamming or stealing, take part in communion, even if they profess faith in Jesus? A: This is a question that needs to be answered on two ends. First of all, you would hope that the individual would recognize,…

Is It Sin For A Woman To Be A Pastor? Q: Do you believe a woman functioning as a pastor is sinning? If so, would a man listening also be sinning? Can a knowledgeable woman teach seminars on prophecy and spiritual gifts to a co-ed audience? A: Well, yes. She's out of God's will. I…

Are Women Allowed To Be Apologists? Q: Am I allowed to be an apologist, since apologetics involves teaching God’s Word with authority, often to men? A: I think the emphasis in the Bible is on positions of congregational authority. That's what a pastor is. That's what an elder is. That's what a bishop is. It's…

Can Women Teach Sunday School Classes That Include Both Boys And Girls? Q: Can women teach Sunday school classes that include both boys and girls? A: There are very few pastors who would agree with my idea that women shouldn't be pastors. Most would ask, 'At what grade level?' I think this is something that…

Can Women Be Missionaries? Q: Can women be missionaries? A: Absolutely. Missionaries come in all types. There are medical missionaries, practical service missionaries, pastor missionaries, evangelist missionaries, worship leader and musician missionaries, and even puppet ministry missionaries. So yes, a woman can be a missionary, but not in a position of congregational leadership. Now, let…

Why Do Many Women Believe They Are Called to Serve as Pastors? Q: Why do so many women today sincerely believe that they are called by God to serve as pastors or hold ordained leadership roles, even when this seems to conflict with a complementarian understanding of Scripture? Is this something God is prompting or…

What Is The Future Of Churches With Women Pastors? Q: What is the future of churches that have women pastors? A: If you want to take a look at the future of having a lot of women pastors in churches, look at the Lutheran Church of Sweden. Up until 1958, women priests or pastors were…

What Is Your Take On Female Pastors Or Elders? Q: What is your perspective on female pastors or elders, and what should churches do if they feel pressured to ordain women as pastors or teaching pastors? A: This is a question that comes up often. According to our team, some form of this question comes…