Is Jack Hibbs A Sound Biblical Teacher? Q: Is Jack Hibbs a sound biblical teacher? A: Yes, he is. Jack Hibbs is a man who is very engaged in national, state, and community events and issues. That rubs some people the wrong way, but he's a biblical teacher and a good pastor. I think he…
Was The Angel Of The LORD In The Old Testament Actually Jesus? Q: Was the angel of the Lord seen in the Old Testament actually Jesus? A: Yes, those were pre-incarnate appearances of the second person of the Trinity, God the Son. We know this because the Spirit, by His very nature, cannot be seen….
How Can I Choose Between My Family And Church? Q: My family has given me a choice between them and church. What should I do? A: This is a little bit different because I don't know much about your circumstances. I don't know if you are of age, if you live in your family's home,…
How Do I Respond To Believers Who Think The Bible Is Allegorical? Q: How do I respond to a believer who thinks Job is only allegorical because they don't believe God shakes hands with Satan to do harm to people? A: I would suggest that you start by not deciding what the Bible says before…
Should Christians Get Tattoos? Q: Is it okay if I get a verse tatted on me or something symbolic towards God? A: There is some disagreement among believers on this because there is a passage in Leviticus that says you shall not get tattoos for the dead. My understanding is that what God was condemning…
How Can I Know If I Am Truly Saved And Stop Doubting My Faith? Q: I often question whether I'm really saved and how to know if I put my trust in Jesus. How can I know and stop doubting? Is it a lack of faith? A: It might be a lack of faith, but…
What Does It Mean To Abide When Life Feels Busy? Q: Can you explain what it means to abide, especially when life feels busy and active? A: The whole sense behind the word 'abide' is to dwell or to live in. For example, I am abiding in Tennessee this week; that's where I am. You…
Is It Acceptable To Give To Organizations Like The Salvation Army Instead Of The Church? Q: Is it acceptable for me to give to organizations like the Salvation Army to support people in need instead of my church, especially when many churches seem focused on production over people? A: We have a pattern biblically. I…
Is It Okay To Be Interested In Dating Outside My Race? Q: Is it okay for me to be interested in people outside my race? What about using dating apps? I sometimes feel like I can't wait on God, so I run to the apps. A: Yes, it is okay for you to be interested…
How Can We Be Sure That Jesus Was A Real Historical Person? Q: How can I be sure that Jesus was a real historical person? A: Jesus of Nazareth was absolutely a real human being. We know this first of all because of the biblical record. I would disagree with anyone who would look at…
What Is The Difference Between Loving Your Neighbor And Being Taken Advantage Of? Q: Can you explain the difference between loving my neighbor and being taken advantage of? A: In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus told his followers that the big picture is how he expects the citizens of his kingdom to live. Jesus…
Do Shared Moral Laws Come From A Common Source? Q: If the Code of Hammurabi predates the written Torah but forbids similar sins, are these shared moral laws from a common source? A: That's a great question, and I would say both. I see a common moral code descending throughout humanity. You could say that…