Can Believers Be Demon Possessed? Q: Is there any biblical proof that a believer can have a demon? We know believers cannot be possessed. So were all people who had a demon cast out of them in the Bible unsaved? A: I believe that the Bible teaches that a believer cannot be demon-possessed. There are…
How Can I Explain The Gospel To My Hindu Friend? Q: I have a question about witnessing to my friend who is a Hindu. I posted a quote about how Christianity is different from other religions because we don’t try to earn God’s love by being good. My friend asked me a lot of questions…
Is It Lack Of Faith Or Surrender To God If I Stop Praying For Something? Q: I would appreciate your opinion on this. I’m divorced. Last December, I decided to give up praying for a husband after many years. Is this a good thing? Am I surrendering to the Lord’s will, or is this a…
How Should Christians Respond To “Fair-Weather Friends” Who Are Believers? Q: Your commentary on Proverbs 17:17 says that a fair-weather friend is no friend at all. How should believers respond to fair-weather friends, especially if they also claim to be believers? Proverbs 17:17 – A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for…
Do Modern Believers Have Apostolic Authority To Heal Or Cast Out Demons? Q: I have a question regarding healing. Do believers still possess the same authority or ability to heal the sick and cast out demons as the disciples did? The Bible states that even with Peter’s shadow, people were healed. Is that true to this…
I’ve Lost Respect For My Pastor – What Should I Do? Q: I’ve recently lost some respect for my pastor, for a couple of reasons too wordy to list here, I’m having a hard time listening to his sermons as a result. Any advice? A: You bring up something that is very significant and perhaps complicated….
How Do I Get Along With “Strange” Christians? Q: How do I get along with strange Christians? A: I’ll share four principles. Principle number one: Just like there are strange parts of the human body, there are strange Christians. A lot of people consider themselves be kind of cool or “with it”, but you know what?…
O Motivo do Vilão Judas Então Satanás entrou em Judas, chamado Iscariotes, que era um dos Doze. E ele foi falar com os chefes dos sacerdotes e com os oficiais da guarda do templo sobre como poderia entregar Jesus a eles. Eles ficaram satisfeitos e combinaram dar-lhe dinheiro. (Lucas 22:3-5) A maioria das grandes histórias…
Now when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceedingly glad; for he had desired for a long time to see Him, because he had heard many things about Him, and he hoped to see some miracle done by Him. Then he questioned Him with many words, but He answered him nothing. (Luke 23:8-9) When Jesus was put on trial…
How Can I Genuinely Care For Young People When I Feel Distant? Q: I am a young youth leader in my church. How do I love the kids that I serve, even if I feel distant from them? A: First of all, pray for them. I hope that you have a list of names of all…
Do Addictions Indicate That A Person Is Unsaved? Q: Are addictions a sign that you’re not saved yet? A: I wouldn’t automatically say so. It’s important to remember that when a person is born again by God’s Spirit, they receive a great deal. They receive the forgiveness of sins. They receive a right standing with God….
Is Love For God Primarily An Act Of Obedience? Q: Is loving God mainly an act of obedience? If I don’t “feel” love for God on a bad day but still obey Him in faith, does that still count as loving Him? A: Yes, to obey God even when you don’t feel love means you love…