He went a little farther and fell on His face, and prayed, saying, “O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will.” (Matthew 26:39) After His last supper with the disciples, Jesus went to a garden known as Gethsemane. The name means…
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Does Calvary Chapel Blend Calvinism and Arminianism? I have been reading the Calvary Chapel statement of faith and also Chuck Smith’s book on Calvinism and Arminianism. Am I correctly understanding that Calvary seems to take a blended approach to these two doctrines which can sometimes be contradictory? The quick answer is yes. Some people would…
Should Christians Follow Their Heart or God’s Word? I recently heard that as Christians we are not to follow our heart. Is it true that as believers, we are not to follow our hearts? We often hear people give this advice. First, we look to God’s word. We look to God’s word fundamentally for the…
Can Faith and Science Be Balanced? I come from a background of faith (which I strongly stand on) and a rejection of science. Sometimes I struggle wondering if my passion in the field of science could be wrong. How can one balance faith and science? I don’t have any problem balancing faith and science. I…
Does the Bible Offer a Solution for Burnout? Galatians 6:9 says to not grow weary doing good. How can I do that (and everything else) from a place of complete burnout? Does the bible address burnout? If you want an example of burnout, one potential place to look for it is Elijah. After his victory…
Did Jesus Come to Save My Body or Soul? I thought that my body is mortal, and my soul and spirit are immortal (Jesus came to save my soul). I heard recently that our body and soul are one, and that Jesus came to save our bodies. Thoughts? First of all, it’s not quite true…
How to Overcome a Works-Based Mentality with God’s Grace? I find myself slipping into a works-based mentality or focusing on what I’m doing or not doing instead of focusing on God and his goodness. Feeling like if I don’t read or do the things that I should be doing (to basically “force” fruit of the…
Should Christians Rebuke a Works-Based Gospel? In Galatians 2:4, Paul called people false believers for teaching that following the law was needed for salvation. Should Christians today do the same when others teach a works-based gospel? It’s complicated in this way. For example, the rebuke that Paul talks about in Galatians 2 was a rebuke…