Head Coverings

Posted by on Apr 7, 2012 in Ask the Pastor | 0 comments A writer to the church asks: I was wondering what insight you could give me on 1 Corinthians 11:2-16—about head coverings * * * * * * * * * * Dear friend, Excellent question. I’ve, unfortunately, had the experience of being in a church once where this issue became very divisive. But I think I can suggest a few things that might help. First, it’s important to remember that the...
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Women in Church

Posted by on Apr 7, 2012 in Ask the Pastor | 0 comments A writer to the church has heard it taught that the Bible says women should keep silent in church, and they should rely on their husbands if they have anything to say. She writes: “I have no problem with it, but I would like to know your opinion on it. What if a woman doesn’t have a husband, especially a Christian husband, dad, brother, son, or any male relative?” * * * * * *...
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The Gospel and The Law

Posted by on Apr 7, 2012 in Ask the Pastor | 0 comments A member of our church writes: “We know that the Gospel is salvation through Jesus, since by the Law nobody is perfect. So, when we preach the Gospel, do we need to discuss the Law at the same time?” * * * * * * * * * * Dear friend, It is my belief that we definitely must discuss the law at the same time as we present the gospel. And the reason is because it helps clarify what it is...
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Abram & Sarai

Posted by on Jan 19, 2012 in Ask the Pastor | 0 comments A visitor to our website asks: “In Genesis chapter 16:5, why was Sarai angry with Abram when it was her idea in verse 2 to give her maid to Abram in the first place?” * * * * * * * * * * Dear friend, I suggest that, in answering it, we consider the broader context of this story. God had made a promise to childless Abraham in Genesis 12:2-3—specifically, “I will make you a...
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1 John 1:9

Posted by on Jan 19, 2010 in Ask the Pastor | 0 comments A visitor to our website writes: Would you give a short explanation of I John 1:9? * * * * * * * * * * If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9, NKJV) Dear friend, I believe that the best way to understand verse 9 is by seeing it in the light of the verses that surround it.  Verse eight says, “If we say...
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Accountability

Posted by on Jan 19, 2010 in Ask the Pastor | 0 comments A visitor to our website writes: “In the case of a person who was born prematurely, and that has mental disorders that cause them to not fully understand what is going on; are they competent enough to be held accountable before God on the Day of Judgment?  Most of their emotions are due to their disability.” * * * * * * * * * * Dear friend, When I think of a question like this, one...
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