Pastor Joel, you are known for being an intense preacher. How would you respond to someone who says that it is the kindness of the Lord that leads us to repentance?
Pastor Joel, you are known for being an intense preacher. How would you respond to someone who says that it is the kindness of the Lord that leads us to repentance?
When we offer criticism we express that something is lacking and requires our contribution. However, when we offer encouragement we acknowledge that success is present apart from our contribution. This often requires a great deal more humility.
If the death of Jesus is not a mere example of sacrificial love but actual atonement (the finished payment for sin), and if Jesus died for each and every individual, why do many people still go to eternal suffering in hell? It appears as though these individuals’ sins are being paid for “twice;” once by Jesus on the cross, and …
It is not merely permissible for Christians to resist tyranny, it is necessary. John Knox once said, “Resistance to tyranny is obedience to God.” So are there any methods of resistance that the Bible forbids?
Christians are called to be good stewards of creation, as well as loving towards their neighbors. Therefore, is it a sin for wealthy Christians to use energy sources, such as fossil fuels, knowing that it causes harm to the environment and may cause harm to our future neighbors due to climate change?
Perhaps you’ve heard it said, “Christ, not Caesar, is head of the Church.” Almost all Christians would wholeheartedly agree. But what if I said, “Christ, not Caesar, is also head of the State?” A statement like that would make most Christians cringe. This is because the vast majority of Christians fundamentally misunderstand another important statement: “Separation of Church and State.”