Is it possible for Christians to seek to mirror God’s Law in the voting booth? Are there any limitations on using America’s governing system to enforce God’s Law?
What’s The Most Common Example Of Spiritual Abuse Committed By Pastors?
When an elder, deacon, or member of a church is caught in sin, there is one incredibly common method of dealing with that sin that Scripture clearly condemns as spiritual abuse. Sadly, although this abusive method is condemned, pastors still do it all the time.
Does Jesus’ Parable About Wheat & Tares Contradict Excommunication?
Do we cast out false teachers or do we listen to Jesus when he says not to worry about separating the wheat and tares, that his angel will do it when the harvest comes?
Will Christians Be Ashamed In The Final Judgment?
Will Christians have to confess their sins publicly in the Final Judgment? Will Christians feel guilty or ashamed in the Final Judgment?
Is Pastor Joel Legalistic?
From Glenn Farris – Can you explain 1 Corinthians 9:20-21? What does Paul mean when he states that we are not “under the law”?
Westminster Covenant Theology Vs. 1689 Federalism
According to a Reformed Baptist view, the New Covenant is not just BIGGER, but BETTER; not merely WIDER, but DEEPER.“But as it is, Christ has obtained a ministry that is as much more excellent than the old as the covenant he mediates is better, since it is enacted on better promises” (Hebrews 8:6).
Are There Sins That Indefinitely Disqualify From Eldership?
From Nate Werner – If a Christian man commits a sin in the past that would disqualify him from eldership (e.g. – looking at porn, but has since repented) is he forever disqualified? More generally, if a man did not meet the qualifications for eldership in the past, but now he does, is that man forever disqualified?
Should Women Be Allowed To Vote?
From Joshua Lahring – Hi Pastor Joel, I have been listening to you on biblical patriarchy and I am wondering what you think about women having the right to vote. Since men are called to lead in the home and should be the governing authorities, should women have part in deciding the direction of society?
Can Christians Use Birth Control?
From Katy Anderson – What is your Christian opinion on birth control? I’m not asking about the “morning-after pill,” but the daily pills or the DEPO shot.
What Do You Think About Christian Universities?
Austin Cook – Hi Pastor Joel, you’ve mentioned before that you went to Dallas Baptist University. Do you have thoughts/concerns regarding that particular institution? Also, what do you think about the current state of Christian higher education in general?