July 11, 2009
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Question: When we get to heaven, what happens to your spouse? Are you still married? Answer: This is a question that often causes some unnecessary confusion! Matthew 22:30 is often cited as the proof text that there is no marriage in heaven: “When the dead rise , they will neither marry nor be given in marriage. In this resepect, they will be as the angels in heaven”(Matt. 22:30) Scripture does not teach there will be no marriage …
July 9, 2009
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Question: If the general path of society continues to decline as expected, what practical ways should we as believers demonstrate unconditional love, rather than judging? (NOTE: This TXT question has been reworded a bit from the original to clarify what was asked.) Answer: During last Sunday’s message, we learned that “judging” the sinfulness of those not in the faith (non-believers) is not our job! 1 Cor 5:9-13 illustrates this point clearly. In this helpful passage, …
June 19, 2009
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Question: If I am not persecuted, am I not following Christ? Answer: Possibly! As we heard during last week’s message from the pulpit, Scripture clearly declares that “..all those who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted” (2 Tim 3:12). To “live godly in Christ” means faithfully living a life that puts Jesus on display, showing and sharing Him in a world that rejects His message and His gospel. Jesus said in the “Sermon on …
June 17, 2009
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Question: Where does the Bible talk about sanctification? Answer: Great question! This is a subject that often creates a bit of confusion. To help clarify this issue, we need to review some important distinctions between biblical “salvation” and “sanctification.” At conversion, every believer receives the “gift of salvation” (Rom 6:23; Eph 2:8-9). This gracious “gift” is granted by God and comes through embracing the gospel (Rom 10:17). By God’s grace, this includes our personally acknowledging our utter sinfulness (confession) and turning to and trusting Christ …
May 29, 2009
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Question: How can I learn from Daniel to move from living in fear to faith? Answer: Not only in the book of Daniel but throughout the Bible, the subject of “fear” is repeatedly addressed. Fearful situations are a fact of life! We live in an imperfect, fallen world. However, not all “fear” that we experience is bad. How so? Fear often alerts us to danger. God has designed us to respond to danger, real or perceived, for …