Posts Tagged ‘Q & A’s’
Could you explain 2 Peter 1:10?
2 Peter 1:10 – “Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:” Question: Please explain what this particular verse (2 Peter 1:10) means so that I may better understand? Answer: Too often people think they’re born again, when they’re really…
Read MoreIs Blind Faith Biblical? Part 1
Question: Is it perfectly acceptable to have what most today call “blind faith”? I speak to so many Christians today and most say, “Just trust in Jesus and you’ll be fine.” Answer: There are two separate areas worth briefly addressing here. Here we’ll look at the first one: Is blind faith biblical? A Blind Man – If a…
Read MoreGrowing and Going: Q & A- Why Couldn’t God Have Used Evolution?
Question: Why Couldn’t God Have Used Evolution? Answer: This is an excellent question, especially in light of the days in which we live! Sadly, both creationist and evolutionist groups alike have surmised that if He wanted to, God could have used evolution as His creation process. Unfortunately, even young earth creationists have often said that…
Read MoreIs creation a non-essential?
Question: You guys recently taught on evolution and how it is not found in the Bible, yet when I go to church my pastor teaches that creation is a “non-essential” and discussion on the subject just brings division. Could you help me with a Biblical approach to this? Answer: Unfortunately, this is not an uncommon situation. Even…
Read MoreGrowing and Going Q & A: Are Catholics and Mormons saved because they claim Jesus?
Question: The Bible is clear that those who call on the name of Jesus are saved. I struggle with this because my Aunt is a practicing Catholic and a close friend of mine is Mormon. Does this mean they are saved? Answer: It’s always important to go beyond the face value of someone’s claims. The spirit of…
Read MoreGrowing and Going Q & A: Is it wrong to pray and ask God’s favor?
Question: Is it wrong to pray and ask God’s favor? Somebody I know has a job interview and there are several people interviewing for this job. I told the person to pray for the Lord to lead and guide and to give you favor. Well, this lady that I know of but don’t know, is always posting…
Read MoreWhat is Biblical Discernment?
Question: What is Biblical discernment and how is it applied to a Christian’s life? Answer: Unfortunately there are those within today’s Christianity who consider discernment as almost a “dirty word”. Discernment discussions can be viewed as problem causing and sometimes seen as divisive within a body of believers. It’s ironic, however, that whether we go to the…
Read MoreGrowing & Going Q&A: Can You Lose Your Salvation?
Question – Can someone practicing sin lose their salvation? There are Godly Christians on both sides of this debate, however, in order to come to a biblical conclusion, we first must start with the understanding that both sides cannot be true. We must also turn our attention away from men and onto to God and…
Read MoreWhat Does the Bible Say About “YOLO”?
The world subscribes to the philosophy that self-fulfillment, instant gratification, and pride in one’s self are not only permissible desires, but are, in fact, ones we should actively pursue. If you spend any amount of time around a teenager on Instagram, Twitter, or the like, you are no doubt familiar with “YOLO”, the contemporary rendition…
Read MoreDid ALL Humans Really Come From Adam and Eve?
Question from an evolutionist… “How could Christians ever believe that all humans came from Adam and Eve (For Eve: Adam’s rib…I guess) and that they lived to be 900+ years old, and that incest must have been involved to continue the human race?” Answer: Understandably, the Genesis account of creation is much different than the…
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