A:Biblically, when I hear the term ‘Spiritual Gifts’, I automatically think of it, as a, special anointing placed on every born again Believer by the Holy Spirit, to accomplish a given ministry that God has ordained in their life. [What a humbling honor, when a Believer discovers, that it is the “Grace of God” to […]
Q: God is SOVEREIGN, and we know this from Scripture, then, how does MY Free Will come into play? A: [Thanks for the question.] First, we have to determine, what is meant by the statement, “God is sovereign.” For me, no one answers that question better than the 19th century Bible scholar, A. W. Pink, […]
A: I believe the Bible is clear as to what the “unpardonable sin” makes reference to. It is the “blasphemy of the Holy Spirit” as mentioned in Mark 3:22-30, “But the teachers of religious law who had arrived from Jerusalem said, “He’s possessed by Satan, the prince of demons. That’s where he gets the power […]
Q: Can YOU explain in layman’s term: Why God permit bad things to happen to good people? A: Thanks for the question. First, let’s answer the last part of this question: who are these so-called ‘good people?’ If I remembered correctly in my undergrad course, Introduction to the Bible, there’s none good but God! In […]
Q: At this time in church history, I’m hearing more of my colleagues mentioning Hebrews 2:4 … signs, wonders, and miracles. I know how adamantly YOU are about the use of the word ‘MIRACLES” being so loosely used in Christendom. Can you spare a moment and explain the verse? A: Good question, Man of God: […]
I understand the debate you pastors are having with those from the “HOUSE CHURCH”Movement.! Without being lengthy in my response to your question about HOUSE CHURCHES vs. BUILDINGS, when you go back and look at the historical Book of Acts were the church came into existence, particularly Acts chapters 2 and 20, you will see […]
A: That is indeed a good question, and the debate from various denominations over this verse, rages on. Like most biblically-minded students of sacred Scripture, I’ve spent quality time, ‘burning midnight oil’ studying the text from the time of our early church fathers [Ignatius of Antioch, Justin Martyr, Augustine of Hippo, and others] giving it […]
In theology, we like to say it this way: There are ‘true sayings’ and there are sayings that have truth in them. There is certainly truth in this statement, to some degree. In Genesis ‐ the book of beginnings, God instituted marriage, and His Word abounds with both promises and warnings to safeguard the family […]
A: [Good question] As Christians, we believe in the ONE true God of the Holy Scriptures. This is why we study theology. The term “theology” comes from the combination of theos (Greek for “god”) and logos (Greek for “word” or “dialogue”). Many scholars understand theology as a discussion or study of God. Theology involves several […]
Q: [Dr. Mike] Christian leaders are evaluating the impact that COVID-19 has had on the Church, as they enter what many see as a ‘new’ phase of church ministry. Will You give us an ‘overview’ of your assessment of what we should take away from the pandemic; and if God is Sovereign (and we believe […]