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- 1Why Did Jesus Need to ‘Become Superior’ to Angels?If Jesus is God, why does the Bible say that he “became” superior to angels? Hasn’t he always been superior to angels?
- 2I’m Eager to Pastor Now — Should I Skip Seminary?With so many urgent spiritual needs in the world, is it wise to spend years of life in a seminary classroom? If someone is eager for ministry, why wait?
- 3Why Have Kids If They Might End Up in Hell?Every child is an eternal being, someone who will live forever. So if our children may end up in hell, would we be better off not having kids?
- 4What Is the Sovereignty of God?God’s sovereignty over all creation is one of the grandest themes in the Bible. Pastor John overviews some of the basics.
- 5How Do Christians Survive in Middle-Class America?“Woe to you who are rich. Woe to you who are full now. Woe to you who laugh.” What do Jesus’s woes mean for middle-class Americans?
- 6How Does God Answer Today’s Skeptics?Many of today’s skeptics ask questions that God himself has already addressed. Sometimes, we just need to hear how God responds to his critics.
- 7Is There Any Place for Fear in the Christian Life?Fear does not govern the Christian life. But we have a skewed view of the Christian life if we exclude fear.
- 8Where Was the Holy Spirit on Good Friday?At the cross, the triune God was at work, securing our redemption. But what role did the Holy Spirit play in Jesus’s crucifixion?
- 9What’s the Significance of Simon Carrying Jesus’s Cross?Matthew, Mark, and Luke all tell us that Simon of Cyrene helped carry Jesus’s cross. What’s the significance of this story?
- 10My Joy Is So Short-Lived — How Do I Make It Last?God promises lasting joy. But what should we do when we feel full on Sunday but empty by Monday?
- 11I Want Jesus to Be My Treasure — Is the Wanting Enough?Our satisfaction in God will be in measure, not in fullness, until the day we see him face-to-face.
- 12Does Junk Food Dishonor God?When it comes to food, many of us are in greater danger of judging people where we shouldn’t than of eating what we shouldn’t.
- 13Is Cremation Okay If I Give My Body to Science?We testify to the hope of resurrection when we choose burial over cremation. But if we first donate our body to science, is cremation okay then?
- 14What Does It Mean to Live ‘in the Flesh’?Over ninety times, Paul speaks of “the flesh.” So what does this word mean to the apostle? Pastor John forms a definition from two key passages.
- 15Does God Direct All the Details of My Life?God’s sovereign control is complete, not partial. He governs every aspect of nature, every aspect of history, and every aspect of personal life.
- 16Does Christ’s Righteousness Cover My Joylessness?Jesus is our substitute, the one who became sin so we might be saved. So does his righteousness also cover our joylessness?
- 17How Does the Gospel Speak to Self-Hate?The Bible has a lot to say about the issue of self-hate. Where should we begin if we’re talking to a non-Christian who struggles in this area?
- 18Should We Expect Revival or More Social Decay?Scripture tells us that the last days will bring an upsurge of evil in the world. Does that mean we should stop expecting revivals to take place?
- 19Is It Sinful to Want to Die?Pain surrounds us in this world, and for those in Christ, the exact opposite awaits us after we die. Is it sinful to want to die and be with Jesus?
- 20Should a Gay Couple, Once Converted, Stay ‘Married’?The union of two men or women is not “gay marriage.” It’s no marriage. When they come to Christ, that former relationship has no binding authority.
- 21Can an Elect Person Die Without Hearing the Gospel?Letting the truth of election deter evangelism isn’t only illogical, but unbiblical. Pastor John shows how election moves us to action, not inaction.
- 22Will Marriage Cure My Lust?Sex in marriage, just like other physical gifts from God, is not an absolute cure for lust, but it can be a great help in the battle.
- 23Why Is It Better That Christ Went Away (John 16:7)?It’s better for us that Jesus is gone. He said so when he left. But why is Christ’s physical absence from us better for us than his physical presence?
- 24Should We Postpone Children While I Finish My Degree?Deciding when to start a family can be complex. Pastor John shares how he and Noël decided, and what biblical truths should inform the process.
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