Ask Pastor John

Spurgeon seemed to say that Arminians preach an insufficient gospel. But can our theological commitments really ruin our gospel presentation to the point that it’s completely defective?

God will receive glory from every part of his creation, even from those who rebel against him. But he receives most glory from the believer when our hearts find our fullest satisfaction in him.

Consistent spiritual discipline is Christian living and is not legalistic.

Some texts in the Bible, like 1 John 5:18, may seem difficult to understand at first. But with a little digging, nuggets of gold are sure to surface.

If Christ already bore the wrath of God on the cross, then is hell just redundant? Does hell take away from the glory of what Christ accomplished?

Before correcting a brother or sister in Christ, how certain must we be that our own outlook is free from sin and deceit?

How we talk about God’s absolute sovereignty, right down to our word choice, makes a big difference in how people receive this precious truth.

The accommodations of our modern world aren’t all inherently sinful. But unless they serve our faithfulness to Jesus, what good are they?

First Thessalonians 4:11 says that we should “live a quiet life.” Do Jesus’s and Paul’s lives measure up to that instruction?

Many Christians say, “God will never give us more than we can handle.” But the truth of that statement depends on two key words.

God desires that we have both peace and joy as we walk with him. How to joy and peace relate, and how do they differ?

When we learn that our time on this earth is short, what truths can help us live out our last days with joy?

The Bible speaks to our toughest moments.

Do what you have to do to be radically devoted to Jesus and his holiness.

The doctrines of grace invite us to discover the endless fountain of all joy. Let The Joy Project guide you on a journey to uncover those riches of happiness.

The prosperity gospel may be easy to critique from a distance, but what about when it comes home? How can you talk to close friends and loved ones who have accepted the so-called prosperity “gospel”?

What if zombie stories and movies weren’t just mindless horror but could actually teach us about the true nature of our world?

If my work can be corrupted by others for evil purposes, does that cancel out any good that I achieve?

We love to enjoy the benefits of the gospel, but the gospel is actually not an end in itself. So what is the ultimate goal of the gospel?

Our tax dollars inevitably end up at places like Planned Parenthood — an organization that takes innocent life. Is it wrong to continue contributing taxes to a government that underwrites sin?