Q: Can a person have more than one prayer language?A: This question is related to speaking in tongues. I’ve written what I think is a very helpful post on the phenomenon of speaking in tongues. You can read it by clicking here.In terms of this question, I’d say, “Why not?” The Holy Spirit is sovereign and can function with people … Read More
How to Read Proverbs
Q: Proverbs 26:4-5, “Do not answer a fool according to his folly and, or you will be like him yourself. Answer a fool according to his folly or he will be wise in his own eyes.” seems to be a contradiction. Would you explain please?A: I love this question because it gets to the heart of why the Bible, with a … Read More
Kingdom of Heaven
As stated on Q Sunday, February 3, 2013, I’ll be blogging about many of the questions handed in that day or sent through email or text. SO, in keeping with that, here’s a couple of questions from someone that coem from the Sermon on the Mount.Q: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs in the kingdom of heaven.” What … Read More
God Cannot Lie
Q: If God is all-powerful, then how can he not be able to lie? A: The answer to this question, turned in on an index card on Sunday, February 6, 2011 is kind of philosophical, as the question is rather philosophical in nature. Because God is the sum of all superlative positive attributes, a lie would go against the definition … Read More
A Christian Response to the Killing of Osama bin Laden
I perceive a divided opinion among Christians over the killing of Osama bin Laden. Some Christians are thrilled at the news that bin Laden is dead at the hands of American special forces. Other Christians believe the proper response is almost mourning, as bin Laden has been sent, almost certainly, to a Christ-less eternity. Perhaps I am foolish to try … Read More
Bible Benefits
Q: Do I have to study the Bible to be accepted by God? A: I’m not really sure what prompted the person who wrote this question on an index card at our Q Sunday event on February 6, 2011, but I’ll take a stab at a few observations. The Bible is one of the primary ways that God uses to … Read More
Feeling God’s Presence
Q: How can I, as a teenager, begin to feel God’s presence? How does he become more real and personal? This excellent question, submitted on our Q Sunday event on February 6, 2011 asks a question that many people pose at all stages of life. Becoming more aware of God’s presence and finding God to be more intimate in one’s … Read More
Sabbath Keeping
Q: Do we still need to honor the command, “Remember the Sabbath Day by keeping it holy”? What does that look like in our complicated American culture? A: This question, emailed to me on February 3, 2011 was one of the queries we couldn’t get to on our Q Sunday on February 6. The question was submitted by someone who … Read More