How often should disciples take the Lord’s Supper? We have several passages of Scripture that address this question, but none do so absolutely or exhaustively. Nonetheless, if we patiently work with these texts, we will end up with a more than satisfactory answer to our question. Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians is a goodContinue reading “How Often Should We Take The Lord’s Supper?”
Category Archives: Questions You’ve Asked
Dogs In Heaven?
Years ago, there was an email making the rounds that featured pictures of two churches fighting (via their marquee signs), over whether or not dogs go to heaven. The email is almost certainly bogus (check it out on Snopes), since the background in the pictures remains exactly the same through all of the sign changes. ButContinue reading “Dogs In Heaven?”
A Question About Our “Rights”
Kevin wants to know about Paul’s statement in 1 Corinthians 9:21 concerning becoming all things to all people—is it permissive or limiting? My understanding is that it is both a permissive and limiting text. When I was growing up, our mother would always tell us before we went somewhere to “Have fun and behave.” AContinue reading “A Question About Our “Rights””
A Question About Giving
Does 1 Corinthians 16:2 require that we give weekly as opposed to once a month or some other way? Old habits die hard! This verse has been looked at by some in a certain way for so long that it’s close to impossible for them to see it any other way. It’s like one ofContinue reading “A Question About Giving”
Is it God’s will for you to read this? (2)
I can think of several reasons. One is that it seems to me we’re presuming upon God when we assume He has just one thing He wants you or me to be doing next Tuesday evening. Where did we get that idea? I have to choose whether I want to write this post or stop and getContinue reading “Is it God’s will for you to read this? (2)”
Is it God’s will for you to read this? (1)
I attended an event where the audience was told that we were not there by accident, it was God’s plan for us to be there that evening. If by that they meant that God had given us the freedom to choose and we had chosen to be there, I would have agreed. But that’s not what was meant. WhatContinue reading “Is it God’s will for you to read this? (1)”
John’s baptism and ours
Brandon asks, Why is baptism used before Jesus? I thought baptism signified Jesus’ death and resurrection. Why would baptism be used by John if that’s what it is for? As the question suggests, the two baptisms are closely related but also have important differences. Think of it like an engagement ring and a wedding ring. The engagement ringContinue reading “John’s baptism and ours”
Jesus Wept
Yvonne wants to know exactly what John meant when he wrote, “Jesus wept” (John 11:35)? This verse is part of John’s account of Jesus raising His friend Lazarus from the dead. This miracle was the final “sign” in John’s highly selective catalogue of miracles that he recorded to lead people to faith and life throughContinue reading “Jesus Wept”
A Question About Heaven
Melissa has asked, “What verses . . . indicate reconciliation w/our loved ones after death?” Once the question of heaven is settled for ourselves, we’re just as interested in seeing it settled in regard to our loved ones, aren’t we? And why shouldn’t we be? Whatever else is true about us, we’re made for relationships. So we shouldn’tContinue reading “A Question About Heaven”
A Taste of Grace with Bruce Green 