Ask Pastor John

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Aug 23, 2013 • 7min

What Is Legalism?

The word “legalism” is not found in the Bible. So what do people mean when they contrast legalism with the gospel?
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Aug 22, 2013 • 7min

Women As Ministers?

God equips women to minister mightily in this world. Pastor John clarifies 1 Timothy 2 and calls women to endless possibilities.
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Aug 21, 2013 • 7min

Does God Remember Our Sins or Forget Them?

Pastor John examines how God can both remember and forget sins according to what will work the most for our good.
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Aug 20, 2013 • 6min

Why Is My Evangelism at Work So Lame?

It is difficult, even strange, to turn workplace conversations from football and fashion to the gospel. How then should believers approach evangelism at work?
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Aug 19, 2013 • 6min

What Does It Mean to Be Made in God’s Image?

Sin defaces the image of God, but it doesn’t destroy it. Pastor John explains what it means to be made in the image of God in this age of redemption.
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Aug 16, 2013 • 6min

Battling Jealousy

The jealousy of God is both righteous and loving; often, our jealousy is sinful and selfish. How can Christians distinguish these jealousies?
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Aug 15, 2013 • 5min

Battling Envy

Envy rises up out of a resentful, discontent hearts. Therefore, trust in God’s goodness is the believer’s secret weapon in the battle against envy.
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Aug 14, 2013 • 8min

How Does the Spirit Testify I’m Saved?

The Holy Spirit testifies that believers are God’s children by working good fruit in their lives and a cry in their hearts: “Father! Lord!”
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Aug 13, 2013 • 7min

My Husband Is Okay with Racy Scenes — I Hate It

Behind sexual scenes in entertainment swirls a sea of lust, adultery, and hate — sexual sin that killed Jesus, and that Jesus died to kill.
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Aug 12, 2013 • 6min

When a Christian Won’t Repent from Sexual Sin

The four steps of biblical discipline are designed to keep the church holy and pure while it loves the unrepentant back to Jesus.

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