Since I’ve been back in New Zealand, I’ve been alarmed at the way Christians have embraced the notion of mental illness. This week I answer the question of whether mental illness is a result of parental sin. Along the way we look at what it is.
Is mental illness a result of parental sin? Read More »
Do you or someone you know have a disability? Is it really a disability? The world tries to dictate normality to us, but not everything we call a disability is. However, no disabilities are a result of the sin of the parents. In this week’s question, I explain why.
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Have you ever wondered about the population of the world in the early chapters of Genesis? How many people were around? Specifically who was Cain afraid of when he was cast out?
Who was Cain afraid of? Read More »
I’m sure many of us have seen the warning signs that someone might be attracted to someone who is not their spouse. But what should we do when someone tells you they are thinking of committing adultery?
What do I tell someone who is on the verge of committing adultery? Read More »
Many people today hold that tongues, healing, and prophecy is something we should expect within the church. How can we prove from the scriptures that the miraculous gifts have ceased, when godly scholars such as D.A. Carson, Wayne Grudem, Sam Storms, Matt Chandler and John Piper hold that they continue?
Q&A: How can I demonstrate that miraculous gifts have ceased? Read More »
Giving is a tricky subject. Our flesh is inherently selfish. As church members, we need to strive to be generous. But church leaders also need to be honorable in the way they manage the resources gifted by the church. Some churches do this better than other churches, so what can I do if my church
Q&A: What can I do if my church manipulates me to give? Read More »
Have you ever known someone who is flagrant sin and who continues to go to church? In the case of someone who is an unbeliever, this is easy. We want them to come and hear the gospel. But what about when that person professes to be a believer? If a professing believer is in sin
Q&A: What should I do when someone in sin wants to go to church Read More »
We’ve all been angry. Some of us live with anger. This question is from someone who sees hate and anger in their heart and who wants to get rid of it. How can we get rid of the anger in our heart?
Q&A: How can I get rid of my anger? Read More »