Posted September 2nd, 2010 in Ask a Bible Teacher
Q. I pray to Jesus everyday and have tried to leave my old life behind. But because I used to be a romance author, I frequently have immoral/sexual thoughts. I feel like Satan is using my previous job to attack my mind. I rebuke the devil, and continue praying. Will God judge me on thoughts I cannot control? I feel guilty that they even pop into my mind. I pray to Christ every day to lift this from me.
Posted August 15th, 2010 in Ask a Bible Teacher
Q. Thank you so much for your ministry. Not a day passes by that I don’t check out your site and read your articles and questions answered. One topic that I constantly think about is the Judgment Seat of Christ. I understand that only believers will be at this judgment but I am confused as to what will be addressed. Will all of my sins as a believer be brought out at this judgment?
Posted August 10th, 2010 in Bread From Heaven, Tough Questions Answered
To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul; in you I trust, O my God. Do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me. No one whose hope is in you will ever be put to shame, but they will be put to shame who are treacherous without excuse.
Posted August 6th, 2010 in Uncategorized
Q. I am reading the answer you gave the person in the Grounds for Divorce article. This reminded me of a dear friend whose husband did much worse. He tried to rape her nine-year-old nephew! The man was convicted and soon will be free. She is a good Christian woman and says that she cannot divorce him, for he was not unfaithful. She is basing her decision on the same Bible reference, so she plans to take him back! It’s one thing is to forgive, and another to live with the person. What do you think? Read Post »
Posted July 29th, 2010 in Ask a Bible Teacher
Q. I had a friend who did me wrong. I forgave her and pray for her BUT I do not want her as a friend anymore. She did not cherish our friendship the way I did. Do I still have to be her friend? I have never been a picky person but I want to start now. I have nothing against her except I do not want a friend like her in my life.
Posted July 22nd, 2010 in Ask a Bible Teacher
Q. My question is on forgiving others. I know we should forgive over and over even to those who have hurt us one way or another, but I am in a difficult position regarding forgiving a first degree relative whom I always thought was a believer. One day out of a clear blue sky she said to me, “I don’t want to believe in Jesus anymore.” I learned she’s been involved in paganism, astrology and even witchcraft. I have told her that I love her, but that what she is doing is wrong and I cannot accept or condone it. Do I also have to forgive her, or not?
Posted July 18th, 2010 in Ask a Bible Teacher
Q. My Christian niece had an affair, divorced her Christian husband without Biblical cause, and married her lover. My sister has forgiven them by faith and as act of her will, but the situation still bothers her. There was no forgiveness sought on their part from anyone; she knows that is not a prerequisite, and she must forgive anyway. However, the question is how does that forgiveness “flesh out” in reality; what does forgiveness DO; how is she to treat them, etc? There are three grand kids involved and this has affected them.
Posted July 18th, 2010 in Ask a Bible Teacher
Q. I read something today that upset me and I would like your opinion on it. I know that you have mentioned that we will all stand before the Bema Seat of Christ for rewards but this is what I read…
Everything I ever did will be analyzed and scrutinized openly by the Lord Jesus Christ. Every good thing. . . and every bad thing. I’ll be called on to give account of every word, every deed, every thought.
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Posted July 10th, 2010 in Forgiveness, Selah
A Bible Study by Jack Kelley
For some time now, I’ve been puzzled about the time between the resurrection and the ascension. What was the Lord doing during that time? It was certainly different than His Ministry before the resurrection. He had already accomplished everything He came to do. It seems like He would have been more anxious to return home.
Posted June 29th, 2010 in Bread From Heaven
The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul. The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple. The precepts of the LORD are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes. The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever. The ordinances of the LORD are sure and altogether righteous. They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb. By them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward.
