READY TO GIVE AN ANSWER (PROSPERITY GOSPEL) Passages that will help you respond when people say… Prosperity theology teaches that believers are entitled to financial blessing and physical well-being. Followers are taught that faith, positive… “Living as a Christian leads to earthly wealth and prosperity.”
READY TO GIVE AN ANSWER (DECISION THEOLOGY) Passages that will help you respond when people say… These statements and others like them are examples of what is broadly termed “decision theology.” Decision theology is taught… “You can have a relationship with Jesus Christ, just invite Him into your heart.” “I made a decision for Christ last week.”
“I’M GLAD YOU ASKED!” (THIRTY-FIRST IN A SERIES) Pastors Answer Frequently-Asked Questions This question arises frequently, especially since there are certain denominations who teach that the only valid form of Baptism is by immersion—that is,… “What is the proper way to apply water in Baptism?”
“I’M GLAD YOU ASKED!” (TWENTY-Eighth IN A SERIES) Pastors Answer Frequently-Asked Questions Some of the differences in the ways that Christian churches conduct Baptisms are merely matters of custom and logistics. Other differences surrounding Baptism… “How do confessional Lutherans differ from others regarding Baptism?”
“I’M GLAD YOU ASKED!” (TWENTY-FIFTH IN A SERIES) Pastors Answer Frequently-Asked Questions Whenever a secular group or organization tries to inject a spiritual component into its activities or purpose, there is cause for concern. A… “What Are Our Concerns about the American Legion?”
Fraternal insurance is not provided by an insurance company, but rather by a fraternal benefit society. Fraternals were developed in the 1800’s as a way for people to join with others who shared a common… What’s Wrong with Fraternal Insurance?
Yes, tithing is commanded in Scripture, but that is not the whole story. Tithing actually began before it was commanded. When Melchizedek blessed Abram, he responded by giving Melchizedek “a tithe of all” (Genesis 14:19-20).… Is Tithing Commanded in Scripture?
Micro-evolution, that is, the changing of characteristics within a species, happens regularly and is biblical. God created plants and animals each “according to its kind” to reproduce each “according to its kind” (Genesis 1). We… “Is It True That Our Church Teaches That Evolution is False?”
“I’M GLAD YOU ASKED!” (THIRTEENTH IN A SERIES) Pastors Answer Frequently-Asked Questions Anytime someone asks, “Is so-and-so saved?” it is vital that our answer make clear what we mean by the word saved. When the… Can Someone who Commits Suicide be Saved?
Statistics indicate that eighty percent of American adults gamble, and three to five percent of those struggle with a gambling addiction. In 2007, Americans lost more than $92 billion gambling (www.dailyfinance.com). As with other addictions,… What’s So Bad about Gambling?
