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Ok. So. Im just wondering about this. I hear some people who have been through hard times or traumatic experiences saying that they had to have that happen to them in order for them to grow. Or that they don't exist if it didn't happen to them. Now. The thing is, their talking about...

The follow up question would be.. why would God permit that strong delusion to happen in the first place for honoring the Holy Spirit in worship?

On the internet, they had provided Genesis 1:2 but that doesn't really teach the practice of the worship of the Holy Spirit with the Father & the Son. Genesis 1:2 And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of...

Hello, i am 34 years old now. Till few weeks back i was against getting married but now my mindset is slightly changing and i need advice on this. I avoided marriage for the following reasons: 1) I am Chubby and have some physical limitation as a Man 2) I am shy and fear for many things 3) I...

The bible makes it clear that only one has been to heaven, the OT implies that the righteous are gathered into Abraham's Bosom in Paradise and there is a wide gulf that separates them from the unrighteous, the NT echos this and says that the righteous in Paradise await the Resurrection in Heaven...

We were talking in another thread on the forum this question that I would like to ask you. There are numerous promises made to Israel in the Old Testament. Some seem situational and others might be able to be applied to us today. How do you determine what promises apply to us today and what...

Good afternoon. A short story about myself. I grew up christian as a child but in my teenage years i turned to witchcraft. For a short time in my late teens i came to know god once more and was baptised but shortly afterwards i denounced my faith and turned back to the devil. Very recently my...

The subject is a little misleading. I know prayer itself is not a waste of time and I understand the benefits and instructions of prayer in general. I get that speaking directly to God can at least give the feeling of closing the gap. I also get praising Him in prayer and thanking Him for what...

Ill try make this as short as possible. I was christian throughout my childhood. I lost christ at aroubd age 12 and took up paganism and witchcraft. Some time in my late teens i found god for a short time got baptised then lost him again. I have children all with pagan names and i also have a...

Why did Jesus quote psalms on the cross when he said "My God my God why have you forsaken me?"... Was he starting to doubt God? Was he questioning Gods will? Thank you

Hello Pastor Rickert! I had a question about the historical Adam and Eve. I know there are many questions and speculations about whether these are truly historical persons, or whether the account of the Fall is allegorical. I am inclined to believe the biblical account as being a true...

I have heard you will go to hell and I have heard God will forgive you. Which is it?

"For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come, If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify...

I'd LOVE to learn your perspective on the issue of "single vs. double" predestination, the difference between the traditional/confessional Lutheran and Reformed positions.... There is a lively thread entitled "Double Predestination" currently active and I would be honored if you'd take the time...

Philippians 2:12...continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling. This scripture verse has always troubled me and can cause me concern and anxiety. I’m particularly interested in the Lutheran perspective. (Question re-posted with permission of member who originally posted on...