Ask Pastor John

God’s providence not only governs all things, but it gives us hope in our suffering. We can trust that our all-good God will turn every sorrow to joy.

Jesus commands the church not only to make disciples, but also to baptize them. But why is baptism so important?

What can Christian parents do if they discover that one of their children is living in serious sexual sin? Pastor John offers counsel on where to begin.

God’s all-pervasive providence is the key that unlocks enduring patience. He is always working more good than we can ever see.

Peter tells us that a husband’s prayers are hindered if he dishonors his wife. Is this just a marriage principle, or does sin always obstruct our prayers?

Does the presence or absence of happiness say anything about us morally, or is happiness simply a nonmoral state of affairs?

In a culture filled with silliness and superficiality, seeing and savoring the providence of God protects our hearts from trifling with divine things.

Pornography distorts our souls. But with the transformation of the Holy Spirit and a hard, honest fight, there is still hope for godly intimacy in marriage.

Social media feeds are often infernos of insults and anger. How can Christians engage online in ways that make much of Christ?

Even the tiniest details of history move forward under the providential care of our sovereign, all-good God. Nothing is random. Nothing is meaningless.

If God doesn’t need anything in this world in order to be who he is, then why did he create the world at all?

God has given us a high and holy calling in Christ. But can a Christian ever be too hard on himself as he strives to live up to that calling?

Seeing and savoring God’s providence in our redemption fills us with wonder and trembling joy. We owe everything to his grace.

Christian citizenship expands far beyond the country on our passport. We share a citizenship with those from every nation who call upon the name of Jesus.

Is listening to the Bible just as good as reading it? Or do we risk missing something if our Bible intake comes mainly through listening?

When we see and savor the providence of God, lukewarm worship gives way to wonder, awe, and holy reverence before our majestic God.

Faithful pastors long to see their churches grow up in faith, hope, and love. So, how does a pastor bear with those who seem to be going backward?

The Bible instructs believers to examine themselves, but does it tell us to what extent or how often we should question our salvation?

What difference does seeing and savoring the providence of God make? Pastor John explains why providence overflows with practical implications.

Several vaccines in current use are developed from the cells of aborted babies. Can Christians use these vaccines in good conscience?

Regular, disciplined Bible intake is not optional for God’s people. It is God’s plan for preserving us and bringing us safely to glory.

At the end of another year, Pastor John reflects on 2020, the world of Ephesians, and the need for a new tidal wave of God-centered teaching.

In the Gospels, Jesus repeatedly tells people to follow him. But why doesn’t that call ring out in the rest of the New Testament?

Christmas offers an opportunity to look upon the incarnation with fresh amazement. But does the timing of our celebration just reflect pagan tradition?

In the person of Jesus Christ, we encounter incarnate Deity. But why did he have to take on flesh that first Christmas?