Crosswords

The pastors open the show with an interesting ethical question this week. Then we consider Messianic prophecies, the book of Enoch, and how the church should think about the sacrificial system.

Should we say that Jesus is coming in our lifetime? Why does God allow Satan to have power? What does it mean for the kingdom of heaven to suffer violence?

How do I prepare for great tragedies in my life? Should I be disgusted with transgender people? Why must I be tested even if I am being faithful?

Does God love the church or Israel more? Why are the prophets in Revelation 11 killing people if they are a grace from God. Did the original gospel writers believe that Jesus would return in their lifetime? Is it ever ok to intentionally deceive someone?

What are some good Biblical questions to ask? How do I deal with doubts? What happens when I'm struggling to believe something in the Bible?

How do we know we really have the words of Jesus in the gospels? How do we reconcile the seemingly genocidal God of the OT and the loving Jesus of the NT? Why didn't Adam "surely die" the day he ate of the fruit?

Why don't we see miracles performed today? Should I attend the wedding of my child's same-sex wedding ceremony? Based on Mark 16:16 do I need to be baptized in order to be saved?

Where was Jesus after He died and before He rose. Is it right to celebrate Jesus' torture and death on Easter? Was the resurrection necessary? Do we know where Jesus' tomb was?

Do people get saved during the tribulation? Will there be tears in heaven? Who is the person running away with only a linen cloth in Mark's gospel? And a special announcement for the church!

Are Malachi and Jesus in contention with one another when it comes to divorce? How is it ok that the OT speaks about how harshly to beat slaves? Will God really not listen to me if I won't forgive a brother?

Is some sin worse than others? Does God want people to repent or has He made some for destruction? Are there dinosaurs in the Bible?

How do I know when to leave a dead church? Who was able to see the kingdom before they died? What is the abomination of desolation?

Do children suffer for the sins of their parents? If people can just go to another church after being under church discipline, does church discipline even work? How do I pray fervently when things are going well in my life?

A very special Valentine's episode all about love!

Why does Rev 21 say that cowards will have their part in the lake of fire? Can you explain what Paul meant when he wrote of the circumcision of the heart? Are we truly in the "last days?"

Are the churches in Rev 2-3 literal or are they pointing to periods of time in church history? Will I really perform greater works than Jesus? Will some not taste death?

Who are the seven spirits in Revelation 1? How do I avoid becoming a Pharisee? Has Jesus always been called "Son" for all of eternity?

If man was to continue sinning, what was the point of the flood? Is there significance to the name changes in the NT disciples? What was the meaning of the parable of the fig tree that didn't bear fruit?

Had it really never rained before the blood? Are you sure demons aren't attracted to humans? Why do we sin if God created us for worship and service.

Where did everyone come from that potentially wanted to kill Cain? In light of Luke 12 should we enjoy the fruits of our labor? How much time working is too much time?

Can you explain the three categories of sin the Bible uses? Is hell really in the Old Testament? If I feel painful memories about someone that hurt me, have I really forgiven them?

Did Jesus really experience temptations like us? When should a woman step in to lead in the household? Why does God allow evil so He can show His grace, but that would be wrong for me?

After a long summer break we're back! What does it mean to be a royal priesthood? Can we make an argument for God's existence from the Bible since it already assumes His existence? When was heaven and hell created?

Was man cursed like the serpent? Does God save nations?

If we have a new nature, why do we still struggle with sin? What does it mean to put up with one another as it is referenced in Col 3? Does God have feelings?