Crosswords

Is hades the same as eternal hell? How do I help my Christian friends who believe in conspiracy theories? What does it mean to examine myself as a Christian and how often should I do this?

Why was Jesus sleeping on the boat in Luke 8? How do we deal with anxiety as Christians? Have Christians who had sex before marriage doomed their marriage for failure?

What might have happened to the woman who annointed Jesus' feet with alabaster? Does the Holy Spirit come upon Christians? Are parables meant to hide truth or reveal it? And which soils are saved in Luke 8 Pastor Sam!?

Do you know what God's impassibility is? If not, don't worry. Pastor Sam is here to explain it, and why it is relevant to your understanding of God's character. Is preaching man's sinfulness and God's wrath manipulative? How should we think about so-called "oppressed" people groups in contrast to the oppression God speaks about in the Bible?

Why do some people have the idea that God is only wrathful in the OT and Jesus is only gracious in the OT? More discussion about instructing and raising children in a Godly way.

Could Jesus really be tempted if He was sinless? Should we pray for God to take away temptation? Why are some people tempted by one type of sin and not others? What is the flesh?

Did Jesus and John preach the same repentance and baptism?

How do I develop a submissive heart toward God? Did Jesus already have righteousness, or did He actually need to have righteousness? Is there ever an appropriate time to disobey your parents?

How do we apply OT verses such as Jeremiah 29:11 to our lives as Christians? What should we do as we prepare for Easter? And more!

How do I know if I am growing in my faith? What does worldliness look like? How do I prepare for suffering?

How can we learn to witness from John the Baptist?

How should we think about the Ravi Zacharias scandal? Was Ravi saved? What about people that came to faith under his ministry? Should we listen to or share his teachings? How should I view Christian leaders moving forward? Should I always be suspect about every believer?

This week we have a special edition of Crosswords where we talk about the nuanced topic of believers gathering during the COVID-19 pandemic.

If God knows everything why does He still hold us accountable for our sins and faults? Should we tell non-Christians to be afraid of God? Doesn't God see anything good in the human heart?

How can we trust that anyone knows the "true Jesus?" How do we know the Bible wasn't altered throughout the ages? Can we justify the crusades and the forcible tactics Christians used to share their faith during that time?

What exactly does it mean that Jesus Christ is the cornerstone of the church? Are mundane ministries in the church necessary if they do not directly involve ministering to people? How unified can we be with other people in the universal church? How should Christians think about the pledge of allegiance, or other strictly American issues?

Is the modern church really faithful to the Biblical model laid out in Acts? Can Matthew 4:4 be applied to the proclamation of God's Word in the church? When we get together with other believers, are we having church?

How do I balance affairs of this world and having a heavenly mindset? How should I think about New Year's resolutions? What does Biblical peace look like in the life of a believer?

What kinds of movies/media should we be promoting for young people in our church? How can I practice thankfulness if the holidays are a painful time for me? Should I "witness" to my family members while praying over a holiday meal?

How soon should I share the truth of God's wrath when witnessing to an unsaved coworker? Do Catholics need to be saved? Why was David's dancing in 2 Samuel despised by his wife Michal?

Are people who are legalistic always hiding a secret sin? How do you discourage legalism as you are raising your children? How can I not be emotionally invested in the election results this week?

How did God speak to Israel in judges 20? Should Christians always cast their vote in presidential elections? Who should Christians vote for in light of the current morality of politicians?

What does it mean to love the Lord with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength? How do you share Biblical sexuality with your homosexual coworker? What if I'm afraid to reveal that I am being abused by someone? What would Crosspoint do for me if they found out I was being abused? Resources: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0097G05F8/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 https://sermons.faithlif...

What's the difference between a household idol and a carved image? Is prophesying ever ok for Christians today? What issues should be considered "dividable" as it were in the church?

What's the difference between praise and worship? Can parents ever forego discipline for grace with their children? Can I get "a word from the Lord" and believe in the sufficiency of the Bible?