Pastor Matt, Pastor Hugo, and one of our elders, Bill, sit down to talk through the following questions:
- Is giving God every single last penny to our name righteous?
- I was studying Matthew and reading that the wise men were considered magi, which I knew, but my commentary says, "Eastern magi mixed Zoroastrianism with astrology and black magic.” It says that in Daniel, they are associated with mediums, sorcerers, and diviner-priests. I always viewed the wise men as good; am I wrong?
- How does the biblical picture of marriage look different from the marriage of non-believers?
- Isn’t it true that all leaders, men or women, should seek and strive to lead the way Christ led the church? Through the fullness of truth, grace, and respect of others. Does MV say this is only a man's role?
- When did the war in heaven take place, and why can Satan still go back and forth to heaven?
(See episode 12 for more commentary on this question)
- Even though I have forgiven and surrendered hurtful situations, I still am reminded of things that bring me dark pain. Is there an easy way to ignore the deceitful, twisted lies that I have not welcomed in my mind? When I turn to God for all of this, does it take time, or is my faith just not strong enough? If not, how do I grow my faith? I used to be lukewarm, but I want to be on fire.
- Why don't we celebrate Passover as a church like it's commanded many times throughout the Old Testament? Jesus celebrated Passover in the New Testament, what we believe as the last meal. Why does the church not recognize it?
- Is there power in the Name of Jesus? Since Jesus is a transliteration, it isn't correct, is it? Should we say our Lord, Savior, Messiah, King of Kings, Yeshu, Yeshua? What is the Name above all Names? Some Christians don't think it's a big deal what Name we use in our language, but that it's more important that we believe we are saying a Name that we believe represents the One Who died on the cross and rose bodily from the grave. Does it matter?
3 окт 2024
