Ask Pastor John

Scripture tells us to test all things. But overanalyzing what the pastor is saying keeps us from being in awe of what God said.

Some of the most surprising challenges to effective ministry will stem from family and marriage. How has Pastor John experienced God’s grace in his?

How important is reformed doctrine for Christians who are seeking out a church home? Pastor John shares his thoughts.

Pastor John reflects on the staying power of Westminster Seminary and the inescapably Reformed theology of the Bible.

God calls his children to fear him with trembling, reverence, awe, and worship — but not with cowering.

When Christ frees a Christian, he frees her to love him. Only those who delight to obey God are truly free.

No human being has the power to conquer sin. Yet God righteously holds everyone responsible for their failure. How can both realities be true?

In our flesh, we walk morally ruined, spiritually blind, and broken-willed. But our salvation depends on God’s free grace, not on our free choice.

Given the Christian man’s duty to protect his family, self-defense may seem appropriate. But Scripture calls him to an even higher standard of love.

Believer’s baptism requires assent, so what about people who cannot give it? Pastor John explores baptism for people with mental disabilities.