Ask Pastor John

Desiring God
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Jun 28, 2019 • 12min

Would God Be Less Glorious If He Never Created?

If God created the world to display the fullness of his attributes, would he have been less glorious without creation?
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Jun 26, 2019 • 14min

Is God Angry at Me When I Sin?

Explore the transformative journey from being a rebel to becoming a child of the King. Discover how God's perspective shifts from punitive anger to loving discipline after justification. The conversation reveals the beautiful balance of God's disdain for sin and His unwavering love for believers. Experience the reassurance of grace as it highlights God's compassionate desire for restoration over condemnation, emphasizing His delight in His children even amidst their shortcomings.
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Jun 24, 2019 • 14min

The Heart of the Calvinist-Arminian Divide

Both Calvinists and Arminians see grace as powerful and necessary, but not in the same way. Pastor John gets at the heart of the theological divide.
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Jun 21, 2019 • 14min

What Is the Baptism of the Holy Spirit?

If you are a Christian, then you have the Holy Spirit. But is this the same as being baptized in the Holy Spirit? Pastor John explains the difference.
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Jun 19, 2019 • 11min

How Do I Trust God with the Eternal Destiny of My Child?

We know God will accomplish his purposes for good, but he doesn’t promise our children’s eternal good. How can we be satisfied in God with this unknown?
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Jun 17, 2019 • 11min

Does God Ever Soften a Heart He Has Hardened?

When we think God has hardened someone’s heart, we should not assume that the hardening is permanent. God can and does break in and save.
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Jun 14, 2019 • 9min

How Should a Husband Treat His Quarrelsome Wife?

“Better to live in a desert than with a quarrelsome and nagging wife.” What are readers of Scripture supposed to learn from a proverb like this?
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Jun 12, 2019 • 11min

Should My Boyfriend and I Travel Alone?

Is it wise for a girlfriend and boyfriend to travel together and stay in the same hotel? Should they? Pastor John gives three reasons why they shouldn’t.
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Jun 10, 2019 • 9min

Do Human Technologies Ever Threaten Divine Sovereignty?

At any moment, God can put a complete stop to the plans of man. Rebellious human plans never threaten a sovereign God.
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Jun 7, 2019 • 10min

Was Job a Man or a Myth?

Job is a profound book on human suffering, worthy of a lifetime of study. But was Job himself a real, historical character? And does it matter?

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