Ask Pastor John

The famous hymn calls every heart to “prepare him room.” But what does it mean to receive Christ this Christmas?

The wrath of God is our biggest problem. If it didn’t exist, we wouldn’t need the gospel, and we wouldn’t need Christmas.

Will Christians be raptured before the tribulation? Or will we rise to meet the Lord only at his final coming?

We often say that our dead loved ones are with Jesus now. But Paul seems to say that Christians will meet Jesus at the second coming. Which is right?

The discussion delves into the meaning of reconciliation in Colossians 1:20. It raises intriguing questions about whether this includes demons and unbelievers. The conversation highlights the clash between universalism and the reality of eternal separation for those who reject faith. Key scriptural insights underscore the belief in eternal punishment, while exploring themes of submission to God's authority. The distinction between genuine reconciliation and rebellion is emphasized, painting a complex picture of worship and salvation.

Gift giving, done rightly, doesn’t distract from the meaning of Christmas. Pastor John puts Christmas gifts in biblical context.

If we think Christ cannot compete with Santa in the hearts of our children, we don’t know the real Christ.

When we say “Jesus Christ,” we should be thinking “Jesus the Messiah”: the promised Priest, King, and Prophet, the one God anointed to redeem us.

When the prognosis is an early death, how can we live in a courageous manner that honors God and refuses to be jaded toward him?

What do you say when a professing Christian is ready to embrace the gay lifestyle? Pastor John offers a place to start.