Author: PastorJim (Jim McClarty)

Q – I know it doesn’t say in the Bible but do you know about the Pharisees and how they tithed in vain? Jim – Actually, Jesus did make reference to how the Pharisees were very careful to tithe exactly ten percent of every spice and every seed. They were very legalistic and exceedingly zealous...

Q – Hi! I have a question. One of the passages of Scripture I have never understood came up for my quiet time today. It makes no sense to me whatsoever. I thought maybe you would know. So, the passage is the parable of the two sons in Matthew 21:28-32. Jim – Here’s the parable...

Recently, I received an email from a fellow who was distressed to hear that I preached Limited Atonement, or Particular Redemption. His concerns were typical of many who have grown up hearing only the Arminian position, so I decided to include our discussion in the GCA Q&A section. This is actually his second correspondence. In...

To Our Readers: On the Grace Christian Assembly website, and particularly in this Q and A section, I try to discuss ideas, not people. I am committed to what I call “laying down straight sticks.” In other words, the best way to point out a crooked stick is to lay a straight stick next to...

Q – I am again browsing the internet and trying to disprove different beliefs. I do not believe in Catholicism; however this article is very interesting. [NOTE: The article is no longer available online.] How would you respond? Jim – I did not find this article particularly compelling. It is typical Arminianism; full of logical holes...

Q – Dear Sir, I overheard a conversation you had with Phil Valentine on WTN radio on Monday of this week. I really appreciated the things you had to say and got interested in your web site. Jim – Thanks for the encouragement. And please call me Jim; everyone else does. The whole Valentine thing...

Q – I am not clear about the three works of Grace and also about the baptism of the Holy Ghost. Please, send me your reply at your earliest. Jim – Let me say right at the top that I do not adhere to the “Three Works of Grace” theology. In fact, it’s a theology...

Regular readers to this Q and A section recognize that I am willing to vigorously defend the faith and doctrines we promote and teach. But, I am not prone to enter into debate. There are plenty of ministries dedicated to Christian apologetics where substantial and edifying debates are available. We are at a stage in...

Is it necessary for a New Covenant Christian to observe the seventh day rest in accordance with the Fourth Commandment? Or, is that commandment fulfilled by our faith in the finished work of Christ? In this article you will find the complete conversation between Jim and Paul Wong of ARK International debating the tradition of...

Q – Do you have any thoughts on the parable of the “unjust steward”? It came up as part of an online discussion group. I see the contrasts all over the place, and I think the point of it is that we ought to be good stewards with what we have, but (like most parables)...