Category: Q&A

Although I have occasionally been asked about my thoughts concerning the pre-wrath rapture of the church, I have never written or spoken on the topic. Of all the eschatological positions, we share the most common ground with the adherents of the pre-wrath position. Still, since questions continue to come up, I have written an article...

Q – What can you tell me about the Reconstructionist Movement? Jim – Briefly, the Reconstructionist Movement probably got its start with the Barmen Declaration in 1934, among the Confessing Church in Germany. But, the leading voice in modern Christian Reconstruction is R.J. Rushdooney, with Greg Bahnsen and Gary North close behind. The Christian Reconstruction...

Q – Alright, time to turn to “da man.”. Jim – Well, I’m certainly “a” man, if I’m not “the” quintessential man. However, as frequently as I slap the palm of my hand against my balding forehead and exclaim “doh!” I may in fact be “doh man.” 🙂 Q – Can you please explain 1...

Q – Dear Sir, I just finished reading and studying Is The Church Israel. I have been watching the Dallas seminary, Moody Bible, Biola, Loyola University and others that are now teaching this type of (replacement) theology and I am amazed how intelligent men have totally changed their way of teachings. To be truthful it...

Q – Dear Jim Let me introduce myself. I am a Christian from Indonesia. Actually I am the brother in law of (a man) who wrote to you some time ago. He shared with me your reply to him and I am interested to write to you directly. I have visited to your website and...

Q – What would you say to someone who said this: “God’s grace is extended to all men, but not all men respond. That is because those who do not are so hardened by their own sin that they choose not to see. But the Spirit makes a call to everyone to come to God.”...

Q – Here is a question that is constantly swimming around in the churches and theological seminaries. I imagine you have answered this repeatedly as well and I would love to hear your answer. Question: What’s the deal with women teaching? Can they? Should they? Why do they? What scriptures do you walk them through?...

Q – I recently started listening to your messages on your website. Now I’m reading your articles. Thank you for making so much teaching available. I’m learning so much that I never knew before. But, I have a question. When I’m listening to you, sometimes people in your congregation interrupt and ask questions or make...

Q – Regarding last week’s message that I downloaded [“Arguments Against The Perseverance of the Saints” Dated: August 25, 2002]. If I understand this correctly, you’re saying that the Bible says that saying we have free will is considered a false gospel, correct? Jim – First off, I’m glad that you’re availing yourself of the...

I was recently asked to submit an article to an on-line theological journal that should be available this summer. The entire journal is devoted to the question of eternal security, with some 75 authors writing on assigned topics. Inasmuch as other authors tackled the apologetic issues associated with the doctrine, my task was to assume...