Category: Q&A

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)...

Q – I was wondering if you could clear something up for me. Jim – It goes with the gig. Fire away. Q – A while back I was doing some research into Theological systems (trying to see if there was one i actually agreed with 100%) and I came across a very helpful article...

Perhaps the most controversial decision Jim ever made as a pastor is his conviction that the ordinance knows as the Lord’s Supper is a once-a-year activity. He has addressed various aspects of this subject in his yearly teaching that accompanies our communion services. He has written two previous Q&A articles on the subject, entitled Communion...

Q – Recently, I got into a discussion regarding Matthew 12:32. I think I have the essence of Jesus deliberately telling the Pharisees that their theology is whacked and they are literally watching Jesus do miracles in their presence and continue to deny His diety. Could you expound and explain 12:29 and 12:32? I really...

Q – Dear Pastor Jim, I was very impressed recently after reading a portion of your Hebrews commentary and have a question for you. My question is regarding the New Covenant. I agree with your interpretation that the New Covenant is Israel’s, not the church’s. Although intended for Israel, it seems that in some way...