Category: Q&A

Q – I have a question. It’s on the Great Commission. Here is the question: why did God give us the Great Commission if it’s all already decided for us: either we are chosen or not. I first looked on the question / answer section but I couldn’t find it. Jim – So, “The Great...

This Q and A concerns an article on Women Preaching Q – I just read your answer on women preaching. I have to admit I don’t agree with it (women preaching), even though I am a woman. But, I don’t agree with you either. If God wants a woman to preach, then who are we as...

Q – Jim, God bless you for your faithful teaching of the Bible. My wife found your explanation of Matt 5:17-18 on the internet and it is an answer to my prayers. I’ve been struggling with the law vs. grace issue — specifically over these verses, and have not had a better explanation by anyone....

{Note: This conversation is a continuation of a Q&A called “Revealed Doctrine.” You may find it helpful to review that exchange prior to this one. Jim. } Jim – It’s me – take two. Thank you for your generous and gracious response to our first go-around. You got it – this thing is not about...

Q – Hey Jim, I was reading Matthew and I hit 24:34 and I was having trouble with that verse. In context it seems that Christ is telling the disciples that he would return before the end of this generation. Or is he speaking of something different being fulfilled. I know eschatology is your specialty...

Q – Assuming the ‘substance of faith’ is true, and assuming that all children are born wicked, are children ever saved…or do they automatically perish? Jim – I’m not really sure what you mean by that first phrase, “assuming the ‘substance of faith’ is true.” The “substance of faith” is a phrase used by theologians...

Q – Hello! I am teaching a class to children and will be doing a project regarding the last week of Christ. Why is purple associated with Jesus and the Passion Week? We are making little cloth drapes of purple to glue to an empty cross, but suddenly I humbly realize I do not know...

Q – Hey Jim – Do you think if Matthew 7:13 is true that it ties in and explains particular atonement? Jim – Mat. 7:13,14 reads – “Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in...

Q – I have heard preachers say that the Church is the “body of Christ.” But, they also say that the Church is the “bride of Christ.” How can we be both? I mean, I can’t be my own mate and myself at the same time. What do you make of it? Jim – What...

Q – On page 80 of your book By Grace Alone,” you say that the elect are forever secure from any temptations of Satan. To me, it seems like such a hard concept to visualize. In this day and age there are so many temptations and evil doings it’s unreal. So, are you basically saying...