Category: Q&A

Q – Hey, I was wondering (look out) would you know which recording it was, where you taught on Rev 3:20? I’ve searched the Q&A’s but found nothing regarding that subject. As you know, this is a much-abused verse for the “freewill” folks (along with John 3:16, 2 Peter 3:9, and 1 Timothy 2:4). I...

Q – Would you please discuss the parable of the sower a bit? I’ve been thinking about perseverance of the saints. I feel this parable is at least a good place to start in looking for illustrations of how a person can profess to be a believer and then fall away. I am a bit...

Recently, a good friend of mine was preparing to teach on the Old Testament book of Joshua and we began a discussion of the relationship between the Law and Grace. This is a portion of that discussion that I thought might be beneficial to our readers. Jim __________________________________________________ There is a huge difference between God’s...

Q – Hi Pastor Jim. How are you? By the way, great sermon yesterday. It seems as though everyone runs into a brick wall when they start discussing election, doesn’t it? On that subject, I was wondering if you could point me to verses in the Bible (at least 3) which reference the names of...

Q – As a Calvinist, how does prayer work? Jim – Well, you wind it up and then let it go, preferably downhill. It also runs on batteries. Sorry. We’ll come back to this question in a minute. Q – Does God change his mind? Jim – No. I think we can state decisively that...

Q – Could you please explain Matthew 5:17-18 concerning one jot or one tittle and the Law of Moses? Also the new covenant and how they work together in a Christian’s life, now and during the millennium. Jim – Well, that’s a big question! So, I warn you in advance that this may be a...

Q – Today I’ve been spending time at your Q & A section on the web. Very edifying. Jim – Well, that’s very kind of you. Thank you for saying so. I like that section, too. It’s one of my favorites. It was always our goal to make this website as interactive as possible. And, the exchange...

Q – Hi Jim, I discovered your site on OnePlace and, like so many others, I have enjoyed your teachings. I have not completely read through your Q&A area so if this subject has already been covered, please feel free to refer me to the answer. No lengthy personal response is expected. Jim – If...

Q – I am currently doing a study on the sovereignty of God and have listened to your series on the subject. I am, however, stuck on one verse. Job 9 is a great chapter on God’s sovereignty, but what do you make of vs.23? I looked up the word (Hebrew: la`ag) and it means...

Q – I was talking with a friend who is pursuing a music career. She asked me if she should share the vision she had for doing her music with the producers she was meeting with, or if she should keep quiet. She mentioned the verse in Habakkuk, “Write down the vision on tablets…” Well,...