Thank you for what you taught me about relationships. My husband passed away recently, and I’m so grateful to know the truth. Can God still hear our prayers if there is sin in our lives? Does God ever hear the prayers of an unbeliever? Am I forgiven of a sin even if I do it again? Was my repentance not legitimate? One of our church leaders has a drug addiction. I’m wondering if he should still be teaching others?

Tags: acceptance, block, church leader, drug addiction, forgiveness, grief, hindered, prayers, relationships, sin, unbeliever

Matthew 25 contains two parables and a final judgment that all seem works-oriented. How should we interpret this chapter in light of God’s grace? My friend grew up Catholic and is into meditation and enlightenment. I’ve been talking to him about the gospel, but I wonder what you would tell him. Do you have any thoughts for him?

Tags: 10 virgins, Catholic, evangelism, final judgment, Gospel, grace, Matthew 25, parable, perspective, salvation, talents

Is 1 John 2:28 a warning to believers that they should fear the return of Christ? What is it like to be in the kingdom of God today? Does a Christian need to wait before they’re involved in ministry? Can a believer sell their soul to the devil? I missed an opportunity to share my faith and now, I want to go back and talk to them again. What should I do?

Tags: 1 John 2:28, abide, bearing fruit, darkness, fear, Kingdom, light, ministry, return of Christ, sell your soul, share your faith

Did Paul take the Law with him to explain it to Gentiles? Being nice to your enemy to “heap coals on them” seems underhanded. Why would Proverbs suggest this? What “works” is Paul talking about in Romans 4? What “commands” is John referring to in his letter? What does it mean to keep His commands?

Tags: 1 John 2, believe, commands, Corinth, enemy, Gentiles, heap coals, Law, love, not burdensome, Proverbs, Romans 4, works