Ask A Pastor: Why restrict the vote to male members?
Question: In my church confessing female members are not given the right to vote for office-bearers. If my understanding of Reformed church polity is correct, the authority lies with the…
Rev. Lawrence J. Bilkes is the pastor of Ebenezer FRC in Dundas, Ontario
What Does the Bible Say About Women in Office?
Question: What does the Bible say about women in office? Answer: The Bible says a lot of things about women. Women are honoured in the Scriptures. Christ interacted with women…
Ask A Pastor: What is Wrong With Surrogate Motherhood?
First, what is it? Surrogate gestational motherhood can be defined as an arrangement where one woman carries a pregnancy to term for another woman who is either unable or unwilling…
Communication!
The prophet Amos speaks some striking words: “Can two walk together except they be agreed?” (Am. 3:3). You get the picture: in order for two people to walk together, they…
Ask A Pastor: What Does The Bible Tell Us About The Grave Clothes of Jesus Christ?
Question: Recently I went to an apologetics conference and the one topic was on the resurrection of Christ. In the King James Version I was always under the impression that…
Ask A Pastor: What Do I Need To Start Dating Or Courting?
Question: “When should I start dating or courting?” Answer: There are many conversations that can take place about courtship or dating relationships. Maybe you have had those kinds of…
Ask A Pastor: What Should I Look for in a Godly Wife?
Question: What should I look for as I pray and look out for a godly wife? Answer: I should look with specificity. I don’t mean that we should specify…
Help! I’m Afraid of Dying
Many people, including Christians, can be afraid of death or dying (Heb. 2:14-15). In fact, some may be terrified. Why is that and what are we to do with this…