Ask A Pastor: Should preaching be directed at unbelievers?
Question: When we view the visible church as a “field of wheat”,in Matthew 13, it is understood that the tares represent the unbelievers amongst the believing Congregation of the Lord.…
Rev. John Koopman is the pastor of the FRC church in Chilliwack, British Columbia
Ask A Pastor: What is the biblical basis of terms for consistory members?
Question: What is the biblical stance on term limits for consistory members (Elders and Deacons)? Answer: The Bible gives us definite qualifications for officebearers in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus…
Ask A Pastor: Should I date someone unconverted, seeking a personal relationship with God and asking for help?
Question: Should I date someone who isn’t a Christian if they are asking me for help with getting a personal relationship with God and seem to have a desire to…
Ask A Pastor: Why Does It Seem the Bible Condones Slavery?
The Question: “Why does it seem like the Bible condones slavery? For example Paul told slaves to returns to their masters when they had run away. Was it more of…
Ask A Pastor: My Friend’s Depression & His Father’s Anger
You have asked: “What should I do if a parent of one of my church friends has anger management problems that are fuelling my friend’s depression and feelings of self-loathing?…
Ask A Pastor: Is My Friend Viewing Porn? Should I Address Him About It?
Question: “After listening to one of my close friends’ conversations for some time now, I believe that he is a porn viewer. It comes out in some of his conversations…
Ask A Pastor: Spiritual Gifts?
Question Why do Reformed churches speak so little on the spiritual gifts, such as speaking in tongues and prophecy? If we take the rest of the Bible literally and practically…