Question We are always taught to forgive. When someone slaps our cheek we are to turn the other to them. If someone wrongs you physically without consent, even if it is just invading your space and touching you where they shouldn’t be, are we to forgive them? How do we go about doing so? It…
Question I was raised in the FRC and have been a member since I did confession of faith 5 years ago at age 20. At that time I sincerely believed I was saved, but recently I am struggling with severe doubts as to whether I am or not. Bible reading, church attendance, prayer, etc., have…
Question Resistible Grace? I’ve been in the FRC/URC circles for many years now and have benefited greatly from them. But to be honest I’m not card carrying Calvinist. I’m rather skeptical about numerous points in ‘TULIP’. In the book of Ezekiel, God says this to Ezekiel “Say to them, As I live, declares the Lord…
Question: Why is capitalism looked upon so favorably by reformed Christians? This seems to be such a widely accepted and dearly held view by all reformed denominations, but seems to have no basis in scripture. I find it extremely painful to see Christians supporting capitalism, eager to earn at the expense of another, while the…
Question: What are you supposed to do if you figure out your significant other is watching pornography? I know marriage is not an option while this is happening, but it feels wrong to leave, I feel like I should be trying to help them get through it. Answer: This question is difficult to answer…
Question: What is a proper, biblically based view on getting tattoos? I know that many people use Leviticus 19:28 as a biblical foundation against getting tattoos, but in context these rules seem to be God’s directives to keep Israel from practicing the pagan religion & rituals of neighbouring cultures. Another verse commonly used, is, 1…
Question: The Bible speaks often of the power of prayer. For example, the Bible says the prayer of a righteous man availeth much. However, if God has everything preordained/planned, how do our prayers have power? How can God both listen and answer prayer while already having everything set out according to His will? Answer:…
Question: My question, which I have always thought was a personal issue, is: How can i strive to read my devotions and pray more diligently? I always feel that it’s said so easily to read and pray but I find myself struggling to remember to do daily devotionals and pray and if I do remember…
Question “My girlfriend and I are from different churches. She is URC and I am FRC. How often should we visit each others churches (realizing our responsibilities as members in our own church)? Should we always be in our church or is there room for visiting?” Answer This is a hard question to answer without…
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 a cultural thing?” The Answer: Thanks for the question. I am glad you say that it seems like the Bible condones slavery. In answering a…