Ask A Pastor: When are we Obligated to Forgive?
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…
Ask A Pastor: How Do I Have Assurance of Salvation?
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…
Ask a Pastor: Is Grace Truly Irresistible?
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…
Ask A Pastor: Why Is Capitalism Looked Upon So Favorably By Reformed Christians?
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…
Ask A Pastor: What If Your Significant Other Is Viewing Pornography?
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…
Ask A Pastor: What About Christians and Tattoos?
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…
Ask A Pastor: If God Has Everything Preordained How Do Our Prayers Have Power?
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…
Ask A Pastor: How Can I Read My Devotions and Pray More Diligently?
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…
Ask A Pastor: How Often Should Boyfriend and Girlfriend Visit Each Other’s Churches?
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…
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…