Question: I have really been struggling lately. I have been going through a lot of big hard things in my life for the past few years that have hit all at once. I do believe that Jesus is the Messiah and he paid for our sins on the cross. I have been finding myself being […]
Question: “In recent weeks, I have become convinced of Eternal Security and that I have everlasting life and am forever secure in the Lord Jesus Christ. However, I am struggling with passages like Matthew 10:33 and 2 Timothy 2:12. Matthew 10:33 “But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father
Question: “I have been struggling with this for a while and I have been trying to find answers. I keep seeing that to avoid Legalism we need to be following God for the right reasons. The bible calls us to work towards being more like Jesus. I know I will never be perfect in this walk
Question: “2 Peter 2:20-21 KJV – For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning. [21] For it had been better for them not to have
Question: “Was Judas Iscariot saved” Answer: No. He did not believe Jesus was the promised Messiah. His repentance was about the evil he did. “Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, Saying, I
Question: “Hello Jesse or Trent! I would like some clarification on Luke 3:9. I know we aren’t saved by works nor do they prove salvation, but this verse seems to imply that those who do t produce good fruit will be cut down and burned. I know there is a clear answer and I know the
Question: “Hey, I have a question about Hebrews 10 and the ”worse punishment”. This is a really difficult one, and I hope you have time to answer this. I have heard many times that this text refers to a loss of reward at the bema seat, however the text specifically says that the punishment the apostate
Question: “Jesus, died was buried in rose again for my sins 2000 years ago. When I sin, the Holy Spirit immediately “ wears me out” with conviction. I go to God and tell him I’m sorry, then go on with my day. Should a Christian ask for forgiveness for a sin? A lot of times when
Question: “You ARE obsessed with calvin and you have a lot to say about macarthur but you also say people WILL NOT be saved if they deny YOUR formula to accept Christ. Isn’t that the same as lordship when you make your formula for salvation and say people WILL NOT be saved if they deny
Question: “I understand & believe the Bible teaches that salvation is by grace through faith alone, so what exactly does it mean when the Bible instructs us to “deny yourself & take up your cross” and “if you love me, you’ll follow my commandments” and similar verses warning against hypocrisy and lukewarm faith?” Answer: “And when
Question: “Hey Pastor Jesse, I’ve noticed as of late, I haven’t been feeling as guilty or guilty at all for a certain sin I’ve committed quite a lot throughout my life so far. If I don’t feel guilty for the sin I’ve committed, is that a sign of anything bad? Because I know it’s a
Question: “Hello I have a question about the parable in Matthew 25:14-30. I do believe that once we are saved we are always saved but I am having trouble understanding this parable. Why would the servant who did nothing with his talent be cast into outer darkness if our salvation is not based on our works
Question: “Hey Pastor Jesse, if my heart is hardened or my conscience is seared which might result in me falling out of the faith entirely. Would this simply make me a disobedient child of God, or would I completely lose my salvation? Or even worse does it imply I wasn’t saved to begin with?” Answer: Thank
Question: “I believe in Jesus Christ and I accept Him, but my heart is not at a place where I desire to change my lifestyle (turning from sin). I frankly want to continue to live my life the way I want to and maybe in the future I will change, but that isn’t the case
Question: “For several years I have tried to put my faith and trust in Christ alone (not by works) and I have never been successful. No apologetics training, no podcast, or book has ever made a difference in my life. My life still looks exactly the same as the day of my profession of faith despite
Question: “First of all, I hope my email is reaching you in good spirits. I want to first say thank you for your work through Bibleline by spreading the good news of Jesus Christ throughout the world. You have shown me this great joy that is described in 1 John 1:1-4 and because of this, I
Question: “I am 53 years old and struggle daily with my salvation. When I was 21 I had a radical conversion to Jesus. I could not get enough scripture back then. I was so hungry for the word. I KNEW HIM, AND I KNOW HE KNEW ME. Through the years however I have struggled with
Question: “Hi I was wondering if you knew of any good online devotionals? I want something I can do consistently in the morning to start my day. Thanks!” Answer: Personally, I do not know of a good daily devotional. I have some suggestions that might help you. Read through one New Testament book a week. Journal
Question: “What does Romans 8:26-27 mean? Does it mean the Holy Spirit moves us into speaking tongues, without us trying to do it?” Answer: This passage gives us an insight at how the Holy Spirit intercedes in the prayer life of every believer. Believers are encouraged to pray about everything and to pray constantly. However,
Question: What dating advice does the Bible give to believers? Answer: Dating is not something that we find expressly discussed in the Bible. There were customs of the day regarding marriage and courtships but those are not common in today’s culture. However, there is very good Biblical advice that is given regarding how the individual
Question: I wanted to know what the consequences of following a heresy, and a false prophet are. I mean what will happen to believers who follow after a heresy, or a false prophet when they stand before God on Judgment Day? Answer: Your question is relevant for today because there are a plethora of false
Question: Scriptures say that we are saved by “Faith,” (Rom. 3:28), by “Grace” (Ephesians 2:8) and by “Baptism” ( 1 Peter 3:21) . . . how does all of that work together? Answer: You have made an excellent observation regarding “faith”, “grace”, and “baptism”. However, it is not clear what you have observed about “baptism”.
Question: I have a question about II Corinthians 5:3, 9. I tried to keep reading verse 3 and ask and pray for the understanding which is what I usually do then I went on and saw verse 9 and the same, these keep coming back to me. Answer: I’m not sure what your question is
Question: How do you explain to a person that brings up I Corinthian 15:2? They use that verse to say you have to keep on believing or you have believed in vain and could lose your salvation. Answer: 1 Corinthians 15:2 is a verse that is often misunderstood because it is removed from its context. When
Question: “What does a person have to believe in order to be saved? That would be great to know because I watched a Grace Evangelical Society video and others and I know salvation is by faith alone, but I’m not sure what the ‘saving facts’ are. God bless.” (Edited for clarity) Answer: Wow, what an excellent
