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Why Are Literary Genres Important When Studying the Bible?
Southern Seminary – Honest Answers with Robert Plummer

Understanding genres helps us interpret the Bible as the author intended.

What Is the Best Analogy to Explain the Trinity?
Southern Seminary – Honest Answers with Mitchell Chase

Father, Son and Holy Spirit: Three distinct persons, yet one divine nature.

Is Genesis Literal or Allegorical?
Southern Seminary – Honest Answers with Mitchell Chase

Rest assured, both the Old and New Testament authors confirm it is literal.

How Should I Respond When Christians Are Mocked?
Southern Seminary – Honest Answers with Robert Plummer

Rejoice when you are persecuted for Jesus’ sake. Great is your reward in heaven.

What’s the Relationship Between the Old and New Testament?
Southern Seminary – Honest Answers with Mitchell Chase

It’s all of God’s revelation for our edification and wisdom.

How Do People See God If He Is Invisible?
Southern Seminary – Honest Answers with Kyle Claunch

While God is invisible, He can still be seen.

How Much Power Does Satan Have?
Southern Seminary – Honest Answers with Bruce Ware

Satan is very powerful, but still under God’s power and control.

Should Rich Christians Downgrade Their Lifestyle?
Southern Seminary – Honest Answers with Robert Plummer

We are to be generous and charitable with the riches that God has given us.

Reverence and Awe – Part 3
Strategies for Building a Reverent Church
Ask Pastor John with John Piper

Does the church desire to offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe?

Reverence and Awe – Part 2
Leading a Church out of Casual Culture
Ask Pastor John with John Piper

Move from an atmosphere of a casual entertainment-oriented gathering to a more seriously reverent encounter with God.

Reverence and Awe – Part 1
On Coffee-Sipping in the Sanctuary
Ask Pastor John with John Piper

The heart of the problem is not the absence of rules, but the absence of reverence.

Ten Principles for Personal Productivity
Ask Pastor John with John Piper

Don’t measure yourself by others. Measure yourself by your potential in Christ.

How Do I Glorify God in My Daily Life?
Ask Pastor John with John Piper

We should live in order to display the supreme worth and beauty and glory of God.

A New Year, A New Bible Reading Plan
Ask Pastor John with John Piper

It’s important to cover the whole Bible and grow in understanding every year.

Ten Authors for Your Soul
Ask Pastor John with John Piper

Here are some rich doctrinal books that have made John Piper’s heart “sing” over the years.

What Does It Mean for a Man to Lead His Family Spiritually?
Ask Pastor John with John Piper

The husband should feel a special responsibility to lead the family in a pattern of prayer and Bible reading and worship.

Better Than Scrolling Your Phone in the Morning
Ask Pastor John with John Piper

What we want in the morning is to be filled with the Holy Spirit.

Best Way to Evangelize to a Stranger?
Southern Seminary – Honest Answers with Timothy Beougher

Explore, stimulate, then share the Good News.

How Do I Overcome My Fear of Evangelism?
Southern Seminary – Honest Answers with Timothy Beougher

Fear knocked at the door, faith answered, and there was no one there.

how to pray for God’s Guidance
Steadfast hope with Steven J. Lawson

Are you asking God to deliver you from situations that might tumble you into sin?

Pray for God’s Forgiveness
Steadfast hope with Steven J. Lawson

Part of our prayers must be the confession of our sin to the Lord.

Pray for God’s Provision
Steadfast hope with Steven J. Lawson

Pray to God to fulfill your needs because He loves providing for His children.

Pray for God’s Kingdom
Steadfast hope with Steven J. Lawson

Always be praying for the expansion and advancement of God’s Kingdom.

Pray for God’s Glory
Steadfast hope with Steven J. Lawson

Prayer is an act of worship, so begin by acknowledging to whom you are praying.

how to pray
Steadfast hope with Steven J. Lawson

Have you ever thought about what exactly prayer is and how to do it? Find out how to talk to God and what matters most when you talk to Him.

How do I know I’m saved?
With Bob Swan

Join Bob as he takes you through the Scriptures dealing with the assurance of salvation.

What should I do if I doubt my salvation?
With Bob Swan

Join Bob as he takes you through the Scriptures dealing with doubt and salvation. Remember, even when a believer is faithless, God is always faithful (2 Timothy 2:13).

Can I Trust the Bible?
Southern Seminary – Honest Answers with Robert Plummer

Find out how trustworthy the Bible is from both a Christian and non-Christian perspective.

Is God angry at me when I sin?
Ask Pastor John with John Piper

The difference between condemning anger and disciplinary anger.

What is the easiest way to memorize Scripture?
Southern Seminary – Honest Answers
with Donald Whitney

Struggle with memorizing Scripture? Check out this useful tip.

Where is heaven right now?
Ask Pastor John with John Piper

Heaven: Spiritual or physical? Does Scripture reveal its location?

Was any biblical writer aware he was inspired?
Ask Pastor John with John Piper

Pastor John answers by looking at three different authors.

How do I know I’m saved?
Ask Pastor John with John Piper

Are you doubting your salvation? Take comfort in knowing that it’s as simple as believing in Jesus.

What should I do if I doubt my salvation?
Southern Seminary – Honest Answers with Donald Whitney

Is doubt healthy? Does the Bible deal with this issue?

If the Bible has been added to, can we trust it?
Ask Pastor John with John Piper

Are you concerned with the trustworthiness of the Bible?

Should you use a Bible reading plan?
Southern Seminary – Honest Answers with Donald Whitney

Need help reading the Bible? Consider using a reading plan.

What are the proofs for the resurrection of Jesus?
Southern Seminary – Honest Answers with Theodore Cabal

Did Jesus really rise from the dead? Is there proof?

Why is Jesus Called “Son of Man”?
Ask Pastor John with John Piper

Jesus is both divine and human, yet “Son of Man” was his favorite self-designation. Come find out why.

How Many Bible Versions Should I Read?
Ask Pastor John with John Piper

Ever wonder if you should be reading more than one Bible translation? See what Pastor John has to say about it here.

What is the Best English Bible Translation?
Southern Seminary – Honest Answers with Robert Plummer

Are you unsure what Bible translation to use? Find out the difference between translations here.

Can You Lose Your Salvation?
Southern Seminary – Honest Answers with Thomas Schreiner

Ever wonder how permanent salvation is? Are you afraid to lose it?

Ask Pastor John
What Must I Believe to Be Saved?

What does salvation require you to believe and must you also understand the Trinity? Find the answers here.

Are all sins equal?
Southern Seminary – Honest Answers with Stephen Wellum

Ever wonder if some sins are worse than others? Find the answer here.

Is Jesus Just a Copy of the Pagan Gods?
Southern Seminary – Honest Answers with Theodore Cabal

Is Jesus truly real or is he just a copy of the pagan gods? Find the answer here.

Does the Bible have errors or contradictions?
Southern Seminary – Honest Answers with Robert Plummer

Ever notice minor details sometimes don’t match up? Come find out why the Bible is still trustworthy.

Why do I doubt my salvation?
Southern Seminary – Honest Answers with Donald Whitney

There are several reasons why a Christian might doubt their salvation. Come find out why and how to deal with it.

ASK ANYTHING #10 with Albert Mohler

Q & A with Albert Mohler discussing topics such as women preachers, rejecting biblical teaching and the LGBTQ revolution, church discipline, and the best way to drink coffee.

Ask Pastor John
What Should I Expect My First Time Through the Bible?

This is a great Q & A with John Piper discussing what you should expect your first time reading through the entire Bible.

Q & A

Why Are Literary Genres Important When Studying the Bible? Southern Seminary – Honest Answers with Robert Plummer

What Is the Best Analogy to Explain the Trinity? Southern Seminary – Honest Answers with Mitchell Chase

Is Genesis Literal or Allegorical? Southern Seminary – Honest Answers with Mitchell Chase

How Should I Respond When Christians Are Mocked? Southern Seminary – Honest Answers with Robert Plummer

What’s the Relationship Between the Old and New Testament? Southern Seminary – Honest Answers with Mitchell Chase

How Do People See God If He Is Invisible? Southern Seminary – Honest Answers with Kyle Claunch

How Much Power Does Satan Have? Southern Seminary – Honest Answers with Bruce Ware

Should Rich Christians Downgrade Their Lifestyle? Southern Seminary – Honest Answers with Robert Plummer

Reverence and Awe – Part 3 Strategies for Building a Reverent Church Ask Pastor John with John Piper

Reverence and Awe – Part 2 Leading a Church out of Casual Culture Ask Pastor John with John Piper

Reverence and Awe – Part 1 On Coffee-Sipping in the Sanctuary Ask Pastor John with John Piper

Ten Principles for Personal Productivity Ask Pastor John with John Piper

How Do I Glorify God in My Daily Life? Ask Pastor John with John Piper

A New Year, A New Bible Reading Plan Ask Pastor John with John Piper

Ten Authors for Your Soul Ask Pastor John with John Piper

What Does It Mean for a Man to Lead His Family Spiritually? Ask Pastor John with John Piper

Better Than Scrolling Your Phone in the Morning Ask Pastor John with John Piper

Best Way to Evangelize to a Stranger? Southern Seminary – Honest Answers with Timothy Beougher

How Do I Overcome My Fear of Evangelism? Southern Seminary – Honest Answers with Timothy Beougher

how to pray for God’s Guidance Steadfast hope with Steven J. Lawson

Pray for God’s Forgiveness Steadfast hope with Steven J. Lawson

Pray for God’s Provision Steadfast hope with Steven J. Lawson

Pray for God’s Kingdom Steadfast hope with Steven J. Lawson

Pray for God’s Glory Steadfast hope with Steven J. Lawson

how to pray Steadfast hope with Steven J. Lawson

How do I know I’m saved? With Bob Swan

What should I do if I doubt my salvation? With Bob Swan

Can I Trust the Bible? Southern Seminary – Honest Answers with Robert Plummer

Is God angry at me when I sin? Ask Pastor John with John Piper

What is the easiest way to memorize Scripture? Southern Seminary – Honest Answers with Donald Whitney

Where is heaven right now? Ask Pastor John with John Piper

Was any biblical writer aware he was inspired? Ask Pastor John with John Piper

How do I know I’m saved? Ask Pastor John with John Piper

What should I do if I doubt my salvation? Southern Seminary – Honest Answers with Donald Whitney

If the Bible has been added to, can we trust it? Ask Pastor John with John Piper

Should you use a Bible reading plan? Southern Seminary – Honest Answers with Donald Whitney

What are the proofs for the resurrection of Jesus? Southern Seminary – Honest Answers with Theodore Cabal

Why is Jesus Called “Son of Man”? Ask Pastor John with John Piper

How Many Bible Versions Should I Read? Ask Pastor John with John Piper

What is the Best English Bible Translation? Southern Seminary – Honest Answers with Robert Plummer

Can You Lose Your Salvation? Southern Seminary – Honest Answers with Thomas Schreiner

Ask Pastor John What Must I Believe to Be Saved?

Are all sins equal? Southern Seminary – Honest Answers with Stephen Wellum

Is Jesus Just a Copy of the Pagan Gods? Southern Seminary – Honest Answers with Theodore Cabal

Does the Bible have errors or contradictions? Southern Seminary – Honest Answers with Robert Plummer

Why do I doubt my salvation? Southern Seminary – Honest Answers with Donald Whitney