Ask Pastor John

The birth of Jesus at Christmas enables glory to ascend forever to God and peace to descend on his people forever.

Compared to all the riches of knowing Jesus Christ, even the best gift Santa could bring is little more than a lump of coal.

Matthew’s Gospel recounts Herod’s infanticide of baby boys in Bethlehem, but no other historical sources appear to mention this tragedy. Did it really happen?

Lots of missionaries raise their own support for ministry. Does the Bible have any examples of this kind of support-raising that we can look to as a model?

Does the cross of Christ show how valuable we are? Or how enormous sin is that we need a Savior?

When our contentment in God fades, food quickly takes its place. Pastor John focuses on the secret to winning the war for our desires.

“I’m done with the organized church, but I still love Jesus.” If you walk away from the church, you walk away from Jesus.

We know Satan has been working evil since the beginning. But should we actually hate him? Pastor John explains why we should.

We may not be able to explain how Satan became evil, but we do know that God did not compromise his goodness or glory in allowing Satan’s fall.

Never settle for passionless Bible reading. Lean in, pray for God to open your eyes, and keep searching for treasure for your heart.

Are property and intellectual rights selfish, or do they actually match up with clear biblical principles?

Our salvation isn’t just a once-and-done event, but a lifetime of drawing near to God through Jesus Christ, our high priest.

For Christians indwelt by the Spirit, God is always in us and with us. But sometimes, he exerts his influence for our good in unique, unmistakeable ways.

Should I stay and send, or should I go to the mission field? Pastor John gives seven factors to keep in mind when weighing a calling to missions.

Shopping today is more convenient than ever, especially online. But what should we do when online shopping becomes more than just a convenience?

The New Testament mentions greeting one another with a kiss four times. Is that just an outmoded cultural practice, or is there something we can learn from it today?

For every believer, we can know with complete confidence that God is not only with us sin our pain, but is producing glory through every ounce of our suffering.

God can use anything he wants — even sin — to lead and guide his people. But that doesn’t mean we should seek out sinful means just because God can sovereignly use them.

I’ve heard the gospel, but how can I be sure that I am truly ready to surrender my whole life to Jesus Christ?

God offers all of his children joy in Christ now. But compared to heaven, those are just mere glimpses of what is to come.