Ask Pastor John

All sin makes war on the Christian, so the Christian must make war on all sin — whether sexual immorality or self-pity.

How does God provide the food so that his appointed shepherds — time-pressured, busy pastors — can feed their flocks?

Academia affords more leisurely time to study the Bible, but the pastorate compels shepherds to find daily biblical nourishment daily to feed themselves and their flock.

Discernment and financial abuses exist in charismatic and non-charismatic churches alike. Pastor John urges believers to cling to the word of God.

Flaws litter charismatic and non-charismatic churches alike. Pastor John has two biblical warnings for those who prize feelings over mature thinking.

Do new-covenant prophecies carry the same level of authority as Scripture? Pastor John explains three reasons why they don’t.

Paul told the Corinthians to earnestly desire the gift of prophecy. But should Christians today do the same?

Pastor John talks about his plans to strengthen pastors in the Middle East and asks listeners to pray for strength.

Pastor John encourages Christian loners — even those who have been hurt by the church — to pursue God in Christ-exalting friendships.

All of history details the story of God's redemptive grace through Jesus Christ. We will not forget this story in heaven — we will rehearse it forever.

Pastor John explains how Christian Hedonism avoids idolizing joy.

Jesus surpasses whatever good the world has to offer. So rather than worship those good things, disciples of Jesus receive them as gifts.

The doctrine of God’s sovereignty doesn’t only mean that he controls everything, but that he controls everything for the good of his people.

Pastor John discusses how God's sovereignty relates to joy in God.

How has God designed our community to help keep us in Christ? Pastor John unpacks God’s prescriptions of prayer and exhortation.

God does not traffic in futility or vanity. He intends all things, even terrible calamity, for the ultimate good of his people.

Pastor John explains God's sovereignty over evil acts without himself being evil.

How do we reconcile seemingly conflicting commands from Scripture to hang out with the corrupt and to befriend them like Jesus?

Children are a blessing from the God who commands us to be fruitful and multiply. But how does that command fit in a world with orphans who need a home?

God calls pastors to lead their churches by serving, not dominating, and he calls congregations to follow with humble teachability.