Ask Pastor John

If you think the New Testament simply sets a trajectory for ethics, you might effectively strip the Bible of its final authority.

Unless the Spirit gives us eyes to see that the true God is beautiful and desirable, we won’t seek him.

Trusting your parents by being honest is a huge honor to them.

There is a mean streak in Christianity, and it is not against anybody else but ourselves and our sinfulness.

Men like John and Charles Wesley, G.K. Chesterton, George MacDonald, and, in a sense, C.S. Lewis have been the most influential Arminians in Pastor John's life.

Christian fellowship does not distract from the supreme glory of God in the believer’s life, it testifies to it.

An addiction to video games says something about a man’s subjection to Christ, state of mind, self-control, and fitness to lead a family.

For fathers of new sons, Pastor John summarizes his encouragement: Be a weeping, happy, loving father full of God, full of truth, full of joy.

If you want your kids, spouse, parents, coworkers, and friends to know God — if you want to know God — rehearse Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 3.

When we enjoy what God has created, we know and enjoy God more. And when what has been created fails us, our Creator never will.

We are satisfied in God rather than by God if God is the object of our satisfaction, not simply the provider of it.

The prosperity gospel falls short on two counts: It presents a weak God, and it neglects to reckon with the Bible’s teaching on suffering.

For the Christian, knowing God’s word and world increases our sorrow — and our joy.

Sorrow and suffering make up daily life across the world. So what does it look like for Christians to be both happy and sorrowful?

How should believers behave toward family members who walk in unrepentant sin but continue to call themselves Christians?

Even if deliverance does not come right away, our prayers are not in vain. If you are stuck in sin, this prayer is for you.

Memorizing Scripture offers Christians at least eight benefits, including fostering fellowship with Jesus and combating Satan’s lies.

Sexual attraction is not essential for marriage, but God does call for marital intimacy — both physical and emotional.

The Bible doesn’t detail the cultural symbols for a marriage ceremony. Does this mean a wedding doesn’t need to happen in a church?

Viewing horrific images may prepare Christians distant from horrors in the world to embrace the sovereignty of God over what is to come.