Ask Pastor John

Pastor John responds to criticism of Calvinism, Edwards, and Christian hedonism by explaining how God’s glory is God’s love, not his neediness.

Without God, Ayn Rand’s creativity and logical brilliance led her straight past the truth and into darkness.

We don’t learn anything about sin by giving in, but rather by fighting back. Pastor John shares a parable on resisting sexual temptation.

No pastor is immune from the insidious desire for riches. Pastor John provides five pleas to pastors to safeguard their hearts and the name of Christ.

Those who know Christ possess greater riches than the richest billionaire on the planet — spiritually right now, and materially in eternity.

If you are in Christ, you have a new heart. Your flesh will cause you still to stumble, but God will direct your affections to himself.

Pastor John exhorts believers, especially those tempted to give up on church, with four biblical reasons to seek out membership in a local body.

Is the mission field compatible with having children? Pastor John helps aspiring missionaries think through the implications of remaining childless.

Can the Song of Solomon, in all its sexual directness, really describe God’s relationship with his people?

For Christians, Bible reading is a lifelong routine — day by day, year by year. Where should new believers start?

We use countless physical strategies every day to cope with life’s difficulties. So how do sleep, antidepressants, and diet relate to a Christian’s spiritual life?

A.D.D. brings unique temptations to sin, but Pastor John encourages those who affected by the disorder with the gospel’s power to transform and renew.

Are the various anxieties in our lives sinful? Are they simply disorders? Are they neither? Are they both?

Satan’s plan is for evil. God’s plan is for good. Both set causes in motion but God exercises ultimate authority over all.

Does dad enjoy playing with me? A father’s earthly love for a child can serve as a picture of the Father’s heavenly love for them.

What is right in the marriage bed is right in the mind, but husbands should strive to serve their wives, not use them, in both.

The Bible often makes high demands of our minds. Believers must therefore work hard to understand and teach God’s word.

With digital Bibles and keyword searches at our fingertips, why should Christians take the time to memorize Scripture?

The digital revolution presents new challenges and opportunities. Should believers take advantage of the digital tools available for Bible study?

Digital Bibles can distract from worship — just like anything else. Readers and pastors alike must fight to wield them well.