Author Archives: Timothy

Church Feud

There was a feud between the Pastor and the Choir Director of The Hicksville Baptist Church. It seems the first hint of trouble came when the Pastor preached on “dedicating yourselves to service” and the Choir Director chose to sing: “I Shall Not Be Moved.” Trying to believe it was a coincidence, the Pastor put… Read More »

Remarriage

Pastor Tim, I am a divorced Christian man who’s remarried. Am I considered an adulterer since I remarried? Will God forgive me for this? I am an Independent Baptist and I love the Lord! I’m thankful for your answer and I appreciate this web site. Keep up the good work and may God bless you.… Read More »

History Primer

Having been raised Catholic before I got saved I always thought that those considering themselves to be Christian were either Catholic or Protestant. I go to a Southern Baptist church and folks there tell me that they are NOT Protestant because they have not protested anything. They are under the impression that Baptists have been… Read More »

Limbo

Dear Pastor, Prior to the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, where did the souls of those who died go? When I was a Catholic, I remember being told that the gates of Heaven were closed until the death and resurrection of Jesus; therefore, the souls of those who died went to sort of a… Read More »

Predestined or Not?

A friend recently joined a Landmark Baptist church in another state. Does this denomination subscribe to Calvinism as to the security of the believer? (once saved, always saved) Are modern translations of the Bible recommended? Thank you. Nancy Nowel In the 1840’s & 50’s the Landmarkers were all known as Missionary Baptists, who had one… Read More »

Drinking Alcohol

I need to know what you’re view point is on this. Do you think that it is a sin for born-again, Bible believing Christians to drink alcohol? Is it honestly pleasing to the Lord? Let me know what you think. Talk to ya later. April Good question April! Wine was a drink used quite often… Read More »

Interesting Headstone

In a cemetery in England: Remember man, as you walk by, As you are now, so once was I. As I am now, you soon will be. Prepare yourself and follow me. To which someone replied by writing on the tombstone: To follow you I’ll not consent Until I know which way you went

Lucifer’s Fall

For what reason was “the devil” thrown out of heaven. Esker F McConnell Pride! Satan was created as the covering angel “Thou art the anointed cherub that covereth“, but he wanted to be equal with God! When Ezekiel was given the word of the Lord to speak of the king of Tyrus as an anti… Read More »

Satan’s Weakness

Hey Parson, its me again.. See what you get for being so helpful..lol. I have heard people in chat say that satan in NOT omnipresent, and can only be in one place at a time. Now I know that he messes with me a LOT! At the same time he, or is it one of… Read More »

Forgive Yourself

I recently have been having panic attacks because I am afraid that I am not going to heaven when I die. I have also been having doubts about God and religion and I don’t know what to do. I do not currently attend church but my sister says that these attacks are God calling me… Read More »