QUESTION: What does the Bible say about providing for one’s family? Under what circumstances does 1 Timothy 5:8 apply?  What does God expect from us when there are no jobs to be found?

STATUS: ANSWERED.  A private response has been sent, and a public response posted in “Ask Mike,” and “Christian Living.”

WHAT I THINK I

QUESTION: How does PREDESTINATION work?  How does it involve free-will and God’s sovereignty?  And how does it fit with John 3:16?  I want to understand God’s heart in this matter.

STATUS: Rough Draft finished.  Refining and shaping key issues.

WHAT I THINK I KNOW RIGHT NOW:

I think the nature of free-will, in the… Continue reading

QUESTION:  Tell me about WATER BAPTISM.  Is it really necessary?  What happens if I don’t get baptized?  What happens if I do?

STATUS: INCOMPLETE.  Study in progress…

WHAT I THINK I KNOW RIGHT NOW:

Most discussions on this subject revolve around whether water baptism is required for salvation or not.  What do… Continue reading