20 Questions episode 41 (part 2 after internet issues)

Re-Introduction

Q&A question

If our Sins are Forgiven, Why Ask for Forgiveness?: If Jesus paid for all of our sins once and for all, why are we still called throughout Scripture to continually ask for forgiveness (ex: The Lord's Prayer)?

Q&A question: If our Sins are Forgiven, Why Ask for Forgiveness?

About the Enneagram: What is your view on the Enneagram? I recently had a lot of problems within my church about this.

Q&A question: About the Enneagram

About the “Three that Testify”: Can you shed some light on 1 John 5: 16-17?

Q&A question: About the “Three that Testify”

About Freedom from the Law: When Paul says we're saved by grace apart from the works of the law, is he referring only to the Law of Moses, or the moral law, as well?

Q&A question: About Freedom from the Law

About Gematria & Numerology: In light of today’s first question, how do you account for more subtle/compelling examples of Gematria such as JESUS (IESOUS in Greek) calculating to "888"? Contrast with "666.” 8=new life, etc.

Q&A question: About Gematria & Numerology

About “The Passion of the Christ”: As a Christian, is The Passion of The Christ film OK to watch, and is it biblical?

Q&A question: About “The Passion of the Christ”

About Ezekiel & OT Prophecies: What does Ezekiel 40-48 mean for us? What about OT prophecies about future sacrifices?

Q&A question: About Ezekiel & OT Prophecies

About the Doxology in Scripture: How should we make sense of the Doxology at the end of The Lord's Prayer in some English Bibles when it doesn't occur in earlier manuscripts? Should we not use it?

Q&A question: About the Doxology in Scripture

What does it Mean that God has a Plan?: I always hear "God has a plan for your life." What does this mean? Is this about salvation, gifting/calling, or about God's overall will for believers? Is this specific or general?

Q&A question: What does it Mean that God has a Plan?

About Graven Images & Biblical Actors: Could you explain Exodus 20:4? Is God stating we shouldn’t have any images at all, like the images we see of Jesus in churches? And what about the people who portray Jesus in biblical movies?

Q&A question: About Graven Images & Biblical Actors

How to Respond to Unbiblical Statements: I was wondering of a kind way to correct people who just say "God just wants me to be happy.”

Q&A question: How to Respond to Unbiblical Statements

Can Disobedience Thwart God’s Promises?: If God gives us a promise, could His promise be dependent on our obedience, and could we veto a promise either by our actions or by our unwillingness to receive? Please elaborate on Romans 4:13-15.

Q&A question: Can Disobedience Thwart God’s Promises?

About the Perpetual Virginity of Mary: What are your thoughts on the Protoevangelium of James? Does it support the perpetual virginity of Mary?

Q&A question: About the Perpetual Virginity of Mary

About the phrase “Son of Perdition”: What is the Greek meaning of “Son of Perdition”? Is it a specific person, or a general statement?

Q&A question: About the phrase “Son of Perdition”

Should Atheist Arguments Concern Us?: Should we be concerned about counterarguments that atheists and skeptics present to our faith?

Q&A question: Should Atheist Arguments Concern Us?

Is “Praying the Gay Away” Biblical?: Is “praying the gay away” wrong? It seems biblical to me.

Q&A question: Is “Praying the Gay Away” Biblical?

Am I Rightly or Wrongly Judging?: How do I know if I have a judgmental attitude toward someone or an honest concern about their sin?

Q&A question: Am I Rightly or Wrongly Judging?

About the Woman Caught in Adultery Passage: It's said that the story from John 7: 53 to 8: 11 isn't found in the earlier manuscripts. It's one of my favorite pictures of God's grace. What do you think about how we should deal with this?

Q&A question: About the Woman Caught in Adultery Passage