#STRask

#STRask - June 28, 2021

Questions about how to convince a progressive Christian she has a gender, whether someone is not trusting God if he’s preparing for retirement, and how Melinda is doing.

• How can you lovingly convince a progressive Christian that she has a gender?
• How do you respond to Christians who say you’re not trusting God if you’re taking steps to prepare for retirement?
• How is Melinda doing?

#STRask - June 24, 2021

Questions about praying before eating when out to dinner with nonbelievers and whether Jesus could motivate someone to act truly righteously and be saved without any awareness of doctrine.

• If you’re out to dinner with nonbelievers, do you pray out loud before you eat?
• Is it biblically possible Jesus could motivate someone to act truly righteously without knowing any doctrine and thereby be saved?

#STRask - June 21, 2021

Questions about whether it’s wise for a married man to build relationships with the opposite sex for the purposes of evangelism and how to respond to Christian relatives who say there’s nothing wrong with consensual same-sex relationships.

• Is it wise for a married man to build relationships with the opposite sex in order to witness to them about Jesus?
• What’s the best way to respond to Christian relatives who say there’s nothing wrong with consensual same-sex relationships?

#STRask - June 17, 2021

Questions about whether it would be unwise for a Christian to pick a career where they might lose their job for their beliefs and advice for someone preparing to go into the mission field in Japan.

• Is it unwise for a Christian to pick a career where they might lose their job for their beliefs?
• Any advice for someone preparing to go into the mission field in Japan next year?

#STRask - June 14, 2021

Questions about whether a Christian woman who was married and divorced at a young age when she was an unbeliever can remarry and who is called to interpret Scripture.

• If a Christian woman was married and divorced at a young age while still an unbeliever, can she remarry?
• Who is called to interpret Scripture?

#STRask - June 10, 2021

Questions about whether the story of Jonah supports Arminianism or Calvinism and the role evangelism plays in Reformed doctrine.

• Does the story of Jonah support Arminianism, Calvinism, or both?
• What role does evangelism play in Reformed doctrine?

#STRask - June 7, 2021

Questions about whether any form of art brings glory to God regardless of the intent of the artist and whether one should go to a baby shower for a same-sex couple having a baby via IVF.

• Does any form of art (music, performing arts, etc.) bring glory to God even if the artist never intended to do so?
• Should I go to a baby shower for a same-sex couple having a baby via IVF?

#STRask - June 3, 2021

Questions about whether “staying in our lane” as Christians is an excuse to avoid responsibility and the difference between the LDS “burning in the bosom” and John Wesley’s “warming of the heart.” 

• It’s recommended that Christians “stay in their lane” to avoid feeling overwhelmed, but how do we judge between staying in our lane and using that as an excuse to avoid responsibility?
• What’s the difference between the LDS idea of the “burning in the bosom” and John Wesley’s “warming of the heart”?

#STRask - May 31, 2021

Questions about whether a person who makes a negative claim has the burden of proof and the top apologetic topics that are most relevant for the times we’re living in.

• If someone makes a negative claim (e.g., “God does not exist”), do they have the burden of proof?
• What would you say are the top three or four apologetic topics that are most important and/or relevant for the times we’re living in?

#STRask - May 27, 2021

Questions about whether to engage controversial political statements from family members, where the Bible says drugs are wrong, and a book recommendation for discussing abortion in a group with varying views.

• Should I use tactics to engage my family when they make controversial political statements?
• Where does the Bible say drugs are wrong?
• Is there a book you would recommend for discussing the topic of abortion in a men’s group where they may have varying views on the topic?