00:41 What does it mean that false teachers could deceive even the elect in Matthew 24?
02:10 Should we have our young children lead prayer for the family?
03:56 Is there a hierarchy in the trinity?
07:55 Could you share your philosophy on voting?
12:20 Should parents go to their daughter’s LGBTQ wedding?
15:59 Could you share your love for God’s Word?
19:19 Are there different levels in heaven?
21:47 How do we know someone we are dating is saved?
26:04 Are there two baptism; one for salvation and one for spiritual gifts?
30:24 When we die do we go to heaven right away?
34:08 How do we know that the dreams we have are from God?
36:33 Is Lordship Salvation biblical?
43:59 What does it mean in Matthew 20:23 about the Apostles forgiving sins?
48:14 How do I deal with family members who are verbally abusive?
52:40 How should we interact with people in other churches about the sovereignty of God?
59:42 How do we reconcile God’s sovereignty with prayer and evangelism?
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Additional Resources
Here are some books that may assist you in a deeper study of the truths presented in this sermon. While Pastor Mike cannot endorse every concept presented in each book, he does believe these resources will be helpful in profitably thinking through this sermon’s topic.
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- Archer, Gleason. Encyclopedia of Bible Difficulties. Zondervan, 2001.
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- Bruce, F.F. Hard Sayings of Jesus. InterVarsity Press, 1983.
- Colson, Chuck. Answers to Your Kid’s Questions: An Essential Resource for Pastors & Youth Leaders. Tyndale, 2000.
- DeYoung, Donald. Astronomy and the Bible: Questions & Answers. Baker Books, 2000.
- Fabarez, Mike. The Bible: A Book Like No Other. Harvest House Publishers, 2026.
- Fabarez, Mike. Why the Bible? Focal Point, 2010.
- Fabarez, Mike. 10 Mistakes People Make About Heaven, Hell, and the Afterlife. Harvest House, 2018.
- Ferguson, Sinclair. The Big Book of Questions & Answers About Jesus: A Family Guide. CF4Kids, 2005.
- Ferguson, Sinclair. The Big Book of Questions & Answers: A Family Devotional Guide. CF4Kids, 2005.
- Geisler, Norman. Baker Encyclopedia of Christian Apologetics. Baker Books, 1999.
- Geisler, Norman. Who Made God? Answers to Over 100 Other Tough Questions. Zondervan, 2003.
- Geisler, Norman and Thomas Howe. When Critics Ask: A Popular Handbook on Bible Difficulties. Baker Books, 1992.
- Geisler, Norman. When Skeptics Ask: A Handbook on Christian Evidences. Baker Books, 2013.
- Ham, Ken. The Answers Book of Kids (Volume 1): 22 Questions from Kids on Creation & the Fall. Master Books, 2008.
- Ham, Ken. The Answers Book of Kids (Volume 2): 22 Questions from Kids on Dinosaurs & the Flood. MB, 2008.
- Ham, Ken. The Answers Book of Kids (Volume 3): 22 Questions from Kids on God & the Bible. MB, 2009.
- Ham, Ken. The New Answers Book 1: Over 25 Questions on Creation/Evolution & the Bible. Master Books, 2006.
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- Hitchcock, Mark. 101 Questions to Answers About the Book of Revelation. Harvest House, 2012.
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- House, Wayne and Timothy Demy. Answers to Common Questions: The Bible. Kregel, 2014.
- Kaiser, Walter. Tough Questions About God and His Actions in the Old Testament. Kregel, 2015.
- Kaiser, Walter, F.F. Bruce, et al. Hard Sayings of the Bible. InterVarsity Press, 2010.
- MacKenzie, Carine. My 1st Book of Questions & Answers. CF4Kids, 2004.
- McDowell, Josh. Answers to Tough Questions Skeptics Ask About the Christian Faith. Living Books, 1986.
- McDowell, Josh and Sean McDowell. 77 FAQs About God and the Bible. Harvest House, 2012.
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- Mittelberg, Mark. The Questions Christians Hope No One Will Ask: With Answers. Tyndale House, 2010.
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- Plummer, Robert. 40 Questions About Interpreting the Bible. Kregel, 2010.
- Rhodes, Ron. The Big Book of Bible Answers: A Guide to the Most Challenging Questions. Harvest House, 2013.
- Rydelnik, Michael. 50 Most Important Bible Questions. Moody Publishers, 2021.
- Ryrie, Charles. Biblical Answers to Contemporary Issues. Moody Press, 1991.
- Seed, Hal. The Bible Questions: Shedding Light on the World’s Most Important Book. InterVarsity, 2012.
- Seed, Hal. The God Questions: Exploring Life’s Great Questions About God. Outreach Publishers, 2006.
- Timothy Demy and Thomas Ice. Answers to Common Questions: The End Times. Kregel, 2011.
- Towns, Elmer. Bible Answers for Almost All of Your Questions. Thomas Nelson, 2003.