Can God Call a Woman to be an Apostle?

When we think of “apostles,” most of us think first of Peter, James, John, and the rest of the original twelve. All of them men. The New Testament setting was a male-dominated culture, so it doesn’t surprise us to see that all of the apostles were men. But can God call a woman to be…

Can God Destroy Satan?

Suffering, evil, and death are all a part of our fallen world. We are often quick to blame Satan for every sin and misfortune that we experience. We might even wonder if the world would be a better place if God simply got rid of Satan. But is that even a possibility? Can God destroy…

Can God Choose not to Know Something?

God knows everything, even the thoughts in our heads. But He also tells us that He will forgive our sins and remember them no more. Does this mean that God is forgetful, or that He can choose not to know something? God’s knowledge is inherent and complete. He cannot erase His knowledge, but He can…

Can Christians Eat Shrimp and Shellfish?

In the Old Testament, dietary laws prohibited the eating of shellfish: Of all the creatures living in the water of the seas and the streams you may eat any that have fins and scales. But all creatures in the seas or streams that do not have fins and scales—whether among all the swarming things or…

Will God Forgive Me for Working on a Sunday?

Our parents and grandparents may recall ‘blue laws’—local regulations prohibiting businesses from operating on Sundays. Most of us can even recall a time when youth sports leagues did not schedule games and practices on Sundays. But these days, Sunday looks no different from Saturday in our culture as we fill the day with activities, shopping,…

Can God Change a Person’s Heart?

If you know Jesus, then you know how he has changed your heart and given you a new sense of peace, joy, and love. As you grow in your faith, you might want him to change your heart even more. Or you might long for others in your life who are cold, calloused—or even abusive—to…

Is God Good?

Leader: “God is good,” People: “All the time!” Leader: “And all the time,” People: “God is good!” If you have spent time in a faith tradition that makes use of call-and-response in worship, this exchange is probably familiar to you. But do you ever stop to consider what we mean when we say that, “God…

Can God Help Me get out of Debt?

Debt is a ubiquitous problem in western society that can start in many ways. Sometimes, reckless spending or addictive behavior drives people into debt. Other times, emergencies beyond a person’s control unexpectedly throw a person into debt. Whatever the cause, if you’re buried under a mountain of debt, you probably want to get out. Perhaps…

Is God the Universe?

Countless philosophies throughout history have tried to explain and describe God in many different ways. One increasingly popular notion is to suggest that everything—and everyone—is part of a god that encompasses the entire universe. Some modern takes on this philosophy even attempt to incorporate Jesus into their model. How should Christians respond to these ideas?…

Can God be Disappointed in Me?

As Christians, awareness of our sin leads us to confession and repentance, where we find renewal and restoration freely offered by Jesus. But sometimes, it feels like we get stuck in a loop and struggle with the same sins over and over. We grow frustrated and disappointed with ourselves, and we wonder if God is…