Detailed question Greetings in the Lord brothers. As a general principle, does “dry preaching” exist? Is this merely a subjective thing? Or is there an objective standard by which we can determine dryer preaching? For instance, Sometimes you hear a sermon and to you it’s dry. But to the person beside you that was the…
Detailed question Why does the devil hate women so much? We see it throughout history and in various cultures. **Burning of widows on funeral pyres, Sati, was legal in India until 1829. **The “Rule of Thumb” was from 1857 and forbid a man from England or Wales from using a rod thicker than his thumb to…
As Christian parents, we want to teach our kids about Jesus in ways that are engaging and meaningful — but is it okay to use children’s Bibles that include pictures of Him? In this episode of Ask FGBC, Pastors Cam Porter and Jim Butler join Wim Kerkhoff to discuss how our good intentions can sometimes…
Have you ever wondered if there’s a sin so serious that it can never be forgiven? In this episode of Ask FGBC, Pastor Jim Butler and Wim Kerkhoff explore the biblical meaning of the unforgivable sin, often called blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. Drawing from Matthew 12, Hebrews 6, and Hebrews 10, they discuss how…
The longer question continues: “…. And if you have fear does that mean you don’t have faith or trust in God/Jesus? In Matthew it talks about Jesus and the disciples crossing the lake when a storm comes up, they were fearful and woke Jesus up. He said, “do you not trust…?”” Does doubt mean your…
Why officially join a church? Is it just a biblical command, or does it go deeper? And how do you navigate past hurt or burnout? This episode tackles church membership, real community, and the responsibilities that come with being part of a local body. Got a question on Christianity, Gospel, Scripture, Theology? Submit your own…
Got a question on Christianity, Gospel, Scripture, Theology? Submit your own questions here. Summary Key questions addressed in this Ask FGBC episode include: How can I approach loved ones who reject the gospel without straining relationships? What role do prayer and scripture play in encouraging faith in others? The hosts explore how to engage with…
Question: What is the New Covenant in the Reformed Baptist view? And how does the Reformed Baptist view compare to the dispensationalist view of the New Covenant? Got a question on Christianity, Gospel, Scripture, Theology? Submit your own questions here. Summary In this discussion from Ask FGBC #22, the speakers—Pastor Mike Kirkpatrick, Pastor Jim Butler, and…
Got a question on Christianity, Gospel, Scripture, Theology? Submit your own questions here. Summary In this discussion, Pastor Mike Kirkpatrick and Wim Kerkhoff address whether baptism in the New Covenant replaces circumcision from the Old Covenant. Pastor Kirkpatrick argues that baptism is not the New Testament equivalent of circumcision. Instead, the circumcision of the heart…
At the end of spring 2024, we finished studying “The Holy Spirit: An Introduction” by Fred Sanders. We are moving on to study “The Trinity: An Introduction” by Scott R. Swain. Its published by Crossway and available on Amazon. Contact our teaching pastor for more information about the study, and for an invite to the Zoom…