Introduction If someone told you the word “membership” can’t be found in the New Testament, would that settle the question? For many Christians, the idea of formal church membership feels like an unnecessary tradition. But what does Scripture actually teach about belonging to a local church, and what should a church require of those who…
Summary Keywords: Believer baptism, early church, new member classes, church discipline, Acts of the Apostles, faith and baptism, command of Christ, obedience, public proclamation, means of grace, assurance of faith, infant baptism, baptismal requirements, discipleship, baptismal series Speakers: Pastor Jim Butler, Pastor Cam Porter, Wim Kerkhoff Introduction If you’ve trusted in Christ but haven’t yet…
Introduction When you encounter different interpretations of the same Bible passage, does it ever make you wonder if Scripture can have one clear meaning? This question touches the heart of how we approach God’s Word. In this episode of Ask FGBC, Pastor Jim Butler explains what the 1689 London Baptist Confession teaches about biblical interpretation…
Introduction If God has forgiven your sins and cast them into the deepest sea, never to be remembered again, what will you be judged for on the last day? This question reveals a thoughtful tension many believers feel between the promise of complete forgiveness and the biblical teaching of a coming Day of Judgment. Pastor…
April 10-11, 2026 | Chilliwack, BC | Free Registration Are you looking for a deeper understanding of God’s sovereignty? Wondering how Reformed theology addresses life’s biggest questions? The Confessing the Faith Conference is designed for pastors, church leaders, and Christians who want to grow in their knowledge of biblical truth and historical orthodoxy. Join us…
Introduction Are there words we use to defend Christian truth that aren’t found in the Bible? Should that concern us? In this thoughtful conversation, we explore words like Trinity, inerrancy, and consubstantiality—terms that don’t appear in Scripture but have long helped the church guard its teaching and combat error. Learn why these extra-biblical terms matter,…
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…