Ask Pastor John - Desiring God

Latest Episodes:

Will We See God in Eternity? Nov 21, 2024

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Will we be able to see God when we get to heaven? If so, how does that fit with Scripture passages that say no one can see God?

What’s True and False in Job? Nov 18, 2024

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How do we discern what’s true and what’s false in Job? Pastor John provides a grid for the entire book to help us interpret it accurately.

Can a Church Require Tithing? Nov 14, 2024

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Should church leaders require Christians to tithe since God commanded tithing in the Old Testament? Pastor John commends a better approach.

Can We Know Truth with Complete Certainty? Nov 11, 2024

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Arguments, logic, and careful analysis may give us 99 percent certainty for some doctrine or truth claim. But what about the remaining 1 percent?

Ministry After God Takes a Beloved Wife Nov 07, 2024

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Why did God take the life of Ezekiel’s wife and then command Ezekiel not to mourn? Pastor John considers the perplexing yet merciful ways of God.

I Want God’s Wrath on My Enemy Nov 04, 2024

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How can we love our enemies when they treat us horrifically? Pastor John appeals to six biblical realities to help us face unimaginable darkness.

How Not to Respond to Suffering Oct 31, 2024

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“Curse God and die.” Why does the author of Job relate the apparent despair of Job’s wife? What purpose does she play in the message of the book?

Perfectionism Makes Me Indecisive — What Can I Do? Oct 28, 2024

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How can perfectionists make decisions without getting paralyzed by fear? Pastor John shares seven encouragements for those who feel stuck.

When Are Good Grades Good Enough? Oct 24, 2024

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How much should we sacrifice in order to do excellent work? Pastor John encourages perfectionists to find wisdom from a strong, spiritually mature community.

What Future Judgment Will Christians Face? Oct 21, 2024

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If Christians are no longer under wrath, why does Paul say that we will stand before God’s judgment seat? Pastor John clarifies the Christian’s future judgment.