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Question: I agree that our only creed is the Bible, but we are not to separate ourselves from the brethren [but] to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace….

May 1, 2005

Question: I agree that our only creed is the Bible, but we are not to separate ourselves from the brethren [but] to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace….I don’t believe that anyone can say “I simply rely on God’s Word” and then ignore the fellowship...Read more

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Question: Have you heard of John Piper’s philosophy of “Christian Hedonism”? It is becoming more and more popular (especially among Christian youth) and I believe it to be a very dangerous teaching. Is Piper’s philosophy biblical?

Question: “Bibliolatry,” the belief that the written word is more important, more to be sought for answers, than the Living Word who gave it, is very prevalent in America’s churches. Have you addressed this?

Question: If a homosexual is not involved in those sinful homosexual acts but still considers himself a homosexual, will he/she go to heaven?

Question: Why is the Bible silent about mental illness except for speaking of demon-possessed persons? Could you address this subject?

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Question: I recently received my first print newsletter in the mail, and one of the letters raised my eyebrows a bit.

Question: I continue to hear about the "joy of the Lord" as our strength in these challenging times...

Question: Aren't many of today's Christian leaders conveying a defeatist attitude about Christian values in the United States and other parts of Western Civilization?

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