Ask Pastor John

Pastor John shares six ways that Christians can begin to sever the cords of their addiction to entertainment.

Pastor John gives his take on whether or not Christians should feel obligated to read the holy books of other religions.

What kind of pitfalls exist in the “New Calvinism” movement? What do New Calvinists need to beware of?

Our sin, God’s holiness, and Jesus’s cross are the core truths around which saving faith is formed.

God elects unconditionally. But he glorifies us on the condition of our faithful obedience. Does that mean our glorification is not guaranteed?

The promises of God mark us as his children. They also keep us in the family when we walk through trials and persecution.

Going the speed limit is an act of faith in the God who controls your day and can maximize your minutes for his glory.

Pastor John shares five specific principles from the Bible relating to food. God created food good, but there is a right and wrong way to enjoy it.

How can Christians detect the beginnings of prosperity preaching? Pastor John shares six signs.

The five solas unite Reformed Christians past and present, but Pastor John notes how seven factors may be creating a new mold under the same banner.

If Jesus calls his followers to turn the other cheek, then can a Christian serve society as a cop or a soldier?

Self-sacrifice and just punishment under ruling authorities image God’s love and justice. Pastor John shares more thoughts on Christians’ use of force.

Reformed theology, as a biblical expression of the gospel, is relevant for every problem in every ethnicity of every stress and stripe.

Pastor John describes the growing need for a theology of race in reformed circles and for pastors’ to purposely pursue ethnic diversity in their churches.

Scripture tells us to test all things. But overanalyzing what the pastor is saying keeps us from being in awe of what God said.

Some of the most surprising challenges to effective ministry will stem from family and marriage. How has Pastor John experienced God’s grace in his?

How important is reformed doctrine for Christians who are seeking out a church home? Pastor John shares his thoughts.

Pastor John reflects on the staying power of Westminster Seminary and the inescapably Reformed theology of the Bible.

God calls his children to fear him with trembling, reverence, awe, and worship — but not with cowering.

When Christ frees a Christian, he frees her to love him. Only those who delight to obey God are truly free.