3 Questions Podcast

1. As a Christian whose sins are already forgiven through the finished work of Christ, is it wrong to ask forgiveness for indwelling sin as I continue to grow? Should I focus on “confessing and repenting” of continual sin, as opposed to asking “forgiveness”?   2. How do the Bible and science relate to each other? Specifically regarding origin of the universe, and age of the earth, and evolutionary processes?)  I’ve never had a problem believing in creation and believing in science.  My God made man and my God created science as well.  He is big enough to have done both. The Bible doesn’t tell us everything about creation, it doesn’t tell us how long a day was.  It could have been 24 hours. It could have been 24,000 years.  I live in Norman, there is a museum of natural history right down the street.  To deny that the dinosaurs existed seems almost ludicrous.  Why isn’t more said about how the Bible and science are related and how one offers explanations for the other.  After Doug’s sermon last Sunday this and other related questions seem to be popping into my brain.  I don’t believe that I was formed when two molecules accidentally collided in a pool of mud.   But if that’s how God wanted to do it, who am I to question.  I believe the Bible is the infallible word of God.  Why can’t we use it to help explain science.   3. Believing that there are lessons to be learned from Church history, both for good and for bad, what is a favorite story/lesson from the Christians that have gone before us? Questions can be submitted at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠myshbc.com/contact.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also text them at 505-258-2076 or email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected].⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ All questions will be kept anonymous.

1. Can kids understand the gospel and other Bible doctrines?   2. How can parents shepherd the hearts of their children toward God? What are some helpful principles?   3. How does Kids Ministry through the local church engage and benefit both children and parents? Questions can be submitted at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠myshbc.com/contact.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also text them at 505-258-2076 or email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected].⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ All questions will be kept anonymous.

1. In Job 1, why is it called the “fire of God” when it was really fire from Satan?) In Job 1,  God gives Satan permission to attack all that Job has. Verse 16 says the fire of God fell from heaven. Why was this called the "fire of God" when it was really fire from Satan? Was this an unique power granted by God for this limited purpose or does Satan really have the power to cause supernatural events like this on earth, but he can't exercise it due to  God's intervention? Or did God do this (described as fire of God) at Satan's request as part of proving His point to Satan that Job was righteous and wouldn't reject Him? (because all other recordings of fire falling from heaven are by God)   2. In Luke 9, James and John ask Jesus if He wants THEM to call down fire from heaven. I can imagine why they might say "Jesus, why don't YOU call down fire from heaven". Why did James and John think that they had the ability to summon fire down from heaven? 3. What does it mean to submit to your husband?) I know it says “Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Savior. Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit in everything to their husbands.” However, what does this mean? In what aspects is this to be done and when are we going against God if we don’t or aren’t submitting?  Questions can be submitted at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠myshbc.com/contact.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also text them at 505-258-2076 or email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected].⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ All questions will be kept anonymous.

1. What is a healthy and biblical balance of work and rest?   2. Is it important to pray together as Christians, or is it ok to pray alone only?   3. What is a favorite hymn or spiritual song of yours, and why? Questions can be submitted at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠myshbc.com/contact.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also text them at 505-258-2076 or email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected].⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ All questions will be kept anonymous.

1. Why do churches call their main auditorium the “worship center” or “main auditorium” rather than “sanctuary”?] When I was growing up churches usually called the place where we met (room where worship services were held) the sanctuary but I have noticed that most churches call that space the worship center or auditorium. I feel like sanctuary is supposed to point back to the Old Testament for example: Exodus 25:8 ESV "And let them make me a sanctuary, that I may dwell in their midst." But anyways I have noticed that Augusta and I are the only ones that call it that in our friend group so I would be curious to know what our church thinks about the shift? And was the shift intentional for churches as a whole (not just our church)   2. Can a person be delivered from hell in their dying moments by believing in Christ as they are entering hell? I’ve heard people tell about dying in the hospital and while on their way to hell and torment remembered the gospel witness of family and friends and trusted in Christ. Then when resuscitated they lived to tell the story.   3. Is it possible to be too busy with good things, godly things, to the point it is sinful? If so, how do I know, and what should I do?   Questions can be submitted at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠myshbc.com/contact.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also text them to 505-258-2076 or email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected].⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ All questions will be kept anonymous.

1. Why teach preschoolers? What can preschoolers absorb about God and his world?  2. How do we do our best to protect preschoolers here at SHBC?  3. What are some essentials preschool parents need to know and remember?  BONUS Q: What’s a favorite preschooler story (past or present)? Questions can be submitted at ⁠⁠⁠⁠myshbc.com/contact.⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also text them to 505-258-2076 or email ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected].⁠⁠⁠⁠ All questions will be kept anonymous.

1. How can I know if I have idolatry in my life? If something or someone has become too important?   2. My friend is considering gambling as a hobby. How should I respond?   3. What is Christian meditation? Questions can be submitted at ⁠⁠⁠myshbc.com/contact.⁠⁠⁠ You can also text them to 505-258-2076 or email ⁠⁠⁠[email protected].⁠⁠⁠ All questions will be kept anonymous.

1. Is 1 Timothy 3:6 suggesting that a person can lose their salvation? 2. Do you think the Nephilim will return in the last days?   3. What are some basics I need to know about forgiveness? Questions can be submitted at ⁠⁠myshbc.com/contact.⁠⁠ You can also text them to 505-258-2076 or email ⁠⁠[email protected].⁠⁠ All questions will be kept anonymous.

Doug, Daniel, Nathan   1. What are some keys to keeping a right mindset for missions and evangelism daily through the decades of our lives?  2. What are practical ways that members of SHBC can pray, give, go, and let go?  3. What is a favorite missions verse/passage of scripture?—not counting Matthew 28:18-20 or Acts 1:8 Questions can be submitted at ⁠myshbc.com/contact.⁠ You can also text them to 505-258-2076 or email ⁠[email protected].⁠ All questions will be kept anonymous.

1. How do we square the telling of the story of when the women came to the empty tomb in Matt 28 and differences in John 20?   2. How do we harmonize the creation accounts of Genesis 1 & 2?) 3. What is a biblical ministry of hospitality, and how can I grow in this area? Questions can be submitted at myshbc.com/contact. You can also text them to 505-258-2076 or email [email protected]. All questions will be kept anonymous.