- Doctrine & TheologyWhat does the Bible say about women pastors?Scripture reserves the office of pastor/elder—the role of authoritative teaching and oversight of the church—for qualified men. Paul grounds this not in culture but in creation order: “I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man” (1 Timothy 2:12). This says nothing about a woman’s worth, gifts, or usefulness; women taught, served, and led in vital ways throughout Scripture. The question is the office, not the value.Read answer →
- Doctrine & TheologyAre angels watching over us?Yes. Scripture teaches that angels are real, created spirit beings who serve God, and part of their work is ministering to and guarding believers. Hebrews 1:14 calls them “ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation.” Psalm 91:11 says God commands His angels to guard His people. This is God’s care at work—the angels do His bidding, and the worship belongs to God alone.Read answer →
- Doctrine & TheologyWhat is sanctification?Sanctification is God's ongoing work of making believers more like Jesus in character, conduct, and devotion. At conversion, Christians are set apart for God; throughout life, they grow in practical holiness. This growth involves God's grace and the believer's active obedience. Sanctification does not earn salvation, but it is the normal and expected fruit of genuine salvation. You have been saved, you are being saved and you will be saved.Read answer →
- Doctrine & TheologyWho is the Holy Spirit?The Holy Spirit is the third Person of the Trinity: fully God and personal, not merely a force or influence. He convicts people of sin, gives believers new life, seals them for salvation, teaches Scripture, gives spiritual gifts, produces godly character, and empowers witness. Every true Christian is indwelt by the Holy Spirit.Read answer →
- Doctrine & TheologyWhat is sin?Sin is any failure to meet God's holy standard in thought, attitude, word, action, or omission. It includes open rebellion, unbelief, selfishness, and disobedience. Sin is universal; no one becomes right with God through personal goodness. Its consequence is separation from God and death, which is why every person needs a Savior rather than merely better behavior.Read answer →
- Doctrine & TheologyDoes God Still Speak to People Today?Yes, but Scripture must remain the believer's final authority for determining whether something truly comes from God. God speaks primarily through His written Word and may guide through the Holy Spirit, prayer, circumstances, wisdom, and other believers. Any claimed revelation that contradicts Scripture should be rejected.Read answer →
- Doctrine & TheologyWhat Is the Trinity?The Trinity means that there is one God who eternally exists as three distinct Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Christians do not believe in three gods, nor that God merely changes between three roles. The Father is God, Jesus is God, and the Holy Spirit is God, yet God is one.Read answer →
- Doctrine & TheologyWho Is God?God is the eternal, self-existent Creator of everything that exists. He is holy, loving, just, all-knowing, all-powerful, and present everywhere. The Bible reveals one God who eternally exists as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Most importantly, God desires people to know Him personally through Jesus Christ.Read answer →
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