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1 John 1:9 and Rewards
(By Pastor Mark Fontecchio)
Question: Does 1 John 1:9 lead us as believers to be in a constant state of confession? If we fail to confess our sins, how does this interact with our future rewards in Heaven? Can our failure to confess our sins negate our future rewards?
Answer: There are several ...
Question: Does 1 John 1:9 lead us as believers to be in a constant state of confession? If we fail to confess our sins, how does this interact with our future rewards in Heaven? Can our failure to confess our sins negate our future rewards?
Answer: There are several ...
Calvinism and John 6
(By Pastor Mark Fontecchio)
Question: How do you answer the Calvinist who uses John 6:37 to teach individualistic determinism in regard to salvation?
Answer: The question centers on the words of Jesus, “All that the Father gives Me will come to Me.” The related statement is found in John 6:39, ...
Question: How do you answer the Calvinist who uses John 6:37 to teach individualistic determinism in regard to salvation?
Answer: The question centers on the words of Jesus, “All that the Father gives Me will come to Me.” The related statement is found in John 6:39, ...
Can a Divorced Christian Get Remarried?
(By Pastor Mark Fontecchio)
Question: Can a divorced Christian get remarried?
Answer: First, let’s talk about some general principles from the Bible. We know that God’s design for marriage is that a husband and wife are to stay together for life (Genesis 2:24). Death ends a marriage. We also ...
Question: Can a divorced Christian get remarried?
Answer: First, let’s talk about some general principles from the Bible. We know that God’s design for marriage is that a husband and wife are to stay together for life (Genesis 2:24). Death ends a marriage. We also ...
Can You Clarify the Meaning of Matthew 16:19?
(By Pastor Mark Fontecchio)
Question: Can you clarify the meaning of Matthew 16:19? In specific, how does this relate to the Kingdom of Christ?
Answer: Before we can answer this question, let us make sure we understand the context. Jesus was directly addressing Peter, and had just made His ...
Question: Can you clarify the meaning of Matthew 16:19? In specific, how does this relate to the Kingdom of Christ?
Answer: Before we can answer this question, let us make sure we understand the context. Jesus was directly addressing Peter, and had just made His ...
Did Peter Write Hebrews?
(By Pastor Mark Fontecchio)
Question: Is it possible that Peter wrote Hebrews?
Answer: Let’s ask the question a different way, “Who wrote Hebrews?” Quite often, people assume it was the Apostle Paul. This, itself, is unlikely. It is quite notable that the language of Hebrews is vastly ...
Does Revelation 3:5 Mean My Name can be Blotted Out of the Book of Life?
(By Pastor Mark Fontecchio)
Question: Does Revelation 3:5 mean my name can be blotted out of the Book of Life?
Answer: Revelation 3:5 tells us that Jesus said, “He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments, and I will not blot out his name from the Book of Life; but I will confess his ...
Question: Does Revelation 3:5 mean my name can be blotted out of the Book of Life?
Answer: Revelation 3:5 tells us that Jesus said, “He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments, and I will not blot out his name from the Book of Life; but I will confess his ...
How Does James 2:14-26 Impact Our Faith?
(By Pastor Mark Fontecchio)
Question: How does James 2:14-26 impact our faith?
Answer: “It is therefore faith alone which justifies, and yet the faith which justifies is not alone.” These words came from John Calvin in 1547 as he responded to Canon 11 of the sixth session of the Council of ...
Question: How does James 2:14-26 impact our faith?
Answer: “It is therefore faith alone which justifies, and yet the faith which justifies is not alone.” These words came from John Calvin in 1547 as he responded to Canon 11 of the sixth session of the Council of ...
Is There an Unpardonable Sin?
(By Pastor Mark Fontecchio)
Question: Is there anything a person can do, or is there a sin they can commit, to irrevocably and irreparably condemn them to Hell - such as blasphemy, taking the mark, worshipping the enemy, or selling their soul?
Answer: Did you know that the Bible actually ...
Proving God's Existence
(By Pastor Mark Fontecchio)
Question: How can you use the Word of God and His existence to prove He is real if both of those are what is in question? Most unbelievers do not trust the Word (Bible) because it was written "by" men, and they just simply don't believe in the existence of God ...
Question: How can you use the Word of God and His existence to prove He is real if both of those are what is in question? Most unbelievers do not trust the Word (Bible) because it was written "by" men, and they just simply don't believe in the existence of God ...
Was Cain a Believer?
(By Pastor Mark Fontecchio)
Question: Was Cain a believer?
Answer: This is an interesting question, but it is not one that we can give a definitive answer to. Yet, there are indicators in the Bible that seem to suggest he was.
First, we must go back to Genesis and consider what we can glean ...
Question: Was Cain a believer?
Answer: This is an interesting question, but it is not one that we can give a definitive answer to. Yet, there are indicators in the Bible that seem to suggest he was.
First, we must go back to Genesis and consider what we can glean ...
Was Melchizedek Noah’s Son Shem?
(By Pastor Mark Fontecchio)
Question: Was Melchizedek Noah’s son Shem?
Answer: A common Mormon belief is that Shem (Noah’s son) was Melchizedek. This can be tied directly to the corrupt teaching of the false prophet Joseph Smith.[1] This same teaching concerning Shem and Melchizedek has become ...
Question: Was Melchizedek Noah’s son Shem?
Answer: A common Mormon belief is that Shem (Noah’s son) was Melchizedek. This can be tied directly to the corrupt teaching of the false prophet Joseph Smith.[1] This same teaching concerning Shem and Melchizedek has become ...
What Does it Mean to Walk in the Spirit?
(By Pastor Mark Fontecchio)
Question: What does it mean to walk in the Spirit?
Answer: There are some wonderful promises in the Bible. Galatians 5:16 includes one of those promises. Paul told the churches of Galatia, “I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the ...
Question: What does it mean to walk in the Spirit?
Answer: There are some wonderful promises in the Bible. Galatians 5:16 includes one of those promises. Paul told the churches of Galatia, “I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the ...
What is John Warning About in 2 John 8?
(By Pastor Mark Fontecchio)
Question: What is John warning about in 2 John 8?
Answer: Your greatest contribution to the Kingdom of God could be found in the lives of the people you disciple for Christ. This idea is present in the text of 2 John 8. In this brief statement we also have one of ...
Question: What is John warning about in 2 John 8?
Answer: Your greatest contribution to the Kingdom of God could be found in the lives of the people you disciple for Christ. This idea is present in the text of 2 John 8. In this brief statement we also have one of ...
What is Wrong with the Reformed View of the Warning Passages in Hebrews?
(By Pastor Mark Fontecchio)
Question: What is wrong with the Reformed view of the warning passages in Hebrews?
Answer: Properly understood, the book of Hebrews can cause believers to move on towards a life that brings glory to Christ and rewards to individuals in the coming Kingdom. Improperly ...
Question: What is wrong with the Reformed view of the warning passages in Hebrews?
Answer: Properly understood, the book of Hebrews can cause believers to move on towards a life that brings glory to Christ and rewards to individuals in the coming Kingdom. Improperly ...
What was the Purpose of Fasting in Zechariah 7?
(By Pastor Mark Fontecchio)
Question: What was the purpose of fasting in Zechariah 7?
Answer: The evening meal is an important part of our family life. But there are times with an active family life (three kids with my wife and I both working) that this evening meal gets delayed or missed ...
Question: What was the purpose of fasting in Zechariah 7?
Answer: The evening meal is an important part of our family life. But there are times with an active family life (three kids with my wife and I both working) that this evening meal gets delayed or missed ...
