I love a good question, especially when we can go to the Bible for help in answering it.
John Piper, one of my favorite teachers and authors, has been answering Bible-related questions on his podcast “Ask Pastor John” for years. There are now over 2,000 episodes at https://www.desiringgod.org/ask-pastor-john
Here are some recent episodes that you might find edifying.
On Coffee-Sipping in the Sanctuary
Is it wrong to drink coffee during corporate worship?
https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/on-coffee-sipping-in-the-sanctuary
Leading a Church out of Casual Culture
How might churches move away from casual culture toward heartfelt, happy reverence on Sunday morning?
https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/leading-a-church-out-of-casual-culture
Strategies for Building a Reverent Church
In a day starving for transcendence, how might church leaders arrange every element of the Sunday gathering to promote joyful Godward reverence?
https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/strategies-for-building-a-reverent-church
Another great website for getting answers to thousands of Bible questions is GotQuestions.org.
Here are some questions that got my attention.
Does God hate? If God is love, how can He hate?
https://www.gotquestions.org/does-God-hate.html
Why does God allow good things to happen to bad people?
https://www.gotquestions.org/good-things-bad-people.html
How were people saved before Jesus died for our sins?
https://www.gotquestions.org/before-Jesus.html
I hope you’ll find these resources helpful. They are not necessarily an exhaustive “final word” on these difficult issues, but I think they do well to get us started in the right direction.
Enjoy!
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