When should a person be re-baptized?

Is the Lord's Supper the most important act of worship? Why do we take it to shut ins? Is it ok acceptable to take the Lord's Supper and leave?

This episodes seeks to answer thew question of the Lord's Supper's importance in worship and how we as Christians can honor the Supper and Jesus in our taking of it without minimizing the other avenues of worship in the process. Episode Resources: Passages Referenced: Matthew 26:26-29; Acts 2:42, 20:7; 1 Corinthians 11:17, 11:18, 11:20, 11:33, 11:34; Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16; 2 Timothy 4:2; 2 Corinthians 9:6-7; Acts 2:42

What are the Imprecatory Psalms and how should a Christian use them in prayer?

The imprecatory psalms are psalms of intense cursing. These psalms contain harsh language and call for God to exercise justice. A Christian must read, study, and apply these psalms with great care but also be sure not to ignore them as they are a part of Scripture. Relevant Passages: * Psalm 61:1-2, 33:1, 65:2, 3:1-4, 35:1, 83:16, 94:12-13, 139:21-22 * 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 4:14 * Revelation 6:9-10

When should a person be re-baptized?

Many people have questions about re-baptism. When should this be done? What if a person grows in their knowledge and understanding from when they were initially baptized? We should keep in mind that we will always be growing, but this doesn't mean that the power of Jesus' blood that saved us initially has weakened or changed (Acts 4:12; 1 John 3:20). Verses Referenced: Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 2:38, 22:16, Colossians 2:11-13; Galatians 3:27; 1 Peter 3:21; Acts 19:1-6; 1 John 3:20, 1 John 5:13; 1 Thessalonians 5:9; John 3:16-17; 2 Peter 3:18; Acts 4:12

If God forgives sins, why does He still punish us?

God is kind, gracious, compassionate, and forgiving but he still holds humans accountable for their sins. We can receive forgiveness, but sometimes earthly consequences remain. We should thank God for his goodness and forgiveness and learn from our mistakes so that we will be wiser and holier in the future. Episode Resources: Passages Referenced: Isaiah 59:1-2, Jeremiah 5:25, Numbers 32:23; Romans 3:23, 6:23; Micah 7:18-19; Isaiah 43:25; Psalm 103:12-14; 2 Thessalonians 1:7-9; Romans 2:6-9; Psalm 51; 1 Corinthians 10:6, 10:11; 2 Corinthians 5:21, 8:9; Ezra 9:13

How do I talk to my religious friends and family members about Christianity? What if I don't know the answers to their questions?

This episode seeks to help Christians develop skills to answer questions people ask about our faith. We may not know everything but we can know enough to point people to the Christ who truly has all of the answers. Passages Referenced: 2 Corinthians 4:5; 1 Peter 3:15; Hosea 4:6; Matthew 28:19; Mark 16:15; Acts 4:12; 1 Thessalonians 4:13; 1 Corinthians 10:1; Ephesians 2:8-9; 1 Corinthians 15:1-4; Romans 1:3-4; 2 Timothy 2:24-26