Ask Pastor John

Pastor John introduces definite atonement, the doctrine that Christ’s death accomplished a real salvation for a definite group of men and women.

What are the fundamental truths that youth leaders and pastors should drill into the hearts of young people today?

Our joy does not only glorify God when we feel happy and carefree. God is also glorified when we cling to his supreme worth in the midst of pain.

Should Christians pursue joy in God, or should they wait for God to simply give it to them? Pastor John clarifies our call to rejoice in the Lord.

Christian Hedonists affirm that we ought to be happy in God. Often, we are not. What should our response be to seasons of spiritual darkness?

Heaven and hell are at stake in the fight against pornography. When we recognize that, using every weapon at our disposal won’t feel extreme.

Christians should think of themselves as being made new in Christ to be makers with God.

To understand the significance of Jesus’s miracles, we should begin by simply slowing down and asking, “What does this say about Jesus?”

Does doctrine matter so long as we feel happy in God? Pastor John explains why only a true view of God can glorify him and satisfy us.

Why should Christians care about this earth if we are waiting for a new one? Ultimately, it is because we love our neighbors.

We don’t add happiness to holiness in the Christian life. Our happiness in God is an essential piece of what it means to be holy.

God cares about what we do with the bodies he’s given to us. We should govern our eating, sleeping, and exercise to maximize our life and soul for the kingdom.

All Christians are called to risk. But how do we know when the risk is worth it and which risks we should take personally?

Risk is unavoidable in life. It is better to risk rightly, for the sake of Christ’s glory, than to try avoid all danger.

Pastor John shares his experiences of being arrested for anti-abortion demonstrations and offers some principles for civil disobedience in opposing abortions.

Despite his flaws, Martin Luther King, Jr. was an effective leader because he was courageous, brilliant, and a visionary.

After preaching to 60,000 students at the Passion conference, Pastor John discusses the movement and its core desire for God’s name and renown.

Pastor John recently preached to 60,000 at Passion. He talks about the unique temptations and mercies of speaking on such a large platform.

Whether we believe in a historical Adam or not will affect more than our theology. For instance, his existence is one powerful tool in world missions.

Does it matter whether we think Adam really existed or not? Pastor John talks about what is at stake in a major debate over Genesis.