The Forum

Repentance and Baptism

Pastor Steve Harrop • Acts 2:38, 1 Corinthians 3:6, John 3:3, 2 Corinthians 5:17

"Some people say 'Oh, I'm going to heaven. I've been baptized.' So we might ask, what is an easy way to explain the only way to Heaven is through the blood of Jesus who died on the cross for us and surrender our lives to Him?" Pastor Steve Harrop shares the correlation of repentance and baptism as well as the importance of knowing Jesus to get to Heaven.

Prayers of Jesus

Pastor Steve Harrop • John 1:1–3, John 1:14, Mark 14:36, 2 Corinthians 13:14

"If Jesus is God in John 1:1-3 and in verse 14, then who is he talking to in Mark 14:36 when Jesus was in the garden of Gethsemane?" Pastor Steve Harrop shares about the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

Powerful Prayers

November 30, 2023 • Pastor Steve Harrop • Hebrews 10:19, Luke 17:6, James 5:16, Romans 8:26, 1 Corinthians 14:4

"We have been granted access to come boldly into the throne of God through Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior." Pastor Steve Harrop shares this and other insight in response to the question, "If you don't have the gift of praying and speaking in tongues, are your prayers as powerful?"

The Gift of Life

Pastor Steve Harrop • Genesis 3:8, Revelation 13:8, 1 Corinthians 6:20, 1 Corinthians 3:9

"Why were we given life?" Pastor Steve Harrop shares three reasons with scripture for why God gave us life along with this thought: "Life is a gift from God, and what we do with this life is our gift back to God."

Happiness in Heaven

Pastor Steve Harrop • Revelation 21:4, Psalm 16:11

"How can I possibly be happy in heaven if my closest family members aren't there?" No more sorrow. No more crying. No more death. No more pain. Pastor Steve Harrop shares a testimony and encouragement from Psalm 16:11b which says, "In your presence is fullness of joy."

Women in the Church

Pastor Steve Harrop • 1 Timothy 2:12, 1 Corinthians 14:34, Acts 21:9, Acts 2:18, Galatians 3:28

There is a call to be a voice for Jesus, so who is to answer that call? Pastor Steve Harrop responds to the following question about scriptures on women in the church: "Do you think that the Bible allows women to be pastors? What scriptures back up your answer?"

Sun vs Son

Pastor Steve Harrop • Malachi 4:2, Psalm 84:11

"In Malachi 4:2 it talks about the Sun of Righteousness will arise with healing in his wings. Why is it 'Sun' and not 'Son?'" Both the sun and the Son give life sustaining energy and power, so which is this verse referring? Pastor Steve Harrop shares some thoughts.

Science and the Bible

Pastor Steve Harrop • 1 Corinthians 15:4–6

"How do you talk to a very intelligent person who has a very scientific mind and wants everything proven literally?" Pastor Steve Harrop speaks about creation by divine design and how science and the Bible work together. "Science does not disprove the Bible. It actually confirms the Bible."

Millennial Reign

Pastor Steve Harrop • 2 Thessalonians 2:1–4, Revelation 20:4

Pastor Steve Harrop shares about three things that precede the second coming of Jesus Christ, the Antichrist, Christ's temple being rebuilt and the millennial reign in response to the question, "Is 2 Thessalonians 2:1-4 talking about the Rapture?"

Who Knows When the End Will Come?

Pastor Steve Harrop • Matthew 24:36, Colossians 2:9, Psalm 110:1, Philippians 2:7, John 3:15

"If Jesus Christ the Son of God is actually God, why does He say that only the Father knows when the end will come?" Pastor Steve Harrop shares about Jesus' relationship with God and who knows when the end will come.

Salvation After the Rapture

Pastor Steve Harrop • Revelation 7:14, Revelation 14:6, 1 Peter 3:9

"Can anyone be saved after the rapture of the church or just Jews?" Pastor Steve Harrop responds with Revelation 7:14 and Revelation 14:6. "God is fishing for souls, and will till the very end."

Filled with the Holy Spirit

Pastor Steve Harrop • Luke 1:15, Titus 3:5

We each have the opportunity to be regenerated and renewed by the Holy Spirit. Pastor Steve Harrop explains this question concerning John Baptist: "How can John the Baptist be filled with the spirit in his mother's womb, seeing he was born a sinner like every one of us?"

Books of the Bible

Pastor Steve Harrop • Revelation 22:18–19, Deuteronomy 4:2, Psalm 119:89

"Almost 2,000 years there have been no more books added to the Bible. Explain Revelation 22:18-19 and does this concern all the Bible or just the book of Revelation?" Pastor Steve Harrop unpacks this and other verses about the Word of God.

Prayers of the Unsaved

Pastor Steve Harrop • Acts 10:2–4, Acts 11:14

"Does God hear the prayers of unsaved people?" Pastor Steve Harrop shares a story of prayer in scripture as well as a story of a man who prayed for a young boy who did not know God.

Death and Life in the Power of the Tongue

Pastor Steve Harrop • James 1:19, Numbers 6:24–26

"Talk about how you can curse your family and how you can eliminate a curse on your family. Talk about the importance of speaking life and hope to your children and to your spouse." Pastor Steve Harrop shares from James 1:19 and which V.O.J. to listen to!

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