The Bible
Is all Scripture inspired by God?
Which Bible translation is best?
Why are the books of the Bible in the order they are in?
Are there any hidden codes in the Bible?
I want to know God’s Word better. Can you provide me with a plan to help me get there?
Is my Bible really free from errors?
When were the Bible books written?
ABC's of the Bible
Why is it important for me to study the Bible?
Christian Living
How can I love Christ more?
Though I often treat others kindly, I struggle with my thoughts toward them. What is the secret to being more compassionate on the inside?
A church in our neighborhood teaches that Christians should bind Satan. Please explain what the terms “binding” and “loosing” refer to in the gospels.
I feel abandoned in my trial. Why does God seem so distant when I need Him most?
I thought my sufferings would end when I became a Christian?
Circumstances are dragging me down. I feel unsettled, worried, anxious. Can you point me to places in Scripture where I can find comfort?
What is the essence of sin?
What is biblical discernment and why is it important?
Can one who commits suicide be saved?
How does a person making decisions know what is the will of God?
How can I make decisions consistent with God's will for my life?
How can I overcome a bad habit?
Does God require me to give a tithe of all I earn?
Are the Sabbath laws binding on Christians today?
What is the secret of contentment?
How can we know when it is best to forgive or confront?
How can we know if our faith is real?
What does it mean to "abide" in Christ?
How can a true work of the Holy Spirit be distinguished from that which is false?
How can I be sure of my salvation?
What is repentance and how does it relate to salvation?
How can we determine what doctrines are essential and what are they?
How far can Christians go in sinning?
What is biblical discernment and why is it important?
What is the nature of true saving faith?
Can Christians become too heavenly minded?
What kind of things do and do not prove the genuineness of saving faith?
Since the attacks on September 11, I’ve been anxious—even afraid. How can I be content when I’m worried the terrorists will strike again, perhaps where I live?
Christmas
What is the real meaning of Christmas?
I’ve celebrated Christmas all my life, but still don’t understand why Jesus came. Can you tell me?
Don’t Open Until Christmas
Should Christians have Christmas trees?
Should Christians celebrate Christmas?
Why do we celebrate Christmas on December 25th?
Why do so many people miss the real meaning of Christmas?
The Church
I’m having a hard time finding a good church in my area. Is it okay to make media ministries my church?
I just joined a church and want to develop relationships that please God. Can you offer any advice?
What relationship do elders have with the congregation?
My pastor recently made the joke that some people think he only works on Sundays. So exactly what responsibilities does God expect of a pastor besides sermon preparation and preaching?
Why should I attend church?
When should a person leave a church?
What should I look for when choosing a new church home?
Can women serve as elders in the church?
Creation
Do we have a responsibility to care for the environment?
What resources did John consult when he preached his series The Battle for the Beginning?
John’s series The Battle for the Beginning points out many inconsistencies in the theory of evolution. So why do so many believe in it? What is the real reason?
The Family
What does the Bible teach about interracial marriages?
What's your view of divorce and remarriage?
What does it mean to dwell with your wife with understanding?
What does the Bible teach about birth control?
Is it ok for a wife to work outside the home, and what are a wife’s priorities?
God
If God is sovereign, does that make Him responsible for evil?
Heaven
How good do I have to be to go to heaven?
What is heaven?
Where is heaven?
What will heaven be like?
Will we see God's face?
Is heaven big enough to be God's home?
Do babies and others incapable of professing faith in Christ automatically go to heaven?
Will we recognize and be reunited with our loved ones in heaven?
Can a Christian be too heavenly minded?
Where did Old Testament believers go when they died?
Will there be any sin or sorrow in heaven?
Do all dogs really go to heaven?
What is the purpose of the Judgement Seat of Christ?
Do those in heaven know what is happening on earth?
Do Christians receive glorified bodies immediately after they die?
Issues and Trends
As parents, we struggle with the schooling issue. If we choose to leave our kids in public school, are we making an unwise and unspiritual choice?
What does the Bible say about war? Is there ever a just reason for it?
Is it true that John MacArthur has reversed his position on "incarnational sonship"?
What are your thoughts on the Toronto Blessing?
What is your opinion of the Promise Keepers movement?
Every Easter the newspaper runs an article that casts doubt on the resurrection. Just how important is the resurrection to the Christian faith?
Jesus Christ
Is the virgin birth an essential doctrine? Can someone deny it and still be a Christian?
What does it mean to "abide" in Christ?
I heard John use the term “hypostatic union.” What does that mean and where did it come from?
John MacArthur
Why am I committed to teaching the Bible ?
What books have most influenced John MacArthur?
To what extent do you use notes? Do you write a manuscript?
What use do you make of quotes and illustrations?
How do you guard your preparation time?
How long does it take you to prepare a sermon?
How long should a sermon be?
I've heard it said that 50 percent of a sermon should be application. Could you comment?
Do you find it easier now to develop a sermon from a passage?
What abiding lessons would you teach men who are committed to expository preaching that will sustain them for a lifetime of ministry?
Since notable expositors are avid readers, what are your reading preferences?
How do you differentiate between persuasion and manipulation?
What is the ultimate key to effective preaching?
If we are to proclaim the "whole counsel of God," why do you preach predominately from the New Testament?
Why are you compelled to preach verse by verse through books of the Bible, unlike other notable preachers such as C. H. Spurgeon?
Prayer
What is your opinion of the new best-selling book The Prayer of Jabez?
Should Christians be learning how to pray Jabez's prayer?
Does God answer the prayers of unbelievers?
Is there a correct posture for prayer?
What does it mean to pray without ceasing?Salvation
What does the Bible teach about election?
Does James 2 contradict Romans 4?
What is an apostate?
Is it possible for redeemed people to lose their salvation?
Is baptism necessary for salvation?