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| Subject | Date Asked |
| apostolic succession | 10/25/2011 |
| Q: The early church successfully deferred to apostolic succession when battling the Gnostic groups who ... A: Yes and no. We would disagree that it was used in the past to determine truth in a formalistic way ... | |
| preaching | 10/11/2011 |
| Q: What is required in order to understand and proclaim the gospel? ANSWER: Your question is gigantic ... A: Although the Scriptures do not say those words, I believe so for the following reasons. 1) Jesus ... | |
| preaching | 10/6/2011 |
| Q: What is required in order to understand and proclaim the gospel? A: Your question is gigantic with far reaching implications. A book could be written on the words ... | |
| The Word of God. | 6/28/2011 |
| Q: Did you ever notice that the Word of God, is referred/compared to many things? Such as "living ... A: That's a very interesting observation. There are many metaphors for God's Word. "Living water" is a ... | |
| Luke and one of its scriptures | 5/31/2011 |
| Q: A good day to you and thank you for taking my question. We seem to be a divided household when it ... A: I am not sure of your specific question, so I will simply speak of the logical flow and main point ... | |
| If Paedo-Baptism, why not Paedo-Communion? | 5/26/2011 |
| Q: Pastor G, Thank-You for taking the time to look at my question. I am a newer Presbyterian (PCUSA, ... A: Caleb, That's an excellent question, and one that seems to call for specific parallels - viz. ... | |
| external evidence of the Bible | 5/4/2011 |
| Q: When the testimony of Early Church Fathers are used as external evidence to support the Bible's ... A: The Church (universal) was largely segregated into locals in the apostolic age. Rome did not gain a ... | |
| external evidence of the Bible | 5/3/2011 |
| Q: When the testimony of Early Church Fathers are used as external evidence to support the Bible's ... A: It is my conclusion that the Roman Catholic Church (as such) did not exist during the formation of ... | |
| external evidence of the Bible | 5/3/2011 |
| Q: When the testimony of Early Church Fathers are used as external evidence to support the Bible's ... A: As one born into the Roman Catholic Church, I can tell you that in Roman Catholicism, this is ... | |
| bible books | 4/24/2011 |
| Q: How can one know(with enough certainty to bind the conscience) that all 27 books of the New ... A: That is an excellent question. A full answer to it would take more space and time than could be ... | |
| presbyterian/baptist | 4/21/2011 |
| Q: i am a baptist pastor i have been asked to pastor a presbyterian church. i belive you must be born ... A: Michael, It depends on which denomination of Presbyterian. There are about a dozen in the US, ... | |
| Pre-Trib | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: Does the Presbyterian church teach and believe in the pre-tribulation rapture? Also, does Billy ... A: The idea and language of a "pre-tribulation rapture" has its roots in the teachings of an Englishman ... | |
| the original language and present scripture in English | 10/27/2010 |
| Q: Bless the Lord and warmest greetings to you. I write concerning certain words in the original ... A: David, I'm so sorry this come to you so late. I had composed a rather long and detailed answer, but ... | |
| installation of Pastor | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: My Pastor left our church and I have been invited to his installation at his new church. I am ... A: Cindy. I'm glad if it was helpful. With regard to ratings: Your question was an easy one, but ... | |
| Saving faith and sin | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: Have you ever had the experience of doubting your salvation because you just can't seem to stop ... A: Yes, Cloey, and so have many others. I think, however, that your concern is a very good indication ... | |
| rumor | 6/15/2010 |
| Q: I am in a difficult situation. I joined a church five years ago and am active in different ... A: Mary, I am so sorry to hear about this, and prayed for you and this other woman before sending this ... | |
| love | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a difficultWhat is the difference between love and knowledge? When you fall in love with ... A: Human emotions are a deep thing. They are not invalid, but they shouldn't be allowed to control us ... | |
| love | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a difficultWhat is the difference between love and knowledge? When you fall in love with ... A: Henrik. I don't know enough of your own situation to help you sort out the specifics, but I can ... | |
| mustard seed sized faith | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: I went to my best friends church the other day (a methodist church by the way). Her pastor was ... A: Ginger. Great question, and big in its implications. The Bible teaches that since man sinned and ... | |
| Searching for answers | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: Am confused over passages I’ve read in Bible. FYI, I am a Christian, believe I was saved by grace ... A: Don. No, you are not exceeding your question quota. You sound like a true Presbyterian, by which I ... | |
| New believers | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: Is it true/possible that someone who has just become a believer in christ and confessed him will ... A: Darlene. Of course it's possible, and not only for new believers. The more we grow in Christ, the ... | |
| damnation | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: Awhile ago I had asked several questions about predestination. Then they said I could ask no more ... A: Well, Joyce, there's no "proof" that Napoleon ever lived either, if one is looking for "mathematical ... | |
| eating lamb | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: Do protestants eat lamb at Easter? If not , Why? A: Generally within Reformed Christianity there is no prescription with regard to foods. Historically, ... | |
| predestination | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: Pastor G, I have been reading about Protestant denominations, including Presbyterians, and have ... A: Madeline. What a great question. First of all, predestination is not a denominational thing, but a ... | |
| Riches | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: My brother recently became a Christian. He is doing well in his studies but we have a disagreement ... A: David, I am glad that your brother has become a Christian. It seems, however, that he is being ... | |
| Confused! | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: I've been brought up in a Christian family and recently I made friends with someone who is a Mormon. ... A: Lo. I've read the Book of Mormon several times, and have read their theology and history by ... | |
| old covenant | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: I have had a Jewish person tell me that the New Covenant cannot replace the Old Covenant because the ... A: That's a really thought- provoking question, Alex. Thank you for it. I would have known that your ... | |
| What's The Difference | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: What is the difference between Presbyterian and Pentecostal? A: My, Gladys, that is a very big question. Where to begin? My office mate is an Assemblies of God ... | |
| bad thoughts/OCD? | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: I am a student at a University for Education, I have had some struggles with my faith for example, ... A: Emily. Whether you have OCD or not would be beyond my ability to discern, especially through an ... | |
| Loss of Faith | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: I am reaching out for help. My faith has been tried over and over again. How can I renew my faith? ... A: I am so, SO sorry for all that you have suffered. The result of your experience is what the author ... | |
| Loss of Faith | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: I am reaching out for help. My faith has been tried over and over again. How can I renew my faith? ... A: Rebecca, To try to help, I need more information from you. What is the nature or source of the ... | |
| religion for teens | 4/24/2009 |
| Q: is it ok for a 12 year old to have been baptized at 9 and not want to be having a REAL faith very ... A: Well, Joanne, it's not OK to not want a relationship with God, but if that's where you are, that's ... | |
| Protection | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: I have been told by my pastor that when bad things happen it is not the act of the devil or and act ... A: Kayla, Your pastor has spiritual authority over you, so I do not want to contradict him, but I ... | |
| the unpordanable sin | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: I once had a problem with blasphemous thoughts towards God then one day they were against the Holy ... A: Caroline, I have just finished praying for you and will continue to do so. It would take a book to ... | |
| Baptism | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: I am a Greek Orthodox woman and my best friend who is a Presbyterian has asked me to baptise her 4th ... A: It sounds like a wonderful plan, then! I pray that our gracious Lord, who so loved us that he sent ... | |
| Presbyterians & Catholics... | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: No doubt you have been asked this question many, many times.What is the difference between ... A: Simon, When I saw your question, I thought "Oh, boy" - thanks for specifying 25 words or less. I ... | |
| Christian guidance / counseling | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: I am recovering from a fracture going on more than four months. It has started to take it's toll on ... A: Ron, first of all, I will pray for you and Karen. Secondly, it is hard for me to say what a pastor ... | |
| ethical and moral concerns | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: What can a congregation member do about concerns regarding the moral and ethical character of its ... A: Sally. Since you're asking this in the Presbyterian section, I'll assume this is a Presbyterian ... | |
| predestination | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: Why would God create a person who was damned? God knows that each of us is going to Hell or ... A: I can respect that, Joyce, although you clearly have some spiritual concern and some knowledge of ... | |
| predestination | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: Why would God create a person who was damned? God knows that each of us is going to Hell or ... A: Joyce. Wow, you certainly are a spiritually-minded young lady who asks a lot of deep questions! ... | |
| Forgiveness of souls in Hell | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: Will God forgive all the souls in Hell? A: You bring up my least favorite subject. I like dealing with it about as much as a doctor likes ... | |
| Trusting God | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: I know I am saved, and I want to obey Jesus' commands and live the way He wants me to. But my life ... A: I think you're off to a good start, trusting in Christ and wanting to live according to his Word is ... | |
| Jesus/Michael | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: Do you think Jesus and Michael the archangel are one and the same? A: Josh, That's a great question. Thanks for it. Although there are different names given to Jesus, I ... | |
Pastor G
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Expertise
I am glad to answer questions about the Scriptures, Systematic, Biblical and Historic Theology, New Testament Greek, Biblical Hebrew (although my Greek is stronger than my Hebrew); and I am also glad to give pastoral advise and counsel.
Experience
A minister ordained in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church since 1993. Prior to that I served as an elder. Former Senior Police Chaplain. College and Seminary-level lecturer.
Education/Credentials
B.A. Psychology and Theology, M.Div., D.Min. candidate,
Law Enforcement Chaplaincy training, ICPC
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