Can Faith and Feelings Work Together? Dr. Roger Barrier Preach It, Teach It 2021 9 Mar
Dear Roger,
I grew up in a church that emphasized emotional expression in worship. If I didn’t have an ecstatic, exciting experience in a service, I felt like I had disappointed God. I now go to a church that emphasizes Bible teaching but does not encourage any emotional expression of my faith. How should my faith and my emotions affect my Christian walk?
Sincerely,
Dear Curious,
What a great question! I really struggled with that issue growing up in a mainline denomination. I heard a lot of “fire and brimstone” preaching, but I wasn’t sure how to respond. Was I just supposed to pray to receive Christ (which I did)? Was I supposed to be reserved in worship services and just stick to singing hymnal lyrics to express my faith? The only emotion I felt was terror when my Mom caught me talking during t
What Is the True Cost of Discipleship? Dr. Roger Barrier Preach It, Teach It 2021 2 Mar
Dear Roger,
When I read the Bible, I see Jesus placing so much emphasis upon a full-blown commitment to him. His demands remind me of what Dietrich Bonhoeffer said: “When Jesus calls a man, he bids him come and die.”
I’m not certain that I see much “dying” among Christians today. It’s breaking my heart. I’d appreciate your thoughts on the matter.
Sincerely, Kendall
Jesus expected total commitment.
In John 6, we have the record of Jesus feeding the five thousand. What a moment of joy and triumph!
What Does Jesus Teach Us about God s End-Times Plan? Dr. Roger Barrier Preach It, Teach It 2021 23 Feb
Dear Roger,
I’m a new Christian, and I was reading through the Gospel of Matthew. I got really excited when I came to chapter 24 and read Jesus’s teachings about the End Times. I’d like to understand more. Could you please help me?
Sincerely, William
Dear William,
Matthew 24 is the only place where Jesus laid out his picture of the End Times. Therefore, it’s good to study what He had in mind and how it can apply to our lives today.