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Read more about the article Q&A: If I struggle with trusting that my faith is real, is my faith fake?

Q&A: If I struggle with trusting that my faith is real, is my faith fake?

  • Post author:David Scharf
  • Post published:2024/08/31
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

I believe that the Bible is the inerrant Word of God and Jesus died for my sins, but I struggle with the trust that seems to come easily for others.…

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Read more about the article Q&A: Can a person come back to faith after falling away?

Q&A: Can a person come back to faith after falling away?

  • Post author:David Scharf
  • Post published:2024/07/31
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

Can a person come back to faith after falling away? Hebrews 6:4-6 seems to indicate that this is not the case. Let's start by looking at what Hebrews 6:4-6 says:…

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Read more about the article Q&A: What does it mean to be called into the public ministry?

Q&A: What does it mean to be called into the public ministry?

  • Post author:David Scharf
  • Post published:2024/06/29
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

What does it mean to be called into the public ministry? How do you deliberate a call? Ministry is a word that means “service.” What is the service we are…

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Read more about the article Q&A: What advice do you have for a new dad?

Q&A: What advice do you have for a new dad?

  • Post author:David Scharf
  • Post published:2024/05/23
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I didn’t have a great father growing up, and now I’m going to be a father. What advice can you give to a new dad? Congratulations and Happy Father’s Day!…

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Read more about the article Q&A: What comfort can be given to those who experience miscarriage?

Q&A: What comfort can be given to those who experience miscarriage?

  • Post author:David Scharf
  • Post published:2024/04/30
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

My Christian friend was two months pregnant and miscarried. This question is nagging her: “Is my baby in heaven?” What comfort can I give her? This is one of the…

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Read more about the article Q&A: What would Jesus think about all the different Christian denominations?

Q&A: What would Jesus think about all the different Christian denominations?

  • Post author:David Scharf
  • Post published:2024/03/29
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

Jesus wants his church to be unified. Wouldn’t he be appalled by all the different Christian denominations? In the high priestly prayer, Jesus prays, “My prayer is not for them…

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Read more about the article Q&A: Are there times when it is okay to lie?

Q&A: Are there times when it is okay to lie?

  • Post author:David Scharf
  • Post published:2024/02/29
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

In the Bible, lying sometimes seems to be commended, as in the case of Rahab and the spies or the case of the Hebrew midwives. Are there times when it…

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Read more about the article Q&A: What advice does the Bible have for single people?

Q&A: What advice does the Bible have for single people?

  • Post author:David Scharf
  • Post published:2024/01/31
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

All my friends are getting married, and I’m tempted to feel “less than.” Does the Bible give some advice? It may seem like everyone else is getting married, but according…

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Read more about the article Q&A: How do I know I am elected by God?

Q&A: How do I know I am elected by God?

  • Post author:David Scharf
  • Post published:2023/12/26
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

Why does God elect some and not others? How do I know that God chose me? The doctrine of election is gospel. Period. A key to understanding the biblical teaching…

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