Christians and Unrepented Sin? Questions and Answers with Pastor Robert Furrow
John 1 1:9 · December 31, 2023
In this Q&A session with Pastor Robert Furrow from Calvary Chapel Tucson, various questions are addressed, including topics like unrepented sin, the concept of grace in salvation, the Book of Life, marijuana usage, speaking multiple languages, gambling, and the assurance of salvation. Pastor Furrow also discusses biblical passages and interpretations related to sin, forgiveness, and the second coming of Jesus.
Timestamps
00:00 Christians and unrepented sin?
13:47 When we first came to Christ, we repented of all our sins. Since then, have we renewed our lives or gone back to them?
15:17 When God uses words like Us, and Our, who is He referring to?
22:27 Have you ever witnessed division in the church in person over how sins are debated?
24:57 Do you disagree with Joseph Prince/Andrew Wommack who preach the gospel of grace, that we are saved purely by grace if we believe in Jesus as our Lord and Savior? Isn’t that works?
30:42 In Revelation 12:7-12 speaks about Satan being thrown out of Heaven. So even though there is a hell, he is not there but still in Heaven yet to be cast out?
32:58 According to John 16:8-9, the only sin that is unforgiven is unbelief. Being believers when we confess our sins it is to restore our fellowship with the Lord separate from salvation?
35:02 How should the Christian church respond to marijuana usage now that it is legal in so many places? Is it sin? Is it like alcohol?
36:56 What exactly is the Book of Life?
38:14 Is it ok for Christians to speak more than one Language? (Genesis 11:6-9)
40:22 Follow up - I only ask cause we had a member who left because he felt he was being singled out for his sin and others left afterwards as well.
41:10 Is it wrong to gamble (play the lottery)?
42:47 Follow up - I’m asking because if my daughter who believes 100% but is doing bad things now, is she saved? Her “works” now are not godly, so when she relapses is she still going to heaven?
44:46 I bought Lee Strobel’s and Dr Turek’s books since listening to you. Also listen to Pastor Laurie and Hamrick. My husband doesn’t like to listen to others or read more, he says it will cause confusion or may be false teachings, but I love learning more about God from others. Thoughts?
48:18 Was the prodigal son saved before he turned to come home?
52:19 What does Proverbs 19:4 mean and does it apply to us today?
55:19 Are there two second comings of Jesus?
58:03 Do you believe you can lose salvation?