God Cannot Be Tempted? Questions and Answers with Pastor Robert Furrow
James 1:13 · December 10, 2023
In this Q&A session of the Truth Quest Podcast (Episode 199), Pastor Robert Furrow from Calvary Chapel Tucson answers questions on various topics such as God's nature, responding to atheists, interpreting biblical passages, addressing false beliefs, and understanding marriage in Heaven. Viewers can submit their questions in the comments section for Pastor Furrow to address in future episodes.
Timestamps
00:00 God cannot be tempted?
13:23 Did King Saul turn to idolatry since God left and he rejected God?
15:36 How to respond to an atheist who claims Jesus’ death was not a sacrifice since He’s supposedly an eternal being?
20:17 Psalm15:4b - He who swears to his own hurt and does not change, what does this mean?
26:33 I had ran into a homeless person on the street. I got him the book of John. He said to me that the book is lies and full of things like incest. What would I be able to say back to him on that note?
31:23 Why do these pre-wrathers and post-tribbers disregard those as myself, pre- trib wackos? Is Satan using this to divide Christians and taking the focus off the main thing of Salvation?
35:18 In Judges 11:30-31 was Jephthah’s vow for a burnt offering changed when he saw it was his daughter, what if it had been someone else?
38:28 I have to confess lately I've been reading 1 Corinthians 10:13 to help me feel comfort because of the burdens I'm dealing with lately, advice?
42:31 What passages should I read on God's view on war and justice?
45:30 Why aren't the books of the apocrypha in the modern Bible? Are they not to be trusted?
49:19 Follow up: Psalm 15:4 - My translation says, “Who keeps an oath even when it hurts.”
50:25 Follow up: I was thinking it could mean that when someone makes a promise or oath and doesn’t back down even if they get hurt, that’s a sign of a righteous person.
53:22 Why is it important to be married on Earth when we won't be married in Heaven?
59:13 Follow up: I asked about 1 Corinthians 10:13 taking care of my dad who has combat disorder from war.
59:45 Follow up: Psalm 15:4 - Keeping the oath even when it hurts is in the positive side. It is the Quest Study Bible - NIV
100:04 Do you think the false religions are from the devil?