Topic: Soteriology

Hi, I am so confused about salvation, being a carnal Christian, and not receiving rewards for not showing any fruit. I’ve been reading you all’s posts and reading things on . . . [read more]

I’ve been having an interesting discussion with a good faithful buddy of mine regarding the Bride..... He is strongly convinced that Israel, rather than the Church, is the Bride . . . [read more]

Hi Pastor Tony, In response to your answer to question 307, I was reading the doctrinal beliefs of Mabana Chapel. In . . . [read more]

Hi Dr. Woods, I am an avid listener to Brannon Howse World View Weekend, and enjoy your teaching. I am reading your latest book, The Coming Kingdom . . . [read more]

Hi Tony, I hope you are well, I was listening to your teaching on Romans 9 today and I think it was very good and an truthful look at the scriptures. My . . . [read more]

Hello Tony, I am having difficulty understanding about the overcomers of Revelation in the letters to the churches (Rev. 2:7,11,17,26; 3:5,12,21). From your teaching it sounds like all . . . [read more]

The mystery of predestination was a subject on the forefront of my mind the past couple years. Watching my friend battle with his own salvation was a huge eye-opener to just how beyond human . . . . [read more]

Is a belief in the literal interpretation of the Bible prerequisite to . . . . . [read more]

While discussing with a group of believers, I mentioned that the Holy Spirit regenerated men prior to Pentecost and that people were born again before the cross. I further mentioned that what . . . [read more]

I was wondering whether you could shed some light on whether there are different gospels in the New Testament. I have heard some people distinguish between the gospel of the kingdom and the . . . [read more]

In Rev. 3:20, Jesus says that He stands and knocks at the door and if we will open it He will come in. That makes sense, the handle is on the inside and only we have access to it. Then in . . . [read more]

Can you clarify if a statement of faith confessing T.U.L.I.P. is really just Calvinism? I do not believe in the five points and left a church, with a new pastor voted in . . . [read more]

From what I understand, it is believed by some that faith is an active process of works through which you are saved by grace. The reason for this belief is James 2:20-24 . . . . . [read more]

Hi Tony, I follow the teachings of both you and Jack Kelley. I was surprised to see the differences of opinion concerning the assurance of salvation of Tribulation believers, so I emailed . . . [read more]

Could you comment on this article by Jack Kelly which maintains that only the Church has been . . . [read more]

Could you comment on this article by Jack Kelly which maintains that only the Church has been . . . [read more]

If Peter and his fellow apostles understood that, during the period covered by the first chapters in the Book of Acts, the Great Commissions (Matthew 28:19-20 and Mark 16:14-18) authorized . . . [read more]

Dear Tony, I have gratefully listened to over 70 hours of your teaching so far. Wonderfully helpful. I live in Australia. You mentioned being a '4 point Calvinist'. I assume this means you . . . [read more]

This morning I was distraught following yet another attempt to witness to my mother who was raised in the Unity cult where they believe there is no Satan, no hell, God is only love, etc. She . . . [read more]

Hi Andy, Thanks for you great article on salvation. Would you agree that although only 'belief' (being a Greek word that entails more . . . [read more]

Dr. Woods, Our church has decided to use John Piper's material for our children’s Sunday morning Bible study material. I know he is not dispensational but covenant theology. My question . . . [read more]

I have been told by many ministers two different tales of salvation. One says "once saved always saved," another says "no, a person CAN fall from grace." My mind is trying . . . [read more]

This is very commonly asked question, but my concern is with the people who have never had the chance to hear the gospel. Take, for instance, China, 40 A.D. The gospel had barely circulated . . . [read more]

What is the full meaning of the words spirit and truth? Is there a distinction between them? Why does Jesus mention they are both needed in order to worship . . . . . [read more]

Do you believe that people have free will? Do you believe that people, given free will, have a choice to reject salvation, even though God has offered them the free gift of salvation through . . . [read more]

I am witnessing to a co-worker right now who has also said “I am not ready right now.” This is a very difficult critical time for me and her. I have a responsibility here that is . . . [read more]

Hey Andy, I listen to you often on the Gathering Storm CDs with Dr. Mal Couch and greatly enjoy them. I have a . . . [read more]

Andy, I have really enjoyed your teaching with Dr. Mal Couch. I receive many of the CDs you and Dr. Couch have done and have learned so much from your teaching. I wonder if I could have a . . . . . [read more]

If God made humankind, why is he (she?) not universally known to all humankind and never has been? A good “father” does not remain a stranger to his children, right? As an example, . . . [read more]

I recently had a conversation with someone from the Church of Christ. He said that they believe that a person needs to be baptized and believe in Jesus to be saved. I know we are saved by . . . [read more]

Im looking for an answer to this: When I was witnessing one night, the person asked me if he could be saved at a later date, he just wasnt ready right now. How long is the opportunity there? . . . [read more]

I deeply appreciate your taking time to answer my questions about mid-acts dispensationalism. In researching this kind of dispensationalism I think I know how they would respond to some of . . . [read more]

I appreciated your comments on mid-acts dispensationalism (e.g., Cornelius Stam) that you sent to me about a month ago. Teachers of this type of dispensationalism make the point that none . . . [read more]