Do Shepherds Break The Legs Of Their Wandering Sheep?

March 26, 2024

A famous sermon illustration says that shepherds will sometimes break the legs of a wandering sheep and carry it on his shoulders. Is this a true practice or have we misunderstood what actually happens?

Gene Pensiero Jr shares some thoughts on this issue in a study on Nahum 1:9-15.

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Doesn’t God Promise To Heal Us?

March 12, 2024

In Isaiah 53 we read: “By His stripes, we are healed.” Is that a promise that God will always heal His people? We see Jesus frequently healing afflictions of every kind in the Gospels. Why is it that we see so few miraculous healings in the Church age?

Pastor Gene shares some thoughts on the context of Isaiah 53, God’s future plan, and His current methods when it comes to healings, suffering, and grace.

Pastor Gene Pensiero offers some thoughts on this issue in a study of Isaiah 53.

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What Is Demand Prayer?

February 20, 2024

The question is: What is “Demand Prayer,” and is it Biblical? Should we be demanding things of God?

Pastor Gene Pensiero offers some thoughts on this issue in a study of Isaiah 52.

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No Church Fathers Taught A Pre-Trib Rapture?

February 6, 2024

The question is: Is it true that “no church fathers” taught a pre-tribulation rapture? Post-tribulation teachers can be particularly antagonistic toward the pre-trib view, but what about writings like Irenaeus’ Against Heresies?

Pastor Gene Pensiero offers some thoughts on this issue in a study of Isaiah 51.

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Should We Use The Name Jesus?

January 30, 2024

The question is: Is it right to use the English name ‘Jesus,’ or should we use His Hebrew name?

Pastor Jacob Kelso offers some thoughts and Scripture on this issue during a live Q&A session at Calvary Hanford.

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Did God Forsake Jesus On The Cross?

January 23, 2024

The question is: Did God the Father turn His back and forsake Jesus on the cross?

Pastor Gene Pensiero offers some thoughts and Scripture on this issue during a study in Isaiah 50 and Psalm 22.

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How Can The Heavens “Shake?”

January 16, 2024

The question is: What does the Bible mean when it says the heavens “shake?”

Pastor Jacob Kelso offers some thoughts and Scripture on this issue during a live Q&A session.

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Does God Not Love Everyone?

January 9, 2024

The question is: Does God really love everyone or is it true that He only loves the “elect?”

Pastor Gene Pensiero offers some thoughts and Scripture on this issue from a study in Isaiah 48.

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Was Jesus Elect?

November 7, 2023

The question is: Is election always about salvation? Jesus is called “elect” in Isaiah 42. Does that mean He needed to be saved? Or do we need to rethink what election means in some passages?

Pastor Gene Pensiero offers some thoughts and Scripture on this issue during a live Q&A session.

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Why Are Some Words Italicized In The Bible?

October 31, 2023

The question is: Why are some of the words in the Bible in italics?

Pastor Jacob Kelso offers some thoughts and Scripture on this issue during a live Q&A session.

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What About Spiritual Burnout?

October 24, 2023

The question is: What does the Bible have to say about pastors’ sabbaticals or spiritual burnout?

Pastor Gene Pensiero offers some thoughts and Scripture on this issue from a recent study in the book of Isaiah.

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Who Was Melchizedek?

October 17, 2023

The question is: Who was the mysterious character Melchizedek in the Old Testament? Was he Jesus?

Pastor Gene Pensiero offers some thoughts and Scripture on this issue during a live Q&A session.

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Why Was Jesus Angry At Lazarus’ Death?

October 3, 2023

The question is: Why was Jesus angry at Lazarus’ death?

Pastor Jacob Kelso offers some thoughts and Scripture on this issue during a live Q&A session.

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Why Are There Two Testaments?

September 26, 2023

The question is: What distinguishes the Old and New Testaments?

Pastor Jacob Kelso offers some thoughts and Scripture on this issue during a live Q&A session.

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What Are The Gnostic Gospels?

September 19, 2023

The question is: What are the gnostic gospels?

Pastor Jacob Kelso offers some thoughts and Scripture on this issue during a live Q&A session.

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Do Women Need To Cover Their Heads In Church?

August 29, 2023

The question is: Based on Paul’s teachings, do women need to keep their heads covered in church?

Pastor Gene Pensiero offers some thoughts and Scripture on this issue during a live Q&A session.

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Does Jesus Eat?

August 22, 2023

The question is: Does Jesus eat?

Pastor Jacob Kelso offers some thoughts and Scripture on this issue during a live Q&A session.

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How Many Books Are There In Heaven’s Library?

August 8, 2023

The question is: How many books are there in heaven?

Pastor Gene Pensiero offers some thoughts and Scripture on this issue during a live Q&A session.

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Was Simon The Sorcerer Saved?

August 1, 2023

The question is: In the book of Acts, was Simon the Sorcerer a genuine Christian?

Pastor Jacob Kelso offers some thoughts and Scripture on this issue during a live Q&A session.

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Bible Verses Out Of Context

July 25, 2023

The question is: What are some examples of Scriptures taken out of context?

Pastor Gene Pensiero offers some thoughts and Scripture on this issue during a live Q&A session.

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What’s The Deal With Joseph’s Divining Cup?

July 18, 2023

The question is: What’s the deal with Joseph’s divining cup? Did he really use it?

Pastor Gene Pensiero offers some thoughts and Scripture on this issue during a live Q&A session.

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Were Job’s Friends Right Or Wrong?

July 11, 2023

The question is: Were Job’s friends right or wrong? Should we quote them when trying to counsel or comfort others?

Pastor Gene Pensiero offers some thoughts and Scripture on this issue during a live Q&A session.

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What About The Gift Of Tongues?

July 4, 2023

The question is: What is the Bible’s perspective on the use of the gift of tongues? Is it still for today? Are all Christians supposed to have it? Should speaking in tongues be part of our public services?

Pastor Gene Pensiero offers some thoughts and Scripture on this issue during a live Q&A session.

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Does God Punish Kids For Their Parents’ Sin?

June 27, 2023

The question is: Does the Bible teach that God punishes children because of the wrong things their parents do?

Pastor Jacob Kelso offers some thoughts and Scripture on this issue during a live Q&A session.

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Is Hell A New Testament Idea?

June 20, 2023

The question is: Is hell just something the New Testament writers made up?

Pastor Gene Pensiero offers some thoughts and Scripture on this issue during a live Q&A session.

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What Should I Look For When Searching For A New Church?

June 13, 2023

The question is: What should I look for when searching for a new church?

Pastor Gene Pensiero and Pastor Jacob Kelso offer some thoughts and Scripture on this issue during a live Q&A session.

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Should We Pray To The Saints?

June 6, 2023

The question is: Should we pray to the saints who are in heaven?

Pastor Gene Pensiero and Pastor Jacob Kelso offer some thoughts and Scripture on this issue during a live Q&A session.

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Are Deliverance Ministries Biblical?

May 30, 2023

A question was sent in from a listener: ” Is deliverance ministry biblical? Anything from believers being possessed or oppressed to not being able to get past things without being ‘delivered.'”

Gene Pensiero Jr. offers some thoughts and Scripture on this issue in this listener mail episode.

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Is Baptism Necessary For Salvation?

May 23, 2023

The question: “Do you have to be baptized in order to be saved?”

Gene Pensiero Jr. offers some thoughts and Scripture on this issue during a live Q&A session at Calvary Hanford.

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Can A Christian Be Demon Possessed?

May 16, 2023

The question: “Is sorcery real and can a Christan be possessed by the devil?”

Pastor Gene Pensiero offers some thoughts and Scripture on this issue during a live Q&A session at Calvary Hanford.

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Is God’s Love Unconditional?

May 9, 2023

The question: “Does God love unconditionally?”

Pastor Gene Pensiero offers some thoughts and Scripture on this issue during a live Q&A session at Calvary Hanford.

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What Is Prevenient Grace?

May 2, 2023

The question: “What is prevenient grace and how is it different from irresistible grace?”

Gene Pensiero Jr offers some thoughts and Scripture on this issue during a live Q&A session at Calvary Hanford.

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Is John 3:16 Red Letter?

April 25, 2023

The question: “Is John 3:16 red letter? Meaning, did Jesus actually say it? Where did Red Letter edition Bibles come from?”

Pastor Gene Pensiero offers some thoughts on this issue during a live Q&A session at Calvary Hanford.

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Where Is The Ark Of The Covenant?

April 20, 2023

The question: “Where is the ark of the covenant?”

Pastor Gene Pensiero and Pastor Jacob Kelso offer some thoughts on this issue during a live Q&A session at Calvary Hanford.

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Can You Go To Heaven If You Commit Suicide?

April 11, 2023

The question: “Can a person go to heaven if they commit suicide?”

Pastor Gene Pensiero offers some thoughts on this issue during a live Q&A session at Calvary Hanford.

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Will We Recognize People In Heaven?

April 4, 2023

The question: “Will our loved ones recognize us in heaven?”

Pastor Jacob Kelso offers some thoughts and Scripture on this issue during a live Q&A session at Calvary Hanford.

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Did Young Jesus Know That He Was God?

March 28, 2023

The question: “When Jesus was a young boy, was He aware that He was the Son of God?”

Pastor Gene Pensiero offers some thoughts on this issue during a live Q&A session at Calvary Hanford.

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Is The King James Version Better Or Worse Than The Others?

March 21, 2023

The question: “I’ve heard the KJV was translated from better manuscripts by more Godly men. Is that true?”

Pastor Jacob Kelso offers some thoughts on this issue during a live Q&A session at Calvary Hanford.

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Can Christians Eat A Bloody Steak?

March 14, 2023

The question: “If at the Jerusalem council the Church leaders decided that Gentiles and Jews alike must abstain from blood, is it wrong for us to eat a steak rare?”

Pastor Gene Pensiero offers some thoughts on this issue during a live Q&A session at Calvary Hanford.

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Who Should I Vote For?

March 7, 2023

The question: “When choosing a candidate, should I pick a Christian candidate or the best candidate for the job?”

The answer to how a Christian should vote elicits a lot of passion. What are some guiding principles from the Word of God?

Pastor Gene Pensiero and Pastor Jacob Kelso offer some thoughts on this issue during a live Q&A session at Calvary Hanford.

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Should A Church Have Formal Membership?

February 21, 2023

The question: “Should a local church have formal membership? Why doesn’t Calvary Hanford?”

There are a variety of views on formal church membership. Some require you sign an agreement, some are much more casual. Some churches have no official membership at all.

Pastor Gene Pensiero and Pastor Jacob Kelso offer some thoughts on this issue during a live Q&A session at Calvary Hanford.

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How Old Was Isaac When Abraham Put Him On The Altar?

February 14, 2023

The question: “How old was Isaac when Abraham took him up on the mountain to sacrifice him?”

Children’s Bibles usually show Isaac as a little boy. Josephus said he was 25. Others say he was 33. How old was Isaac on that fateful day?

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How Can A God Of Love Allow Suffering?

February 9, 2023

The question: “How do I go about the common question of how God can be both all-knowing and all loving? He can’t be both, can He?”

The problem of pain has been discussed for many centuries. How are we to deal with the fact that God is love but suffering continues?

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Does The New Testament Cancel Out The Old Testament?

February 9, 2023

The question: “My friend believes only in the New Testament and not the Old Testament. She is convinced that there is no science in the Old Testament to validate its history.”

As New Testament Christians, should we care about what the Old Testament says? What did Jesus and the Apostles think about the Hebrew Bible?

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