Gateway Podcast: Episode 19

You can listen to or watch Gateway Podcast Episode 19 here.

Questions addressed in this episode:

(NOTE: Timestamps are for video version only.)

Why do the campus pastors need to become elders? What couldn't a campus pastor do that an elder can do? (8:00)

In our culture today, there is generally condescension or shame attached to singleness, however 1 Corinthians 7 seems to imply that singleness is a gift from God. Is that correct and if so how can we apply that within our church culture?...As an unmarried young adult, how can I find contentment in this stage in life? Is it okay if I don't want to get married? (8:35)

The scripture (Romans 6) talks about life and death. So what does “death” mean if the eternal judgement leads to heaven or hell? There appears to be life after death either way. (11:20)

Why does Paul add the line “I am speaking in human terms, because of your natural limitations.” (Romans 6:19, ESV)? Why did he need to add this at this point of his explanations and what is the Spirit teaching by this? (11:45)

Paul asserts “We know that Christ, being raised from the dead, will never die again; death no longer has dominion over him.” (Romans 6:9, ESV). How could death ever have “dominion “ over Him? Jesus is “THE LOGOS”! He clearly states that He has the power to lay down His life and to pick it up again. What is the Spirit teaching us through Paul’s assertion here? (12:45)

I have recently come across a few people who have told me that as a Christian, I should only donate money to Christian organizations. Would you agree with this or is it also okay to give to groups that still do things God would like us to do, like feeding the hungry, even if they are not a Christian organization? (14:00)

Would love some great scripture passages to memorize - especially for those moments I find myself in that “guilt/shame” mindset. (17:30)

How do we encourage and evangelize those who are ashamed because others have sinned against them when "giving shame to Jesus" feels mystical and confusing. Or worse, they hate Jesus for not protecting them from the sinner in the first place. (19:55)

If you feel false shame (like when someone sins against you), how do you stop feeling false shame? Counseling? (26:55)