Crosswords

Does God love the church or Israel more? Why are the prophets in Revelation 11 killing people if they are a grace from God. Did the original gospel writers believe that Jesus would return in their lifetime? Is it ever ok to intentionally deceive someone?

What are some good Biblical questions to ask? How do I deal with doubts? What happens when I'm struggling to believe something in the Bible?

How do we know we really have the words of Jesus in the gospels? How do we reconcile the seemingly genocidal God of the OT and the loving Jesus of the NT? Why didn't Adam “surely die” the day he ate of the fruit?

Why don't we see miracles performed today? Should I attend the wedding of my child's same-sex wedding ceremony? Based on Mark 16:16 do I need to be baptized in order to be saved?

Where was Jesus after He died and before He rose. Is it right to celebrate Jesus' torture and death on Easter? Was the resurrection necessary? Do we know where Jesus' tomb was?

Do people get saved during the tribulation? Will there be tears in heaven? Who is the person running away with only a linen cloth in Mark's gospel? And a special announcement for the church!

Are Malachi and Jesus in contention with one another when it comes to divorce? How is it ok that the OT speaks about how harshly to beat slaves? Will God really not listen to me if I won't forgive a brother?

Is some sin worse than others? Does God want people to repent or has He made some for destruction? Are there dinosaurs in the Bible?

How do I know when to leave a dead church? Who was able to see the kingdom before they died? What is the abomination of desolation?

Do children suffer for the sins of their parents? If people can just go to another church after being under church discipline, does church discipline even work? How do I pray fervently when things are going well in my life?

A very special Valentine's episode all about love!

Why does Rev 21 say that cowards will have their part in the lake of fire? Can you explain what Paul meant when he wrote of the circumcision of the heart? Are we truly in the “last days?”

Are the churches in Rev 2-3 literal or are they pointing to periods of time in church history? Will I really perform greater works than Jesus? Will some not taste death?

Who are the seven spirits in Revelation 1? How do I avoid becoming a Pharisee? Has Jesus always been called “Son” for all of eternity?

If man was to continue sinning, what was the point of the flood? Is there significance to the name changes in the NT disciples? What was the meaning of the parable of the fig tree that didn't bear fruit?

Had it really never rained before the blood? Are you sure demons aren't attracted to humans? Why do we sin if God created us for worship and service.

Where did everyone come from that potentially wanted to kill Cain? In light of Luke 12 should we enjoy the fruits of our labor? How much time working is too much time?

Can you explain the three categories of sin the Bible uses? Is hell really in the Old Testament? If I feel painful memories about someone that hurt me, have I really forgiven them?

Did Jesus really experience temptations like us? When should a woman step in to lead in the household? Why does God allow evil so He can show His grace, but that would be wrong for me?

After a long summer break we're back! What does it mean to be a royal priesthood? Can we make an argument for God's existence from the Bible since it already assumes His existence? When was heaven and hell created?

Was man cursed like the serpent? Does God save nations?

If we have a new nature, why do we still struggle with sin? What does it mean to put up with one another as it is referenced in Col 3? Does God have feelings?

This week we focus on the continued discussion of female pastors within the SBC and what happened at this year's convention.

First, a quick update on what to expect during this year's SBC Convention. What do I do when my kids ask specifics about sex? Can I be judgmental as long as I'm not hypocritical?

What is the Biblical definition of the heart? Why can't a spouse complete me? Should I really be telling my young kids about sexual anatomy?

How do you help someone change their appetite to desire God more? Do you ever warn people about the terrors of hell in your evangelism? If work is good, why do we get burnt out, and what really is burn out?

How can I help my child be a leader when they are a follower? How does wanting people to like us lead to catastrophe? Could Jesus have die in another universe where there is another earth?

When we go to heaven will we immediately have new bodies? How do we discuss mistakes with our teen kids without rubbing it in their faces? Can you talk about the American revolution in the light of a Biblical perspective on just war theory?

Some questions about the introduction to Colossians as well as a discussion about raising teens.

As a gentile how should I feel about the Jewish people's rejection of Jesus? If I'm supposed to focus on the heart as a parent, how should I feel about my kids getting exposed to evil things? How do I repent of bad parenting with my kids?

Questions about Daniel and also, what do I do if I've already “screwed up” my testimony with my kids?

Is Dan 10:6 an angel or Jesus? Why couldn't Jesus be made king in John 6:15? How do we defend against the world's claim that the Bible is out of step with current child psychology?

How could Jesus be angry when he overturned the tables and not sin? Is it possible to have a toddler that really doesn't go through tantrums? How exactly did Jesus learn obedience according to Hebrews?

Wouldn't my prayer life be better if I experienced miracles like in the Old Testament? Does God change His mind? Could you explain the 144,000 in Revelation 7?

What's the current day equivalent to wearing sackcloth and ashes? What does it mean to perish without the law? Is a “rules-based” approach to parenting always bad?

At what point does sexual sin doom a relationship? If I'm a Christian and I'm forgiven, why should I still ask for forgiveness? What is joy from a Biblical perspective? Why is the book of Baruch not a legitimate candidate for the canon of Scripture? How do I find time to pray?

Should an engaged couple read Song of Solomon together? Is the primary purpose of sex procreation? Should there be boundaries in the bedroom for Christian married couples?

Listen to this very special episode of Crosswords as we approach the holidays and the end of the year.

What was the significance of the phrase "servant of the living God” in Daniel 6? Is it a victory for Satan when a human soul is sent to hell? What does the Bible say about when a child can come to faith in Jesus?

Is the whole seeker sensitive movement a problem? Whose hand was in Daniel 5? Who are the wise men in Daniel? Can a Christian be permitted to not vote?

Why wasn't Daniel thrown into the fiery furnace? Was King Nebuchadnezzar saved according to Daniel 4? How does God love to show mercy while also hating sin?

Should I be worried about God waking me up in times of plenty? What is the lesser kingdom in Daniel 2? How is love greater than being a martyr? How can I better understand the book of Revelation?

Why is the book of Daniel not called Belteshazzar? Do all men have the ability to lead in their homes regardless of personality? What does it mean to “test” our faith as it is referenced in 2 Cor?

Why can't we follow Daniel's character? Is it possible to have a healthy fear for my children's salvation?

Feeling frustrated at traffic and other drivers can't be a sin, right? Did God create the Holy Spirit?

Is lust just a sin that men struggle with? How do I abide in Christ? Why does God seem to favor some people in the Bible, and not others?

What did Jesus mean when he implied that there was just cause for hating your brother? Can Jesus be my co-pilot? Can the Bible be an idol in our lives?

What should we make of the new docuseries on Amazon depicting Christian fundamentalists and homeschooling? How do we distinguish between the desire to do missions work overseas vs locally?

This week we recap what happened at the conference and what it means for Crosspoint and other Southern Baptist churches.

What is the Southern Baptist Convention? And what is expected this upcoming week in terms of important issues?

How should Christians think about revenge in comparison to the Biblical idea of God avenging? How do we identify someone who is curious about the gospel only for the sake of having an intellectual conversation? How do we prepare for the storms of life?