It’s Mailbag Friday! How do you decide in the Old Testament what was strictly for the nation of Israel and what is applicable to New Testament believers?
Wretched Radio | Air Date: February 23, 2024
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Segment 1
I have a job in the healthcare system and part of my job is caring for people who have mental illnesses such as schizophrenia. Some clients “hearing voices” that tell them things like to go around and light fires, that their food is poisoned, and other thing. So my question is, is schizophrenia modern-day demon possession? -Hannah
Did God bless the United States specifically? -Douglas
Do you think someone is truly saved if they also carry the belief that you are not saved until you have been baptized? And also if they believe they can lose their salvation? -Emily
In addition to the gospel and essentials of the faith, how much doctrinal compatibility should there be before Christians date or marry each other? -Michelle
Segment 2
I’m 46 years old, single with no kids. One of the spiritual gifts that I believe the Lord has given me is the gift of having a heart to give. I get such great joy from seeing how I can bless others with my giving. Being that I may not be getting married or having kids, I’d like to give the principal of my retirement savings and live off the interest. If I leave my retirement savings to different ministries when I die, does the Lord still consider it giving even though I’m not alive anymore? -Josh
I work as a Pharmacist and I am wondering, if giving medication to the patient/customer in the pharmacy is the same as participating in the act of potentially aborting a baby? -Simon
How do you decide in the Old Testament what was strictly for the nation of Israel and what is applicable to New Testament believers? -Jodi
Segment 3
What do you do about fellowshipping with people who creep you out in the church? I am always kind towards them but I do feel bad about the bad feeling I get when I’m around them and find myself avoiding them. -Anonymous
I saw a shirt that is a pro-life shirt that quotes Jeremiah 1:5. It says “before I formed you in your mother’s womb I knew you”. Is that taking a verse out of context to push an agenda? -Jess
My friend is part of the Free Masons, and has invited me to be a part of it. Even after searching the internet, I don’t have a clear understanding of what this club is and how it functions. What would the Bible teach regarding clubs like this? -Jeff
What are some ways to overcome the pain of failed hopes and dreams? -Kadeef
A church in my area has a location in Las Vegas, and recently they talked about setting up a booth at an adult entertainment convention, from which they spread the Word in hopes of motivating people to get out their sexual immorality. While I get the logic, is it right that they purposely put themselves in such an environment? -Anonymous
Segment 4
My family and I regularly pass out gospel tracts in Thailand. A female pastor saw us doing this and invited us to her church, even suggesting that I preach or give a short message. We belong to a church that holds a biblical view on pastoral roles, specifically that they are reserved for men. So, is accepting this offer a good way to share the gospel, or would it be seen as endorsing unbiblical practices? -Daniel
My Pastor has subtly brought in the prosperity gospel, I have had a few meetings with him about my concerns, but I’m still concerned and confused about staying and continue questioning in hopes that The Holy Spirit convicts his heart and mind to the Truth, or go to the Baptist church in town where there is sound doctrine? -Daniel
I’m concerned that I lack true sorrow over my sins. I want my grief to primarily be because I’ve offended God, not just feeling bad about consequences. How can I develop a sorrow that sincerely grieves over how my sin hurts the Lord? -Sam
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