Lighthouse Theology Chats

Why is it so hard to pray?

Understanding the Bible properly isn't about 'being right' or 'being smart'. It's about understanding and applying what God our Father intends. Here we chat about 3 of the most misquoted verses in the Bible. 

What is baptism? Should we baptise babies, or only adults?

I feel dry in my relationship with God. What should I do?

The prosperity gospel

A close look at Genesis chapter 1

A discussion about spiritual gifts 

What is it? How many people struggle with it? What does the Bible say about it? What to say to someone who comes out as trans to you? How do we talk to our kids about it?

What are they? Where did they come from? What do they do in the world?

What is faithfulness? Why does it matter? What does it look like? A super practical discussion on an important part of the fruit of the Spirit. 

Climate change and concern for the environment

What does the bible say about alcohol, drugs, gambling and tattoos?

What are the rewards that Christians receive in heaven?  Should we look forward to them or not think about them too much? Does God promise us rewards here and now? 

What do we make of dreams, visions, impressions and promptings by the Holy Spirit?  What is Christian meditation? Can we miss God's plan for our lives? How do we use wisdom to make decisions?

Where is hell? Is it eternal? When in heaven, will we know of the people in hell? Will Jesus be there? Is it a fair place for those people who seem like 'good' people? Will God send people there if they haven't heard about him?

How do I truly know if I’m a Christian, even when I don’t ‘feel it’? How do I truly know if I’m a Christian, even when I sin A LOT? How do I truly know if I’m a Christian, even if I have heaps of doubt? Is it possible for me to ‘fall away’ as a Christian? Or is it ‘once saved always saved’?

-what is speaking in tongues? -should we expect to speak in tongues as Christians today? -what should we say to people who think we need to speak in tongues to be a Christian? -how should we relate to people who think differently about this issue?

This chat covers: Tips on reading the Bible Tips on reading the book of Revelation An answer to to whether or not the covid vaccine could be the 'mark of the beast' in Revelation 13.