Tough Topics: Biblical Answers to 25 Challenging Questions

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Will there be sex in heaven? Are miraculous gifts for today? Does God ever change his mind? Such difficult questions often intrigue us, readily confuse us, and sometimes disturb us. Drawing on nearly 40 years of teaching and ministry experience, pastor-scholar Sam Storms answers 25 challenging questions Christians are often too afraid to ask, addressing thorny issues ranging from the eternal destiny of infants to the roles of demons and angels. The robust, thoughtful answers provided in this book offer a helpful alternative to relying on simplistic explanations, and will encourage you in the search for truth and clarity on such tough topics.

Ray Ortlund, Lead Pastor, Immanuel Church, Nashville, Tennessee

“Sam has always been one whom I go to when I have questions. Now I have the book!” C. Michael Patton, President, Credo House Ministries

“Sam draws on all his pastoral experience in this helpful book as he honestly an-

Sam Storms

“Sam Storms is that rare guide we are looking for—fair-minded, with no axe to grind.”

Biblical Answers to 25 Challenging Questions Inerrancy p.15 Open Theism p.33 Does God Change His Mind? p.54 Could Jesus Sin? p.67 Judging Others p.73 Blasphemy of

swers questions some people like to avoid.” Adrian Warnock, author, Raised with Christ

“There’s something here for everyone. Pick up and read, and see how faithful pastoral theology really does bless the church.” Bruce A. Ware, P rofessor of Christian Theology, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

“Sam deals with 25 of the most challenging questions you will ever face in such a way that you become convinced of the answers and prepared to offer help to others.” Gregg R. Allison, author, Historical Theology and Sojourners and Strangers

the Holy Spirit p.82 Original Sin p.91 Infant Salvation p.104 The Unreached p.114 Angels p.120 Satan p.137 Demons p.151 Demonization p.166 Territorial Spirits p.184 Losing Salvation p.194 Apostatizing p.208 Sex in Heaven p.220 Miracles Today p.232 Baptism in the Spirit p.252 Speaking in Tongues p.276

SAM STORMS (PhD, The University of Texas) is senior pastor at Bridgeway Church in Oklahoma City, founder of Enjoying God Ministries, and author of over 20 books.

Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh p.283 Healing in the Atonement p.295 Healing the Sick p.303 Legalism p.309 Tithing p.319

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