It's generally believed that Hinduism is the world's oldest religion. But what do the Scriptures teach is the oldest and original religion? ATP Book Series: https://tinyurl.com/7y98e69x ATP Coffee Mugs: https://teespring.com/ask-the-pastor-mug Search the Archive: https://atp.holycrosskerrville.com/ Support ATP: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

What do some Christians mean when they "plead the blood of Jesus" over themselves, others, their possessions, or situations? Is this an appropriate way to pray according to the Scriptures? ATP Book Series: https://tinyurl.com/7y98e69x Search the Archive: https://atp.holycrosskerrville.com/ Support ATP: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl ATP Coffee Mugs: https://teespring.com/ask-the-pastor-mug

What does it mean when the Scriptures say believers are filled with the Spirit, such as in Acts 13:52. Search the Archive: https://atp.holycrosskerrville.com/ Support ATP: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl Get the book "Questions on Baptism" here: https://tinyurl.com/7y98e69x Get your ATP coffee mug here: https://teespring.com/ask-the-pastor-mug

What do the Scriptures teach about the Rapture? How does it fit in the with the doctrine of the end times? If you'd like to support the worldwide ministry of Ask The Pastor, give our videos a thumbs up and share them on social media to help get the whole counsel of God out to the whole world. You can donate to ATP here: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

If a Christian falls away from faith and dies in unbelief, was he truly elect? What do the Scriptures teach and Lutherans confess about the matter? If you'd like to support the worldwide ministry of Ask The Pastor, give our videos a thumbs up and share them on social media to help get the whole counsel of God out to the whole world. You can donate to ATP here: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

What's the difference between the Lutheran Church and Bible Churches? Is the Heidelberg Catechism a true exposition of the Scriptures? Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to ATP on YoutTube. If you'd like to support the ministry of ATP, donate any amount at https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

What do Lutherans teach about Purgatory? Does the doctrine of Purgatory align with the apostolic doctrine of the Scriptures? Want to support ATP? Like the video. Subscribe to the Channel. Share the videos on social media. Support ATP at https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

Two topics in this episode. First, is gambling a sin? Second, do the Scriptures teach that male headship applies to the civil estate (secular government) as it does in marriage and the church? Be sure to give the video a "like." Subscribe to ATP, and share our videos on social media! If you'd like to support the ministry of ATP you can do so here: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

Why does the historic liturgy use the Scriptures that it does? Is it acceptable to put Scriptures in a different context? Does that change their meaning or make them our own prayers and praises? Make sure to subscribe to ATP, share it on social media, and support ATP at: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

What do the Scriptures say about Archangels? What do they tell us about the identity of Michael the Archangel? Pastor explores the OT apocryphal and pseudopigraphical writings to see what the intertestamental Jews thought about the Archangels. Don't forget to subscribe to ATP, share them on social media, and if you'd like to support ATP, you can do so here: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

Where do the Scriptures teach the doctrine of Original Sin? What do the Scriptures say original sin is and what does it mean for us? Don't forget to subscribe to ATP, share them on social media, and if you'd like to support ATP, you can do so here: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

The Roman Church has many miracles, most of which focus upon an apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Why doesn't the Lutheran Church have miracles like this? What do the Scriptures teach us about such miracles? Don't forget to subscribe to ATP, share them on social media, and if you'd like to support ATP, you can do so here: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

Did Jesus see every sin ever committed in the Garden of Gethsemane? This is a popular belief in Romanism but what do the Scriptures say? What caused Jesus' agony in the Garden and how did His agony benefit us? Don't forget to subscribe to ATP, share them on social media, and if you'd like to support ATP, you can do so here: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

Is it sinful to be rich? Is wealth inherently wrong? What do the Scriptures say about wealth, being rich, and being poor? If Christians have wealth what are they to do with it? If you'd like to support ATP, you can do so here: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl Don't forget to subscribe to ATP and if you've found this video helpful, share it on social media with your friends!

Would Pastor baptize the child of a cohabiting couple? What do the Scriptures say about cohabitation and marriage? If you'd like to support ATP, you can do so here: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl Don't forget to subscribe to ATP and if you've found this video helpful, share it on social media with your friends!

Does God speak to us in prayer? Silence? Intuition? Our thoughts? Where do the Scriptures and Christ tell us to listen for His voice? If you'd like to support ATP, you can do so here: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl Don't forget to subscribe to ATP and if you've found this video helpful, share it on social media with your friends!

Several viewers have asked recently why they should not be Roman Catholic. In this video, Pastor outlines some of the ways the Roman church has departed from the Scriptures and drives sinners to mediators and merits other than those the Gospel teaches. Thanks for watching ATP on YouTube. Don't forget to subscribe to ATP. Send your question to atpholycross@gmail.com. While you wait for your question to be answered, check out Pastor's past videos and playlists.

Are there different levels of heaven for people based on the the works they do? Are there rewards for good works done in faith? What do the Scriptures say about both, and are they the same thing? +++ Here are the links to the Lutheran Confessions on Rewards: Apology IV.III Paragraphs 68-80 (Blue Book of Concord pg. 48, only full paragraph) http://bookofconcord.org/defense_5_love.php#para68 Apology IV.III Paragraphs 241-248 (Blue Book of concord, pg. 67-68) http://bookofconcord.org/defense_5_love.php#para241 +++ If you like ATP and don't want to miss an episode, make sure to subscribe and hit the notification bell. Also, share your favorite ATPs on social media so that more folks can hear the truth of God's Word. And as always, email you question to atpholycross@gmail.com and pastor will answer it as he's able.

How old is the earth? What answer do the Scriptures give us? What answer does modern science give at the moment? What is "Old Earth Creationism" and is it a legitimate compromise between modern scientific theory and Scripture? Find out in today's episode ATP. Don't forget so subscribe to Ask The Pastor on YouTube and click the bell icon so that you received notifications for ATP!

Pastor evaluates two different translations of the Scriptures in this episode of ATP.

Deuteronomy 22:28-29 often perplexes modern Christians, especially when unbelievers use it to attack the Scriptures and the true God. How does the Christian make sense of this Mosaic Law? What does it teach us about God's will? Does it really discredit God's goodness?

Why does God harden Pharaoh's heart in Exodus? Pastor explains the hardening of Pharaoh's heart in the context of the book of Exodus and within the context of the rest of the Scriptures. Thanks for watching. Don't forget to "like," share, and subscribe to ATP! If you've got a question you'd like to Ask The Pastor, email him at atpholycross@gmail.com. Questions are in backlog at the moment, so it may take some time to respond.

What is the Charismatic Movement? What about the "baptism of the Holy Spirit," speaking in tongues, and other signs and wonders? Should Christians seek them or does our Triune God come to us another way? Finally, what do the Scriptures say about all this? Thanks for watching. Don't forget to share and subscribe to ATP!

What is Hell? Does it exist? What's it like? Who goes there? Most importantly, what do the Scriptures say about it? All this, plus a few false teachings circulating about Hell in this episode of ATP. If you've got a question you'd like to ask Pastor, email him at atpholycross@gmail.com. He'll answer your question as he's able (please be patient, the mailbag is pretty deep at the moment). While you wait, make sure and like us on Facebook, share this video with someone you think would benefit from it, and subscribe to Ask The Pastor. Thanks for watching!

What do the Scriptures say about suicide? Is it a sin? What is the eternal fate of suicides? Are there their examples of suicide in the Scriptures and what do they teach us? A difficult topic, but one that needs to be addressed with God's Holy Word. If you'd like to ask the pastor a question, email him at atpholycross@gmail.com. You're question will go into the queue and he'll answer it when he gets to it. In the meantime, don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to Ask The Pastor.

Is Saturday the Sabbath Day? Why don't Christians observe the Sabbath? Should they be? In this video Pastor walks through the arguments of those who claim Christians should worship on the Saturday and compare them with the Holy Scriptures. Thanks for watching. Don't forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe! Send your question to atpholycross@gmail.com

How does the Christian love his neighbor in the context of abortion and gay marriage? Does love for neighbor mean Christians can't speak against such acts? What do the Scriptures say about loving our neighbor? And how is our love for neighbor a reflection of God's love for the world? Find out in this episode of ATP. Email your question to Pastor at atpholycross@gmail.com. He'll put it in the queue and answer it as soon as he's able. While your waiting for your answer, like Holy Cross Kerrville on Facebook, share this video, and subscribe to ATP on YouTube so you don't miss out!

What are the qualifications to be Lutheran Pastor? For such an important office which Christ has instituted, He has placed just such a list twice in the Scriptures (1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1). In this episode Pastor goes through 1 Timothy 3 and expounds on what God requires of those who desire to serve in the preaching office. Send your question(s) to atpholycross@gmail.com and Pastor will answer it as he's able. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe.

Jesus tells His Apostles in Matthew's Gospel to baptize "in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost." Yet in the Book of Acts the Apostles baptize people "in the name of Jesus." Is there a difference and if there is, what does that mean for the scriptures? Send your question to atpholycross@gmail.com and Pastor will answer it as he's able. Don't forget to "like," share, and subscribe.

What happens if a person isn't baptized and they die? Will they go to Hell? Will they go to Heaven? What do the Scriptures say about the necessity of Baptism, and what does that mean in cases were baptism is absent and other times when it is rejected? Find out in this episode of Ask The Pastor. If you've got a question you'd like to Ask The Pastor, email him at atpholycross@gmail.com and he'll answer your question as soon as he's able. As always, thanks for watching. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to Ask The Pastor.

It should go without saying that Pastors are avid readers of the Scriptures and theology. But there are so many books and commentaries out there. Today someone asks what books Pastor Sullivan reads and why it matters. If you've got something you'd like to Ask The Pastor, email him at atpholycross@gmail.com and he'll answer your question as he's able. Thanks for watching! Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe!

How does the Mormon Church, or Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, stack up against the Scriptures and the historic Christian faith? That's what's on tap in this episode of ATP. Don't forget to like, share, subscribe, and send your questions to atpholycross@gmail.com. If you like ATP and want to help more folks come into contact with it, check out the ATP tshirt at: http://tinyurl.com/zeoahry

What is Eastern Orthodoxy? What does it teach and how is that different from the Lutheran Confession of the Christian faith? Today Pastor summarizes the three main differences between Eastern Orthodoxy and the Scriptures. Also check out this video: https://youtu.be/nB84Dhv1MiY Thanks for watching. Don't forget to like, share, subscribe, and of course, send your questions to atpholycross@gmail.com!

Two questions about the NIV (New International Version), one answer. Does the NIV accurately convey the original languages in which the Scriptures were written, or is this contemporary translation driven by something foreign to the Scriptures? Is this NIV reliable and trustworthy, or should we read another? All this and more in this video of ATP. Thanks for watching. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. If you've got something you'd like to Ask The Pastor, email him at atpholycross@gmail.com and he'll answer your question as soon as he's able.

A viewer asks what the Scriptures say about how we are to worship God. Specifically he asks if what often (wrongly) called Contemporary Worship is suitable in the church. It's a touchy topic but one that can be addressed very simply. If you'd like to ask a follow up question to today's video, or if you've got a question on another topic, email pastor at atpholycross@gmail.com. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe!

A viewer asks why God allows these sorts of afflictions in people's lives. The question could be asked of any affliction and suffering that the Lord allows to befall us. Pastor looks at what the Scriptures teach about the effects of sin in our world and how Christ demonstrates His glory in our crosses and afflictions, no matter what they may be. If you'd like to Ask The Pastor something, send him an email at atpholycross@gmail.com and he'll answer it as soon as he's able. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe! Thanks for watching!

Today's video is a follow up to a previous one entitled, "Does Romans 9 Teach Double Predestination?" If you haven't watched that video, check it out before watching this one. In this video Pastor explains what the Scriptures mean by "predestination" and what questions we can ask and what questions Scriptures make "out of bounds." Send your questions, about this or any topic, to apholycross@gmail.com and Pastor will answer them as he's able. Don't forget to share and subscribe!

Today's episode of Ask The Pastor deals with picking that perfect outfit for church. Well not exactly. Someone asks if God cares what we wear to church and how we ought to dress considering the importance of what we're doing there. What do the Scriptures say about how we dress and what we confess to the world by our raiment? If you've got something you'd like to ask the pastor, send him at email at atpholycross@gmail.com and he'll answer it as he's able. Thanks for watching. Don't forget to share and subscribe!

An astute viewer asks about adult baptism in today's episode of ATP. If infants are baptized before they are taught the faith, why are adult converts taught the faith and then baptized? What Scriptures speak to the baptism of adults? How do baptism and teaching go together? If you've got a question, Ask The Pastor at atpholycross@gmail.com.

Today's question is pretty self-explanatory. Are there instances in which the Scripture allow a woman to terminate her pregnancy? What do the Scriptures say about conception and life, especially in scenarios that are less than ideal? Find out today on Ask The Pastor. If you've got a question you'd like to ASK THE PASTOR, email him at atpholycross@gmail.com. If you're in the Kerrville area, tune in to ASK THE PASTOR live on KERV 1230 AM at 2pm every Wednesday afternoon.

How does the Head of the Household lead his family in spiritual matters? Is it even his responsibility? What do the Scriptures say? And what are some practical resources for doing this? Today pastor doles out some practical tips on leading your family in the faith. Send your questions to atphoycross@gmail.com! Thanks for watching. Don't forget to subscribe.

Mandatory public celibacy had begun to be enforced in the Roman church some 400 years before the Lutheran Reformation. To this day, the church of Rome does not typically allow its clergy to be married. Article 23 of the Augsburg Confession examines the Scriptural reasons why ministers can be married, and how now man-made vow can override what God has ordained in His revealed Word, the Holy Scriptures.

Did Luther teach that the Scriptures are inerrant? Or did He believe that the Bible contained errors and could deceive? And where does one go in Luther's writings for a statement about inerrancy? Today's episode also contains concerns about Luther wanting to "throw out" the epistle of James. This episode is Must-See TV!

What is the Documentary Hypothesis? How does it view the Scriptures and how does it teach us to do theology? Today we look at the way that many modern scholars have spliced the Scriptures into nothingness through the JEDP method (J= Yahwist, E = Elohist, D = Deuteronomistic, P=Priestly). If it doesn't make sense why scholars would do this sort of thing, the answer is simple: they don't think the Scriptures are inspired by God.

Article 14 is brief but vitally important to the church and Christ's ministry in His church. Who can preach? Can just anybody decide to take on this important task of Christ? How do we tell who is truly called to preach and who is not called by Christ? We'll see how the Scriptures look at the divine call to preach in today's video.

What do the Scriptures teach about repentance? How often are we to be repenting and what are the parts of Biblical repentance? This episode covers article 12 of the Augsburg Confession.

Should women serve in combat roles in the military? What do the Scriptures say about the topic and what do we learn from the roles of men and women laid out in creation? Questions (on this or another topic) can be emailed to atpholycross@gmail.com

Many church bodies practice woman's ordination and have a female clergy. Does this jive with the Scriptures? Find out in today's video. Questions are welcome at atpholycross@gmail.com.

Continuing from last week's question about why the ELDoNA rejects the doctrine of Objective Justification, today we look at Romans 4:24-25 and ask, "What is the obejct of faith in the Scriptures and what is the object of faith for those who teach Objective Justification?" Questions (about this topic or any other topic) can be emailed to atpholycross@gmail.com and we'll answer them as soon as we are able. Comments are welcome on Youtube and for more lively discussions, check us out at facebook.com/holycrosskerrville where it gets real fun.

Do the Scriptures teach the baptism of infants? Do infants need baptism, or are they born sinful and need the gospel too? As always, please send in questions you might have about God, the Bible, or anything related to atpholycross@gmail.com

Do people have free will? The distinction of "things below us" and "things above us" will help us keep true to what the Scriptures say about our free will (or lack thereof), lest we think that we can contribute anything to our salvation. That glory belongs to Christ alone. For more on this, check out the Augsburg Confess, Article 18 here: http://bookofconcord.org/augsburgconfession.php#article18 And the Apology of the Augsburg Confession, Article 18 here: http://bookofconcord.org/defense_17_freewill.php As always, send your questions to atpholycross@gmail.com and we'll answer them as we are able.