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Jonathan Srock is an ordained minister in the Assemblies of God with two bachelor degrees and a master of divinity degree. He lives in Central Pennsylvania with his parents and other family. He spends his time preaching, teaching Bible studies, and connecting with churches in his area. Check out Faithful Blogger!
Author Archives: Jonathan Srock
Divisions in the Church
What is the meaning of 1 Corinthians 1:10? Paul begins First Corinthians by dealing with the divisions that are forming in the church. Of all the churches he founded, this one gave him the most headaches. They were constantly writing … Continue reading
Humble Praise
When something wonderful happens in our lives, we can’t contain our joy and happiness. We want to share it with the world, with everyone around us. We get excited about it. That’s no different from when our relationship with God … Continue reading
Closer to God
How can I get closer with God? I’m really struggling with this. It feels like the only reason I follow him is to get everlasting life. Is this selfish or human nature? There is so much more to knowing God … Continue reading
Posted in Holiness Matters
Tagged closer to God, relationship with God, ways to draw close to God
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Repentance
Is repentance necessary for salvation or is it considered a work? Please help, as I don’t know what to think anymore. Repentance is part of salvation. We must have godly sorrow over the sin that we commit against God and … Continue reading
Posted in Inquiring Minds
Tagged salvation, salvation by grace, work of grace, work of salvation
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Church and State
What is the meaning of Romans 13 which is about submission to governing authorities, and states, “The authorities that exist have been established by God”? I thought church and state were separate. The separation of church and state is an … Continue reading
Posted in Inquiring Minds
Tagged church and state, Romans 13, the Bible and authority
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Three Old Testament Laws
In our society, we have people who hate laws and violate them at every turn. And other people are by the book. They can get so legalistic it feels like they’re not even living life. These are two extremes and … Continue reading
Old Testament Rules
Why did some rules from the Old Testament cease to exist? Why are things included in the Old Testament that do not pertain to us today? Old Testament laws are still in place today. But Christians don’t follow all 613 … Continue reading
Hearing the Gospel
Does everyone worldwide have to hear the gospel of Christ before his return? Many scholars have discussed and debated this question for a very long time. The idea comes from two issues in the New Testament. The first is the … Continue reading
Posted in Inquiring Minds
Tagged and times, hearing the gospel, worldwide evangelism
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Eating Pork
Why do most Christians eat pork, whereas the Bible says not to? Did I miss something? Because it tastes good. Sorry, couldn’t help myself. The prohibition against eating pork is part of the Old Testament laws of Moses. Specifically, this … Continue reading
Posted in Inquiring Minds
Tagged eating pork, laws about pork, Old Testament laws, pork
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Moral Knowledge
According to Adam and Eve, why is knowledge bad, that they are forbidden to eat from the tree of knowledge of good and evil (everything)? God forbade Adam and Eve to eat from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and … Continue reading