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About Pastor Paul

Pastor Paul LeBoutillier is the Senior Pastor at Calvary Chapel in Ontario Oregon. He has been serving as a Pastor and Teacher for over 30 years. He and his wife (Sue) have four grown children.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Questions about Salvation
• Questions about the Bible
• Questions about Water Baptism
• Questions about God
• Questions about Jesus
• Questions about the Holy Spirit
• Questions about the Law of Moses/ Old Testament
• Questions about Spiritual Gifts
• Questions about Death, Heaven and Hell
• Questions about The Last Days
• Questions about Angels, Demons and Satan
• Questions about Marriage and Divorce
• Questions about the Christian Life
• What does the Bible say about...?
• Questions about Prayer
• How should I respond?
• Misc Questions
• Other Articles by Pastor Paul

TOPIC: Questions about Salvation

Q&A: What does it mean when it says to work out your own salvation?

Q&A: If Jesus' death on the cross is an atonement for sin and the price is paid in full, why then do we need to ask for forgiveness in our daily prayers?

Q&A: If I'm saved and my sins are forgiven why then is it important to try and sin no more?

Q&A: Are some people predestined for hell?

Q&A: What did Jesus mean when He said to the thief on Good Friday "Today you will be with me in paradise?"

Q&A: Growing up I was always told that if you sin after accepting Jesus you will lose your salvation.

Q&A: Can a believer ever become unsaved?

Q&A: How were people saved in Old Testament times and where did they go when they died?

Q&A: At what age can a person accept Christ?

Q&A: Are we saved by making a choice of our own free will, or does God choose those who will be saved ahead of time?

Q&A: Why would God send people to hell simply for not acknowledging him?

Q&A: Isaiah 53:3 tells us "by His wounds we are healed." From what are we healed?

Q&A: How can God fairly judge us for our sin, since we are born sinners by no choice of our own?

Q&A: Do children who die go to heaven?

Q&A: I have been taught that upon receiving water baptism, the Holy Spirit comes upon you, but you must wait for the baptism of the Holy Spirit, or you can't go to heaven. Is this true?

Q&A: If I died tomorrow without having the Lord finish the work that needs to be done in my life what would happen to me?

Q&A: What happens to those who've never heard the Gospel?

Q&A: If a born again Christian turns his or her back on God, does He take back His Spirit?

Q&A: Will Mormons and Catholics go to heaven?

TOPIC: Questions about the Bible

Q&A: Who wrote the Bible? Did it just appear?

Q&A: How do we know which version of the Bible we should use?

Q&A: What about the Apocrypha?

Q&A: What about all the different Bible Translations?

Q&A: How do I meditate on God's Word

TOPIC: Questions about Water Baptism

Q&A: Should small children be baptized?

Q&A: Is water baptism a requirement for salvation?

Q&A: Can I experience the anointing of the Holy Spirit and enter into the kingdom of God without being baptized?

Q&A: Is it okay for me to be baptized after re-dedicating my life to Christ even if I was baptized when I was young?

TOPIC: Questions about the Christian Life

Q&A: As an adult, how should I properly understand and apply the command to honor my father and mother?

Q&A: Q&A: Is it implied in the Bible that God will respect our free will choices or is it specifically addressed in the Word?

Q&A: How should Christians respond to the Prosperity or Ultra Faith Movement?

Q&A: If I refuse to get back together with my abusive boyfriend does that mean I haven't really forgiven him?

Q&A: How can Christians make sense of all the gender confusion in the world?

Q&A: Can God help me to break this cycle of sin?

Q&A: Can men wear feminine clothing — and vice versa?

Q&A: Can you give me some tips on how to worship?

Q&A: If I'm really saved WHY do I keep sinning?

Q&A: Are we ALWAYS to obey the government — even if it's corrupt?

Q&A: Questions about Alcohol, the Bible and Christians Drinking

Q&A: I'm hearing conflicting information about tithing and whether or not God commands us to do it

Q&A: Are women required to wear head coverings today?

Q&A: How do we know when decisions in life are ones we need to hear from God about before acting or if they are something we just need to take care of ourselves?

Q&A: If I am set free from sin why do I still sin?

Q&A: How can I tell God's voice from my own?

Q&A: Are Christians required to forgive when there is no repentance?

Q&A: How do we store up treasures in heaven?

Q&A: What if a believer chooses NOT to forgive someone?

Q&A: How should Christians go about going to court against unbelievers, if at all?

Q&A: How should we respond to the people at Walmart with signs begging for help?

Q&A: How do I respond to someone who says my faith is "blind faith"?

Q&A: What does it mean when someone speaks of "the leading of the Lord"?

Q&A: How do we recognize those who are out to destroy our faith?

Q&A: Is it appropriate for Christians to participate in Halloween?

Q&A: What about cremation for a believer?

Q&A: How can I find the area in which God wants me to serve?

Q&A: Am I allowed to partake in communion even though I do not attend a church?

Q&A: What do you do when you need to make decisions but have no leading from the Lord?

Q&A: My 11-year-old tells me he can't seem to get past animals being sacrificed

Q&A: What's the deal with Lent?

Q&A: What to do when forgiveness is expressed but not really shown

Q&A: Is it wrong to use bread made with yeast in Communion?

Q&A: What does it mean to love God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength?

Q&A: Is going to the doctor and taking medicine rejecting God?

Q&A: Since Jesus said to respect earthly authority, how can we do this when our leaders condone such things as abortion and homosexuality?

Q&A: Is Hypnosis a safe practice for believers?

Q&A: What do you suggest when my emotions just kind of take over and I feel bad and kind of confused?

Q&A: Are Catholics considered Christians?

Q&A: Why does Jesus teach us to pray "lead us not into temptation?"

TOPIC: Questions about Prayer

Q&A: In light of God's sovereignty, does it really make a difference for us to spend time in prayer?

Q&A: What would you say to the person who is fearful of praying against God's will—His plan for their life?

Q&A: How is it possible that our prayers can influence God?

TOPIC: Questions about God

Q&A: What is "Oneness" Theology and why is it wrong?

Q&A: If God created all things good, where did sin and evil come from?

Q&A: What does it mean to fear the Lord?

Q&A: Does God want me to use only the Hebrew names He was called in the Old Testament?

Q&A: If God made everything why did he make bad things?

Q&A: How do I react/respond to God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit differently?

Q&A: What are some specific verses that explain the Trinity?

Q&A: If God is real, why does he allow so much suffering in this world?

TOPIC: Questions about the Holy Spirit

Q&A: What does it mean to blaspheme the Holy Spirit?

Q&A: Can you please clear up the confusion surrounding the Baptism of the Holy Spirit?

Q&A: How do I know if I've been baptized with the Holy Spirit?

TOPIC: Questions about Jesus

Q&A: Why does Jesus say the Father is greater than him and call him his God if they are equal?

Q&A:Was Jesus really in the tomb three days and three nights?

Q&A: Why did Jesus refer to Himself as "Son of Man"?

Q&A: How do we make sense of the different genealogies given for Jesus as recorded in Matthew and Luke?

Q&A: Was Jesus the only One to ascend into heaven?

Q&A: If Jesus is equal to God and is God, then why does He pray to God?

Q&A: Did Jesus really descend into Hell?

Q&A: Did Jesus ever get sick?

Q&A: Is there reason to believe that Jesus never actually drank fermented wine but only grape juice?

TOPIC: Questions about Death, Heaven and Hell

Q&A: What does the Bible say about where you are immediately after death? Do we soul sleep?

Q&A: How will we recognize one another in heaven before we've received our new bodies?

Q&A: Do stillborn babies go to heaven?

Q&A: Can we talk to loved ones who are departed?

TOPIC: Questions about the Last Days

Q&A: Will we have to live through wars, famine and world destruction before the Rapture takes place?

Q&A: Will all Israel be saved in the last days...or just a remnant?

TOPIC: What does the Bible say about...?

Q&A: What does the Bible say about where you are immediately after death? Do we soul sleep?

Q&A: Can we trust people who claim to see our future?

Q&A: What does the Bible say about generational curses?

Q&A: Can men wear feminine clothing? and vice versa?

Q&A: What does it mean to take God's name in vain?

Q&A: Is Christmas a holiday with pagan roots?

Q&A: What does the Bible say about Christians being involved in political affairs?

Q&A: What are some verses to help those dealing with anxiety?

Q&A: What does the Bible say about how to deal with unbelievers?

Q&A: I come from a Christian culture that teaches that wearing Jewelry is sinful mostly quoting 1 Peter 3: 1-5 and Galatians 6:14. What does the Bible really say on this topic?

Q&A: What does God say about a believer taking a life, such as with capital punishment or killing in defense?

Q&A: Who are the 144,000?

Q&A: What is the biblical stance on situations like the Christian bakery refusing to provide a cake for a lesbian wedding?

Q&A: Self-forgiveness: Is is Biblical?

Q&A: Does the Bible tell us to confess our sins to everyone?

Q&A: Does the Bible give any indication on how old the Earth really is or when creation began?

Q&A: Is it biblical for a woman to be a pastor?

Q&A: Is there anything in God's Word forbidding a believer to get a tattoo?

Q&A: Does the Bible permit Christians to go outside the established political process to change or overthrow their government?

Q&A: What did the Nicolaitans teach that God hated in Revelation 2:6?

TOPIC: Questions about Angels, Demons and Satan

Q&A: Why does Satan do things against God when he knows he will fail?

Q&A: Are Angels still among us?

Q&A: Do People Become Angels After They Die?

TOPIC: Questions about Marriage and Divorce

Q&A: What is the marital position of a couple divorced but still living together?

Q&A: What is the best thing to do in a Christian marriage when one spouse wants to tithe but the other doesn't?

Q&A: Is it wrong for a Christian couple to live together without being married?

Q&A: What do you do when you realize you're married to an unbeliever?

Q&A: Where in the Bible does it say a woman should take her husband's last name?

TOPIC: Questions about the Law of Moses/ Old Testament

Q&A: Can believers claim the promises given to Israel by invoking the name of Jesus Christ?

Q&A: Are Christians Under the Law of Moses? And what about keeping the Sabbath?

Q&A: How should Christians apply promises that God gave to the Israelites?

Q&A: Why is it that people lived for so long in the Old Testament?

Q&A: Do the dietary laws in Leviticus 11 still apply to believers today?

Q&A: Why do some Christians decide not to take Genesis literally?

Q&A: When did the Sabbath day change?

Q&A: Why were concubines allowed in Old Testament times?

TOPIC: Questions about Spiritual Gifts

Q&A: How do I discover my spiritual gifts?

Q&A: Should all believers have the gift of tongues?

How should I respond?

Q&A: How to respond to a husband who is sinning and won't admit it!

Q&A: How do I respond to someone who says they have no need for church?

Q&A: How do we love someone who is homosexual without condoning their sin?

Misc. Questions:

Q&A: Is it necessary to prove God's existence?

Q&A: Why is the Apostle John known as the beloved?

Q&A: Where did Cain get his wife?

Q&A: Why do we say we believe in the Catholic Church in the Apostle's Creed?

Q&A: Do (Protestant) Christians participate in fasting during Lent, or is this something that only Catholics participate in?

Other Articles by Pastor Paul:

My Thoughts on Bible Translations

Living Together Outside of Marriage

Lawlessness of the Heart, Mistaken as Freedom

The human soul is ageless

The Exaltation of Our Feelings

The powerful draw to be comfortable

The Great Disconnect

We don't worship in a vacuum

I prayed but nothing happened

The Sin of Aging

Fasting (in ways you may not have thought about before)

The Question of Race

Thoughts on Forgiveness

The Meaning of Life

Bibles to Kenya (A strange journey)

10 Things You May Not Know About Introverts

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