A friend of mine describes herself as a “born again, Spirit filled, Torah observant, believer in Yeshua (Jesus).” Have you ever heard of this? I can’t help being intrigued, because I have such love and admiration for the Jewish people. Clearly my old friend believes in Jesus. But seems that anyone observing the Torah couldn’t possibly embrace grace and forgiveness through faith. I’m so confused… can you please help me unravel this?

I know the word of God tells us not to be afraid and to not worry, but how do I and all other Christians not worry about the salvation of those we love since they have a free will to reject the Lord. This is the one area I just don’t know how to handle. So many family and friends don’t believe in God, and God won’t make anyone love him, so how do we not worry about them? Many people quote Acts 16:31 stating to “believe on Jesus and we shall be saved and thy house” as guaranteeing the salvation of our loved ones, but I don’t agree with that interpretation. I don’t believe there is a guarantee that our loved ones will be saved (accept the Lord), just that the Lord will pursue them as we pray fro them. So, how do I not worry?

What is your take on ISIS and the speed in which it is gaining control of Iraq? As always, your comments and wisdom are truly appreciated.

Re: Recognized By Their Fruit. You are not saying that believers will or must produce fruit or their faith is not genuine, right? Fruit is only evidence of belief & not a litmus test. Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved is what the Bible says & nothing added to it, correct? I’m asking because I have believer friends who think no fruit means no belief, and I think only God knows the heart & anything else is works.

We read that the Jews have been blinded in part. Who caused that blindness? God, so as to produce the Church and salvation for the Gentiles, or Satan so as to hinder God’s plan for the salvation of Israel?

Why do some Christians turn away from sinful behavior and clean up their act, or try to, while other Christians think it’s okay to continue sinning because they are already saved? I hope you can shed some light on this matter for me.

When watching (one of the religious channels) I have heard ministers report worldwide increases in persons being saved. They even speak of Muslims being saved through dreams and other revelations. Is what they report true? Are there more people being saved worldwide than ever before, including pagans who worship other gods?

I have run into a belief I am not acquainted with regarding events surrounding the rapture. There are those who believe that all the blood from those who are raptured will be left for the world to see. Their reasoning is that this blood cannot enter heaven. I never thought about this as I took that we when we are changed in a moment in the twinkling of an eye, the blood will cease to exist just as the flesh will. Another argument used is that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God. What is your view of this?

I have become very confused lately over whether or not there really will be a pre-tribulation rapture. Many if not all “post-trib rapture” sites state that since Jesus didn’t teach it, it’s therefore not so. Can you please explain?

Jesus IS God. How could He not know what day or hour His return is? (the rapture) Thank you!