Text: Proverbs 29:9 It is easy for discussions on controversial topics to become contentious, even in religion. Contentious discussions can consume our time and mental energy if we allow them to. Questions are often used to draw us into discussions, and some of these are good (cf. 1 Peter 3:15). But some questions do not […]
Andy Sochor July 13, 2026
Types of Questions We Don’t Need to Answer
Filed Under: Old Testament, preaching Tagged With: arguments, authority, knowledge, teaching, word of God
Andy Sochor July 25, 2016
Types of Questions We Don’t Need to Answer
Text: Proverbs 29:9 It is easy for discussions on controversial issues to quickly become contentious – even on religious topics. Contentious discussions can consume our time and mental energy if we allow them to. Questions are often used to draw us into discussions. Some of these are good (1 Peter 3:15). But some questions do not need […]
Filed Under: New Testament, preaching Tagged With: arguments, authority, knowledge, teaching, understanding
Andy Sochor January 20, 2009
Jesus – The Great Debater
Text: Luke 20 Four times in this chapter, Jesus silenced His opponents. Let’s notice how He was able to do this: Appealed to Divine Authority (v. 1-8) Provided Clear Explanations (v. 20-26) Avoided Speculation (v. 27-40) Directed People toward an Unavoidable Conclusion (v. 41-44; Matthew 22:41-46)
Filed Under: Jesus, New Testament, preaching Tagged With: arguments, authority, debate, government, prophecy, resurrection
