In the Ask Pastor Bill video series, Pastor Bill gives thoughtful answers to a variety of topics including theology, Christian living, distinctions of RHC, or culture. If you have a question within any of these topics, use the form below to submit it.
Christians & Dating
In this video, Pastor Bill shares some thoughts on what dating ought to look like for Christians.
Communion
Why does Redemption Hill Church celebrate communion every week?
Free Will & Sovereignty
Pastor Bill discusses the basics of our free will and God's sovereignty.
Cessationism
Pastor Bill explains what cessationism is and if Redemption Hill Church falls within its spectrum.
Tongues and Prophecy
Pastor Bill talks through tongues and prophecy in the church.
Hospitality
We begin a series of videos reviewing the list of elder qualifications. For the first video, Pastor Bill explores the gift of hospitality and how we as individuals and a church can be generous with our time, talents, and treasures with others in our city.
Gossip
It's hard to stop listening to someone sharing gossip about someone else, but we hate to discover that others have been gossiping about us. How do we know when we're gossiping and why is it so devastating when we do? Pastor Bill explains.
Above Reproach
This video continues a series reviewing the list of elder qualifications. 1 Timothy 3:2 calls for an overseer to be "above reproach". What exactly does it mean to be "above reproach"? Does this mean Elders/Pastors shouldn't sin? Pastor Bill explains.
Genesis 6
Pastor Bill answers a question submitted by David about Genesis 6.
Sober Mindedness
There are 4 qualifications for Elders that specifically deal with self, or the character of the individual. Pastor Bill explains what they are and the importance of them to the role of Elder.
Women in the Church
We've been walking through qualifications for MEN leading in the church. A woman wrote in asking about what the Bible teaches about WOMEN leading or serving in the church, and what does Redemption Hill do to empower them?
Sexuality
Anna asked, "What is the RHC's position on homosexuality?" Pastor Bill explains Biblical sexuality and God's design for sex.
Elder Character
This video wraps up our Pastor Bill’s review the list of elder qualifications.
Tithing
What is tithing? Are Christians required to give? How much should they give? Pastor Bill discusses generosity in this video of Ask Pastor Bill.
Preaching Through Books of the Bible
Why does Redemption Hill Church preach through books of the Bible? Pastor Bill discusses the benefits of expository preaching in this video.
Community Groups
In this video, Pastor Bill answers a frequently asked question on why does Redemption Hill emphasizes Community Groups so heavily.
Anointing with Oil
Allison asked, "Could you break down what anointing the home with oil does spiritually?" Pastor Bill explains the history of anointing with oil.
Sola Scriptura & Church Authority
Tim asked, “Was Sola Scriptura a doctrine legitimately recognized by the early church, and if so, is authority of scripture emphasized/implied within the Bible (over church authority)?”
The Roman Catholic Church
Francine asked, “How did Roman Catholicism start? How did that church come from the church we see in Acts?”
Child Dedications
Pastor Bill answers a frequently asked question: Why does Redemption HIll Church do child dedications?
The Enneagram
Carly asked, "What do you think about the movement of the enneagram sweeping across the church? Is It Biblical? Do we need all these soul care tests, books, or training to expose hidden sin?"
Catholic Saving Faith
Peter asked, "Does following Catholic doctrine lead to a real salvific relationship with God?"
Eternal Security
Alicia asked, "What is RHC's position on the doctrine of eternal security?"
Faith of Friends
Andrew asked, “My reading of Matthew 9:2 is that Jesus forgives the paralytic’s sin based on the paralytic’s friends’ faith. Is my reading correct? If so, how does that work—how is one forgiven of his sins based on the faith of others?”
Alcohol
Al sent in: "A friend of mine has a conflict with their family over the restriction of the consumption of alcohol in the church they grew In. Why is it okay to drink at ours?"
The Sacrificial System
Anna Catherine askes, “Why God set up a sacrificial system for the Israelites so that they could be "right" with God, despite their sin, and consequently, why did Jesus have to come and die as the ultimate sacrifice for our sins?”
The Mark of the Beast
What is the mark of the beast? Microchips? Credit cards? Tattoos? Can we get duped into it? Is this the antichrist? Pastor Bill digs into the Mark of the Beast.