My Friend Says They're Suicidal. What Should I Do?

My Friend Says They're Suicidal. What Should I Do?

Author: Adriel Sanchez April 8, 2021 Duration: 25:01

Episode 680 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.

Show Notes

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1. The government in Ireland still lists churches as non-essential. Other churches are able to meet outside, but my church has refused to even meet outside. What should I do?

2. I am having trouble reconciling what Paul says in Romans 9 about predestination and 1 Timothy 2 where he says that God wishes that "all would be saved."

3. What is the Baptism of the Holy Spirit? I know some speak of this as when you are given the gift of tongues, but what do you think it means?

4. Recently a friend of mine shared that they have been having suicidal thoughts. I was taken back and wasn't sure how to respond. What should I say to my friend?

5. I am wondering when it is and isn't appropriate to share the gospel with my friends and family who don't know Jesus?

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