Jack Hibbs : It’s Time to Question Your Pastor

Hard Questions Every Christian Must Face Before It’s Too Late

As believers, we’re not called to avoid hard questions—we’re called to face them with truth. So let’s dive straight into some of the most important questions Christians are asking in these urgent times.

The first question: Does Satan prepare an antichrist in every generation since he doesn’t know when Jesus will return?
It’s a profound thought. Scripture is clear—no one knows the day or the hour. Not the angels, not the apostles, not even Satan. He is a created being, limited and deceived by his own lies. Because he cannot see God’s timetable, he must always have someone ready—someone he believes could fulfill his dark agenda. History gives us names—Hitler, JFK, Kissinger, Obama—and on and on. Yet the true Antichrist will rise at the exact time God allows, brilliant, persuasive, and empowered by demonic influence.

Daniel tells us the first three and a half years of the seven-year period will deceive the world through peace and prosperity. Only later comes the violent outpouring of judgment upon a Christ-rejecting world. This is why discernment matters more than ever as the end times draw near.

Another common question is about Matthew 24—one taken, one left. Many assume this refers to the rapture, but Jesus in Matthew 24 is speaking directly to Israel, not the church. The context is the tribulation, not the church age. Those “taken” are taken to judgment, and those “left” enter the Millennial Kingdom. Scripture must be read carefully, especially when translation obscures the original meaning.

Next—What is the Trinity?
From Genesis 1 onward, God reveals Himself as a perfect unity: one God in three Persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Elohim, the plural form, introduces this truth right from the first verse of Scripture. The Spirit moves over the waters; the Word becomes flesh; and in Acts 5, lying to the Holy Spirit is called lying to God. The Trinity isn’t a theological invention—it is God’s self-revelation.

Now—What happens to believers who die during the Millennium?
Mortals will live long lives under Christ’s reign, and those who die in faith will be resurrected at the end of the thousand years. Scripture speaks of multiple resurrections—Lazarus, Christ Himself, and even the saints who rose when Jesus died and rose again. God is consistent and faithful in every age.

Next—What about people who come to Christ during the tribulation?
They will not be taken to heaven immediately. Instead, they will be called to die for Jesus. The year 2025 has already been the bloodiest year for Christian persecution. In the tribulation, that persecution becomes global and unavoidable. Those who refuse the mark of the beast will be killed, yet their faithfulness will be rewarded eternally. That’s why choosing Jesus now matters. Waiting to see if the rapture happens first is spiritually dangerous. Scripture warns that because many refused the truth, God will allow strong delusion to fall upon the world. If grace is offered today, receive it today.

And to the heartbroken son who asked if his father in heaven knows he named his child after him—Scripture doesn’t answer this directly. Hebrews speaks of a great cloud of witnesses cheering us on, but Scripture doesn’t reveal how much of earth they can see. What we do know is this: God has blessed you with a heritage of faith that will now pass to your own child. Heaven may not see everything, but God sees, and He honors generational obedience.

Finally—Is cremation acceptable to God?
The Bible doesn’t prohibit it. Countless believers throughout history have died in fires, persecution, and tragedy. What matters is not the condition of the body but the promise of resurrection. God who formed us from dust has no difficulty restoring us from any state—ashes, water, or earth.

If God is speaking to your heart today, don’t delay. Surrender to Christ. Say yes to His forgiveness, His mercy, and His call. Tomorrow is never guaranteed, but salvation is—right now.