I’ve heard you quote from books and movies that are not “Christian.” How do you justify this?

This question is much deeper and broader that it may seem. The answer hinges on a biblical understanding of creation, anthropology, sin, and redemption. Therefore an FAQ blurb just doesn't cut it. Instead, we refer you to the following resources…

Sermons: "The Gospel and the World: Foundations of a Christian Worldview" (6 parts)

Books: Albert M Wolters, Creation Regained and Nancy Pearcy, Total Truth.

Can a Christian be assured of his or her salvation? How can you know whether or not you’re saved?

Yes, a Christian can be assured of his or her salvation, but not by looking to him- or herself. whether or not Jesus (through His life, death, and resurrection) is the Savior.  If you are trusting him as your Savior, then you can be sure that you belong to him.

For further study…

Sermons: "Blessed Are Those Who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness"

Books: Jerry Bridges, The Discipline of Grace and Richard Lovelace, Dynamics of Spiritual Life.

Video: R W Glenn Q&A: "How do I Know my repentence is genuine?" 

Do you teach the doctrine of unconditional election? That is, do you teach that God chooses some for salvation from before the beginning of time on the basis of his will alone, without reference to their faith in him?

Yes, we do. The doctrine of unconditional election is clearly taught in passages like Ephesians 1 and Romans 9.

For further study…

Sermons: "The Hardening of Pharaoh's Heart: A Case Study in the Sovereignty of God" (5 parts) and "The Doctrines of Grace" (5 parts)

Books: R C Sproul, Chosen by God and J I Packer, Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God

Video: R W Glenn Q&A: "Will the doctrine of election dampen our evangelistic zeal?" 

What books have most influenced your ministry?

Jerry Bridges, The Discipline of Grace
Tim Keller, Ministries of Mercy
Richard Lovelace, Dynamics of Spiritual Life
John F MacArthur, Jr., Ashamed of the Gospel
Alister McGrath, Spirituality in an Age of Change
C John Miller, The Heart of a Servant Leader
J I Packer, Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God
John Piper, Desiring God
R C Sproul, Chosen by God
Alexander Strauch, Biblical Eldership
Paul David Tripp, Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands

For further study:

Video: R W Glenn Q&A: "What are the top 3 books every Christian should read?"