Viewer Questions: Marriage, Praying to Mary, Blasphemy of the Spirit, Tongues - P. Hines Podcast

Matthew 5:31-32
At the end it says to not marry a woman who has been divorced. But I ask, what if the woman has turned to Christianity after the divorce or it was not her fault for the divorce. Do you think this verse still applies today? If yes, how so?

While taking communion, is the flesh and blood symbolic or literal?

When there is a a new heaven and a new earth, what will that look like. Is the earth like the earth now, with day and night, plants and animals, but without sin? If so is there death? If not, what is the point of there being a new heaven?

What is “speaking in tongues”?

What is blasphemy of the Holy Spirit?

Why do Catholics believe we should pray to Mary and is it unbiblical?

If we are pre-destined, why did Jesus have to die on the cross?

What spiritual gifts are still active and If not, why?

What is 2 Corinthians 5:14 saying?

▶️Great article on blasphemy of the Holy Spirit:
https://www.midamerica.edu/uploads/files/pdf/journal/02-lammejournal2012.pdf

▶️Pastor Patrick Hines has recently had a brand new book published, called, "Earth's Foundational History - Part 1: Genesis Chapters 1 Through 5." (Paperback – May 4, 2023) https://cutt.ly/16RCeZ0

These two books are also available on Amazon. All proceeds go directly to Pastor Hines:

▶️Am I Right With God?: The Gospel, Justification, Saving Faith, Repentance, Assurance, & The New Birth https://cutt.ly/S6RCbuM

▶️Redrawing the Battle Lines: 23 Sermons on Critical Issues Facing the Church https://cutt.ly/m6RCTi0

▶️Bridwell Heights Presbyterian Church http://www.bridwellheightschurch.org/

▶️Reformed Presbyterian Pulpit Supplemental (Pastor Hines' YouTube Channel):
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClW5Qzh27Zx7HO2fKkCcR5g

From the church website:

We subscribe to the Westminster Standards as our doctrinal