# Q&A: The Laying on of Hands, Baptism, Self-Defense, the Lord Hardens Saul's heart, Election vs. Losing Salvation, and more.

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Podcast: [Theology Q&A](https://stenobird.com/podcast/theology-q-a-3568785)
Published: 2026-01-07T19:02:41+00:00
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## Resource

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question: Self-defense revisited Why doesn't the Lord restore Saul after he repents? If we wouldn't have died, would the earth be filled? What does the laying on of hands in prayer mean? Election and losing your salvation Baptism, the Holy Spirit, and Acts chapter 8 Why does Luther include teachers in the fourth commandment? Submit your questions here: http://www.wolfmueller.co/contact. Also, don’t forget to sign up for the free weekly email, Wednesday What-Not, http://www.wolfmueller.co/wednesday Pastor Wolfmueller serves St Paul and Jesus Deaf Lutheran Churches in Austin, TX. Pastor Packer serves Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville, IL. Upcoming events: http://www.wolfmueller.co/events

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