| Does the New Testament begin with the book of Acts? |
| How many types of covenants are recorded in the Bible? |
How should New Testament Believers relate to the OT Law?
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| Why don’t Christians keep the 4th commandment if they keep the others? |
| How did the Holy Spirit operate in the lives of OT saints? |
| Can promises of judgment on Israel be applied to our nation? |
| Will the lost tribes of Israel be found and return to Jerusalem? |
| When Christ came was it to establish an earthly or spiritual kingdom? |
| If Jews had accepted Christ as their Messiah would the earthly kingdom have been established then? |
| What is the theme of Luke 19:1-10 and how would you tell the story to a child? |
| Is there a difference between “sons of God” and “children of God”? |
| What are the Greek and Hebrew words for “confess”? |
| What does Matthew 19:11-12 mean, “they were born that way”? |
| What does “when the perfect comes” mean in 1 Corinthians 13:9-10? |
| Why does the “Law” come up in Romans? |
| What does 1 Cor 7:9 mean, “it is better to marry than to burn.” |
| What does Isaiah 45:3 mean, “I will give you the treasures of darkness”? |
| Does the Greek construction in Acts 2:38 show that baptism has nothing to do with the remission of sins? |
| What does “in the Lord” mean in Ephesians 6:1? |
| John 20:8 says John saw and believed. Is this the point of John’s salvation? |
| What does “Blessed are the merciful for they shall inherit the earth” mean? |
| What “day” is Psalm 118:24 referring to (“This is the day the Lord has made”) |
| Who were the Nephilim? |
| What is “Hyper-Calvinism”? |
| What is the best way to study the Bible? |
| What was Paul’s purpose for using the OT in his letter to the Romans? |
| How can we discern false teachers? |
| What does the Greek word ‘tetelestai’ mean? |
| Will you explain what ‘expository preaching’ involves? |
| What does the word ‘exegetical’ mean? |
| Who are the “sons of God” in Genesis 6:1-8? |
| Why do Matthew and Luke’s genealogies contradict one another? |
| Will you please explain Matthew 16:18? |
| Is the woman in Luke 7 the same one in Mat. 26; Mark 14: and John 12? |
| Is Luke 11:9 a blank check for getting what we want from God? |
| What does “life” mean in John 10:10? |
| What does “When that which is perfect is come;”(1 Cor. 13:9) mean? |
| Will you explain 1 Cor. 15:29? |
| What does “nation, kindred, tongue and people” in Rev. 14 mean? |
| What does the Bible say about birth control? |
| Why did godly men in the OT have more than one wife? |
| Biblically speaking, what constitutes a marriage? |
| Does God’s plan for our lives include a specific person as a mate? |
| What does the Bible say about believers dating unbelievers? |
| Does 'one flesh' happen when you get married, or is it a continuing process? |
| Is it morally okay for 4th or 5th cousins to date and/or marry? |
| Should "wives, submit to your husbands" translate to "endure abuse"? |
| Does the Bible prohibit interracial marriages? |
| What does the Bible say about divorce and remarriage? |
| Where did Cain’s wife come from? |
| Does Luke 16:18 mean a man is an adulterer if he marries a woman who divorced her husband for reasons other than sexual infidelity? |
| Will adulterers go to hell as it says in 1 Cor. 6:9-10? |
| Was Matthias or Paul the apostle who replaced Judas? |
| What is the significance of numbers in Scripture? |
| Who were the saints that were raised from the dead at Christ’s death? |
| Is it true the sins of the fathers are visited upon the children? |
| How did the Urim and the Thummim function? |
| What’s the difference between the “Law of Moses” and “Law of God”? |
| Can you explain why there is “no more sea” in Revelation 21:1? |
| Is there any indication in Scriptures that Esau was saved? |
| Is Mary’s lineage in one of the Gospels? |
| Do eagles actually carry their young on their wings (Exodus 19:4)? |
| Does the Bible mention dinosaurs? |
| Is nature sacred? Does the Bible address animism? |
| What is the opposite of love? |
| How did Paul’s imprisonment impact his ministry? |
| Why did God have no respect for the offering of Cain? |
| Why are some believers miraculously healed and others aren’t? Is it demonic? |
| Was Paul married? |
| What is the International Greek New Testament Project? |
| Is there any biblical support for or against a woman president? |
| Should we be concerned about the ‘ecumenicalism’ in Promise Keepers? |
| Was Melchizedek a theophany or a real man? |
| When did the animal sacrifices stop and why? |
| Why do people say, “In Jesus’ name” when they finish praying? |
| What was the Ark of the Covenant, and was it real? |
| How did Adam name all the animals in one 24-hour day? |
| How did Aaron (Moses’ brother) survive being slaughtered when Pharaoh killed the first-born sons of Israelites? |
| Why did the spirit from God make Saul lay naked before Samuel? |
| Has the “Missing Day” in Joshua been proven scientifically? |
| What is the difference between discernment and being judgmental? |
| Should Christians use the name of an Egyptian sun god (Amen) as part of their worship? |
| What do you think of The Bible Code? |
| How could God allow so many to die on the Titanic? |
| Should Christians celebrate Christmas? |
| Is using the term ‘Xmas’ leaving Christ out of Christmas? |
| Are our dreams significant? |
| Scripture mentions nose and ear piercing, but is other body piercing okay? |
| How do we know something is God’s will? |
| What does the Bible command about separation from the world? |
| Why is premarital sex wrong if we truly love each other? |
| Is it okay for a Christian married couple to watch adult movies together at home? |
| What is a biblical relationship? |
| How can I break a pornography habit and live the life God wants me to? |
| Are sex dreams our fault, or are they put there by Satan? |
| Is heavy petting (without intercourse) a sin? |
| Scripturally, what are grounds for the divorce of a believer? |
| How sinful is it for a man to look at beautiful women? |
| What does the Bible say about co-habitation? |
| Why is gambling wrong? |
| How can I help a friend gain victory over pornography? |
| What NT and OT passages deal with homosexuality? |
| What about the studies that have proven homosexuality is genetic? |
| Can a homosexual enter into the kingdom of heaven? |
| Has America lost her sense of evil? Did she ever have one? |
| Did the coming of Christ end capital punishment as set forth in Gen. 9:6? |
| What does the Bible say about cremation? |
| What does the Bible say about carrying weapons for our own protection? |
| Should Christians bestow special honor on Mary? |
| Should we worship Mary? |
| Can we pray to Mary? |
| Does the Bible say anything about Mary being ascended into heaven? |
| Did Mary have any children other than Jesus? If so, how can she be the eternal virgin? |
| Is it okay to worship statues of Jesus? |
| Since the Roman Catholics profess to believe in Christ, does this mean that they are saved? |
| Is there a temporary place for the dead, like purgatory? |
| What is the difference between a conviction and a preference? |
| What is the best way to handle problems over music in the church? |
| Are there different levels of commitment? |
| What does the Bible say about fasting? |
| Is “spirit-controlled” the same as “spirit-filled”? |
| Is the statement, “God will not put more on me than I can bear” true? |
| Do the number of people praying for a particular subject have an effect? |
| Does prayer alter the outcome of circumstances? |
| Are we to forgive people if they are not repentant? |
| How can I deal with life-dominating sinful habits? |
| What passage says that angels carry our petitions to God on their wings? |
| Does Zechariah 5:9 show angels could be female? |
| Did angels come to earth and have relations with women? |
| Was the world populated through incest or did God create others besides Adam and Eve? |
| Out of which of Noah’s three sons did the Chinese race come from? |
| Are the Canaanites black? |
| Why are people different colors—black, yellow, brown, etc? |
| What does the Bible say about reincarnation? |
| How should we respond to, “Well, that’s just your interpretation”? |
| How and when was the Bible divided into chapters and verses? |
| Was any part of the NT found among the Dead Sea scrolls? |
| Who was the first person to put the Bible in written form? |
| How does the Bible demonstrate its accuracy about scientific data? |
| What should we do if we find that different Bible translations actually contradict? |
| Romans 8:18
and 1Pet chapter 4 seem to imply Christians should rejoice in our
suffering because of the sympathy towards the suffering of Jesus, and
some how that is related to Glory. When Christians suffer how is that
immediately glorious? |
| How were Matthew, Mark, Luke and John named and can you tell me something about the authors of these books? |
| If
you say you believe in the inspiration of the original manuscripts,
does this mean you do not believe this carries over to our English
translations? |
| Why are there disagreements on the interpretation of various passages of Scripture? |
| What is the difference between verbal plenary inerrancy and non-verbal plenary inerrancy? |
| Why are some books missing from the KJV? |
| Why does the Protestant Bible have 66 books and the Catholic Bible have 73? |
| What Bible translations were available before the KJV? |
| Why do you not translate the Divine Name as Jehovah or Yahweh in the NET Bible? |
| Will there eventually be an interlinear version of the NET Bible? |
| Is
the claim correct that many early translations and writings of the
church fathers show they are in support of the Byzantine text? |
| Godly
men such as Jack Hyles claim that modern translations are corrupt and
based on inferior manuscripts. Are his arguments incorrect? |
| Why did Jesus have to DIE as opposed to being beaten or imprisoned? |
| Where did Christ’s spirit go between his death and resurrection? |
| Did God become man after he was born or was he God in Mary’s womb? |
| When people addressed Jesus as “Lord,” what did that mean? |
| Is there proof of Christ’s exact birth date? |
| What is the significance of sitting at the right hand of God? |
| Was Jesus materially rich? If so is the ‘Prosperity Gospel’ justified? |
| Did God the Father raise God the Son, or did Jesus raise Himself from the dead? |
| If Christ was tempted “in every way” as we are, does this include sexually? |
| In Mark 10:18 is Jesus implying that he is not God? |
| Will you comment on the ‘kenosis’ heresy? |
| How old was Jesus when he was crucified? |
| Why does Matthew trace Abraham’s geneology to Joseph, when he is not Jesus true father? |
| Were the three days and three nights that Jesus was in the grave a full 72 hours? |
| What does the Bible mean when it says Christ descended into hell? |
| What is the nature of Christ’s sonship? |
| What would have been Christ’s eternal destiny if He had yielded to temptation? |
| John 3:13 says no one has ascended to heaven but Jesus. What about Elijah? |
| Where did Christ go after he died and before He rose from the dead? |
| Where did the idea that Jesus is the Rose of Sharon come from? |
| Was the Last Supper a Passover Seder? |
| Are there any New Testament scriptures that support tithing? |
| What’s the difference in tithes and offerings, and how should churches collect money? |
| Should pastors pay their tithe to the church? |
| Who should we pay tithes to, the church or the pastor? |
| Does “robbing God” in Malachi 3:8 apply to us today? |
| Why is it acceptable for a couple to incur debt for a house if it isn’t acceptable for a church to incur debt for a building? |
| What guidelines should a church establish for helping needy people? |
| Does the Lord’s church have authority to earn interest on its money? |
| Is there a difference in the qualifications of elders and deacons? |
| What is the function of deacons? |
| Is 1 Corinthians 6:9 implying a divorced man can never be a deacon? |
| Is Heb. 13:4 saying that a divorced man can never be a deacon? |
| Does Titus 1:6 require elders’ and deacons’ children to be believers? |
| Will you explain “husband of one wife” in relation to elders/deacons? |
| How should a church be organized (pastor, elders, deacons, etc.) |
| Is it okay to have a home church? |
| What should I do to prepare for becoming a pastor? |
| What all is involved in preparing a good sermon? |
| How much time should a pastor spend preparing a sermon? |
| Can you recommend some magazines on preaching? |
| Does 1 Tim. 3:2 mean a man must be married to be a pastor? |
| Should only pastors baptize people? |
| What should a church do when people think a pastor needs to resign |
| Is it okay for a pastor to marry two unbelievers? |
| According to Ephesians 4:11 shouldn’t pastors run the church? |
| Should the party being dealt with be present at the meetings when church discipline is being carried out? |
| Do the OT Covenants form the foundation on which church discipline was established? |
| What should be involved in church discipline for a church leader? |
| Why should we practice church discipline? |
| Was Timothy a pastor or an evangelist? |
| What was meant by the phrase: “Do the work of an evangelist”? |
| Would you consider evangelism to be a teaching gift? |
| Is it scriptural that all Christians should be looking for ministries? |
| Is the gift of prophecy (insight into another person’s life) for today? |
| Why do churches think they have to ‘entertain’ people? |
| Where is the instruction to the church to pursue or pray for a revival? |
| What is the purpose for a church becoming a corporation?
Does this make the state the head of the church? |
| What is the purpose for church membership? |
| What should the requirements for church membership be? |
| With whom is a Christian free to break bread? |
| If a ministry isn’t authorized by the local church, is it illegitimate? |
| Why do Christians worship on Sunday instead of the Sabbath? |
| What are the historical origins of infant baptism? |
| Did God send the angel to save Ishmael so that Islam could exist since Moslems believe Ishmael is the father of the Arabs? |
| Should infants be baptized? |
| What does the Bible say about wives working? |
| What does the head covering in 1 Cor. 11 refer to? |
| Is the head covering required of all women when in church? |
| If a woman wore a head covering, would this permit her to teach men? |
| Is a head covering for women the proper way to show submission? |
| What is an equivalent to the head covering in 1 Corinthians 11? |
| Does the head covering need to be visible to both people and angels? |
| Can women be elders? |
| In regard to women, how do we define a service as “leading”? |
| Does 1 Tim. 3:11 refer to wives of deacons, or wives of both elders and deacons? |
| What should we look for in choosing a church home? |
| Did the church begin in John 20:22 or at Pentecost in Acts 2:4? |
| What did Jesus mean when he said, “Upon this rock I will build my church”? |
| Do dogs go to heaven when they die? |
| What happens to unbelievers between death and being cast into hell? |
| Do you think Israel’s peace treaty is the beginning of the end times? |
| Are we in the end times? |
| If the rapture is imminent how can there be signs that Christ will return soon? |
| What is the uniting force of all religions in the last days? |
| Does the Bible teach that there are different degrees of punishment in hell? |
| What are the top three reasons you believe in a pre-trib rapture? |
| Will we recognize our loved ones in heaven? |
| Where do Church Age believers go when they die? |
| Where is Hell is located? |
| If dead people are not in heaven or hell, where are they? |
| How does the doctrine of the prophetic clock relate to imminency? |
| Would a microchip inserted under a person’s skin be akin to receiving the mark of the beast? |
| Do Mat. 16:28 and Mark 9:1 discredit the second coming of Christ and the millennial kingdom? |
| Where did the term ‘rapture’ come from? |
| When do you think the rapture will happen? |
| Is soul sleep’ biblical? When we die do we go to heaven immediately or at the second coming? |
| Is Rome the beast (antichrist) in the book of Revelation? |
| If babies are saved based on their inability to accept Christ, why aren't adults who never heard the Gospel? |
| What does the Bible say about the age of accountability? |
| What happens to babies when they die? |
| Does “corporate sin” mean babies and small children don’t go to heaven if they die? |
| I have a hard time accepting that those who do not believe will perish. |
| Is everyone a child of God? |
| What about people who live and die without ever hearing the gospel? |
| Did Eve commit the first sin? |
| Is man responsible for the sins of his wife because he is the leader of the home? |
| Why must man suffer eternally for only living 60 or 70 years? |
| What is the unpardonable sin? |
| Does ‘nature’ in Psalm 51:5 refer to the practice of sin, not a sinful nature? |
| Isn’t Ps 58:3 a hyperbole meaning as soon as children are old enough they start sinning? |
| Is there original’ sin, meaning men are sinners because of an inherited’ sinful nature passed on by Adam? |
| What does Acts 1:8 mean: “when the Holy Spirit has come upon you”? |
| Were the Samaritans an illustration of a “second blessing”? |
| Are all or only some people “drawn” by the Holy Spirit? |
| Will we see the Holy Spirit in heaven? |
| If tongues are made an issue, how should it be handled in the church? |
| What do you think about speaking in tongues? |
| Would you please explain the gift of tongues as it relates to us today? |
| How can our church learn to speak in tongues? |
| What role does discerning of spirits’ (1 Cor. 12:10) play in the church today? |
| How does the gift of prophecy fit with Hebrews 1:1 as it seems the role of prophets ended with the coming of Christ? |
| What do you think about the miracles, signs and wonders’ we are seeing today? |
| How does one support cessationism in light of Acts 2:17? |
| What is the difference between prophesying and preaching? |
| Are events of the “baptism of the Holy Spirit” in the NT corporate? |
| How is the ministry of the Holy Spirit different in the Old and New Testaments? |
| Were the Samaritans believers before they received the Holy Spirit? |
| Where did the word “trinity” originate? |
| Does God care only about our salvation and spiritual blessings? |
| Is God the ultimate cause of all things, evil included? |
| Does Elohim in Gen. 1:1 mean God or gods? |
| Is the most correct way to render God’s name in English JHVH rather than Yahweh and/or LORD? |
| Was Jesus God? |
| Can any man see God? |
| Is the God of the OT the same as the God of the NT? |
| Can you prove to me that God exists? |
| For what purpose did God create the world? |
| Does God have self-imposed limitations? |
| In light of Gen. 3:8-10 and Exo. 33:17-33, how can you say, “no man can see God”? |
| How could a loving God tell the Israelites to kill their enemies, even children? |
| What is the believer’s position concerning the binding and loosing of Satan (Matt 18:18)? |
| Can Satan put thoughts in our minds that can be used to tempt us to sin? |
| Could the serpent talk before the fall of man? |
| Is the devil to blame for our sin and suffering? |
| Do believers have God-given authority over Satan? |
| Can Satan (or demons) be bound by believers under authority given by God? |
| What did Jesus mean when he instructed us to speak to mountains in faith? |
| What does the term “gospel” mean? |
| Is it necessary to pray people will respond to the gospel if God has determined they will? |
| What does the Bible say about praying for the dead? |
| Is repentance necessary for salvation? |
| What if we do not confess (1 John 1:9) all of our sins when we accept Christ? |
| Why do people have to pray to accept Christ if salvation is by faith in Christ alone? |
| How can faith be a gift to mankind if not everyone has it? |
| If salvation comes from accepting Jesus Christ as Savior, why is John the only gospel that mentions it? |
| Can we blame poor evangelism when people’s fail to believe in Christ? |
| What was John the Baptist promising his followers when he baptized them? |
| Does,you and your household, (Acts 16:31) mean if am saved my family will be too? |
| Can you give a clear definition of ‘believe’ in relation to salvation? |
| If a believer doesn’t suffer much, could it mean he really doesn’t belong to Christ? |
| Does Matthew 10:22 mean a believer can lose his salvation? |
| How can people receive the gift of salvation yet have no interest in discipleship? |
| How to you reconcile James 2 with salvation apart from works? |
| What does it mean to be “severed from Christ” in Gal. 5:4? |
| What does it mean when it says we must “remain in Him”? |
| How does 1 Corinthians 1:8-9 relate to our perseverance or God’s preservation? |
| Does Ezekiel 3:20 mean we can lose our salvation? |
| If a person accepts Christ as their Savior, but later abandons their faith, are they still saved? |
| What about people who accept Christ many times and don’t have faith to sustain belief? |
| How do we explain the obvious differences in the 'manifestations'
of receiving the Holy Spirit then (Acts era) and now? |
| Is it possible for a believer to stop believing? |
| Does Matt. 24:13 conflict with free grace salvation and the believer’s security? |
| Is Hebrews 10:26-30 speaking of believers or unbelievers? |
| If a Christian changes his mind and wants to go to hell, will God force him to be saved? |
| Is everyone or are only some “drawn” by the Holy Spirit? |
| What is “irresistible grace”? |
| While John 3:16 is all inclusive, do John 6:37, 44, 65 indicate a restriction? |
| How should we pray for unbelievers since God sovereignly elects people? |
| Your web site teaches God’s sovereignty and unlimited atonement. How can both be true? |
| If God chose me to be saved then ultimately I had no choice. Is this right? |
| Were Jesus‘ miracles a demonstration of his humanity or deity? |
| I have some questions on submission to the pastor's and deacons' authority and leaving the church. |
| How old was Mary when she had Jesus? I've heard that she was between 12 and 14 years of age. Is that in the Bible? |
| Are there other passages that state, implicitly or explicitly, that the believer is indwelt by the Father and/or the Son? |
| Is there a difference between the Vision and the Mission of a local church? |
| How
do commentators know the time sequence of Acts? Like when they say
“such and such event” took place 25 years after “such and such”? |
| I wouild like to know your understanding of the ‘believe on him’ in John 8:30. Are they truly saved? In verse 31 is discipleship neccessary for salvation? |
| Is
it your purpose to include articles of opposing viewpoints of various
doctrines or to attempt to provide a consistent stream of opinion on
various subjects? |
| Can you give me a little insight as to what Paul is trying to say in Romans 9:14-26? |
| Why did God accept and allow Jepthath’s sacrifice of his daughter? (Judges 11:29) |
| In Acts, many who were into sorcery were converted. But Ex 22:18 and Lev 20:27 say that sorcers, etc. should be put to death. Are these passages in conflict? |
| I
heard that Hebrew language had no means of determining past, present,
or future tense. Could the prophecies in the OT possibly refer to past
and future events simultaneously? |
| Does the verb in Gen 2:19 affect whether there is a contradiction (of when man was created) between Gen 1 and Gen 2? |
| Did John the Baptist know Jesus as the Messiah? Do Matt 3:14 and John 1:33 conflict? |
| When studing Scriptures, how much should you take into account the culture that the original writer lived? |
| Does Luke’s account of Paul’s activity after his conversion (Acts 9:26-30) contradict Paul in Galatians 1:17ff? |
| What does Hebrews 1:3 teach about the oneness and threeness of God? |
| What’s the importance of the studying of the DATE of a given book (gospels, epistlse, etc)? |
| In regards to Prov. 3:12, how do we know when or how God is disciplining us? |
| The book of Esther says that Mordecai was a Benjamite in one place and a Jew in others. Which was he? |
| Does Peter’s vision in Acts 10 correspond in some way to the account of Noah in Gen 6? |
| Are there verses missing in Luke 24:50-53 in some manuscripts? |
| What is the significance of “firstborn” in the Bible? |
| Are prophets considered teachers? |
| In 2 Sam 14:27
the Bible says that Absalom had sons, and in 18:18 Absolom says "I have
no son who will carry on my name." Did Absalom have sons or not? |
| I’m troubled with the contradiction between Acts 9:7 and 22:9 where it is unclear whether the men with Paul at his conversion heard the voice he did. |
| Is The word “foreknowledge” In Acts 2:23 in the instrumental dative case? Does foreknowledge mean omniscience, or is it an attribute of God? |
| What insights do you have for missionaries trying to address polygamy in polygamous cultures? |
| If
a couple gets married by a minister in a church and then when they go
out of the church they have an argument before “ever getting to have
sexual intecourse”, were they married? And if they get divorced, will
they be committing adultery? |
| Is taking birth control pills wrong? Should we determine the size of our family? |
| What
are some thoughts on whether or not two should get married if they have
come from different doctrinal backgrounds and are looking at going into
the ministry? |
| Is oral sex between a married couple wrong? |
| How does one determine the authority behind "proper" biblical interpretation? |
| Has the gift of speaking in tongues ceased in the 21st Century church? |
| Can
you please provide scripture and doctrine that explain whether our
pastor can still be a pastor and church leader if he is being sued with
regards to an affair he had over 10 years ago? |
| Does the Bible speak more about Hell than Heaven? |
| Do you think it still OK to read the KJV along with your NET Bible? |
| Who were Solomon’s wives? |
| Is it ok to pray to dead saints? |
| Are our good acts before becoming a Christian used as part of the base for final judgement rewards? |
| Is the counseling technique called “Rapid Eye Technology” as a method of gaining spiritual insight Biblical? |
| Is Mormonism considered a “false teaching”? |
| Does the Bible say that masturbation is a sin? |
| I’m concerned for a few friends who are involved in Wicca. How should I go about talking to them about it? |
| My friend committed suicide and I’m having a tough time dealing with the pain. Do you have any advice? |
| Is “praise intercession” Biblical? |
| Do you have to believe the Bible is the inerrant word of God to be saved? |
| How did we get our Bible, who wrote it and who decided what order to put it in? |
| Does Jesus in fact say that He is God’s Son, not just infer it? |
| Why did Jesus preach only to the Jews? Was he a failure because they rejected Him? |
| Were the miracles Jesus performed a demonstration of His humanity or deity? |
| Why isn’t there any record of Jesus’ life between the ages of 13-30? |
| While
I agree that our church needs a building, and they are right to raise
money from the congregation, is it Biblical to hire
someone to raise the money from our congregants? |
| Could
you please help me understand the Biblical basis for support raising in
ministry? Is it more desirable to be a tent-maker as you enter a
ministry? |
| My pastor says that the Bible doesn’t mention elders voting. Should elders vote? |
| Should a church change the title from "deacon" to "coordinator"? |
| Could the "Q" manuscript that Gospel writers used have a different theology than the Gospels themselves? |
| Do you have any articles on the “god wants to heal everyone” issue? |
| In
the church I pastor a number of the congregation are sold on Bill
Gothard’s approach to the Christian life, and I fear it may cause
divisions in the church. Do you have any advice? |
| What do you think about “prophetic intercession”? |
| What do I say to a friend who is attracted to the charismatic “word of knowledge” that can give insight into one’s future? |
| What does the Bible say about laying on of hands to heal someone who is sick? |
| Could you tell me the difference between an evangelical and a charismatic? |
| Should congregational votes be limited to tithing members who attend a specified number of Sundays? |
| What should a church do if a brother has been offended by music in the services? |
| Regarding the Trinity, if all three are one, how can God be an offering in the form of himself (The Son), to Himself ? |
| Is satan able to read our thoughts? Does he know what we are thinking? |
| Is there a difference between salvation of the human soul and the human spirit? |
| If
one has been baptized at an early age and didn’t accept Christ Jesus,
should they be re-baptised? When should a new believer get baptized? |
| Is there a contradiction between 2 Samuel 24:9 and 1 Chronicles 21:5, when the number of soldiers Joab counts comes up different? |
| Were the words in John 3:16-21 from Jesus or from John? |
| Was Peter’s use of Joel's prophecy in Acts 2 completely fulfilled at Pentecost? |
| Is there a reason why God gave certain eating restrictions like pork in the OT law? |
| Was Rahab a saved person when the spies went to her home? |
| Can we discern Paul’s strategy in the churches he planted and the places he visited? |
| When
a husband and wife disagree on the teachings of certain churches,
should the wife submit to her husband since he is the spiritual leader
in the home? |
| Is it possible for a human being (other than Jesus) to have, obtain, and maintain unconditional love? |
| Are tattoos allowed for a believer? |
| Does satan have the ability to portray his presence everywhere at the same time and where in the bible does it speak of this? |
| Are angels spirits? |
| Who is speaking in Luke 24:34? |
| Why are there 66 Chapters in the Book of Isaiah? |
| Where can I find information about the fruits of the spirit? |
| I wonder if you could give me a brief account of what happened on the day that Jesus rose from the dead. |
| Can you describe apodictic law as it applies to the OT law? |
| Could you give a list of the Bible references that the "faith healers" use and explain the validity of their position? |
| In 1 Sam 19:9 the Lord sent an evil spirit on Saul. If God is good why did He send an evil spirit on people? |
| Does Job 31:7 ("Or if any spot has stuck to my hands") speak of masturbation? |
| There is an ongoing debate about Free Grace vs. Lordship Salvation. Which position is right? |
| I
made a profession of faith years ago at age 12 and was baptized by
immersion. But I have doubts about whether I understood that salvation
was faith in Christ alone. Was my baptism valid? Should I get
(re)baptized? |
| What is a Sacrament, and should foot washing (like in John 13) be included like the Lord's Supper and Baptism? |
| Bible translations differ on Gen 10:21. Some refer to Shem as the oldest of Noah's sons and some refer to Japheth as the elder. Why is there a discrepancy? |
| I
am dating someone who is divorced (because his ex-wife refused
counseling) and who would like to get married. Can you give me a
Biblical answer on remarriage? |
| Is Jesus saying in Matthew 12:41 that the Ninevites of Jonah's generation were eternally saved? |
| Some
members of my former church have asked me to speak to a group intent on
splitting from that church. Should I try to help reconcile the church? |
| I've
often wondered why a loving and gracious God would punish people so
serverly for even the tiniest sin(s). What if they lived a decent life? |
| What would the term "Son of God" have meant to a 1st Century, pious Jew? |
| Is
there a Biblical warrant to engage in debates with non-believers or
cult members? What format did the apostle Paul used during his debates
in the synagogues? |
| Why are there two passover dates listed in the Old Tesatment? |
| I'm
a little confused about Hebrew 12:6. What does it mean when it says
"the Lord will punish", yet also, "when you ask for forgiveness it is
forgotten"? |
| In Hebrews 1:3, by WHOSE Power does Christ uphold all things? His OWN
or Father's? How strong of a case can be made that Christ upholds ALL
things by His Father's powerfull word? |
| What is the difference between a ressurection body and a glorified body? |
| Is it true that it one has unconfessed sin in their life, that God does not answer ones prayers? |
| How do you reconcile the foreknowledge and foreordination of God with
incidents where God repented and changed his mind regarding future events? |
| Does Jesus now know when he is coming back? Or is this still only God's knowledge as stated in Matt. 24:36 and Mark 13:32? |
| Since
the greek word for elder means "an old man, an elder", is the office of
elder reserved for believers who are older and advanced in years? |
| I have friends who are Seventh Day Adventist and in the Unification Church. One believes in soul sleep and the other believes we
can communicate with dead relatives. Are there any biblical passages to refute their beliefs? |
| Are you familiar with Norman Willis' claim that the NT may have
been written in Hebrew instead of Greek? [An email from Norman Willis included in original question.] |
| What
do you think about Eta Linnenann's "Is There a Synoptic Problem?" and
her theories about the origin and authorship of the Gospels? |
| Could you give me your assesment of the NIV as a translation? |
| Does associating with an unbeliever (in a dating context) fit the model of Matthew 18:14-16 or 1 Cor 5:11 for discipline/excommunication? |
| Could you please explain to me how to reconcile the issue of innerrancy and the complete trustworthiness of Scripture in 1 Sam. 13:1, when almost every translation reads different? |
| How
do Jews born after the New Testament receive salvation? Are they saved
only by accepting Christ as their Lord and Savior? Is there any other
means of salvation for them, as some teach? |
| According to Romans 3:25,
does "faith is his blood" mean that a person must understand that
Christ's died and shed His blood for their sins. Isn't simply trusting
Christ as Savior enough? |
| I'm
having a hard time with believing I can't remarry because my husband
filed for divorce believing he is gay. While I have found no grounds for
divorce, what scriptures can you give me to help me for the days ahead? |
| In Ephesians 4:11
where Paul links pastor-teacher, is this a valid link due to the "kai"?
Some say that there are exceptions to this rule and that pastor and
teacher can be seperated in this verse. Does the exception apply to this
verse? |
| I have taught that the definite articles in John 14:6, "...the way, the truth and the life..." constituted "one of a kind" or "unique" articles. However, John 14:6 is not as an example of this use in your grammar. What kind of articles are they? |
| I'm
only 15, and am a believing Christian... my problem is that I'd like to
wear a crucifix around my neck, and I know that most Christians do,
anyway, but is this considered idol-worship..? |
| Are the origins of the unity candle used in marriage ceremonies pagan? If so, should we continue to use it? |
| The issue of contemplative prayer has come up in our church, and has been a concern of mine. Could you help? |
| I was wondering if you could guide me to a paper or other resources concerning "Ordination of Pastors." |
| Could you show me scripture verses to demonstrate why drugs are wrong, bad, and sinful? |
| Did god forgive Adam? Did Adam ever ask for forgiveness? |
| What
is the church's responsibility when discipline is begun and the
"offender" leaves their church? Is there no more responsibility to
continue? |
| Revelation 6-7 describes the tribulation saints as wearing white robes.
Revelation 6 describes them as souls. If they are tribulation saints and
do not yet have resurrected bodies, what are they putting these robes
on? |
| I
have some friends that are living together and say they are married in
God's eyes, so why should they get married? Can you give me some bilical
verses to help support me when I talk with them? |
| In a song or psalm what does the word "selah" mean? |
| Often
the word "cult" is used to refer negatively to certain modern Christian
sects. Its use implies that these groups are misguided, unacceptable,
or even evil. Could you define this word so that we can all be on the
same page as to the meaning? |
| A
few members in our church are being led to believe that it is wrong to
celebrate Christmas and Easter with a musical and that we should be
following the Feasts of the Old Testament and not the pagan holidays.
Could you provide some insight? |
| I have heard that Lillith was actually the first woman, before Eve. Is this true? |
| As
I understand it, Churches of Christ says that there are 5 NT
requirements that one must meet in order to be saved: hearing of the
word; faith in Christ; repentance; confession of faith; water baptism by
immersion. Is this biblical? |
| There
are Christians who believe that the Bible makes a case for this
country's obligation to protect Israel. Do Christians have this biblical
command? |
| The
majority text advocates claim that the critical text never
did circulate out of Egypt, and as a result never spread through the
Roman Empire, where the first century congregations of the church
were located. Is this true? |
| I
have read in several places that there are thousands of differences
between the Vatican and Sinaitic manuscripts. I understand that this is
one of the strongest arguments that the majority text advocates have
against the critical text. |
| Does Jeremiah 10:1-5 show that we should not have a Christmas tree in celebration of Christmas? |
| Is it a sin for a Christian married couple to not have children, if they can? |
| How should we decide what to do about the 4th Commandment, to keep the Sabbath holy? |
| Was
it realy feasible for Mordecai or Ester to return to Jerusalem during
their time in Persia? (Since it seems that they fall between the returns
of Zerubbabel and Ezra.) How does this affect their disobedience for
not returning? |
| Can
you explain the nature of Salvation? I have two brothers that asked
Jesus to be their personal Lord and Savior many years ago, but they have
no desire to follow Christ and say, "I have said my prayer and am
covered." My heart aches for them! |
| Can
you clear up the alleged contradiction between the passages in which
Jesus said He would not drink the fruit of the vine until the kingdom
and the tasting of sour wine on the cross? |
| I
know that we are to help our neighbors and when we lend, were are to
give those in need what they need and want. But there is this woman who
constantly expects me to do more than what I am already doing for her.
What should I do? |
| Is it true, as it has been claimed, that "All truth is God's truth"? |
| Where in the Bible can I find scriptures on a pastor's responsibilities to his congregation? |
| What is the Greek text behind the NET Bible New Testament? |
| Can you help me understand God's perfect will versus His permissive will? |
| As a Christian, is it ok to be around people who are homosexual? |
| Regarding 1 Tim 2:9 & 1 Pet 3:3,
is this a command from God, that women do not try to look pretty? Or,
is this a suggestion from Paul? How serious should I take these verses? |
| Is it true that "Once a pastor, always a pastor?" How do you interpret Romans 11:29? |
| Where do millions of years fit into Genesis chronologically? |
| Can you provide insight into biblical teaching on interracial marriages? |
| Is vs.9-20 of Mark 16
the word of God or not? Wayne Grudem says if we are not sure about the
content of scripture WE CANNOT BE CONFIDENT of the reformed view of sola
scriptura. |
| Does God communicate to us outside the Bible? |
| How much does The Theology Program (TTP) cost? |
| In light of 1 Tim 2:12,
when Paul states that women should not teach or exercise authority over
men, do you feel that women should not preach in church, other than to a
group of women or children? How about young men teaching? |
| On the plurality of elders, does the popular practice of designating the
presiding elder as the pastor have scriptural support? |
| Is
there any truth to my impression that if someone doesn't attend a
leading seminary you can't really progress in scholarship? Does a person
have to have a doctorate to be considered a scholar? |
| What is the unique contribution of the book of Esther to the canon of Scripture? |
| Must someone be baptisted to join a church? |
| Do you think that there is a place for a ministry which is solely
based upon love without mentioning "the absolutes"? |
| Do you think that there is a place for a ministry which is solely
based upon love without mentioning "the absolutes"? |
| Do you think that there is a place for a ministry which is solely
based upon love without mentioning "the absolutes"? |
| Regarding the perseverance of the saints, how do you harmonize the Holy Spirit in us making sure we persevere with 1 Cor 11 where the Lord caused their death due to sinful ways, but they were not condemned? |
| Jehovah Witnesses say that the Holy Spirit isn't a person because of the neuter gender in Greek. Can you respond? |
| How does the Ten Commandments fit in with Paul's explanation to the Galatians? |
| What is Trajectory Theology? |
| I
gave money to a church for a building project that never happened. I
asked for my money back and they told me it was gone. What can I do? |
| Can I be a Pastor even though my wife was previously married and divored? |
| Can or should a Pastor who has been divorced by his wife continue in his role as pastor, even if the divorce was unbiblical? |
| I heard you were involved in the NET Bible translation. How would you say it differs from the NASB? |
| Is it biblical to use unsaved musicians to help lead worship, either for evangelism of musicians or enhancement of the service? |
| How did John know what Jesus prayed in John 17, if Jesus prayed alone? |
| What is the age of accountability in the Bible? |
| Who are the captives in Ephesians 4:8? |
| Is there a significance to Jesus folding the linen burial cloth after His resurrection? |
| What's required for salvation: faith, repentance, baptism, all of the above? |
| What can I do about my porn problem? |
| Is separation in marriage ever an option? What is taught in 1 Cor. 7? |
| If remarriage is a sin, why are remarried couples often blessed? |
| I’m searching for God, but He seems to be hiding … |
| Can a Christian marry a non-Christian? |
| Is remarriage ever okay? Does God ever recognize divorce? |
| How do we know whether or not we've been chosen? |
| I
believe I've calculated the number of the beast based upon a current
presidental candidate birth and possible presidential inauguration year.
Can you confirm? |
| I
have a friend that has confessed she can not understand why has God put
her here on earth. She is 33 years old and has not been able to find
someone to marry. Can you help me minister to her? |
| What is your opinion on a Christian Minister agreeing to marry 2 unbeleivers? |
| What studies in Scripture would you recommend to prison inmates? |
| When a believer dies and go to heaven will we either know or recognize our loved ones that went to be with the Lord before us? |
| How was handling the boiling pot of meat with a three-prong fork (1 Sam 2:12-17) part of the priestly duties as set out in Leviticus? |
| Does
a letter fulfill the requirement of "..go and be reconciled with your
brother"? Doesn't reconciliation always involve a face-to-face meeting? |
| In what language did the conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus happen? |
| What does the Bible say about artificial hair or style? |
| Why doesn't the translation of the genitive in Mark 11:22 use the word of? How is theology used to translate this verse? |
| How does the Greek verb in Acts 13:48 either support or refute predestination? |
| How do you know whether a woman is a good woman to ask out on a date? |
| Our pastor recently stopped doing an altar-call / invitation at the end of the services. Is this biblical? |
| Regarding Galatians 3:28 and the "priesthood of the believer", why can't women be priests/ministers as well? |
| If a Christian commits suicide, will they go to heaven? |
| What are links to other material, ministries or colleges? |
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