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Interest in Ancestry, Genealogy Wrong?

Super Admin, March 6, 2013

Q: Is it wrong to invest time in genealogies, family trees, etc.? I refer to Titus 3:9. A: Titus 3:9 reads, “But avoid foolish disputes, …

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Puzzled by 1,260 vs. 1,290 in Daniel

Super Admin, March 6, 2013

Q: In reading the book of Daniel, I came across something that appears to be contradictory. Daniel 12:11 says 1,290 days, while my understanding from …

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Born of Water

Super Admin, January 3, 2013

Q: What does “born of water” in John 3:5 mean? A: Several views exist. Some believe it refers to water baptism, meaning that a person …

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Jesus’ Disciples—Married?

Super Admin, January 3, 2013

Q: We’re convinced Jesus never married, contrary to what some attention-getting liberals have advanced lately, but what about His disciples? And if any of them …

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Unleavened Bread Required for Communion?

Super Admin, November 9, 2012

Q. Are churches required to use bread without yeast in observing the Lord’s Table? A. Churches use a variety of elements in Communion bread, but …

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Judging vs. Discerning?

Super Admin, October 16, 2012

Q. Please explain Matthew 7:1 in relation to our need to exercise discernment. A. The familiar verse is, “Judge not, that you be not judged.” …

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Can Humans Attain Godhood?

Super Admin, October 16, 2012

Q. Recently I heard that a certain cult teaches we can become gods, based on Psalm 82:6 and John 10:33 and 34. Please comment. A. …

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Last First and First Last; Many Called, Few Chosen

Super Admin, May 4, 2012

Q. Please explain what two curious statements mean Biblically: “Many who are first will be last, and the last first” (Matthew 19:30; cf. 20:16); and …

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Hebrew and Greek Required for Spirituality?

Super Admin, March 1, 2012

Q. I have met some believers recently who say that to truly be spiritual, one must know the original languages of the Bible (Hebrew and …

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Issues Surrounding Mankind’s Fall

Super Admin, March 1, 2012

Q. I have some questions about Adam and Eve when they sinned. Where was Adam when Eve was tempted? Also, why does Adam apparently get …

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Why Worship on Sunday?

Super Admin, January 4, 2012

Q. Why do we worship on Sunday instead of Saturday? Is it true that Sunday worship originated in Roman Catholicism? A. It may be true …

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What Was Bad About the Knowledge of Good and Evil?

Super Admin, November 1, 2011

Q. In Genesis 3:22, God said, “Behold, the man has become like one of Us, to know good and evil.” Many theologians say “Us” is …

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Why Did They Need Manna?

Super Admin, September 2, 2011

Q. When the Hebrews left Egypt, they took their herds with them. Why didn’t they eat their flocks instead of complaining and receiving manna? Also, …

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Should We Pray to Angels?

Super Admin, September 2, 2011

Q. Recently I was introduced to some literature by a group that says believers should petition angels. The group says that angels are our best …

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Sign Gifts: What We Believe

Super Admin, July 5, 2011

Q. People in our fundamental circles believe that the so-called sign gifts in the early New Testament church, such as speaking in tongues, ceased and …

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Why Aramaic?

Super Admin, April 29, 2011

Q. In Acts 23 or 24, Paul talks to his accusers in either Aramaic or Hebrew—it depends on which translation one reads. What is the …

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Taking Communion Unworthily?

Super Admin, April 29, 2011

Q. Please comment on “unworthy” in 1 Corinthians 11:27. I’ll admit I sometimes am afraid of taking the Lord’s Supper unworthily. A. If you are …

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“Angel” in Revelation 2:1

Super Admin, April 29, 2011

Q. Please comment as to who the “angel” is in Revelation 2:1. A. Revelation 2 and 3 include messages the Lord gave to the seven …

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What about Polygamy?

Super Admin, March 1, 2011

Q. Legalizing polygamy has been in the news lately. If it’s wrong, why did so many Old Testament believers practice it? Why did they go …

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When Did Lucifer Fall?

Super Admin, January 1, 2011

Q. Just when did Satan fall? Why did God allow Satan to fall, and why did God even create Satan in the first place? A.To …

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The Death Angel in Exodus

Super Admin, October 28, 2010

Q. Please comment on Exodus 11 and 12, where the “death angel” supposedly killed the firstborn of any families who didn’t have blood sprinkled on …

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New Wife for Job?

Super Admin, October 27, 2010

Q.  After Job’s intense suffering, the Bible says he was given more than he had before his trials began, including seven sons and three daughters. …

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John the Baptist, Landmarkers, and the Bride of Christ

Super Admin, September 3, 2010

Q. Recently I came across a person who insists that Baptists are the only true church because only Baptists can trace their heritage to John …

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Unsure of Ezekiel

Super Admin, July 1, 2010

Q. We are currently in Ezekiel in Sunday School, and I am stuck (I teach the adult class). I have a problem knowing which judgments …

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God Asks Questions?

Super Admin, July 1, 2010

Q. Every now and then in Scripture, I read about God asking people questions. Why would God, Who knows everything, bother to ask people things? …

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Questions in Exodus

Super Admin, May 25, 2010

Q.  In Exodus 2:18, the priest of Midian and father of Zipporah (wife of Moses) is named Reuel. In Exodus 3:1, the father-in-law of Moses …

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Passage Teaches “Prosperity Gospel”?

Super Admin, May 1, 2010

Q. Why should we oppose the “prosperity gospel” in the light of 3 John, verse 2? A. The verse reads, “Beloved, I pray that you …

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Pope the Antichrist?

Super Admin, March 1, 2010

Q. Do you think the pontiff at Rome could be the Antichrist? A. Some people believe that the pope is indeed the Antichrist, regardless of …

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Delivering a Person unto Satan

Super Admin, March 1, 2010

Q. Please explain what the apostle Paul meant in 1 Corinthians 5:5. A. The verse reads, “Deliver such a one to Satan for the destruction …

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City of Palms

Super Admin, December 30, 2009

Q. Is Jericho also known in the Bible as the City of Palms? If so, I thought Jericho was destroyed by Joshua and not rebuilt …

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Reconciling People and Places

Super Admin, December 30, 2009

Q. Is the story told in John 12:1-8 the same as the one in Matthew 26:6-13? I read a study that says so, but the …

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Kept from the Tribulation

Super Admin, December 30, 2009

Q. Please explain what Revelation 3:10 means. A. The verse reads, “Because you have kept My command to persevere, I also will keep you from …

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Did Jesus Change the Rules?

Super Admin, October 30, 2009

Q. In Luke 9:1–6, Jesus told His followers not to take various necessities with them when they went out to minister. Why did He instruct …

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Joseph Practiced Divination?

Super Admin, October 30, 2009

Q. In Genesis 44:5, it appears that Joseph practiced divination. I can’t imagine Joseph, the godly man he was, being involved with such. Also, I …

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Resurrection Questions

Super Admin, September 1, 2009

Q. There’s a section of 1 Corinthians 15, verses 39-44, that simply doesn’t make sense to me. Please explain. A. Looking at the whole context …

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“Destroy Both Body and Soul”

Super Admin, September 1, 2009

Q. What did Jesus mean when He told His disciples to “fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell,” if …

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Is World Peace Our Objective?

Super Admin, June 30, 2009

Q. Taking the view your group does on dispensationalism, premillennialism, and the pretribulational Rapture, I sense that you don’t believe in peacemaking in the world …

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Last Trumpets Not the Same

Super Admin, June 30, 2009

Q. First Corinthians 15:51 and 52, apparently referring to the Rapture, link that great event with a sounding of the last trumpet.  In Revelation 11:15-19, …

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Seven instead of One?

Super Admin, June 19, 2009

Q. Why does Revelation 5:6 speak of seven Spirits, when there is only one Spirit? A. The “seven Spirits” should be regarded as “sevenfold Spirit,” …

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Why at Night?

Super Admin, June 19, 2009

Q. Why did Nicodemus come to talk with Jesus during the night? A. Nicodemus appears three times in the Gospels; you are referring to the …

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Why So Little on Jesus’ Childhood?

Super Admin, March 2, 2009

Q. When one searches for information in Scripture on Jesus’ childhood, why do we find so little? One would think that more of Jesus’ example …

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“Lily of the Valleys” and “Rose of Sharon”

Super Admin, March 2, 2009

Q. Is it right to call Jesus the “Lily of the Valleys” and “Rose of Sharon”? A. Song of Solomon 2:1 presents a conversation between …

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Must Antichrist Be a Jew?

Super Admin, February 2, 2009

Q. I’ve always been under the impression that the Antichrist will be a Jew. Is this correct? A. The belief that the Antichrist will be …

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When People Say Christmas Is Pagan

Super Admin, November 1, 2008

Q.What is a proper Christian response to people who claim Christmas and other Christian celebrations are pagan? A. First, if we are honest, we are …

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Did They Go into Debt?

Super Admin, November 1, 2008

Q. I can’t understand 2 Corinthians 8:3. It appears that these believers, giving “beyond their ability,” were going into debt, and the Bible forbids indebtedness. …

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Amillennialism: More Problems Than You Think

Super Admin, September 20, 2008

Q. How does one answer an amillennialist to prove Christ will reign a literal thousand years on earth? Revelation 20 clearly says so, but that …

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Why Do Spirit-indwelt Christians Disagree?

Super Admin, July 20, 2008

Q. Why do believers, including Bible characters, have disagreements, when they all are supposedly indwelt by the same Holy Spirit? One would think that all …

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Is Marriage a Covenant?

Super Admin, May 2, 2008

Q. Is marriage a covenant? A. I assume you are not asking about so-called covenant marriage, which has been in the news. In contrast to …

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“Sin” or “Sins”?

Super Admin, March 1, 2008

Q. Which of these two words should we use—“sin” or “sins”? Is there any difference between the two? A. A fine passage to observe is …

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Why the Word “Easter”?

Super Admin, March 1, 2008

Q. How did the word “Easter” get into Scripture? Easter has pagan connotations. A. Acts 12:4 is the single use of the word “Easter” in …

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Into Outer Darkness

Super Admin, January 17, 2008

Q. Explain Matthew 22:13 and 25:30, where a person is said to be cast “into outer darkness.” Was the person a Christian? In Heaven, will …

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Just Run and Finish the Race

Super Admin, December 1, 2007

Q. I’m concerned about coming in last, if that is the right way to put it, when it comes to Hebrews 12:1 and 2. It …

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Witnessing to J.W.s—and Anyone

Super Admin, December 1, 2007

Q. Biblically, how does one witness to a Jehovah’s Witness? A. Your question reminds me of a story told by a pastor. A church member …

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Does the Devil Make Us Do It?

Super Admin, November 1, 2007

Q. (1) Who was Jesus referring to when He said, “Get behind Me, Satan” in Matthew 16:23? (2) What did Jesus mean when He called …

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Adam and Eve—Did They Repent?

Super Admin, October 1, 2007

Q. Did Adam and Eve ever repent after their sinning in the Garden of Eden? A. Initially they didn’t, of course. The Biblical account shows …

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Blasphemy and the Unpardonable Sin

Super Admin, October 1, 2007

Q. I recently watched an evangelism training video that uses the Ten Commandments to reach people. One of the trainers says that if the persons …

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Questions about the Death Penalty

Super Admin, July 13, 2007

Q. With the ugly happening at Virginia Tech recently, I see capital punishment being attacked with new vigor in the newspapers and on TV and …

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Discernment a Gift for Just Some?

Super Admin, June 1, 2007

Q. Is there such a thing today as the gift of discernment? I’ve heard people talk about it, as though only certain believers have that …

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Scriptural Principles for Fund-Raising

Super Admin, June 1, 2007

Q. I don’t know how prevalent it is in our group, but lately I’ve noticed more evangelical churches using such fund-raising methods as bazaars, bake …

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From Faith to Faith

Super Admin, May 1, 2007

Q. What does the phrase “from faith to faith” mean in Romans 1:17? A. Romans 1:17 is the last verse in Paul’s introductory material of …

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Descending and Ascending

Super Admin, May 1, 2007

Q. Ephesians 4:8 says Christ ascended on high. The next verse, Ephesians 4:9, says He first descended. What does this descending mean? A. First, let’s …

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Not Taste Death Until…

Super Admin, April 1, 2007

Q. Please explain Matthew 16:27 and 28. It seems that Jesus was talking about the Second Coming. Is this right? If so, how could He …

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Did They Lie, and Was the Lie Justifiable?

Super Admin, April 1, 2007

Q. In Exodus 1:15–21, was it right that the midwives lied? It seems that God honored what they said. A. The occasion of this passage …

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What Does “Selah” Mean?

Super Admin, March 7, 2007

Q. What does the word “Selah” mean in the book of Psalms? I’ve noticed that in church, during Scripture readings in unison, people don’t know …

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Just Because They’re Lonely?

Super Admin, March 7, 2007

Q. Every now and then I’ve heard speakers appealing to unbelievers to trust Christ because they’re lonely. Also I can think of a few songs …

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Is Insurance Biblical?

Super Admin, February 1, 2007

Q. What does one say to a person who doubts that insurance is Biblical, believing it is a sign of distrusting God and also a …

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Telling, or Not Telling, What Jesus Had Done

Super Admin, February 1, 2007

Q. In Mark 5:19 Jesus told the demon-possessed man of Gadara to tell his friends what had happened to him, but in Mark 5:43 Jesus …

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Animals and the Flood

Super Admin, January 5, 2007

Q. How did animals find their way to the ark before the Flood? How did they survive all that time in the ark? After the …

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Can a Vow Ever Be Broken?

Super Admin, January 1, 2007

Q. When I was young and before I became a believer in Christ, I took a vow that I would never leave the church I …

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Were the Wise Men Astrologists?

Super Admin, December 5, 2006

by Norm Olson Q. I heard someone say the wise men were into astrology. I’ve been taught that astrology is sinful. Please comment. A. First …

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Does a Believer Have One or Two Natures?

Super Admin, October 31, 2006

by Norm Olson Q. A born-again Christian I visited with the other day believes that we have just one nature, based on Romans 6:6 and …

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Perplexing Movements vs. Scripture

Super Admin, October 26, 2006

by Norm Olson Q. What about a new movement or thought among Christians known as transformation? Is it Biblical? A. Is it Biblical? should be …

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Parable of the Tares

Super Admin, July 1, 2006

by Norm Olson Q: I would appreciate your explanation of the Parable of the Tares (Matthew 13:24-30). It appears that the Lord directed the reapers …

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Spiritual Education–Then and Now

Super Admin, June 1, 2006

by Norm Olson Q: What did the Jews and early church offer in training compared with churches today? For example, they obviously didn’t have Sunday …

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Moving to Moab-Was Elimelech Wrong?

Super Admin, May 1, 2006

by Norm Olson Q: Was Elimelech right or wrong in moving his family to Moab in Ruth 1:1-5? A: Bible scholars hold varying views on …

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Cursing of the Fig Tree

Super Admin, April 1, 2006

by Norm Olson Q: Why did Christ curse the fig tree in Matthew 21:19? A: This account is also found in Mark 11:11-14 and 19-26. …

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Doubting Salvation

Super Admin, March 1, 2006

Q. What should people like me do who have asked Jesus to be our Savior and yet continue to doubt our salvation? A. You need …

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“Lifting up Holy Hands”

Super Admin, March 1, 2006

Q. In 1 Timothy 2:8 does “men” mean “males” or “mankind” in general? Does “lifting up holy hands” indicate something we should be doing? A. …

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What Sleeps?

Super Admin, February 1, 2006

by Norm Olson Q: When a Christian dies, does the soul go directly to Heaven (later to be reunited with the resurrected body to appear …

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Complete in Christ? Or Complete Only When Married?

Super Admin, February 1, 2006

Q. Does Colossians 2:10, which says that Christians are complete in Christ, contradict Genesis 2:18, which implies that being married completes a person? A. When …

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“Sons of God” in Job

Super Admin, January 1, 2006

Q. If the “sons of God” in Genesis 6 came from the lineage of Cain when fallen angels supposedly entered their bodies and married the …

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Are Jerusalem and Bethlehem Both “the City of David”?

Super Admin, December 1, 2005

Q. It appears that both Jerusalem and Bethlehem are called “the city of David” in the Bible. Please comment. A. Yes, in 2 Samuel 5:6 …

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“Palestine” vs. “Israel”

Super Admin, November 1, 2005

Q. Recently I heard that Christians shouldn’t use the word “Palestine” to describe Israel and the Holy Land. A. The term “Palestine” is a bit …

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Why No Animal Sacrifices Today?

Super Admin, November 1, 2005

Q. Since Jews haven’t accepted Christ as having come and as being their Messiah, why aren’t they still sacrificing animal offerings today? A. There are …

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Are Premillennial, Pretribulational Views New?

Super Admin, October 1, 2005

Q. Please comment on an editorial from a denominational magazine that criticizes what we Regular Baptists hold to eschatologically. The writing by this editor in …

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Can We Cause Christ to Come Back Earlier?

Super Admin, July 1, 2005

Q. Please comment on 2 Peter 3:11 and 12. Does the verse mean we can actually cause Christ to come back earlier than otherwise divinely …

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Offending Others

Super Admin, July 1, 2005

Q. What does 2 Corinthians 6:3 mean when it says we aren’t supposed to give offense in anything? A. First, I’ll mention what the verse …

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Conversion vs. Regeneration

Super Admin, June 1, 2005

Q. Is there a difference between the words “conversion” and “regeneration”? A. We commonly use “conversion” and “regeneration” to refer to the “new birth,” the …

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Pastors Leading More than One Church

Super Admin, June 1, 2005

Q. Is it Scriptural for a pastor to lead more than one flock at a time? I’ve known of some smaller (usually rural) churches that …

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Is Spanking Biblical?

Super Admin, May 1, 2005

Q. Is corporal punishment (as in spanking) truly Biblical; and if it is, how do we answer all its opposition? A. Corporal punishment is certainly …

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What Is the Basis for People’s Believing in Purgatory?

Super Admin, April 1, 2005

Q. What is the basis for people’s believing in purgatory? A. “Purgatory“ comes from a Latin word that means “to purge.” Roman Catholicism defines it …

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Believers’ Response to Tsunami

Super Admin, March 1, 2005

Q. What stance should we believers take toward the recent tsunami, its toll on lives, and all the suffering? Some people in that part of …

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Do Christian Workers Need a Call from God to Go into Ministry?

Super Admin, February 1, 2005

Q. Do pastors and other Christian workers, such as missionaries and teachers, need a definite call from God to go into their fields of ministry? …

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The Value of a Conscience

Super Admin, January 1, 2005

Q. Please comment about the conscience. I have heard that we should not let it be our guide, as the saying goes; but what is …

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Is the Kingdom within Us?

Super Admin, January 1, 2005

Q. What does Luke 17:21 mean when it says that the kingdom is within a person? A. Luke 17:20 and 21 read, Now when He …

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Sarah’s Laughter: Why Was She Not Punished?

Super Admin, December 1, 2004

Q. Why was Sarah not punished for her laughing over the news that she would have a son, while Zacharias was struck dumb for a …

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Why So Many Religious Denominations?

Super Admin, December 1, 2004

Q. Does the Bible offer any clue as to why so many differences of thinking and religious denominations exist even among true born-again Christians? A. …

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God of the Old Testament vs. God of the New Testament

Super Admin, November 1, 2004

Q. Please comment on the seeming difference between the God of the Old Testament and of the New Testament. In the Old Testament He seems …

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Dying Young

Super Admin, October 1, 2004

Q. The Ten Commandments and other Bible verses promise long life to people who obey God. Why then do some who have obeyed not get …

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Acting Kindly toward an Enemy

Super Admin, October 1, 2004

Q. Romans 12:20 says that when a believer acts kindly toward an enemy, coals of fire are actually heaped upon the enemy’s head. Please explain. …

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Sin during Millennium?

Super Admin, July 1, 2004

Q. Will people sin during the Millennium? A. You have asked an interesting and important question. The Millennium, which is the one-thousand-year reign of Christ …

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“A Song of Degrees”

Super Admin, July 1, 2004

Q. Several psalms contain the heading “A song of degrees.” What does that mean? A. You’re referring to Psalms 120—134. Four of these psalms are …

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“Elect Angels”?

Super Admin, June 1, 2004

Q. While I was studying 1 Timothy in Sunday School, the term “elect angels” came up. After searching, I could find no other use of …

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Unpardonable Sin?

Super Admin, June 1, 2004

Q. Is the unpardonable sin the same as the “sin unto death”? A. The unpardonable sin and the sin unto death cannot be the same. …

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Origin of Water Baptism

Super Admin, May 1, 2004

Q. In the New Testament it seems the act of water baptism appears rather suddenly. We read about John the Baptist, the disciples, and then …

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Who Was Rufus?

Super Admin, May 1, 2004

Q. Romans 16:13 mentions a man named Rufus, and the apostle Paul wrote as though Rufus’s mother was also his own mother. Were the two …

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Baptists Displaying Crucifixes?

Super Admin, May 1, 2004

Q. Why don’t Baptists believe in displaying crucifixes in the home and church? Couldn’t these serve as a good reminder of what Christ did for …

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Why Did Jesus Tell Mary Magdalene Not to Touch Him?

Super Admin, April 1, 2004

Q. On the morning Jesus rose from the dead, Mary Magdalene met the Savior in the Garden near the tomb where Jesus had lain. Jesus …

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Why Did Jesus’ Disciples Go Back to Galilee After the Resurrection?

Super Admin, April 1, 2004

Q. Why did Jesus’ disciples go back to Galilee after the Resurrection, when they would be going back to Jerusalem for Pentecost? How did they …

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Who Were the Other Two Men on the Cross?

Super Admin, March 6, 2004

Q. John 18:40 describes Barabbas as a robber, and Matthew 27:38 calls the two men on the cross on either side of Jesus thieves (KJV). …

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What Is So Great about What the Steward Did in Luke 16?

Super Admin, February 1, 2004

Q. The parable found in Luke 16:1‒9 seems so dishonest. For example, what is so great about what the steward did? Also, what is the …

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What Does “Sea” Refer To?

Super Admin, January 1, 2004

Q. In 2 Kings 25:16 what does the word “Sea” refer to? A. The sad context of this verse is the fall of Jerusalem under …

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Shunning

Super Admin, January 1, 2004

Q. While 1 Corinthians 5 tells believers in Christ to disassociate from a sinning brother or sister in the context of church discipline, does this …

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Who Were the Magi?

Super Admin, December 1, 2003

Q. How did the wise men know that the star represented the Messiah? Why did they, as pagans, travel all that distance? Where did we …

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What Does “Begotten” Mean?

Super Admin, November 1, 2003

Q. What does the Bible mean when it refers to the Son of God as “begotten”? A. This word, combined with the word “only,” indicates …

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When Was Christ Born?

Super Admin, November 1, 2003

Q. I’m confused about this whole matter of when Christ was born: why do people say Christ was born in 4 B.C. if “B.C.” means …

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Antichrist’s Alleged Miraculous Power

Super Admin, October 1, 2003

Q. Are the miracles of Satan through his cohorts, as recorded in Revelation 13, real, or are they just sleight-of-hand imitation deceptions of real miracles? …

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David’s Five Stones

Super Admin, September 1, 2003

Q. Why did David pick out five stones instead of just one before he met and killed Goliath? Was it a lack of faith on …

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Can We See God?

Super Admin, September 1, 2003

Q. John 1:18 says that no one has seen God at any time. I have no problem with that statement, but what do I tell …

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King Solomon’s Wives

Super Admin, July 3, 2003

Q. Why did King Solomon have numerous wives, when Deuteronomy 17:17 prohibited kings from having many wives? A. The first part of the verse reads, …

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Opinion Polls

Super Admin, July 1, 2003

Q. How should believers Biblically treat all the public opinion polls we’re being bombarded with these days? A. Polls, while they can be bothersome and …

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Scripture’s Nagativity toward Money

Super Admin, May 1, 2003

Q. Please explain Ecclesiastes 10:19 in the light of other Scripture passages dealing negatively with money. A. You are probably thinking of passages such as …

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Generational Curses

Super Admin, May 1, 2003

Q. Please comment on so-called generational curses found in the Bible. Are they in force today? Were they fair to those whose parents sinned? A. …

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Was Samson Qualified for the “Hall of Faith”?

Super Admin, April 1, 2003

Q. The Old Testament character Samson appears in Hebrews 11, the great hall of faith chapter. He scarcely seems qualified as a candidate for this …

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What Uncleanness Is God Referring to in Ezekiel 36:25?

Super Admin, April 1, 2003

Q. In Ezekiel 36:25 God told Israel He will sprinkle them with water to removed their uncleanness. Since sin can be removed only by blood, …

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Was Paul a Thief?

Super Admin, March 1, 2003

Q. Please explain 2 Corinthians 11:8, where Paul said that he robbed churches. I thought thievery is sin. A. In this portion of his second …

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Ministry Burnout

Super Admin, March 1, 2003

Q. I recently read a booklet that said spiritual giants of the past lived an average of only 35 years because they burned out for …

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Will Every Last Jew Be Saved?

Super Admin, February 1, 2003

Q. I came across Romans 11:26 the other day. This verse has me stumped. Does it really mean that every last Jew living at the …

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Why Did the Disciples Wash Their Nets?

Super Admin, February 1, 2003

Q. Luke 5:2 records that the disciples washed their nets. Why were they doing that when their nets would have been in the water all …

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Significance of Numbers in Scripture?

Super Admin, January 1, 2003

Q. Is there any truth to the idea that certain numbers are significant in Scripture, such as the number seven’s being the perfect number? A. …

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When Did the Practice of Circumcision End?

Super Admin, December 1, 2002

Q. Jesus was circumcised on the eighth day after His birth. A Christian author I recently read wrote that Jewish circumcision in this case was …

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Is It Wrong for Christians to Use the Word “X-mas”?

Super Admin, December 1, 2002

Q. Is it wrong for Christians to use the word “X-mas”? A. Scripture doesn’t address the specific issue. But shouldn’t we believers use every opportunity …

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Satan’s Role in Christ’s Temptation

Super Admin, November 1, 2002

Q. How could the Devil take Jesus places during the Temptation? How could they be near the pinnacle of the temple and then later on …

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Visited by Angels?

Super Admin, November 1, 2002

Q. Regarding Hebrews 13:2, is it possible that we could at some time have an angel visiting our house and not know it was an …

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Are Christians Today the New Israel?

Super Admin, October 1, 2002

Q. I’m enclosing a page I read from a Southern Baptist devotional that makes this statement: “Christians today are the new Israel (Rom. 9:6–8).” Please …

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Selecting a Pastor

Super Admin, July 1, 2002

Q. A church without a pastor was given Jeremiah 3:15 not long ago as an encouragement. Was offering this verse legitimate in this context? A. …

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Do “Sin,” “Wickedness,” and “Evil” Differ?

Super Admin, July 1, 2002

Q. In the Bible we find words like “sin,” “wickedness,” and “evil.” Are these terms interchangeable, or do their meanings differ? A. First, let me …

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America’s Spiritual Decline

Super Admin, June 1, 2002

Q. Should we apply 2 Chronicles 7:14, even though tied with Israel, to America’s spiritual decline as so many do? A. In context, the passage …

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Role of Deaconesses

Super Admin, May 1, 2002

Q. What are deaconesses? If legitimate, what is their role? Should Regular Baptist churches have them? A. First, the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches …

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Was Mark a Nephew or Cousin of Barnabas?

Super Admin, April 1, 2002

Q. Colossians 4:10 (KJV) refers to Mark as being Barnabas’s sister’s son, which to me would make him a nephew of Barnabas. But I heard …

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Did Jesus Ever Baptize Anyone?

Super Admin, April 1, 2002

Q. Did Jesus ever baptize anyone? My impression was that He didn’t, but I came across John 3:22. A. John 3:22 reads, “After these things …

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People Coming out of Their Graves after Jesus’ Death

Super Admin, March 1, 2002

Q. Please comment on Matthew 17:52 and 53, which says that people were coming out of their graves and seeing people upon Jesus’ death. A. …

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How Could Someone Tear Out a Roof, as Three Friends Did in Scripture?

Super Admin, February 1, 2002

Q. How could someone tear out a roof, as recorded in Mark 2:1‒12? That seems outlandish. A. Roofs of houses in that time were flat …

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Did the Writers of Scripture Know They Were Being Inspired?

Super Admin, February 1, 2002

Q. Did the writers of Scripture know they were being inspired of God as they wrote? I’m not asking if they were inspired; we know …

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Lot Was Considered Righteous?

Super Admin, January 1, 2002

Q. If Lot was vexed by living in Sodom, as the Bible says, why didn’t he get out of there? How could he be considered …

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9/11 and Prophecy

Super Admin, November 1, 2001

Q. Please comment on the prophetic implications of the recent tragedy in America. A. Many people are asking your question. An item in USA Today …

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Matthew 16 vs. Revelation 3

Super Admin, October 1, 2001

Q. How do you reconcile Matthew 16:18b with Revelation 3:16? A. Matthew 16:18b reads, “On this rock [Jesus Christ] I will build My church, and …

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Proverbs 11:1

Super Admin, July 1, 2001

Q. What does Proverbs 11:1 mean? A. The verse reads, “A false balance is an abomination to the Lord, but a just weight is His …

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Why Did Jesus Not Do More Miracles?

Super Admin, July 1, 2001

Q. Why did Jesus not do similar miracles to feeding the 5,000 (see Luke 9:12–17) on occasions when the disciples would have to buy food …

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Rapture of Believers

Super Admin, June 1, 2001

Q. I’m concerned about criticism being made about the doctrine of the coming rapture of believers. The critics call the event “secret.” They also say …

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Could Jesus Have Sinned?

Super Admin, May 1, 2001

Q. Could Jesus have sinned? (I’m not asking, Did He sin?) A. Your question could be answered in one simple statement: Jesus is God; therefore, …

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Pontius Pilate Found No Fault with Jesus?

Super Admin, April 1, 2001

Q. On what basis did Pontius Pilate, from his vantage point as an unbeliever, insist that he found no fault with Jesus? Also, why did …

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Pets in Heaven?

Super Admin, March 1, 2001

Q. I’m totally serious in asking this question: Can we Christians anticipate having our pets with us in Heaven, since Heaven is a place of …

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How Strict Is Separation in 2 Corinthians 6:14?

Super Admin, February 1, 2001

Q. Please help me with 2 Corinthians 6:14. I know it deals with business partnerships, but how inclusive is this verse? A. The principle of …

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What Does Proverbs 30:21–23 Mean?

Super Admin, January 1, 2001

Q. Please explain Proverbs 30:21–23. I can’t make sense of this passage. A. This passage in the Bible’s book of wisdom reads, “For three things …

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What Was Timothy’s Gift?

Super Admin, January 1, 2001

Q. As I read 2 Timothy 1:6, I am wondering what Timothy’s gift was that the apostle Paul referred to. A. In the context of …

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Is It Okay for Couples to Live Together Before Marriage?

Super Admin, December 1, 2000

Q. Someone asked one of the newspaper social columnists if it were all right, on the basis of Matthew 1:25, for couples to live together …

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Malachi 4 and Child-Rearing

Super Admin, November 1, 2000

Q. In recent days I’ve been seeing Malachi 4:5 and 6 cropping up in literature dealing with present-day families and child rearing. Is this a …

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God Not Mentioned in Book of Esther

Super Admin, October 1, 2000

Q. Why is God never mentioned in the book of Esther? A. The word “God” is not found in the book. Likely it is because …

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Throne of England

Super Admin, October 1, 2000

Q. Jeremiah 33:20 and following state God’s promise that a descendent of David will reign forever on his throne. Why is this reign not evident? …

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Is Jesus the Coming Judge?

Super Admin, July 1, 2000

Q. What does John 8:15 mean? I thought Jesus is the coming judge. A. He is. Jesus had just encountered the Pharisees, who had attacked …

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Hardening of Hearts

Super Admin, July 1, 2000

Q. Recently I heard someone speak on Proverbs 1:20‒33, relating verse 28 of the passage to salvation. If that is correct, how can it harmonize …

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Cherubim vs. Seraphim

Super Admin, July 1, 2000

Q. What is the difference between cherubim and seraphim? A. Both classes are God’s special angels. Other than to make this distinction, attempts to distinguish …

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69 Weeks?

Super Admin, June 1, 2000

Q. Please comment on Daniel 9:25 and 26. Verse 25 states there will be no 69 weeks following the command to rebuild the wall to …

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Does Bible Address Issue of Cliques?

Super Admin, June 1, 2000

Q. Does the Bible address the issue of cliques, such as in local churches? A. Yes, the apostle Paul, in his first letter to the …

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Explaining the Gospel to Muslims

Super Admin, May 1, 2000

Q. I work with a large number of Muslim families. We sometimes engage in religious discussions. Muslims view Jesus as a prophet or messenger from …

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Matthew Prophecy from Jeremiah or Zechariah?

Super Admin, April 1, 2000

Q. I was reading Matthew 27 in my Bible. Verse 9 mentions Jeremy [Jeremiah] the prophet, but I noticed that in the center margin there …

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Is the Man on the Red Horse Jesus Christ?

Super Admin, March 1, 2000

Q. In Zechariah 1:8, is the man on the red horse Jesus Christ? Also, the first several chapters speak of the Angel of the Lord; …

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Why Was the Fall the Serpent’s Fault?

Super Admin, February 1, 2000

Q. Concerning the Fall (Genesis 3), why would it be the serpent’s fault that Satan entered into it? (The serpent was cursed.) What does the …

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“Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning”

Super Admin, February 1, 2000

Q. Please comment on Psalm 30:5b. I’ve heard various ideas on it, such as weeping over souls in witnessing situations, which will result in people …

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When Will the Earth Be Destroyed?

Super Admin, January 1, 2000

Q. When will the earth finally be destroyed—during or after the Tribulation or after the Millennium? A. Second Peter 3:10 reads, “But the day of …

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Do Believers Need and Receive Help from Angels?

Super Admin, December 1, 1999

Q. At Christmas, we often think of angels, but with the Holy Spirit indwelling the believer during the Church Age, do believers still need, require, …

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Old Testament Law

Super Admin, November 1, 1999

Q. I have a question about 1 Corinthians 5:1. Was this prohibition based on the Old Testament law? If so, I thought we are not …

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Does God Love the Devil?

Super Admin, November 1, 1999

Q. Did God, or does God, love the Devil, since the latter is a created being and God loved His creation? A. It would appear …

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Importance of Baptism

Super Admin, October 1, 1999

Q. Please comment on 1 Corinthians 1:17. Doesn’t it seem that Paul was giving credence to the idea commonly held today that baptism is unimportant? …

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“For Obedience”?

Super Admin, July 1, 1999

Q. What is the meaning and significance of the expression “for obedience” in Romans 1:5 and 1 Peter 1:2? Is it speaking of Christ’s obedience …

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Some Sins Worse Others?

Super Admin, July 1, 1999

Q. I’m confused about this whole matter of whether some sins are worse than others. Please comment. A. In one sense all sin is equally …

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Super Admin, June 1, 1999

Q. Please comment on John 2:17 as it relates to the Old Testament. How did it come about that the disciples remembered the passage? A. …

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“Enthroned in Heaven”

Super Admin, May 1, 1999

Q. Our GARBC Articles of Faith state under VIII (Salvation) that Christ is now enthroned in Heaven. Is this correct? I thought that Christ will …

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Demanding Things from God?

Super Admin, May 1, 1999

Q. Someone told a terminally ill friend of mine, a believer, that she should demand a healing from God to show she meant business and …

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Why Does Only Mark Tell about an Incident in Jesus’ Suffering?

Super Admin, April 1, 1999

Q. I came across an incident in Jesus’ suffering that I had overlooked. It is found in Mark 14:51 and 52. Please comment. A. Only …

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Who Were Agur and King Lemuel?

Super Admin, March 1, 1999

Q. I was under the impression that Solomon wrote Proverbs, but what about the names of Agur and King Lemuel in chapters 30 and 31? …

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Pursuing One’s Ancestry

Super Admin, March 1, 1999

Q. Does Titus 3:9 teach that it is wrong to pursue and trace our ancestry or family tree? A. Anything is wrong if it becomes …

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Following the Lord

Super Admin, February 1, 1999

Q. Please explain 1 Kings 19:20 in the light of passages such as Matthew 3:18‒22; 10:37; and Luke 14:26 and 27. A. The setting of …

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Giving Blood

Super Admin, January 1, 1999

Q. Does the Bible really allow for a person to give blood or receive blood transfusions? It seems that the Bible is meticulous about putting …

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Can Satan Heal?

Super Admin, December 1, 1998

Q. Is there Scriptural evidence that Satan can heal today? A. We need to understand a couple of truths about Satan in regard to your …

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Why Did God Send an Angel to Mary to Tell Her That She Was Going to Have a Baby?

Super Admin, December 1, 1998

Q. Why did God send an angel to Mary to tell her that she was going to have a baby? A. In Bible times God …

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Church Membership

Super Admin, November 1, 1998

Q. I see nothing in Scripture that commands me to be a member of a church. What is your opinion? A. I point out lovingly …

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“Binding” and “Loosing”

Super Admin, October 1, 1998

Q. Matthew 18:18 has put a question into the minds of our church group. Can you help us understand this verse? A. As with any …

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Why Did God Allow Polygamy?

Super Admin, July 1, 1998

Q. People in the Bible, such as Abraham, had more than one wife. Why did God allow such a thing? When did the practice begin, …

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Contradiction in Matthew?

Super Admin, June 1, 1998

Q. Matthew 7:14 and Matthew 11:30 seem to contradict each other. Please explain. A. There is no contradiction. Matthew 7:14 warns that following Christ can …

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King David in Kingdom Age

Super Admin, June 1, 1998

Q. During the Kingdom Age, will King David literally sit upon the throne as a risen being in Jerusalem assisting Jesus? A. A number of …

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Does Hebrews 10 Refer to Water Baptism?

Super Admin, May 1, 1998

Q. Please explain Hebrews 10:22. Does it in any way pertain to water baptism? A. No, it does not. But first we must note the …

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What Was the “Sop” in the Last Supper?

Super Admin, April 1, 1998

Q. Please explain the “sop” the writer John mentioned as it related to the Last Supper. Why didn’t the other Gospel writers mention it? A. …

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The 99 Sheep: Lost or Saved?

Super Admin, March 1, 1998

Q. In Luke 15, were the ninety-nine sheep lost or saved? A. Some people have acquired the idea that this passage refers to believers who …

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Israel’s Disobedience and Gentiles’ Salvation

Super Admin, February 1, 1998

Q. Please comment on Paul’s decision in Romans 11 concerning the relationship between the salvation of the Gentiles and Israel’s disobedience. He seemed to say …

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“Because of the Angels”

Super Admin, January 1, 1998

Q. I am baffled by the phrase “because of the angels” in 1 Corinthians 11:10. What does it mean? A. The context of 1 Corinthians …

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Rebels in Titus 1

Super Admin, January 1, 1998

Q. Titus 1 mentions some people who were extremely rebellious. Were these people believers or unbelievers? A. Only God knows hearts. I would hate to …

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Why Did God Tell Joseph and Mary to Go to Egypt with Jesus?

Super Admin, December 1, 1997

Q. Why did God tell Joseph and Mary to go to Egypt with Jesus when He could have taken care of His Son in Bethlehem …

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“Last Days” in John 6

Super Admin, November 1, 1997

Q. It seems that Scripture often uses the phrase “last day(s).” I am wondering what it means in John 6:40. A. You are correct in …

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Meaning of “Vicar”

Super Admin, November 1, 1997

Q. Please comment on the word “vicar.” I have a friend whose church uses it, and I think I have seen the word in the …

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The Unpardonable Sin

Super Admin, October 1, 1997

Q. I would like to know about the unpardonable sin. A. The unpardonable sin occurred when Jesus Christ was living on earth (Matt. 12:14–37). Israel’s …

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“Give Account of Himself”: Even for the Mentally Impaired?

Super Admin, October 1, 1997

Q. As a retired nurse I am very troubled over Romans 14:12 in relation to individuals with severe learning disabilities, such as Down’s syndrome. Also …

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Aaron’s Punishment

Super Admin, September 1, 1997

Q. According to Numbers 20:22–29 and Deuteronomy 32:50–52, God punished Aaron by not letting him enter the Promised Land. Why did He punish Aaron for …

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Is Job in Genesis 46 the Same Job of the Book of Job?

Super Admin, August 1, 1997

Q. We appreciated your answers to the questions that were asked in the April 1997 Baptist Bulletin on the book of Job. The question we …

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How Should We Cope with Satan?

Super Admin, August 1, 1997

Q. Please comment on how we should cope with Satan. The Bible in some places tells us to be bold in dealing with him. In …

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Who Does Revelation 7 Refer To?

Super Admin, July 1, 1997

Q. I am confused over Revelation 7. Who does the chapter refer to, Jews or Gentiles? Also it sounds as though they are saved during …

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Gospel in Every Sermon?

Super Admin, June 1, 1997

Q. I have an acquaintance who believes that a speaker (pastor, Sunday School teacher, and so on) is sinning if he doesn’t include the gospel …

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Why Did God Create the Tobacco Plant?

Super Admin, May 1, 1997

Q. If smoking is wrong, why did God create the tobacco plant in the first place? A. Your question is particularly relevant to our times, …

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Is God Responsible for Evil?

Super Admin, May 1, 1997

Q. Please explain Isaiah 45:7. It sounds as though God is responsible for evil. Also, I have a question about Acts 27:35 and 36. Was …

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Who Was Job?

Super Admin, April 1, 1997

Q. Please comment on Job 1:6 and 7. Where did the event recorded in these verses take place? Does Satan normally associate with the “sons …

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“Kingdom” Language in the Bible

Super Admin, March 1, 1997

Q. Please comment on the various kingdoms of the Bible, as they are somewhat confusing. For example, I want to know the difference between the …

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Did Lazarus Die Twice?

Super Admin, February 1, 1997

Q. I am confused about Hebrews 9:27. It seems to contradict Christ’s raising of Lazarus from the dead. Lazarus surely must have died twice. A. …

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Were Levites Forbidden to Own Land?

Super Admin, February 1, 1997

Q. Acts 4 (vv. 36, 37) reveals that Barnabas, a Levite, owned land. I thought Levities were forbidden this privilege. A. The Levites, the priestly …

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Who Is the “Elect Lady” in 2 John?

Super Admin, January 1, 1997

Q. I was curious as I read the short book of 2 John. Has the “elect lady” mentioned in it ever been identified? A. Interestingly, …

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Anna: 84 Years Old or Widowed for 84 Years?

Super Admin, January 1, 1997

Q. Please comment on Luke 2:36–38. Was Anna 84 years old, or had she been a widow for 84 years after 7 years of marriage? …

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Why Are Churches Neglecting the Gospels?

Super Admin, December 1, 1996

Q. Why are our churches getting away from the beauty of the four Gospels? What are the Gospels for, if pastors neglect this section of …

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David’s Sons and Meaning of “Raca”

Super Admin, November 1, 1996

Q. In 1 Chronicles 3:6–9, I came upon something I am wondering about. Did David have two sons named Elishama and two sons named Eliphelet? …

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Capital Punishment

Super Admin, November 1, 1996

Q. Lately I have come across some Christians who believe our society should grant the death sentence to people who are guilty of various sex …

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Does the “Valley of the Shadow of Death” Refer to Physical Death?

Super Admin, August 1, 1996

Q. Please comment on Psalm 23:4. Does this verse refer to the time just before our physical death? Also, is it true that God dispenses …

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Washing One Another’s Feet

Super Admin, June 1, 1996

Q. Why don’t Baptists practice the washing of one another’s feet? John 13:2–17 seems to indicate this was Jesus’ intention for us. A. When we …

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Churches Hiring Unsaved Musicians?

Super Admin, May 1, 1996

Q. Is it Scriptural for a church to hire an unsaved organist if it does not have one in its congregation or to bring in …

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Parable of the Ten Virgins

Super Admin, May 1, 1996

Q. Please comment on the parable of the ten virgins in Matthew 25. If it refers to the second coming of Christ after the Tribulation …

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Did the Cock Crow Two or Three Times?

Super Admin, April 1, 1996

Q. Have I been wrong in assuming that the cock crowed three times, since Peter denied His Lord three times? Mark 14:72 indicates that the …

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Who Was Responsible for Christ’s Death?

Super Admin, March 1, 1996

Q. Please comment on just who was responsible for Christ’s death. Were the Jews entirely accountable? A. The idea that one group of people (the …

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Holy Spirit in Scripture

Super Admin, February 1, 1996

Q. Please comment on the two passages, John 4:24 and Ephesians 5:18. Do they refer to the Holy Spirit or to something else? A. John …

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“Vultures” or “Eagles” in Luke 17?

Super Admin, January 1, 1996

Q. A sentence that truly puzzles me is found in Luke 17:37, where the King James Version uses the word “eagles,” but other versions use …

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The Practice of Polygamy

Super Admin, January 1, 1996

Q. Please comment on the Old Testament practice of polygamy, especially since 2 Samuel 12:8 seems to indicate that God gave David even more women …

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Why Did God Wait So Long to Send Jesus?

Super Admin, December 1, 1995

Q. Why did God seemingly wait so long to send Jesus Christ to be born? A. God promised a Savior to Adam and Eve, the …

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Names Blotted Out of Book of Life

Super Admin, November 1, 1995

Q. Revelation 3:5 speaks of names being blotted out of the Lamb’s Book of Life. Please explain how such a thing could happen. Also Revelation …

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Who Can “Destroy Both Soul and Body in Hell”?

Super Admin, November 1, 1995

Q. In Luke 12:4 and 5, the Lord tells us whom to fear and whom not to fear. This teaching also appears in Matthew 10:28 …

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Capital Punishment

Super Admin, October 1, 1995

Q. In light of the importance of trials taking place across America for a number of serious slayings, is capital punishment Biblically wrong if the …

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Can We Pray to Both Jesus and the Holy Spirit? And What Does It Mean to “Try the Spirits”?

Super Admin, August 1, 1995

Q. When we pray, are we to talk only to God the Father, or can we pray to Jesus and the Holy Spirit too? Also, …

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Baptism Necessary for Salvation?

Super Admin, July 1, 1995

Q. I am a 16-year-old high school student. My best friend believes that a person must be baptized to be saved. Is baptism necessary for …

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Sinner’s Prayer

Super Admin, June 1, 1995

Q. Please comment on the so-called sinner’s prayer in Luke 18:13. Should we pray this kind of prayer for salvation today? A. The “sinner’s prayer” …

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“Day of Visitation”

Super Admin, June 1, 1995

Q. In 1 Peter 2:12, what does the “day of visitation” refer to? A. First Peter 2:12 states, “Having your conduct honorable among the Gentiles, …

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Backsliding

Super Admin, May 1, 1995

Q. Please comment on the matter of backsliding. Is this sin not an Old Testament phenomenon? A. The words “backsliding,” “backslider,” and “backslidings” are indeed …

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Okay to Drink Coffee?

Super Admin, May 1, 1995

Q. Now that coffee is at last listed with the other drugs, I would like to have your thoughts on how Christians handle this categorization. …

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Did One of the Robbers on the Cross Next to Jesus Repent?

Super Admin, April 1, 1995

Q. Why does Mark 15:32 say what it does? I thought one of the robbers repented. A. The second part of Mark 15:32 reads, “And …

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Did Jesus Die on Friday?

Super Admin, April 1, 1995

Q. Please comment on Matthew 12:40, the part that says Jesus would be three days and three nights in the grave. If this statement is …

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Why Did Jesus Say Only the Father in Heaven Is Good?

Super Admin, March 1, 1995

Q. In Luke 18, why did Jesus say to the rich young ruler that only the Father in Heaven is good, when He (Jesus) also …

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Baptism, Communion, and the Local Church

Super Admin, March 1, 1995

Q. Is it Scriptural for us to baptize people who have no intention of joining our local church? Are baptism and church membership prerequisites to …

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Believers and God’s Vengeance

Super Admin, February 1, 1995

Q. We all know Scripture verses that show the vengeance of God toward unbelievers (2 Thess. 1:7‒10; Rev 16:8‒11; also Old Testament incidents and illustrations). …

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The Witnesses in Revelation 11

Super Admin, January 1, 1995

Q. Who are the two witnesses listed in Revelation 11? A. Revelation 11 teaches that God will during the last half of the Tribulation to …

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Was It Cruel of God to Force Mary to Travel 90 Miles While Pregnant?

Super Admin, December 1, 1994

Q. I’ve been thinking about the story of Jesus’ birth lately. Wasn’t it cruel of God to force Mary to go 90 miles in her …

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How (and Why) Did God Forsake His Son?

Super Admin, November 1, 1994

Q. On the cross Jesus Christ asked the Father why He had forsaken Him. How did the Father do that? Also, why did Christ have …

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Praying in the Spirit

Super Admin, October 1, 1994

Q. What is “praying in the Spirit” in Jude 1:20? A. First, I should comment on what praying in the Spirit is not. We live …

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Computer Dating Services

Super Admin, October 1, 1994

Q. Does the Bible set any guidelines regarding the Christian use of computer dating services to find a future spouse? A. The Bible doesn’t mention …

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How Did Racial Groups Originate?

Super Admin, August 1, 1994

Q. How did racial groups originate, and why did God divide people into races? A. Genesis 10:1–32 indicates that all nations originate in Noah’s sons. …

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Does 1 John 3:9 Contradict 1 John 1:9?

Super Admin, August 1, 1994

Q. I am puzzled. First John 3:9 really hit me, and I don’t know how to reconcile this verse with 1 John 1:9. Please help. …

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“Try My Reins and My Heart”

Super Admin, July 1, 1994

Q. What does the phrase “Try my reins and my heart” in Psalm 26.2 mean? A. Ancient languages had no vocabulary for certain concepts relating …

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Work of the Holy Spirit

Super Admin, June 1, 1994

Q. If God didn‘t send His Spirit until Pentecost, what does Haggai 2:5 mean? A. This question gives us an opportunity to review the differences …

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“Almost” All Things Purged with Blood

Super Admin, May 1, 1994

Q. Please explain why Hebrews 9:22 states that “almost all things are by the law purged with blood.” Why doesn’t it say that all things …

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Godless Government

Super Admin, May 1, 1994

Q. As America’s government continues to pursue godless and immoral policies, is there a point where we should abandon involvement in our political system, initiate …

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Who Were the Sons of God Who Married Daughters of Men?

Super Admin, April 1, 1994

Q. Please help me. I’m confused about Genesis chapter 6, which refers to sons of God marrying the daughters of men. Were these sons angels? …

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Baptism Required before Church Membership?

Super Admin, March 1, 1994

Q. I have acquaintances who belong to a church that doesn’t require baptism before a believer becomes a member of that church. Is that practice …

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Christians and Cremation

Super Admin, February 1, 1994

Note: About five years ago I dealt with the subject of cremation in this column. Since then I have received numerous requests to run that …

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Leaving a Church

Super Admin, January 1, 1994

Q. What are the Biblical grounds for leaving a church? If a church is doctrinally sound but the leadership is corrupt, and if members took …

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Is It Okay to Eat Pork?

Super Admin, December 1, 1993

Q. Lately I’ve been listening to a preacher on the radio who claims that eating pork is wrong for Christians. Please comment. A. I will …

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Apocrypha Value for Today?

Super Admin, November 1, 1993

Q. I’ve never seen or read the Apocrypha, but does this writing have any value for us today? A. Your question is particularly relevant at …

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Gift of Tongues

Super Admin, October 1, 1993

Q. To whom was the gift of “tongues” a sign? Has (or is) speaking in tongues been an evangelistic tool, such as bridging a language …

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Did Jephthah Sacrifice His Daughter?

Super Admin, September 1, 1993

Q. Would, or did, the Lord require or accept the sacrifice vowed by Jephthab—his daughter? A. Judges chapter 11 is one of the most debated …

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Who Are “Church Fathers”?

Super Admin, July 1, 1993

Q. I’m confused by the term “church fathers.” I have wondered about men like Thomas a Kempis. Were these individuals believers? Are they our spiritual …

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The Last Trump

Super Admin, June 1, 1993

Q. A Christian friend believes in a mid-tribulation Rapture because of 1 Corinthians 15:52. Is this last trump one of the seven judgment trumpets? Also, …

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“Itching Ears”

Super Admin, June 1, 1993

Q. To whom does the phrase about teachers who tickle people’s itching ears refer? If it refers to modernists, how can this statement be true? …

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Receiving Counsel

Super Admin, May 1, 1993

Q. Does Proverbs 11:14 mean the more counselors you go to, the better it will be for you? How does this verse harmonize with Scripture …

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Who Was Belshazzar?

Super Admin, May 1, 1993

Q. One of your recent publications stated Belshazzar was the grandson of Nebuchadnezzar, but the Bible calls Belshazzar Nebuchadnezzar’s son. Which is correct? A. Both …

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Did People Actually Come Out of Their Graves after Christ’s Death?

Super Admin, April 1, 1993

Q. Matthew 27.51–53 tells about people who came out of the graves after Christ’s death and witnessed to others. Did this actually happen? Who were …

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Smoking and Drinking in Moderation?

Super Admin, March 1, 1993

Q. I know someone who smokes and drinks. He says these habits are all right as long as he does them in moderation. He thinks …

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Is There Healing in the Atonement?

Super Admin, February 1, 1993

Q. Is there, or isn’t there, healing in the atonement? Why or why not? A. Your question has been the object of much controversy over …

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About the Book of Ezekiel . . .

Super Admin, January 1, 1993

Q. I have several questions about the book of Ezekiel. First, how could Ezekiel 4:14 mention Daniel when Daniel came after Ezekiel? Second, does Ezekiel …

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Who “shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God”?

Super Admin, December 26, 1992

Q. Please explain Luke 9:27, which says that some will not taste death until they have seen the kingdom of God. Is that those who …

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A Bribe Does Wonders: Is the Writer of Proverbs Being Sarcastic?

Super Admin, December 1, 1992

Q. Is the writer being sarcastic when, in Proverbs 18:16, he writes that a bribe does wonders and that it will bring a person before …

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Kiss the Son, “Lest He Be Angry”

Super Admin, November 1, 1992

Q. What does Psalm 2.12 mean when it talks about kissing the Son, “lest he be angry”? A. The whole verse reads, “Kiss the Son, …

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Are Psalm 37 and Luke 16 Contradictory?

Super Admin, November 1, 1992

Q. Isn’t there a contradiction between Psalm 37:25 and the account of Lazarus in Luke 16:19–31? A. In Psalm 37:25, David observed, “I have been …

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Is Drinking a Sin?

Super Admin, October 1, 1992

Q. Jesus showed His divinity by doing miracles. One miracle was changing water into wine at Cana for a wedding feast. From this act, can …

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Unity Like Oil on Aaron’s Beard?

Super Admin, September 1, 1992

Q. Please comment on Psalm 133, where David said that unity is like oil running down the beard of Aaron. That certainly doesn’t seem “pleasant” …

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Did Nebuchadnezzar Believe in God?

Super Admin, September 1, 1992

Q. How do you explain King Nebuchadnezzar’s use of the term “the high God” and his freedom in verbally recognizing God’s dominion (Dan. 4.2), when …

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Anti-Semitism

Super Admin, July 1, 1992

Q. Please comment on anti-Semitism. I know some Christians who believe a Jewish conspiracy will take over the world, and the newspapers seem to show …

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Building God’s Kingdom

Super Admin, June 1, 1992

Q. Every now and then I hear Christians talking about building up God’s kingdom here as we serve the Lord. Please comment, as l have …

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Capital Punishment

Super Admin, May 1, 1992

Q. When Jesus told the religious leaders, “he who is without sin cast the first stone,” was He referring to capital punishment? Jesus Himself was …

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Why Do Baptists Overlook Lent Yet Observe Christmas?

Super Admin, April 1, 1992

Q. Why do we as Baptists overlook the Lenten season and yet observe Christmas? A. Let me deal with the first part of your question …

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Is Not Going Forward in Church Service Prideful?

Super Admin, March 1, 1992

Q. Is it true that not going forward for salvation in a church service invitation indicates pride, and the person is, therefore, not saved? A. …

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How Can We Imitate God?

Super Admin, March 1, 1992

Q. How can we imitate God as Ephesians 5:1 directs? To try to imitate God seems phony. A. Ephesians 5:1 indeed tells us we are …

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Do We Need to Practice All of the Spiritual Gifts? And Has Salvation Really Appeared to All Men?

Super Admin, February 1, 1992

Q. Recently I came across some material that seems to state that one cannot exercise his or her spiritual gift properly unless he has learned …

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Did God Hate the Nicolaitans?

Super Admin, January 1, 1992

Q. Please comment on the Nicolaitans in Revelation. The verse that says God hates them seems like strong language. Is that something like the reference …

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“In honour preferring one another”: Please Explain

Super Admin, December 26, 1991

Q. Could you please explain Romans 12:10: “In honour preferring one another”? A. Having dealt with doctrinal aspects of the gospel in relation to Israel …

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Can Satan Be in Only One Place at a Time?

Super Admin, December 1, 1991

Q. If Satan can be at only one place at a time as I have been told, why do all of us as Christians say …

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“Ask, and It Shall Be Given You”

Super Admin, November 1, 1991

Q. Please explain Matthew 7:7. If the verse is true, why is it that prayer often doesn’t work out that way? A. Matthew 7:7 reads: …

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Should We Use the Name “Reverend”?

Super Admin, November 1, 1991

Q. Is it right for a pastor of a local church to call himself “Reverend” or to be called “Reverend”? A. It is true that …

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Believer’s Baptism

Super Admin, October 1, 1991

Q. Please explain 1 Corinthians 1:29. Surely it doesn’t mean that we can be baptized for someone who has died. A. You’re correct. People often …

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Meaning of “Selah”

Super Admin, October 1, 1991

Q. What does the word “selah” mean? I’m referring to the Psalms. A. The word “selah” is one of several musical terms in psalm superscriptions. …

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Day of Pentecost

Super Admin, September 1, 1991

Q. I don’t understand verse 22 of John 20. I thought the Holy Spirit came at Pentecost. A. This is one of the most puzzling …

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Holy Spirit’s Indwelling

Super Admin, September 1, 1991

Q. Where do we get the idea that the Holy Spirit comes to indwell us right at the moment of salvation? I’d like to see …

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Will Hell Last Forever?

Super Admin, July 1, 1991

Q. Do we have proof that Hell will last forever? If so, how could God do such a thing? A. I firmly believe that Hell …

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Can Psalm 73 Apply to Malicious and Nasty Believers?

Super Admin, June 1, 1991

Q. Can Psalm 73 apply to malicious and nasty believers, as well as to the “wicked”? I have found that some Christians can be just …

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Abundant Life

Super Admin, May 1, 1991

Q. Please explain John 10.10, which says, “I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” I’ve heard …

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Who Was Melchisedec?

Super Admin, April 1, 1991

Q. Isaiah 9:6 refers to Christ as the Prince of Peace, while Hebrews 7:2 refers to Melchisedec as the King of Peace. Since the office …

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Banquets: Should We Be Inviting “the Poor, the Crippled, the Lame, the Blind”?

Super Admin, April 1, 1991

Q. Please comment on Luke 14:12–14. Why do people not do this? Even in our church suppers and banquets we never heed this command. I …

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Should We Let Cultists into Our Homes—Even to Discuss Scripture?

Super Admin, February 1, 1991

Q. I’m confused about 2 John 10 and 11. I’ve heard we should never let members of the cults inside our homes, even to witness …

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Are Might and Power the Same?

Super Admin, February 1, 1991

Q. Why does Zechariah 4:6 say, “Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the Lord of hosts”? Wouldn’t might and power …

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Where Should Someone Draw the Line Between Discerning and Judging?

Super Admin, February 1, 1991

Q. Where does one draw the line between godly discerning as a Christian and the wrong practice of judging? A. Discernment to the Christian is …

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Everyone Will Be without Excuse

Super Admin, January 1, 1991

Q. Your November question prompts me to ask another question: How can we justify the belief that the heathen are lost and going to Hell …

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Were the Wise Men Really a Part of the Christmas Story?

Super Admin, December 1, 1990

Q. Is the account of the wise men really a part of the Christmas story? Also, who were they, where did they come from, and …

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Will Everyone Be Won to Christ?

Super Admin, November 1, 1990

Q. Do you feel that Christians will be able to bring about peace on the earth and win everyone in the world to Christ? A. …

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God’s Sovereign Choices

Super Admin, October 1, 1990

Q. Romans 9 gives examples of God’s sovereign will in making choices. I wonder about God’s selection when neither child had done any good or …

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“Gray Areas”

Super Admin, September 1, 1990

Q. Would you explain why in one passage food offered to idols is forbidden, while in another it would appear sanctioned? Have some of the …

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Life in the Millennium

Super Admin, July 1, 1990

Q. Please comment on life in the Millennium. I have heard bits and pieces but would like to know more. Is it similar to Heaven? …

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Meaning of “Religion” in James

Super Admin, June 1, 1990

Q. Why does James use the word “religion”? I thought religion was works—man doing something in vain to attain salvation or favor with God, and …

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Loving Our Enemies

Super Admin, May 1, 1990

Q. Why did David call down the wrath of God upon his enemies when the Bible clearly states in the New Testament that we are …

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Sin of Lucifer

Super Admin, May 1, 1990

Q. I was asked this question: “Since there is no sin in Heaven, how could Lucifer possibly have sinned?” I didn’t know how to answer …

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Was the Trial of Christ Illegal?

Super Admin, April 1, 1990

Q. I heard somewhere that the trial of Christ before His death was illegal. Please comment. A. First, we should make the word “trial” plural …

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Finding God’s Will

Super Admin, March 1, 1990

Q. Please comment on finding God’s will in a particular situation. Is it wrong to “put out the fleece” during these times? I’ve heard it …

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Does God Love Us More as Time Passes?

Super Admin, March 1, 1990

Q. I heard a speaker say that God doesn’t love one of His own any more as time passes than He did at his conversion …

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Was the Work of Christ Incomplete?

Super Admin, February 1, 1990

Q. Please explain Colossians 1:4. It seems to imply that the work of Christ was somehow incomplete, although I know this is not the case. …

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Is There Such a Thing As a Gift of Discernment?

Super Admin, February 1, 1990

Q. I heard a man in full-time Christian work say that he felt he had the gift of discernment. Is there such a thing? A. …

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Since There Is a Hell, Why Do People Take Chances by Having Children?

Super Admin, January 1, 1990

Q. Since there is a Hell, why do people take chances by having children? The Bible mentions many godly men who had ungodly families. In …

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Saved by Baptism?

Super Admin, March 1, 1989

Q. I have a friend who believes that one is saved through baptism, and she uses such passages as 1 Peter 3:21 and Acts 2:38 …

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What Is Apostasy? Can We Do Anything about It?

Super Admin, February 1, 1989

Q. Please comment on the word “apostasy.” I’m confused over what it really is and what we can do about it, if anything. A. The …

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Shame at the Judgment Seat of Christ?

Super Admin, January 1, 1989

Q. Does the Bible teach that it is possible for believers to be ashamed when they stand before our Lord at the Judgment Seat of …

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Does Proverbs 22:6 Mean That If a Child Departs, He Was Not Properly Trained?

Super Admin, December 1, 1988

Q. I would appreciate your comments on Proverbs 22:6. Does this verse mean that if a child does depart, he was not properly trained? As …

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Do Angels Sing?

Super Admin, December 1, 1988

Q. Do angels sing? A. You are probably asking this question because we associate the angelic announcement to the shepherds with a heavenly chorus, when …

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Offering Isaac: A Strange Request?

Super Admin, November 1, 1988

Q. Had Abraham ever been an idolater? Was his offering of Isaac the same as the heathen practice of offering children on an altar? If …

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The Lord’s Prayer for Today?

Super Admin, November 1, 1988

Q. Should we pray the Lord’s Prayer, as believers today? A. The Lord’s Prayer is found in Matthew 6:9–13. Luke also included a somewhat abbreviated …

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