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Does the Bible predict a future war in Korea?
Question: Hi, I have a friend online who sent me this message; “I HOPE you know the SERIOUSNESS of this approaching Korean war! The Bible mentions it! So it MUST be a MAJOR MAJOR WAR (to be mentioned in the Bible!) My guess, (for it to be SO MAJOR that it’s mentioned in the Bible)…
Read MoreIs there any hope for me?
Question: I went through your article, “A Sin Leading to Death.” Like so many other articles on the sin that leads to death and apostasy, there seems to be no final consensus on what are these sins, what are their consequences, and the chances of reversing these consequences. So the article held some hope for…
Read MoreHow could the men with Saul hear and not hear the voice?
Question: Can you explain the seeming contradiction in these verses from Acts? Acts 9:7 And the men which journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice, but seeing no man Acts 22:9 And they that were with me saw indeed the light, and were afraid; but they heard not the voice of him that spake…
Read MoreI’m so grateful to find your article on premillennialism
Question: I have accepted a challenge to spend two Sunday mornings (that’s not much!) in surveying the basics of premillennial eschatology. I am grateful to our faithful Jesus, the Lord of us both, that I finally, after so much searching, came across your church’s web site and your article on premillennialism. You’re so right that…
Read MoreWhy do you teach that a man can only have one wife?
Question: I just read “What Bible Passage Teaches Monogamy?” by George Hutto. It has to do with men having only one wife. While I agree with most of what is written, I have a problem with the intent. Since most men, of any measure of success, in the Old Testament, had wives known as maidservants,…
Read MoreHow can you prove that the New Testament contains God’s only pattern for worship in the Lord’s church today?
Question: How can you prove that the New Testament contains God’s only pattern for worship in the Lord’s church today? Answer: “I marvel that you are turning away so soon from Him who called you in the grace of Christ, to a different gospel, which is not another; but there are some who trouble you…
Read MoreCould there be some “event” that God is waiting for to trigger the second coming of Christ?
Question: I know the Bible says no one knows when Jesus’ second return will be. However, those who are called are watching out for it, so, therefore, it won’t be such a surprise to them. Is that correct? Why does it seem to me and others that things in the world are happening in such…
Read MoreIn Mark 3:29, why does the NKJV say “eternal condemnation” while the NASB says “eternal sin?”
Question: The NKJV in Mark 3:29 has “but is subject to eternal condemnation” and the NASB has is “guilty of an eternal sin”. Are the meanings different? They seem to mean something different. Isn’t the NASB more accurate to the original than the NKJV? Answer: Both the NASB and the NKJV are accurate translations. However,…
Read MoreWhy did Antioch send relief to Judea if the famine was worldwide?
Question: Can anyone tell me why the church in Antioch sent relief to the brethren in Judea (Acts 11) if the famine was worldwide? Wouldn’t they all have suffered? Were the people in Antioch just more wealthy and could afford to help more needy Christians? Answer: In regards to your question, we do not know…
Read MoreWhy was Haman’s face covered?
Question: In Esther 7:8 it reads, “As the word went out of king’s mouth, they covered Haman’s face.” Does this mean that his face was covered because he laying on her bed and was much too close to Esther, or that he was now marked for death? Was the covering of someone’s face a custom then?…
Read MoreOf course God sends people to hell, but hell doesn’t exist!
Question: Your article that God does not send people to hell falls way short of giving any real and meaningful answer. True, people have a choice to some extent and God will not force Himself on anyone, but it most certainly says in the Scriptures that no one can come to the Father unless they are chosen. Can’t…
Read MoreDoes the curse of Canaan mean we should be saving as many black people as possible?
Question: Can you send me all the information you have on the curse of Canaan? I see Ham had four sons and Canaan was the youngest. So this can’t mean all black people are cursed because it was only the descendants of one of the four children. Yet at the same time, that’s a lot…
Read MoreDid the flood kill sea life?
Question: How did the flood kill animals from the sea? And if it killed them, how did Noah fit animals from the sea in a dry ark? Answer: “And of every living thing of all flesh you shall bring two of every sort into the ark, to keep them alive with you; they shall be…
Read MoreDo we know the year Jesus was crucified?
Question: Regarding the sermon outline Three Days and Three Nights: “Amen.” Excellent work in putting this subject together. Appreciate the spreadsheet “visual” at the bottom. Three somewhat related questions: Do we know what year the crucifixion took place? Would a Jubilee year be in Jesus’ ministry years? Does Jesus’ anointed year fit with any of Daniel’s…
Read MoreWhat is spiritual death?
Question: What exactly is spiritual death? Some say that spiritual death is a separation from God. But what exactly is being separated? A physical separation, personal separation, or soul separation after physical death? If it was a physical separation, then why did God continue to have a relationship with Adam and Eve by clothing them…
Read MoreHow could there be sin before Moses when there was no law?
Question: I need to understand Noah’s history. It says in Genesis 6:9 that Noah was a just man; that he walked with God. But what does it mean by “just?” I mean, there wasn’t a law at the time, Moses didn’t exist. The same about Cain killing Abel. God told him to do good when…
Read MoreHow do we know that one day equals a year in Daniel’s prophecy of the seventy weeks?
Question: I understand how they came up with the 483 years in Daniel 9, but how do we know from scripture that the 69 weeks is supposed to mean 69 weeks of seven years? Why do they do this or are they just figuring this backward and then saying well it must have meant years…
Read More“The Letter to Laodicea” really refreshed my spirit
Question: I want to thanks your words in “The Letter to Laodicea.” They really refresh my spirit with joy. We should have more ministers sharing our thoughts with each other. Especially the last paragraphs commenting about Apostle Paul’s motive for Philemon’s epistle and his ways to ensure the right thing was done. It’s so needed…
Read MoreHow can I come across as sincere in my apologies?
Question: It seems that when I apologize to people, they refuse to accept. I understand that the majority of apologies come across as insincere. If this is the case, how can I be sincere in my apologies to people? Answer: An apology is an expression of regret for having done something that should not be done. So…
Read MoreWhy warn a person against blaspheming the Holy Spirit if he won’t seek forgiveness anyway?
Question: I have read the stuff on blasphemy on your site, but I don’t read it in the Bible that it says a blasphemous person refuses to come to God. If that is true, why would the passages on blasphemy against the Spirit be in there? If a person won’t seek forgiveness why the warning? I…
Read MoreWhy bother praying?
Question: If what you say is true, then why bother praying at all? You are more or less saying that God will do whatever He wants to do no matter what you pray for. If you are right, then please explain. Answer: I don’t know which page you are referring to. I suspect you either…
Read MoreDidn’t Jesus die on Wednesday?
Question: I just got done reading your Jesus’ crucifixion page: “Three Days and Three Nights,” which is contrary to scripture. First off, if Jesus was crucified on Thursday, then 72 hours later would be 3 pm Sunday. This would not be three days, as God teaches. Jesus’ crucifixion was prophecied in Daniel 9:27 to take…
Read MoreShould I tell the leadership in my old church that I committed fornication with one of their leading men?
Question: I have a question. I know it may seem silly or absurd. I recently became involved with a man who is an ordained minister at a megachurch. He serves as armor-bearer to his pastor and plans on starting a church himself. For two years we talked and eventually went out. This man and I…
Read MoreIf you repented of past sexual sins, is it wrong to wear a purity ring?
Question: If you have had “relations” with someone, but have asked forgiveness and seen the errors of your ways and want to rededicate yourself to God, would it be considered wrong to wear a purity ring or something along those lines? Answer: If you are doing so to make it appear that you are something…
Read MoreWhy are there birth defects? And is changing your gender fixing a defect?
Question: If God made man in His own image and said that it was excellent, then why are there birth defects, and isn’t fixing a birth defect the same as changing your gender if you’re homosexual? Answer: For your first question, see the sermon outline “Does God Make the Handicapped?” No, birth defects and changing…
Read MoreWhy is both the king of Babylon and Jesus called the morning star?
Question: Could you explain to me Isaiah 14:12-15? And then Revelation 22:16? Answer: “How you have fallen from heaven, O star of the morning, son of the dawn! You have been cut down to the earth, you who have weakened the nations! But you said in your heart, ‘I will ascend to heaven; I will…
Read MoreHave you heard of the Christian and Missionary Alliance?
Question: I respect and appreciate your spiritual and professional opinions and thank you all very much for your hard work. Have you ever heard of the C&MA — Christian and Missionary Alliance? Answer: The Christian and Missionary Alliance started in the late 1800s as two societies dedicated to spreading Christianity. Over time, the societies merged…
Read MoreYour answers to guys’ questions about things related to sex helped me as well
Question: I recently came across your website when googling issues about sex. The page that opened went to one in which you addressed various questions asked by boys and men. In as much as the information was directed at them, it helped me, too. Being human, we suffer or encounter similar challenges. I could identify with…
Read MoreWhen is anger appropriate and when is it sinful?
Question: I’ve been pondering this for some time, and I’d like to hear your thoughts. When, if ever, should we be angry, and if there is such a time, what should we do with that anger? I know that feeling angry is not necessarily a sin (Eph. 4). And I know that God and other righteous…
Read MoreIs it correct that before the Gospel, the Gentiles were still under the Patriarchal law?
Question: I read your article on Cornelius was a devout man. I have been taught that Cornelius, a Gentile, was still under the Patriarchal law since the Law of Moses was give to the Jews. This was the beginning of the change when the gospel was offered to both Jew and Gentile. Is this correct?…
Read MoreWhere do you draw the line?
Question: Well, I chatted with a friend who is a lesbian. She was drunk, so I’m not sure if what I said really impacted her or not. Anyway, I let go of my fears, told her that she could be forgiven for anything if only she would change, and told her exactly how I felt…
Read MoreDo I tell my boyfriend that I had a one-night stand?
Question: Hello. Well, first of all, I came across your site by asking the question: “By not telling my boyfriend about a one night stand am I sinning even though I have cried and prayed to God to ask for forgiveness?” I have been living with my boyfriend for several years and we have been…
Read MoreCould the one person God intended for me be someone who is already married?
Question: I have a question about God and His choice for a spouse: Is it true that there one person He has chosen for each of us? If this is true, would the person he has chosen for me be married, and would I meet him while I was married? My current partner and I…
Read MoreWhat are my options after being divorced for having an affair?
Question: Hello. I am a brother in Christ, have been for over thirty years, it hasn’t been easy. Now I am divorced after having an affair. I still love the woman I had the affair with and she truly loves me. I believe because of my martial unfaithfulness my wife is free of me and…
Read MoreDoesn’t the Bible say the earth is a circle as opposed to a sphere?
Question: Quick question or comment about the statement of the Earth being flat: You refute that claim with this: The real core of the argument is a claim that the Hebrew word tehom implies that something is flat. There is just one small problem. “Flat” isn’t in tehom’s definition. Tehom is “A noun meaning ‘the depths of the ocean'” But…
Read MoreWhat do you think about the “God’s Word” Translation?
Question: What do you think about the “God’s Word” Translation? Answer: God’s Word is a “dynamic equivalent” translation, which simply means it favors readability over strictly following the original text. It is on the order of the New Living Translation. It is less strict than the New International Version, but not quite to the level…
Read MoreIs it wrong for the husband to cook instead of the wife?
Question: Is it wrong for the husband to cook instead of the wife? It appears that it is the role of the wife, but at the same time, we see that men clearly cooked in the Old Testament, such as Esau was told to cook by his father. I know you might think, “It’s in…
Read MoreIs love enough for marriage?
Question: Is the love between a man and a woman, apart from the mutual agreement of both families enough to bind them? I’m asking this question on behalf of my cousin who wants to go on and marry a Muslim girl irrespective of the lack of agreement between the two families of different religions. They…
Read MoreWhy did my mother have such a strange dream?
Question: I hear you’re from a church. Can you tell me any reason why my mom dreamed last night that she was somewhere in a mountain and all of a sudden she heard a voice saying look up in the sky and she looked up and saw a crack in the sky and in the…
Read MoreHow could God repent for creating man when the Bible also says God is not like a man to repent?
Question: The Bible says in Genesis that God repented for creating man. But then why does the Bible say “God is not a man to lie, and not a son of man to repent”? And if God repented, why did Paul said that God prepared the chosen ones to give fruits before the world was…
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