Monthly Archives: July 2005

Q&A 0103 – Matthew = Levi?

Written on July 30, 2005 at 12:00 am, by

In Matthew 9:9 it says Jesus called Matthew a tax collector whereas in Mark 2:14 it says Jesus called Levi the son of Alphaeus. My confusion is over why there… Read More

Q&A 0102 – Exodus 4:24

Written on July 28, 2005 at 12:00 am, by

In Exodus 4:24, why was God going to kill Moses right after God gave him specific direction? Why was he going to kill his son? — Robert Davis (Arizona State University)… Read More

Q&A 0101 – Mark 11:24

Written on July 26, 2005 at 12:00 am, by

In converting people, where is the line drawn between your faith (believing they will become disciples) and their own personal decision? I have been told that if I believe someone… Read More

Q&A 0100 – Kill the heathen?

Written on July 24, 2005 at 12:00 am, by

Why were the chosen people of God in the Old Testament told to destroy all the nations in the Promised Land as they entered it, not sparing men, women or… Read More

The Two Sides of the Cross, by Tom Jones

Written on July 23, 2005 at 12:00 am, by

This material, with some additions, was presented at the New England Christian Conference. Note: Tom and Sheila currently reside in Nashville, Tennessee. As we make our way into this topic… Read More

Rumor and Truth

Written on July 23, 2005 at 12:00 am, by

Summer 2005This notice is to clarify a few rumors about me and my family. In May the Jacobys placed membership in the North River Church of Christ. Just as Athens… Read More

Q&A 0099 – What is Fruit?

Written on July 22, 2005 at 12:00 am, by

What does the fruit in John 15 refer to?John 15 is broader than winning others to Christ, as essential as that is. It is much more! In the New Testament… Read More

Catacombs

Written on July 22, 2005 at 12:00 am, by

The Roman catacombs are intricate labyrinths of burial chambers that were built roughly between the third and fifth century A.D. They are considered among the most important relics of early… Read More

Q&A 0098 – “Hebrew Israelites”

Written on July 20, 2005 at 12:00 am, by

Have you heard anything about the Hebrew Israelites and their doctrine? I am trying to gather any info on them. We find that a lot of their life and doctrine… Read More

Q&A 0097 – Dual prophecy

Written on July 18, 2005 at 12:00 am, by

Can you explain twofold prophecy? In Daniel, Isaiah, Matthew 24, and Revelation for example there are prophecies already fulfilled, yet some people say they also point to future events. How… Read More

Q&A 0096 – Christ dies today?

Written on July 16, 2005 at 12:00 am, by

Christ died on the cross two thousand years ago. How does he die for me now, when it happened two thousand years ago? — Norah W. To be theologically correct,… Read More

Ancient Manuscript Discovered!

Written on July 16, 2005 at 12:00 am, by

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8587435/ This 2000-year old manuscript of Leviticus was discovered in the Judean desert in 2005. Use the link above to read all about it!

Q&A 0095 – Fasting

Written on July 14, 2005 at 12:00 am, by

I have a question about fasting. I have never read the Didache, but I believe it contains information which deals with fasting. In the first century church, did Christians fast… Read More

Q&A 0094 – Bible complete

Written on July 12, 2005 at 12:00 am, by

How can I be sure that the today’s Bible is complete? — Alexander Belov (Moscow) Short answer:  1. The New Testament expresses the assurance that the Old Testament is inspired…. Read More

Q&A 0093 — Infierno – esp*

Written on July 10, 2005 at 12:00 am, by

Recuerdo que en uno de sus libros usted hace referencia al hecho de que el infierno no es un lugar de tormento eterno, que es lo que algunos entendemos, sino… Read More

Unanswered scientific questions

Written on July 9, 2005 at 12:00 am, by

A brother in our congregation sent round an e-mail with a link to this article, about unanswered scientific questions. I thought you might find it interesting. In our self-confident world,… Read More

Love: What Does it Mean? – by Glenn Giles

Written on July 9, 2005 at 12:00 am, by

To read the entire article by Glenn Giles download the pdf attached below. Available Downloads: Article (.pdf – 52k)

Q&A 0093 – Hell

Written on July 8, 2005 at 12:00 am, by

I remember in one of your books you made passing reference to the fact that Hell will not be a place of eternal torment as some understand it but rather… Read More

Q&A 0092 – Eternal sin

Written on July 6, 2005 at 12:00 am, by

In Mark 3:29 Jesus speaks about an eternal sin, for which no one will be forgiven. It states that whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will be condemned. Is the… Read More

Q&A 0091 – In grave three days?

Written on July 4, 2005 at 12:00 am, by

According to Matthew 12:40, "the Son of Man will be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth" (NIV). Now if Jesus was crucified on Friday (the… Read More

Q&A 0090 – Mark 9:38-41 and Luke 11:23

Written on July 2, 2005 at 12:00 am, by

A question that I’ve asked a few people, but have never truly understood is this: In Mark 9:38-41, there is a situation where the disciples tell a man who is… Read More