Monthly Archives: July 2009

Q&A 0833 – Spiritual men

Written on July 31, 2009 at 12:00 am, by

Can you recommend anything about being men of integrity? The men’s movement — Promise Keepers, for instance — has gained a lot of momentum. Where can I go to get… Read More

Q&A 0832 – What Bible are you reading these days, Doug?

Written on July 29, 2009 at 12:00 am, by

What Bible are you reading these days, Doug? Last year you were going through the Holman Christian Standard Bible. I bought that and am really enjoying it. I still like… Read More

Q&A 0831 – Jesus as a created being

Written on July 27, 2009 at 12:00 am, by

Hebrews 1 and Psalms 2, taken together with several passages including Genesis 1, John 1, 1 John 1, Revelation 19 (Jesus the "Word of God") and Philippians 2 lead me… Read More

Q&A 0830 – Prayer Advice

Written on July 25, 2009 at 12:00 am, by

Do you have any advice about how to pray? I am stuck in a rut. Great question–and by no means unique! This is an especially important question, since we all… Read More

Q&A 0829 – Authorized Version

Written on July 23, 2009 at 12:00 am, by

I would like your thoughts about the seriously debunked “Lucian Recension theory” on which textual critics (like Westcott and Hort) chose and still choose to justify their stance against the… Read More

Q&A 0828 – Is Satan 4-dimensional?

Written on July 21, 2009 at 12:00 am, by

I know that God is four-dimensional and we humans are three-dimensional. So as one of God’s creatures, is Satan four-dimensional or three-dimensional? It would make sense to me that he… Read More

Q&A 0827 – God speaking to us today?

Written on July 19, 2009 at 12:00 am, by

Between the last book of the O.T. and the start of the N.T. there was no record of God speaking to his people — a period of over 400 years…. Read More

Q&A 0826 – The Rock

Written on July 17, 2009 at 12:00 am, by

What are your thoughts on the interpretation of Matthew 16:13-20, which suggests that the "rock" Jesus was referring to when Peter confessed that Jesus as Christ was a mountain where… Read More

Q&A 0825 – Purging = cleansing or making into excrement?

Written on July 15, 2009 at 12:00 am, by

In Mark 7:19, the NIV reads "In saying this, Jesus declared all foods ‘clean’ ". The KJV reads "purging all meats"; the ASV, "making all meats clean"; and the NKJV,… Read More

Q&A 0824 – When was Revelation written?

Written on July 13, 2009 at 12:00 am, by

I have heard numerous thoughts about when the book of Revelation was written. It seems the opinions range from 70-95/6 AD. What would be your take on this? — Bob… Read More

Q&A 0823 – Matthew 17:21

Written on July 11, 2009 at 12:00 am, by

I am curious to know why Matthew 17:21 is not included in the NIV translation. It is in the KJV and some other versions but in the NIV it is… Read More

Q&A 0822 – Christians in law enforcement

Written on July 9, 2009 at 12:00 am, by

My question is regarding what Jesus taught regarding disciples in law enforcement. I am an ER nurse, and I have always strongly supported and respected the nobility and sacrifice of… Read More

Q&A 0821 – Mary Magdalene

Written on July 7, 2009 at 12:00 am, by

Has there been any biblical or historical research done on Mary Magdalene that you would recommend reading? Do you know of any "legend has it" or "theories" (ones that make… Read More

Q&A 0820 – The Didache

Written on July 5, 2009 at 12:00 am, by

What do you thing about Didache? I had read this text, but I see something wrong about baptism. It sounds rather Catholic. — Jorge (Cuba) I believe you will find… Read More

Q&A 0819 – Offerings for firstborn children

Written on July 3, 2009 at 12:00 am, by

Hi…my husband and I are expecting our first child in about a week and I was wondering if there is any precedent in the Bible for offerings for the birth… Read More

OT03-Noah.mp3

Written on July 1, 2009 at 12:00 am, by

For the O.T. Lesson 3, Noah (32 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More

Q&A 0818 – Appointing elders

Written on July 1, 2009 at 12:00 am, by

I’m just writing to ask what your opinion is on the appointment of elders. Do you think elders need to be appointed, or are there situations where they may take… Read More