Monthly Archives: July 2010

Q&A 1015 – Interpreter’s Bible Dictionary

Written on July 30, 2010 at 12:00 am, by

What is your favorite Bible dictionary? I recently acquired the ISBE. I was wondering if it is possible to read this work online. I am looking for access to some… Read More

Q&A 1014 – Sighing in the Spirit

Written on July 28, 2010 at 12:00 am, by

Some of Watchman Nee’s writings speak of ways in which a spirit can "sense." He calls this intuition. Examples are Mark 2:8 (perceiving in his spirit), Mark 8:12 (He sighed… Read More

Q&A 1013 – Kissing before marriage

Written on July 26, 2010 at 12:00 am, by

As a single man, I’ve been pondering a question for a long time. Is kissing before marriage wrong? What is your input? Do the Scriptures speak on this subject? –… Read More

Q&A 1012 – The Ransom

Written on July 24, 2010 at 12:00 am, by

To whom is the "ransom" referred to in Matthew 20:28, Mark 10:45, 1 Timothy 2:6, and Hebrews 9:15 actually paid? — Mike Windland Technically speaking, I believe the ransom is… Read More

Q&A 1011 – Numbers in the Bible

Written on July 22, 2010 at 12:00 am, by

Could you tell me if there is a good reference book about the meaning behind God’s repetition of numbers in the Bible? (3, 7, and 40 come immediately to mind.)… Read More

Q&A 1010 – To break up or stay together?

Written on July 20, 2010 at 12:00 am, by

I need your advice on something. I am dating and planning to get married this year, but found out that my and my fiancée’s genotypes are AS. We were advised… Read More

Q&A 1009 – Woman or wife in 1 Timothy 3:11?

Written on July 18, 2010 at 12:00 am, by

I would like some help with the Strong’s NT Word 1135, gyne, meaning woman or wife. I know that in French, the word femme can mean both woman or wife…. Read More

Q&A 1008 – Human decision in John 1

Written on July 16, 2010 at 12:00 am, by

John 1:13 reads, "children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God." What does "nor of human decision" mean here? I… Read More

Q&A 1007 – Legality of Execution (the Crucifixion)

Written on July 14, 2010 at 12:00 am, by

The Jews had to get permission to execute Jesus, yet it seems to me that they acted on their own for most of the other executions mentioned in the NT…. Read More

Q&A 1006 – Going past Edom

Written on July 12, 2010 at 12:00 am, by

In Numbers 20:14-21, Moses and the Israelites are denied passage through Edom. The Edomites "came out to confront the Israelites with a large force of heavily armed people." So "Israel turned… Read More

Q&A 1005 – The Filioque controversy

Written on July 10, 2010 at 12:00 am, by

Where do you stand on the Filioque controversy? — Roger Hoelzel (Grand Rapids) [For those not familiar with the controversy, the Latin form of the Nicene Creed states that the… Read More

Q&A 1004 – Passing over sins (Romans 3:25)?

Written on July 8, 2010 at 12:00 am, by

What Paul did mean in Romans 3:25, where he wrote, "He passed over the sins previously committed"? Does 2 Peter 3:9, 15 help, or is that about a different subject?… Read More

Interview with a Jihadist

Written on July 7, 2010 at 6:32 pm, by

Adapted from Aaron Taylor’s website: Alone With A Jihadist is not just another book about Islamic-Christian relations. It is far more than that. This book may very well be the… Read More

Q&A 1003 – The anointed ones of Zechariah 4:14

Written on July 6, 2010 at 12:00 am, by

Who are the "two who are anointed" in Zechariah 4:14? I have studied this out myself and I cannot seem to figure it out. Maybe you could help. — Chuck… Read More

Q&A 1002 – Are we Christian Jews?

Written on July 4, 2010 at 12:00 am, by

You wrote, "To qualify as a Jew, you would need to be a descendant of Jacob, whose twelve sons became the twelve tribes (recalling that Jacob’s other name was Israel)."… Read More

Q&A 1001 – House church movement on the right track?

Written on July 2, 2010 at 12:00 am, by

I am curious if you have studied or know anything about the links below. The first link is one to “A Home Fellowship Community of Jesus’ Disciples.” It is very… Read More

OT08-Ishmael.mp3

Written on July 1, 2010 at 12:00 am, by

For the O.T. Lesson 8, Ishmael (26 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as”… Read More