Monthly Archives: September 2010

Q&A 1046 – Church-hopping

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

What is your view on the importance of church loyalty? I see a trend in my church: disciples "not getting their needs met" decide to visit or even join some church… Read More

Judging, Tolerance, Exclusivism

Written on September 28, 2010 at 4:07 pm, by

To hear Judging, Tolerance, & Exclusivism (21 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 1045 – Samaritans more righteous?

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

Considering the Parable of the Good Samaritan [Luke 10], the openness of the Samaritan woman [John 4], and other passages in the gospels, can it be said that Samaritans were more God-fearing in heart than the Jews in… Read More

Q&A 1044 – 2 Samuel 7: Solomon & Christ

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

I wanted to do a study on Messianic prophecies, so I found a website that had a list of many. I’m not sure if this is a credible website, because one of… Read More

Q&A 1043 – Pure in heart

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

I have a very hard time keeping myself pure, avoiding lustful thoughts. It seems like every minute there is a thought I have to sweep away. I have shared this with my wife… Read More

Q&A 1042 – Involving ex-leaders

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

What is your advice regarding disciples who used to be leading or on staff, disagreed with the way things were being done and spoke up — but felt no one… Read More

Q&A 1041 – Breaking the law?

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

Why is it true that if I break one part of the law I am guilty of breaking all of it? Why can’t I just repent over that one infraction through… Read More

Q&A 1040 – Institutional continuity (Orthodox Church)

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

I live in a nation where the Orthodox Church has great power. They teach that true church must have continuity with consistent succession of members from person to person all… Read More

Q&A 1039 – Consulting No Man: Saul’s conversion (Acts) and Gal 1:15-24

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

I am trying to resolve the seeming disagreement between Paul’s conversion story in Acts and what he writes to in Galatians 1. We know the Damascus road story has him immediately… Read More

Q&A 1038 – Leaders the Lord’s Anointed?

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

I have a question about the phrase "touch not my anointed and do my prophets no harm" (Psalms 105:15), used by David when he had an opportunity to kill Saul. This… Read More

Q&A 1037 – Galatians 2:18

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

Okay, I have been wrestling with Galatians 2:18 for too long now! When Paul speaks of rebuilding what he destroyed, is he speaking of the law he destroyed through dying… Read More

Q&A 1036 – Paul baptizing a lion?

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

You mentioned somewhere that one of the apocryphal books has Paul baptizing a lion. Where can I find that? –Jack Spencer It is from the Acts of Paul. This is not a biblical… Read More

Who’s Fat?

Written on September 9, 2010 at 8:59 pm, by

Listen to the podcast “Who’s Fat?” (17 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and you can download the… Read More

Q&A 1035 – Lawsuits okay for Christians?

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

Is there ever a righteous time for a disciple of Jesus to bring a lawsuit against someone, whether or not the other person is a disciple? I looked at Jesus’ teaching… Read More

Q&A 1034 – Thursday crucifixion?

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

The gospel of Mark indicates that the last supper taken by the apostles was prepared on "the day the Passover lamb was sacrificed," after which Jesus was betrayed and later… Read More

Q&A 1033 – The Secret (per Oprah Winfrey)

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

We need to hear something from you about “The Secret” as seen on Oprah. This is beginning to sweep through our church and I know it must be affecting others… Read More

Q&A 1032 – The Family Tomb of Jesus?

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

I am sure you have seen the articles floating around about the tomb discovered in the early ’80s that some claim is the tomb of Jesus Christ and his family. My attention… Read More

OT09-Rebekah.mp3

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

For the O.T. Lesson 9, Rebekah (30 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