Monthly Archives: January 2011

Q&A 1107 – Dispensational Millennialism

Written on January 30, 2011 at 12:00 am, by

I’m inquiring as to whether you make any distinction between historical and dispensational millennialism, or if you think they’re both false. I accede to your statements about dispensationalism. However, in my… Read More

Q&A 1106 – Romans 4 & James 2

Written on January 28, 2011 at 12:00 am, by

What do you think about the text in James 2:14-26 versus Romans 4:1-25? Are the authors talking about same thing but in two different ways, or do they have opposing… Read More

Q&A 1105 – Women leading singing?

Written on January 26, 2011 at 12:00 am, by

Our church’s musical ministry recently got rated a 3 on a scale of 1 to 10! There are no men available to lead this ministry. A sister who is a professional full-time musician… Read More

Q&A 1104 – Age of the Earth

Written on January 24, 2011 at 12:00 am, by

According to your findings, how old is our earth? If we use simple dendrochronology (a foolproof method involving counting tree rings — we’ve all done it!), the earth has to be at least… Read More

Q&A 1103 – Church staff salaries and bonuses

Written on January 22, 2011 at 12:00 am, by

According to Bible, is there any standard for defining the salary level of interns, preachers, or evangelists? Also, in the business world, it’s common for companies to award employees one-month salary bonuses. (For some very… Read More

Q&A 1102 – God infinitely improbable?

Written on January 20, 2011 at 12:00 am, by

An atheist once told me that the Christian God is more complex than extreme complexity seen in creation — and hence infinitely improbable. How should I respond to him? — Edwin… Read More

Q&A 1101 – The Golden Compass

Written on January 18, 2011 at 12:00 am, by

I wanted to ask for your opinion on the relevant “warning” on the new movie out called The Golden Compass. I personally have not seen it, but am planning to view… Read More

Q&A 1100 – Did Onesimus (in Philemon) really repent?

Written on January 16, 2011 at 12:00 am, by

If Onesimus had wronged his master by stealing from him and then running away, why did Paul allow him to be baptized? Shouldn’t he have been made to wait until he… Read More

Q&A 1099 – Okay to eat sushi and similar foods?

Written on January 14, 2011 at 12:00 am, by

I would appreciate your opinion on whether you think eating sushi is sinful, given James’ statements at the Council in Jerusalem and all. What do you think? — David Rhinehart Jesus… Read More

Q&A 1098 – Female homosexuality (lesbianism)

Written on January 12, 2011 at 12:00 am, by

I heard a professor say today in class that the scriptures say nothing about female homosexuality. I did not counter because I was not sure what I could say. I went… Read More

Q&A 1097 – A Short Course in Miracles

Written on January 10, 2011 at 12:00 am, by

I just wanted to suggest a book for you to read, one I’ve probably read several times. I think that because of a lack of open-mindedness, a lot of true disciples would refuse to… Read More

Decision-making & the Will of God

Written on January 9, 2011 at 10:41 pm, by

To hear Decision-making & The Will of God (48 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or… Read More

Q&A 1096 – Chronological contradiction?

Written on January 8, 2011 at 12:00 am, by

I’ve read in a number of commentaries that say the time period mentioned in Exodus 19:1 is the same as the length of time between Passover (or Firstfruits) and Pentecost. Exodus… Read More

Amos A

Written on January 7, 2011 at 9:37 pm, by

Here are a podcast and notes on Amos, lesson A (30 minutes).   To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and you… Read More

New Year’s Day

Written on January 6, 2011 at 1:23 pm, by

Here are an audio talk plus notes on New Year’s Day (10 minutes). To download the talk, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as”… Read More

Q&A 1095 – Ezekiel 36 and free will

Written on January 6, 2011 at 12:00 am, by

I have started hearing Calvinists use Ezekiel 36:27 now to defend their view because it says, "And I will put my Spirit within you and cause you to walk in… Read More

Q&A 1094 – Real presence (communion)?

Written on January 4, 2011 at 12:00 am, by

This Catholic apologetic source is very interesting for the Eucharist since it quotes the very early church fathers. http://www.catholic.com/library/Real_Presence.asp. What do you think? – Tod Shuck Yes, as early as… Read More

Q&A 1093 — Baptism essential?

Written on January 2, 2011 at 12:00 am, by

What is the importance and significance of baptism in salvation? — A.H. Please search the website first, then send many any lingering questions.  I have written a lot about baptism…. Read More

OT11-Jacob.mp3

Written on January 1, 2011 at 12:00 am, by

For the O.T. Lesson 1, Jacob (33 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