Monthly Archives: March 2011

Q&A 1137 — Matthew 8:11-12

Written on March 31, 2011 at 12:00 am, by

I don’t understand what’s being said in Matthew 8:11-12. Are the many who come from east and west like the centurion — those with great faith — while the subjects are the… Read More

Q&A 1136 — Deliberate sin

Written on March 29, 2011 at 12:00 am, by

The Bible says not to use your freedom as a Christian to indulge the sinful nature… What if I know that something I am involved with is sinful, but I refuse to… Read More

Q&A 1135 — The Ammonite’s heavy crown

Written on March 27, 2011 at 12:00 am, by

In describing David’s conquest of Rabbah in 1 Chronicles 20:2, it says that after Joab and the army laid waste to the city, they put the Ammonite king’s crown on David… Read More

Q&A 1134 — Psalm 8 (Son of Man)

Written on March 25, 2011 at 12:00 am, by

I read Psalm 8 for my personal Bible study this morning and I don’t understand who David is referring to when he says "son of man." I know that this… Read More

Keep speaking

Written on March 23, 2011 at 2:29 pm, by

Most of the feedback on the current series has been extremely positive, though a few persons have been unhappy with what I’ve written. Some seem to think I’ve changed my… Read More

Q&A 1133 — Dating a divorced man

Written on March 23, 2011 at 12:00 am, by

I have a question about divorce and remarriage. I know that you have studied it out and I do have a copy of the paper at the website and it is… Read More

Q&A 1132 — Forgiving non-Christians

Written on March 21, 2011 at 12:00 am, by

Are Christians supposed to forgive non-Christians? And if so, why? If God doesn’t forgive non-Christians, why would he expect Christians to? Does God expect humans to be more forgiving than himself? If Christians… Read More

Q&A 1131 — Caffeine addiction?

Written on March 19, 2011 at 12:00 am, by

When we share the gospel with non-Christians, we usually crack down on smoking as sinful because of the effects it has on the body and its addictive nature. We expect… Read More

Q&A 1130—Follow the Rabbi?

Written on March 17, 2011 at 12:00 am, by

What do you think about Ray van der Laan’s teachings (“Follow the Rabbi”)? I am sure that Rabbinic Judaism has something to tell us about Jesus’ ministry. But to be… Read More

Q&A 1129 — Church connections?

Written on March 15, 2011 at 12:00 am, by

I read your direction from Q&A 0407 — Church leadership group? I think my congregation is like the second option ("Intermediate church: hybrid between "one-man rule" and eldership). In other… Read More

Q&A 1128 — Peace that passes understanding (Philippians 4:7)

Written on March 13, 2011 at 12:00 am, by

How can I experience the "peace that passes understanding" (Philippians 4:7)? You know that peace, according to Paul in Philippians 4, when you pray, bringing your anxiety to God: "Have… Read More

Q&A 1127 — Eden as the Promised Land, Long ages because of special creation?

Written on March 11, 2011 at 12:00 am, by

I just finished reading your book Genesis, Science & History. Being a bit of a Bible nerd, I of course enjoyed it and learned some things, too. There are a… Read More

Q&A 1126 — Jesus is God?

Written on March 9, 2011 at 12:00 am, by

I am wondering what your thoughts are about the first part of 1 John 4:12, in light of traditional Christianity’s claim that Jesus was God. It says:"No one has ever… Read More

Q&A 1125 — Proverbs 26

Written on March 7, 2011 at 12:00 am, by

Proverbs 26:4 and 5 seem to contradict one another. How do you resolve the problem? — Aron Kuch (Charleston, South Carolina) The passage reads, “Answer not the fool according to his… Read More

Q&A 1124 — Judas literally a devil?

Written on March 5, 2011 at 12:00 am, by

In John 6:70-71, we read "Jesus answered them, ‘Did I not choose you, the Twelve? And yet one of you is a devil.’ He spoke of Judas the son of Simon… Read More

Q&A 1123 — Should a husband divorce his adulterous wife?

Written on March 3, 2011 at 12:00 am, by

I had a question regarding the woman caught in adultery in John 8:1-11. Jesus admonished the adulterous woman to leave her life of sin. Would the adulterous woman’s husband be within his rights… Read More

OT12-Rachel-and-Leah.mp3

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

For O.T. Lesson 12, Rachel & Leah (26 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 1122 — Everyone needs a mate, even if this means a homosexual relationship?

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

I read your interpretations about homosexuality. My question: If it is so against God, why did Jesus never make mention of it? I have fasted and asked many brothers to help me,… Read More