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Monthly Archives: May 2007

Q&A 0437 – All men saved? (1 Timothy 4:10)

Written on May 31, 2007 at 12:00 am, by

Is Paul saying that God will save all mankind and especially those who believe? Or was he trying to show Timothy that the real believers (true teachers of God s… Read More

Implications of the Human Genome Project, by John Lang

Written on May 30, 2007 at 12:00 am, by

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Q&A 0436 – Women speaking

Written on May 29, 2007 at 12:00 am, by

For me it has never been clear that 1 Cor 11:4 is specifically talking about women praying and prophesying in the church services. It seems to me that in 1… Read More

Q&A 0435 – Eldership requirements

Written on May 27, 2007 at 12:00 am, by

How can we be sure that all of an elder’s children need to be Christians in order for him to serve in this capacity? I have received an email suggesting… Read More

Q&A 0434 – The Destruction of Jerusalem

Written on May 25, 2007 at 12:00 am, by

When Jesus speaks of the destruction of Jerusalem, how are we to understand it? For a detailed study of the destruction of Jerusalem, see my article "Destruction of Jerusalem" at… Read More

Q&A 0433 – Discipling partners

Written on May 23, 2007 at 12:00 am, by

Do you think Christians need a discipling partner? I have spoken often to this question, but if it helps, I will answer again. All Christians need input. We need one-another… Read More

Q&A 0432 – One generation?

Written on May 21, 2007 at 12:00 am, by

Based on passages like Colossians 1:23, which says that the whole world heard the gospel in the first century, and Matthew 24, which says Jesus will only come back after… Read More

Q&A 0431 – Tithing

Written on May 19, 2007 at 12:00 am, by

When did you change your mind about tithing? Tithing or (strictly speaking) giving 10% of one’s gross income is commonly taught in the Christian world, though seldom practiced. I did… Read More

Q&A 0430 – Boxing and blood sports

Written on May 17, 2007 at 12:00 am, by

I was wondering what your thoughts were on boxing, mixed martial arts, etc. I have been watching them for years but recently an older brother challenged another brother and me on watching… Read More

Q&A 0429 – Is God in Control?, by Doug Schaefer

Written on May 15, 2007 at 12:00 am, by

With all that seems to be happening around us and in the Christian churches, I keep asking myself, “Is God in control?” What do you say about this? — many… Read More

Q&A 0428 – Publicly denounce leaders…

Written on May 13, 2007 at 12:00 am, by

It seems to me that you, Douglas, should mention by name church leaders who may have constructed a man-made system. Why don’t you say their names publicly? Are you afraid… Read More

Q&A 0427 – Are you against evangelists?

Written on May 11, 2007 at 12:00 am, by

I hear that you are teaching against evangelists leading churches. Several of my friends have expressed concern that you are advocating the abolition of evangelists. Is this true? No, not… Read More

Q&A 0426 – The Jethro Principle and Discipling

Written on May 9, 2007 at 12:00 am, by

I have heard Exodus 18 taught as the biblical basis for having everyone in the church in a discipling tree. What do you say? In Exodus 18, Moses’ father-in-law gives… Read More

Q&A 0425 – Dating non-Christians? (Dave Eastman)

Written on May 7, 2007 at 12:00 am, by

Is it necessarily wrong for a Christian to date a non-Christian? Where do you stand on this issue? — Various The Bible does not address the dating issue directly –… Read More

Q&A 0424 – Christians in denominations?

Written on May 5, 2007 at 12:00 am, by

If a person is a believer, one who is striving with all his heart to follow Jesus (and Him only), then does it matter what denomination he belongs to? Is… Read More

Q&A 0423 – Appointing deacons

Written on May 3, 2007 at 12:00 am, by

At the present time churches around the world are naming deacons. My question is: in situations where there may be hostility or lack of trust in leadership how should deacons… Read More

Q&A 0422 – Kabbalah

Written on May 1, 2007 at 12:00 am, by

Local publications in Boston have been advertising a course called "The Power of Kabbalah." It claims millions in the world are turning to Kabbalah for spiritual growth. Free lectures are… Read More