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Monthly Archives: December 2009

Q&A 0909 – Consistency and sin

Written on December 30, 2009 at 12:00 am, by

I’m facing a dilemma. It seems that the Bible says we cannot totally conquer sin and are destined to be sinners until we die (e.g. Romans 7:14-20). This seems problematic… Read More

Q&A 0908 – Knowing we’re saved, and developing consistency

Written on December 28, 2009 at 12:00 am, by

How can one be sure he is saved? I mean there are baptism conversion, faith, and love for God. The latter seems to waver quite often in my life. God’s… Read More

Q&A 0907 – Chronology of Ezra

Written on December 26, 2009 at 12:00 am, by

I’m reading Ezra and Haggai together right now in the NET Bible. Some of the footnotes refer to the time period certain kings ruled. I’m confused about the chronology of… Read More

Q&A 0906 – Righteousness imparted by the Spirit?

Written on December 24, 2009 at 12:00 am, by

When Jesus died on the cross, did he impart his righteousness to us through the Holy Spirit? Please help me also with scriptural references. — Art The answer is yes… Read More

Q&A 0905 – Did Paul have a wife?

Written on December 22, 2009 at 12:00 am, by

I am reading a book called The Man Who Shook the World, by John Pollock. I’m not sure if you’ve read it or heard of it, but it is a… Read More

Q&A 0904—Polygamy and homosexual marriage

Written on December 20, 2009 at 12:00 am, by

In your Q&A on polygamy you state that if the laws of a country allow polygamy then we should obey it. How then can we not recognize homosexual marriage if… Read More

Q&A 0903 – Satan bound for a thousand years (millennium)

Written on December 18, 2009 at 12:00 am, by

My question comes from Revelation 20, where we read that Satan will be bound for 1000 years while the people who have not worshiped the beast will be with God…. Read More

Q&A 0902 – The dead: aware? sleeping?

Written on December 16, 2009 at 12:00 am, by

My mother, whom I had the privilege of baptizing, passed away last year. I accept the fact that she is not in heaven yet, and that she is happy and… Read More

Q&A 0901 – Baptism and the Jews still under the old covenant

Written on December 14, 2009 at 12:00 am, by

I’m teaching a three-part series on baptism and have a question. With John’s baptism and the disciples baptizing while Jesus was alive, how could these baptisms be for the forgiveness… Read More

Q&A 0900 – Sisters “leading” brothers in church

Written on December 12, 2009 at 12:00 am, by

In my local church, a couple of times a sister has led church songs, or led the benevolence offering (prayed and read scripture). My understanding was that leading songs would… Read More

Q&A 0899 – The house swept clean

Written on December 10, 2009 at 12:00 am, by

In Luke 11:24-26, the spirit leaves and later returns, finding the house looking good. It would seem like that would communicate that the spirit is no longer welcome. Instead he… Read More

Q&A 0898 – Overseeing evangelists

Written on December 8, 2009 at 12:00 am, by

Some have proposed that we need overseeing evangelists who have charge of, or responsibility for, more than their local congregation or church. Some go so far as to say this… Read More

Q&A 0897 – Biblical Edom

Written on December 6, 2009 at 12:00 am, by

Is there any evidence for the biblical land of Edom? I have been told that this is just a figment of Israelite archaeological imagination. "Critics of the Bible try very… Read More

Q&A 0896 – Jesus and Krishna

Written on December 4, 2009 at 12:00 am, by

I am facing a little persecution from my family, who are trying to convince me that Hinduism came earlier than Christianity. However, I defended my faith, as I believe that… Read More

Q&A 0895 – Baha’is

Written on December 2, 2009 at 12:00 am, by

Do you have any references for the Baha’i Faith and their teachings? I have seen references to most other religions on your website, but not this one. What can you… Read More