Questions and Answers

42 Generations: Name the 42 generations that Jesus came down through.

A Wife for Isaac: Why did Abraham want his son to get a wife from a far land?

The Age of the Widow: How old is threescore and in 1Timothy 5:9 does this mean the church is not responsible for widows until they reach this age?

Apostles and Genealogies: There seem to be a difference in the names of the twelve disciples found in Mark 3:16-19 and Luke 6:13-16. The only solution for this contradiction is to ASSUME that Thaddaeus is Judas. Do you have any proof of this? Also, There is a difference in Jesus Genealogy found in Matthew chapter 1 and Luke chapter 3. What annoys me is that one of the gospels traces Jesus back to Solomon while the other traces it back to Nathan. How can we explain that?

A Balance in Salvation: When it comes to spiritual things, people often fail to keep a biblical balance. This results from partial knowledge of doctrine. The requirements for salvation in an individual are no different.

Bigamy in the Old Testament: Why does 2Samuel 12:8 say that God gave wives (plural) to David if it was intended for man to have only one wife?

The Bitter Michal:  Michal was the daughter of Saul and the wife of David.  What kind of person was she and did she have a heart for the things of God?

Body Piercing: Is it all right to pierce our body when it is supposed to be the temple of the Holy Spirit?

The Book of Life: Revelation 22:19 ends with "...God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book." Does this refer to a loss of salvation.

By Water and Blood: in 1John 5:6 the Bible says that Jesus came by water and blood. What is this talking about? Does this point to the water and blood that flowed from Jesus' side when He was speared, to the water of baptism, to water as a type of the word of God or is it pointing to something else?

Celebration of Birthdays: Do the scriptures have anything to say on the celebration of one's birthday?

Church of Christ Doctrine: Are musical instruments scriptural for churches today? Is the Church of Christ considered a denomination? Pastor Reagan was told by his father in the ministry "All practices of the church fit into three categories: the scriptural, the unscriptural, and the non-scriptural." Click on the title to see these and more explained.

Commanding God: Please explain to me what Isaiah 45 :11 means. Can we command the hands of God in our lives?

Creation of Heaven and Hell: In Genesis 1 it says that God created the heavens. When was heaven created? Also, when was hell created. Was it before or after the fall of Lucifer and his angels?

Curse of Ham or Canaan: In Genesis, Noah cursed Ham for looking upon his nakedness. Was there an underlying reason for this curse? Is the curse considered to be a "generational curse"?

Death Before Salvation: If someone is murdered before they had a chance to be saved  (especially a young person), will they still obtain salvation? The person who committed the crime of the unsaved, if they are saved & confess/repent, will they still receive salvation even if the person they murdered doesn't?

Degrees of Punishment in Hell: Person 'A' is a child/rapist/killer. Person 'B' is very kind and never intentionally hurt anyone. They both die without accepting Jesus as Saviour. Will there be any difference with regards to the degree of punishment they will receive after death?

Did Christ Have an Eternal Body?: Some say God's essence is spirit and, therefore, that image is mind, will, and emotions (or similar variations) and cannot include anything physical like a body. Some put forth that the image is spirit, soul, and body. But even most of those admit that the body is looking forward to Jesus as God in the flesh. Why couldn't the Word have had a physical body before the incarnation and, thus, man being made in God's image would be body, soul, and spirit?

Did Jesus Have Long Hair?: I was taught Jesus had short hair, but someone in our church believes Jesus had long hair and that is his excuse to have long hair as well. Is this right?

Dispensational Distinctions: What are some of the common characteristics and distinctions of salvation throughout the ages? Is there a connection between the new covenant and the new birth?

Does God Have a Soul?: There are several passages in the Bible that seem to indicate God has a soul. Is this a soul as we often think of elsewhere in the scripture or is it something different?

Does Jesus Hate?: Why does Jesus hate anything or anyone? Revelation 2:6 says, "But this thou hast, that thou hatest the deeds of Nicolaitans, which I also hate."

Eating Pork:  Eating pork was indeed prohibited under the law, but what about believers today?  Is it a sin to eat pork or any other meat?

Ephesians 2:8-9 - What is the Gift?: What does the word "it" refer to? Is it faith, grace, salvation or all of the above?

The Eye of a Needle: In the city of Jerusalem in Biblical times was there such a thing as the "Needle Gate" which allowed people in the city at night?

Faces of Lions: What does 1Chronicles 12:8 mean when it refers to the Gadites as having faces like the faces of lions?

Fallen From Grace: What is Paul talking about in Galatians 5:4 when he talks about being fallen from grace?

Fasting and Prayer: How does one go about fasting, and what are the different types of fasting?

Four Angels in the Euphrates: In Revelation chapter 9 we read about the loosing of four angels who have been bound in the Euphrates. Who are these angels? What is their purpose? Why were they bound in the Euphrates?

Friday Crucifixion?: What day of the week did Jesus die on the cross? And how can one get three days from Friday even to Sunday morning?

Household Salvation: Does Acts 16:31 teach that the family members and servants were saved because the Philippian jailer got saved? Certainly not!

How Many Did Jashobeam Kill?: In 2Samuel 23:8 the bible reads that Jashobeam used his spear to kill 800 men in one battle. Then later in 1Chronicles 11:11 it reads that Jashobeam used his spear to kill 300 men in a single battle. I was wondering if it was two separate battles mentioned. This may a dumb question, but I am far from being a scholar and I am very interested in these Great men of God.

Incarnated Jesus: Was Jesus incarnated? Is the virgin birth necessary for incarnation?

The Identity of the Unicorn: How does the Bible identify a unicorn? Most modern versions identify the unicorn as a wild ox. However, the biblical descriptions do not fit a wild ox. What are some of the true characteristics of the unicorn?

In the End of the World: In Hebrews 9:26 Paul (or whoever may be writing) said that Christ had appeared "once "IN THE END OF THE WORLD" to atone for sins. How can it be the "end of the world" when it happened almost 2,000 years ago (considering that this world is only 6,000 plus years old)? 

Isaiah 24: Explain this chapter.

Jehovah or Yahweh: I was trying to find out from people who can read the original Bible about the original name of God in the Hebrew Bible which they told me its Yahweh before any translation. They say it is a name that was revealed to Moses. How about this now? Did God not say his name was Yahweh to Moses? Did He say his name was Jehovah?

Jesus Before His Birth: Did the Trinity as we know it, God the Father, God the Son (also known as the Word), and God the Holy Ghost exist before creation? In other words, was Jesus known as Jesus prior to his being born as a man?

Jesus Called the Son of David: Why does the bible refer Jesus the son of David? Although it can refer to the biological and immediate son of an earthly father, it can also have other meanings.

Is Jesus God?: Is Jesus a God?

The Last Trump: Is the trumpet of 1Corinthians 15:52 the same as the trumpet of Revelation 11:15? If so, doesn't this mean that the church will not be raptured out until the end of the tribulation?

Law and the Prophets: Which books in the Bible are called "The Law"? Which are called "The Prophets"?

The Law of Moses: Where do you find the Law of Moses? What books of the Bible are included in this?

Length of the First Day in Genesis: In the book of Genesis, how long was the first day?

Let God Be True, But Every Man A Liar: Do the Jehovah's Witness believe in the Deity of Jesus Christ?

The Lily of the Valley: Can you tell me what the flower that is "the lily of the valley" symbolically referred to Christ? I would like to know if this is the same 'lily' promoted as the 'Easter lily'. After examining some of the roots of the holiday called "Easter", it is easy to see that most of this 'holiday' has nothing to do with the Resurrection of Christ.

Mammon of Unrighteousness: In Luke 16 1-12 I don't understand why the master praised the unjust steward for being a thief. Can you please explain.

Marriage of Daughters: Do fathers have the ultimate decision in their daughters marriage? Are there limits to the control that a parent would have over their children as they become adults?

Meaning of the Trinity: Please explain the trinity of GOD, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit

Memorizing the Books of the Bible: What are some ways we can easily learn the books of the Bible?

Mercy or Justice?: What is the basis within God that enables Him to forgive sin, is it on the basis of His mercy or on the basis of His justice?

Miracle of Water Into Wine: Why did Jesus turn the water to wine (besides the fact the people had ran out) and why was it his first miracle?

The Mystery of the Faith: What is "the mystery of the faith" found in 1Timothy 3:9?

Passover Celebration: I would like to know when to celebrate Passover and what the real traditions are that the Lord requires?

Peter's Wife: The scriptures say that the Apostle Peter was married and that she was lead to martyrdom in Rome. I would like to know as much as possible about Peter's wife. Was she traveling with him all the time? Did they have children?

Praying for the Sin Unto Death: What is the correct interpretation of not praying for the sin unto death found in 1John 5:16?

Prediction or Prophecy: What is the main difference between "Prophecy" and "Prediction"?

Prehistoric Animals: Have you ever wondered about dinosaurs and prehistoric animals; how and if they were part of creation. Are there millions of years between them and the first people?

Prince of Persia: Daniel 10:13-10:23 mentions the princes (guardian angels) of Persia and Greece; Who is none: are they other princes/angels of nations, do these type angels rule the nations in our times yet and if yes how can we experience them?

Regeneration in the Old Testament: The Bible says that if any have not the spirit of Christ, he is none of His. In the Old Testament, the spirit of God would come upon a man and leave him. How can an Old Testament person be regenerated by the Spirit if this is so?

Reprobates and Romans 1:28: Romans 1:28 says, "And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;" My conclusion has been that God gave them over to a reprobate mind for the destruction of the flesh. What is your thought here?

Resurrection Day Timeline: The four gospels give different accounts of the events on the day of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. When all four records are carefully compared, an order begins to come together.

Romans 11:6 and Old Testament Salvation: Doesn't Romans 11:6 conclude that salvation was by works under the old testament law?

Sacrifices Pleasing to God: Bible sacrifices can be placed into several categories: Old Testament animal sacrifices, the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross, and the spiritual sacrifices made by New Testament believers.

Saved During the Tribulation: I have heard that Matthew 25:32-46 shows that those saved in the tribulation are saved as a result of how they treat the Jewish people at that time, by works. Is the giving of food, water etc...the reason one gets the inheritance or is the passage speaking of what saved people do being heirs?

Salvation for Those Left Behind: Will those who have heard a clear presentation of the gospel and rejected it be granted a chance to be saved in the Tribulation?

The Sealing of Covenants: How was a covenant sealed in the Old Testament? Between two different tribes or God and Abraham? Covenants can be made between two different men or entities (as nations) or between God and man.

Seeing God: The Bible says that no one has ever seen God, but what about Moses in the old testament, didn't he see God?

Seeking A Sign: Is it ok to seek a sign from God? Doesn't seeking a sign indicate lack of faith?

Sin and Iniquity: The words "sin" and "iniquity" are found together in some form in about 70 verses in the Bible. Many times they are used parallel to one another. Although we can be certain that they are synonyms and have the same basic meaning, there must also be something that distinguishes them. Let us consider these two words.

Sin Nature: How do you describe one's sin nature? How do we inherit this nature? In what ways are we sinners?

Is Smoking A Sin?: Is smoking cigarettes a sin and if so why is it so hard for me to quit?

Submission to Husband or Obedience to God: Recently my pastor preached a Mother's Day sermon and it was directed towards the women. My question is concerning the obeying your husband part of the passage. My husband is slowly going back to his old sinful ways. He still believes, but thinks it is too hard for him to follow God and he feels like he isn't getting help even though he prays for it that he is giving up on trying to live a godly life. If I am obedient to my husband I am sinning, but if I am not obedient to my husband the word of God is blasphemed.

Supplication: What does the word supplication mean?

Ten Commandments - God's Law Handed Down?: Are the ten commandments Gods Law handed down? Are they never changing? Do they still apply to this day and age?

Their Worm Dieth Not: What does "their worm and their thirst will never be quenched" mean?

Thirty Minutes of Silence: Please explain the thirty minute silence in Heaven of Revelation 8:1.

The Threshingfloor: Except for the reference in Matthew 3:11, the term "threshingfloor" is found only in the Old Testament. Its use there indicates there is a particular significance in a "threshingfloor". 2Samuel 24 tells of King David buying a threshingfloor, to build an altar on it. Why a "threshingfloor" and not a field or some other structure? I believe God has a purpose in every word in His Bible. What's the significance in this usage?

Three Arks in the Scriptures: There are three arks in the Bible. Each one is a rectangular shaped container with a cover. It might help if we look at each one separately.

Trinity Explained: I have a question/comment about the trinity. Can the trinity be explained as such...a man is a father, a son and a husband, i.e. one person with three distinct roles? Please give simple examples such as this followed by any pertinent scripture.

What is Faith?:  Faith is one of those words that is difficult to tie down to one simple definition. According to a modern dictionary, faith is "unquestioning belief that does not require proof or evidence." As it regards the faith found in the Bible, this is simply not true. A. A. Hodge truly said, "Faith must have adequate evidence, else it is mere superstition." Faith is not the opposite of fact or of scientific knowledge. The evidences of faith may operate differently than those of science, but they are there.

What Happened to Aaron's Rod?: What happened to Aaron's Rod after Moses stroke the rock? Where is it? Does it still exist?

What Scripture is James 4:5 Referring to?: James 4:5 says, "Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain, The spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy?". To what scripture is this reference pointing to? Is this a quote from the Old Testament or referring to something else in the New Testament?

When did the Church Begin?: When I read in Acts 7 I noticed in verse 38 that Stephen actually uses the word "church" in reference to the time of Moses. The main question is that most people I talk to say the Church began in the New Testament times, (usually at the time of Pentecost). Are not the Hebrews themselves the 'called out people' of the Old Testament?

The Woman of Revelation Twelve: Can you explain the woman being hid in Revelation 12 and Israel's part in the tribulation?

Women and the Nazarite Vow: Were there any women recorded in the Bible who took the Nazarite vow?

Woman, What Have I to do With Thee?: What is the significance of Christ's words to his mother in John 2:1-5?