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Panelists: Mike Peters, Bradley Smith, Justin Beard

#1037- 4/7/2024

1. What will animals be like in the afterlife? Or will there be any there at all? If not, then please explain, “the lion shall lay down with the lamb”?
2. Please explain how the people heard the sermon on the day of Pentecost? Did they each hear in their own language or was their own language actually spoken to them?
3. In what way are the elect chosen of God (1 Peter 1:1)?
4. Could you please address the issue of guardianship or conservatorship for parents according to the Bible?
5. In Genesis 38:8-10, does Onan’s act confirm that birth control is evil in the eyes of God?

Panelists: Serge Shoemaker, Glen Head, Ken Roberts

#1036 – 3/31/2024

1. What does Jesus’ statement, “wise as serpents, and harmless as doves” in Matthew 10:16 mean?
2. Are we to keep both the Old and New Testaments or just the New Testament?
3. Does the church of Christ have earthly headquarters and conventions that made laws and pass resolutions?
4. Can I say a “sinner’s prayer” to be saved?
5. Does the Bible teach that the first day of the week is to be a day of rest?

Panelists: Serge Shoemaker, Glen Head, Ken Roberts

#1035- 3/24/2024

1. What is the meaning of First Peter 4:18, “if the righteous scarcely be saved?”
2. “Take up his cross” in Matthew 16:24-26 has been misapplied by many that shy away from biblical truths & principles. Kindly define the context?
3. Must we confess our sins before others?
4. In Hebrews 12:7, could Esau not repent?
5. How do you “grieve” the Holy Spirit (Eph 4:30)?

Panelists: Serge Shoemaker, Glen Head, Ken Roberts

#1034- 3/17/2024

1. Since the New Testament never commands unleavened bread in the Lord’s Supper, why do we think it is necessary?
2. Why did Paul say Christ did not send him to baptize in 1 Corinthians 1:17?
3. Were dragons real? Could leviathan from Job be a dragon, because he breathed fire?
4. When did Job live?
5. Does Romans 11:26 teach that all of national Israel will be saved?

Panelists: Serge Shoemaker, Glen Head, Ken Roberts

#1033- 3/10/2024

1. Is repentance an act of man or a gift of God (Acts 11:18)?
2. Why did God tell the Israelites to go and kill certain groups of people in the Old Testament?
3. Is it appropriate for a Christian to get upset with one that ‘cold shoulders’ an evangelistic approach?
4. I was taught that the church is the afterthought of God. Is this true?
5. Should we applaud in worship?

Panelists: Serge Shoemaker, Glen Head, Ken Roberts

#1032- 3/3/2024

1. My question is should the church send support to a nonprofit such as a Ministerial Alliance when these are involved with religious organizations? These organizations are all involved in false teachings even though they help mankind.
2. Why were the Thessalonian Christians commanded to study to be quiet (1 Thessalonians 4:11)?
3. How can I deal with depression and discouragement?
4. Can interpretative dance be offered to God as acceptable worship?
5. What steps must be taken if at some point someone notices liberalistic flaws in a particular congregation?

Panelists: Brent Arnold, Luke Puckett, Eli Sales

#1031- 2/25/2024

1. In Hebrews 12:1, how does a weight differ from sin?
2. Matthew 12:43-45 is very confusing. Can you help shed some light on this passage and the situation with the seven impure spirits?
3. Why does Jesus end some parables with “do not tell” and other parables with “go tell”?
4. Please explain John 10:34-36?
5. What does it mean that God did not send His Son to condemn the world (John 3:17)?

Panelists: Brent Arnold, Luke Puckett, Eli Sales

#1030- 2/18/2024

1. How did the different books of the Bible get their names?
2. Can Christians judge others (Matthew 7:1-5)?
3. Why did Peter want to make three tabernacles for Jesus, Moses, and Elijah (Matthew 17:4)?
4. What is the difference between the kingdom and the church?

Panelists: Brent Arnold, Luke Puckett, Eli Sales

#1029- 2/11/2024

1. What sort or class of worship songs should a Christian be listening to? Is it wise listening to “instrumental praise and worship” music?
2. Should a Christian be conformed to playing video games depicting deathly violence?
3. Did early Christians practice communism (Acts 2:44-45)?
4. What does it mean that wives are the “weaker vessel” (1 Peter 3:7)?
5. Please explain James 1:17 and the phrase, “shadow of turning?”
6. In Romans 14:8, what does it mean “to die to the Lord?”

Panelists: Brent Arnold, Luke Puckett, Eli Sales

#1028 – 2/4/2024

1. Doesn’t the Bible teach that marriage is between one man and one woman? Can the Christian affirm homosexual marriage?
2. Can you explain John 20:22-23? I don’t believe the apostles, or any man today, has the authority to forgive sin, but I can’t explain these verses.
3. Can a Christian use pseudonyms as in book publication or evangelism matters for the purpose of security?
4. In reference to the context in Luke 10:30-37; can a member of the church contribute towards appeals from the Salvation Army to help hungry and homeless people?