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Panelists: Skip Andrews; R. W. McAlister; Joe Rhodes

#693-9/3/2017

1. Why does the church celebrate Christmas and Easter?
2. Is it okay for Christians to watch fantasy entertainment programs that often place witches, ghosts, monsters, etc. in a fun light along the lines of shows like “Bewitched”, “Casper the Friendly Ghost”, and the “Adams Family”? Similarly, can Christians decorate their homes for Halloween with cartoonish ghost, witch, Dracula, and monster decor that portrays them in a lighthearted manner?
3. Why do so many preachers refuse to preach “hellfire and brimstone” sermons on the severity of God and the certainty of hell, which is an inseparable part of declaring the whole counsel of God?
4. Did God approve of Rahab’s lie?
5. What should be our attitude toward work? Is the work you do simply a means of earning a living or should it have purpose and meaning? Many do not find fulfillment in their work.

Panelists: Mike Hixson, Serge Shoemaker, Mark Teske

#692-8/27/2017

1. Is it necessary to dress up nice to go to church?
2. Did Satan own the kingdoms that he offered in the temptation?
3. What are the responsibilities of elders in the church?
4. What are the responsibilities of deacons in the church?
5. What are the responsibilities of preachers in the church?
6. It is right to pray for wealth?

Panelists: Mike Hixson, Serge Shoemaker, Mark Teske

#691-8/20/2017

1. Is a Christian justified in suing to recover a loan?
2. What does being made in God’s image mean?
3. Why was Jesus baptized?
4. My mother-in-law is overbearing, controlling, and meddling in our marriage. How do I respond to this problem?
5. In 1 Peter 3:19-20, who are the spirits in prison?
6. In what kind of body did Jesus appear after the resurrection?

Panelists: Mike Hixson, Serge Shoemaker, Mark Teske

#690-8/13/2017

1. How should Christian parents handle the death of a child?
2. What did Jesus mean by saying, “Why callest thou me good?”
3. Are the speeches of Job’s friends to be regarded as inspired?
4. Did Paul discourage marriage in First Corinthians 7?
5. Is polygamy acceptable for Christians to practice in countries where it is legal?

Panelists: Howell Ferguson, Nat Evans, Adam Evans

#688-7/30/2017

1. With so many taking their lives, how can we help people understand that life truly is worth living?
2. Why did Jesus refuse one drink on the cross, but accepted another?
3. Why did Jesus send his disciples out two by two to preach the gospel?
4. Were the days of creation actual 24 hour days or long periods of time?
5. Is it possible that Jesus did not die, but only fainted on the cross, later recovering from His wounds?
6. In Genesis 4:7, what did God mean when He told Cain that sin lieth at the door?

Panelists: Howell Ferguson, Nat Evans, Adam Evans

#687-7/23/2017

1. Is the rest spoken of in Hebrews 4:9 referring to the Sabbath day?
2. Are some of Paul’s statements just his own opinion (1 Cor. 7:6,12,25)?
3. Are dinosaurs found in the Bible?
4. How do we contact the blood of Jesus in order to be saved?
5. Did man inherit the consequences of Adam and Eve’s sin in the Garden of Eden?

Panelists: Howell Ferguson, Nat Evans, Adam Evans

#686 – 7/16/2017

1. What is the Covenant of salt mentioned in 2 Chronicles 13 regarding God’s promise to King David?
2. What should a Christian do regarding organ donation? This comes up whenever I renew my driver’s license.
3. Why did Michael the Archangel have to protect the body of Moses from the devil?
4. Please discuss the head covering mentioned in First Corinthians 11. Is this binding on us today?
5. Why were the disciples told to buy swords in Luke 22:35-38?

Panelists: Howell Ferguson, Nat Evans, Adam Evans

#685-7/9/2017

1. How would you begin a Bible study with a person who does not believe in God or that the Bible is the Word of God?
2. What is the meaning of the regeneration referred to in Matthew 19:28?
3. How does one grieve the Holy Spirit?
4. What is Paul talking about in 2 Corinthians 12:16 when he said, “I caught you with guile?”
5. Does God view one sin any greater or worse or more harshly than another?

Panelists: Howell Ferguson, Nat Evans, Adam Evans

Air Dates: #684-7/2/2017

1. Should we partake of the Lord’s Supper every Sunday?
2. My child has left home to go to college. How can I impress upon him the need to attend worship at a local congregation where he now lives?
3. Do you believe we can work our way to heaven?
4. Must we break the communion bread off or may we partake of individual pieces?
5. What is meant by the expression, “For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged” (1 Cor. 11:31).
6. Please explain 1 Timothy 5:9,10? What is the enrolling of widows mentioned?

Panelists: David Looney, Sammie Hamilton, Bruce Hatcher

#683-6/25/2017

1. We are commanded to give as we have prospered. However, if you attend a sister congregation rather than your home congregation, how should your contribution be distributed?
2. Does Jeremiah 1:5 support the idea of reincarnation?
3. How can God be said to be a jealous God? Isn’t jealousy sinful?
4. What does Luke 6:26 mean?
5. What does 1 Peter 4:6 mean when it says, “that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit”?
6. How was Christ made perfect through suffering?