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Panelists: Russell Kline, Mike Tucker, Chris Lyden

#672- 4/9/2017

Why did Jesus warn the disciples not to tell anyone that He was the Christ (Mt. 16:20)?
Please discuss the translation of Matthew 5:17? Some rely on this verse to teach that Jesus did not abolish the old law?
If it is wrong to sing during the Lord’s supper, then why would it not also be wrong to use the Lord’s music as background music for announcements? Is this not cheapening this wonderful avenue of praise?
[This is a follow-up question to an answer Mike Hixson gave on the practice of singing during the Lord’s Supper. The querist believes that we sin in our introduction of A Bible Answer by playing a recording of the singing of Give Me The Bible while at the same time having a “voice over” to introduce the program. Brother Kline has dealt with this gentleman before if you would like to consult him about their discussion.]
In Leviticus 10:1-2, why were Nadab and Abihu killed by fire from God for offering unauthorized fire from the Lord?
What is meant by the green tree and the dry in Luke 23:31?
Can you offer some suggestions as to how to go about having a Bible study with a prospect who is seeking a greater understanding of the Bible?

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April 2 2017 Episode #671

Panelists: Russell Kline, Mike Tucker, Chris Lyden

#671-4/2/2017

Jesus preached the gospel of the kingdom (Mt. 9:35). He told the disciples to never preach the gospel of the kingdom to the Gentiles (Mt. 10:5-7). There is no where in the Bible that I can find the twelve ever preaching his death, burial, and resurrection?
Aren’t there two gospels, Peter’s gospel of circumcision (law) and Paul’s gospel of uncircumcision (Gal. 2:7) (grace)? Wasn’t Peter’s gospel of salvation a gospel of law (Acts 2:38,41-42)? If Gentiles follow Peter’s gospel, aren’t they living under a curse (Gal. 3:10-11)?
According to Romans 15:15-18, Paul’s epistles supply everything the Gentiles needed to be made holy and righteous before God, Romans 1 through Hebrews 13:25. The rest of the Bible was written for our learning (Romans. 15:4).
[Please address this from the standpoint that Gentiles are under all of the law of Christ and not just the epistles written by Paul.-Mike]
You will be judged by Paul’s gospel only (Rom. 2:16) which was revealed to him (Gal. 1:11-12) for the Gentiles. Are you following today’s churches as they struggle to follow all the 13 apostles? What a pity.
Wasn’t it idolatrous for the Israelites to construct a bronze serpent?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bn_xXygMSOk

Panelists: David Lemmons, Sydney White, Jeff Brown

#670-3/26/2017

What did Jesus mean when he said, “God is not the God of the dead” (Mt. 22:32)?
What does the Bible teach about our responsibility to pay taxes to the civil government?
What kind of impact should Christian values have upon business ethics in the office? Shouldn’t Christians manifest honesty and integrity on the job?
Should restitution follow repentance?

Panelists: David Lemmons, Sydney White, Jeff Brown

#669-3/19/2017

What constitutes worship?
What does it mean in Phillippians 2:7-8 when it is said that Jesus “emptied Himself?”
What is meant by the times of the Gentiles being fulfilled (Lk. 21:24; Rom. 11:25,26)?
In James 5:20, is James referring to spiritual death or physical death? Rather than affirming spiritual death for those who apostatize, some say the passage refers to our initial salvation from spiritual death. Others suggest that it may refer to God’s capital punishment (biological death as in Acts 5:1-11) upon his people who will still be redeemed?
What does the Bible teach us about comforting one who is suffering as a result of a crime he has committed?

Panelists: David Lemmons, Sydney White, Jeff Brown

#668-3/12/2017

Is there a baptismal formula that must be said when one is baptized?
Please explain the argument from Jeremiah 22:30 as it relates to the doctrine of Premillennialism?
Would you please explain how the Lord “led captivity captive” in Ephesians 4:8?
Please discuss the meaning of B.C. and A.D. and newer abbreviations C. E. and B.C.E. as dating notations? Why make this change?
How do you explain Ecclesiastes 1:4 in view of 2 Peter 3:10?

Panelists: David Lemmons, Sydney White, Jeff Brown

#667- 3/5/2017

Is it a sin to decorate your house with ornaments, lights, and a tree in December and to exchange presents?
Can you please explain Isaiah 4:1?
What about the practice of fasting today? Could it be beneficial to us spiritually?
I have difficulty understanding the impossibility presented in Hebrews 6:6. Won’t God allow anybody to repent and be forgiven?

From right to left: Mike McDaniel, B. J. Clarke, Mike Hixson, and Don Walker following a taping of A Bible Answer on January 13, 2017.

Our cameraman joked that program #666 was being taped on Friday the 13th! To us, it was another great day in the service of the Lord.

Panelists: B. J. Clarke, Mike Hixson, Don Walker

#666- 2/26/2017

Is it the case that the Song of Solomon is just an allegory for either the relationship of God and Israel or of Christ and the church?
If God made everything, who made God?
Is there any indication in the Bible as to what became of the ark of the covenant?
Should Christians buy chances in raffles on things? Is such a form of gambling?
Please explain that part of 1 Corinthians 7:14 which says, “else were your children unclean?”
Can you recommend some books which would be tools to aid me in my study of the Bible?

Panelists: B. J. Clarke, Mike Hixson, Don Walker

#665-2/19/2017

Do members of the churches of Christ believe in predestination?
Doesn’t Ezekiel 34:23-24 teach that David will be resurrected and have a role in the millennium?
What can we do to combat the prevalence of pornography on the internet, and its affect upon our children?
I am a homemaker and my husband is not a Christian. He objects to my giving a portion of the money that he earns for us to the church. What am I to do?
Does God receive glory from public religious debates?

Panelists: B. J. Clarke, Mike Hixson, Don Walker

#664-2/12/2017

In John 19:31, what is meant when it is said, “for that sabbath day was an high day”?
Since Jesus commanded us to pray in our closet (Mt. 6:5-6), is it wrong to pray publicly like at a restaurant?
A husband who is not a member of the church has committed adultery against his wife. He has confessed his sin to his wife and asked her forgiveness, promising never to do it again. If she forgives him, must she continue in the relationship? Or may she seek a divorce on the grounds of fornication (Mt. 19:9)?
Is it true that Psalm 87:7 is a Messianic prophecy anticipating that instrumental music would be used in the coming kingdom or church?
Is it right for the church to take up from the whole congregation a contribution for the church treasury a second time on Sunday night and possibly at other times throughout the week?
What was the star of Bethlehem?

Panelists: B. J. Clarke, Mike Hixson, Don Walker

#663-2/5/2017

How do we know the church began in 33 A.D.? Was our Lord at the age of 33 when He was crucified?
Please explain Daniel 9:25-27?
What is the baptism of fire?
Does the Bible teach that Jephthah actually sacrificed his daughter?
Is it right to sing while partaking of the Lord’s Supper? Some congregations are doing it.