2017 A BIBLE ANSWER

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?

Panelists: David Looney, Sammie Hamilton, Bruce Hatcher

#682-6/18/2017

1. Is it wrong to defend yourself if your life is in danger?
2. I was wondering what Scriptures or Biblical words of comfort can I offer my friends who recently lost a loved one?
3. Could you please address how Satan is using Social Media, Video Games, Television, Movies, Books and the Internet to corrupt the morals of our culture and change our way of life?
4. What were the requirements to be a Pharisee during the time of Christ?
5. Should we confess our sins to one another as it says in the book of James? Should we do so in every case or just under certain circumstances?

Panelists: David Looney, Sammie Hamilton, Bruce Hatcher

#681-6/11/2017

1. What is a Christian’s responsibility to his parents?
2. I take issue with what was said on your program regarding music in the church. Please read 2 Chronicles 15:14, 1 Samuel 10:5, and 2 Samuel 6:3-5?
3. Are human creeds necessary to help us understand the Bible?
4. Can you explain John 12:42?
5. Is the Holy Spirit a person?
6. What kind of body will the resurrected saint have?
7. When was Cornelius saved?
8. Is the story of the statue in Daniel 2 talking about things going on now?

Panelists: David Looney, Sammie Hamilton, Bruce Hatcher

Air Dates: #680-6/4/2017

1. According to the Scriptures a man or woman can remarry if the spouse is deceased or if they are the innocent party in a divorce where the spouse committed fornication. Is it wrong for a minister of the church of Christ to state he would only marry those who have never been married or those who spouse is deceased?
2. How can we live as the Bible teaches and eat pork or catfish?
3. In Romans 9:3, what does Paul mean when he wished himself accursed from Christ?
4. Should gospel preachers know when they have plagiarized their sermon?  Or is it no problem, something unworthy of consideration?  If, as I consider it to be, a gross offense (Rom. 16:17), what is required of a faithful congregation?
5. What would be the spiritual condition of those who are mentally handicapped?
6. Is there a Bible verse that says hell fire is seven times hotter than fire on earth?
7. Are the signs mentioned in Mark 16:17,18 for those who believe today?