2018 A BIBLE ANSWER

Panelists: Russell Kline, Mike Tucker, Glen Head

#731-5/27/2018

1. Was the name Christian given in derision to the followers of Christ or was it simply coined by His followers and applied by them?
2. Do we need to catch up on our giving when we are away from the local congregation for several weeks in row?
3. How can you have Bible versions like the NIV omitting entire verses from the 1611 KJV and also changing entirely what the verse or chapter was saying or meant?
4. Since the angels sinned according to 2 Peter 2:4, did Jesus also die for the angels?

Panelists: Russell Kline, Mike Tucker, Glen Head

#730-5/20/2018

1. If two heathens who have been “married” multiple times in their past; now wish to be added the church, is their current marriage sanctified by God or do they need reconciliation to their previous “spouses”? If they need reconciliation, why do we not give ALL of the requirements for salvation prior to their commitment?
2. Is it okay to talk to our departed loved ones when we are feeling sad?
3. When Jesus asked two of His disciples to go into a village and locate a donkey and colt and to bring them back to Him, are we to believe that this isn’t theft?
4. I have a friend who is nice to me at one moment and then different with me at another. I have had problems with this person. I have been praying about it, and I need some advice. What should I do about it?

Panelists: Russell Kline, Mike Tucker, Glen Head

#729- 5/13/2018

1. Should children take communion?
2. In Matthew 5:22, what is the distinction being made between Judgment, Council, and Hell fire?
3. How can Hell be more tolerable for some than others (Luke 10:12-14)?
4. If baptism is necessary for salvation, then Scriptures such as John 3:16, Acts 16:31, and Ephesians 2:8-9 are in error and the Bible is contradictory?
5. Does 1 Timothy 4:10 mean that God will save everyone?

Panelists: Russell Kline, Mike Tucker, Glen Head

#728-5/6/2018

1. Matthew 6:5 says, “And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.” These are the words of Jesus, yet people today complain that they can’t pray in schools, at sporting events etc. What do they not understand?
2. Is it a sin for a Christian to listen to gospel music played with instruments as a form of entertainment?
3. Do we have any record of Peter’s repentance and forgiveness after denying the Lord three times?
4. In a Bible class, a brother said that the example of Sardis teaches that an individual staying in a sinful congregation is authorized. I disagreed, and this was brought up for several weeks. So here is the question: Does Sardis in Revelation 3 teach that faithful brethren can remain in an unfaithful congregation?

Panelists: Andy Brewer, Rick Knoll, Chris Lyden

#727-4/29/2018

1. Please explain what Jesus meant when he talked about the eagles gathered together in Matthew 24:28?
2. In Isaiah 45:7, it says, “I make peace, and create evil.” How does God create evil being good?
3. Why wasn’t Cain’s offering respected by God?
4. What is the gift in Ephesians 2:8? Some say it is grace, some say it is salvation, and others say it is faith.
5. When Jesus talked about “idle words” what is the meaning? (Mt. 12:36)
6. Who filled the place of Judas Iscariot – Matthias or was it really Paul?

Panelists: Andy Brewer, Rick Knoll, Chris Lyden

#725-4/15/2018

1. Should a Christian buy a raffle ticket?
2. In Malachi 1:3, if God is love, how can He hate any person?
3. Is it the case that only the wicked will be judged?
4. There’s some who don’t believe in taking God’s money to pay someone to take care of the Childrens’ Home. Please address this.
5. Does it require a miracle for God to answer a prayer?
6. Would it be acceptable to take the Lord’s Supper in your home if you were unable to attend worship at your local congregation due to illness?

Panelists: Andy Brewer, Rick Knoll, Chris Lyden

#724- 4/8/2018

1. In Matthew 17:20,21 how can faith move a mountain?
2. What is meant by espoused? Was Joseph and Mary married before Jesus was born?
3. What does I Timothy 4:10 mean? “For therefore we both labor and suffer reproach because we trust in the living God who is the Savior of all men, specially of those who believe.
4. “In Genesis 49:10, we read, “The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet until Shiloh come, ” Who is Shiloh?
5. Does the teachings of Jesus in the Matthew 5:31-32 and Matthew 19:1-10 apply to Christians only or to the alien sinner as well?
6. Does Acts 20:7 refer to the Lord’s Supper?

Panelists: Andy Brewer, Rick Knoll, Chris Lyden

#723-4/1/2018

1. If a man is divorcing his wife because she has fornicated, but in the divorce process he sins and fornicates, would his sins be forgiven and be able to remarry? Would the marriage in God’s eyes be in a dissolved state when the woman fornicated? The reason I ask in “God’s eyes” is for the fact that a divorce decree through the courts can take up to 6 months or so.
2. Is it wrong to sing JESUS IS COMING SOON in our worship service?
3. Why did God tell Abraham to sacrifice his son?
4. Do Christians need to avoid offending anyone? What does Paul mean when he says to “give no offense in anything”?

Panelists: Sydney White, Tim Howard, Steve Sanders

#722-3/25/2018

1. Please discuss how to interpret the book of Proverbs? Are they general in nature but not absolute in their application?
2. Will I be able to recognize my family members in Heaven?
3. Please discuss the difference between Hebrews, Israelites, and Jews?
4. Is it right to show a video of people singing, who are not members of the church, during the Lord’s Supper?