2019 A BIBLE ANSWER

Panelists: Rick Knoll, Serge Shoemaker, Corey Sawyers

#774-3/24/2019

1. Why does the Bible speak about the twelve tribes of Israel when actually there were fourteen (Genesis 46:8-27))?
2. If Jesus abolished death (2 Timothy 1:10), why do we still die?
3. How can 2 Samuel 24:1 claim that God moved David to number Israel when 1 Chronicles 21:1 claims that it was Satan?
4. Was it possible for Christ to have sinned? (Hebrews 2:17-18)
5. How should Christians treat the poor?

Panelists: Rick Knoll, Serge Shoemaker, Corey Sawyers

#773-3/17/2019

1. How can I derive the most from studying the Bible?
2. Was it the case that Jesus did not want the demons to confess their belief in Him because they would be saved if they did?
3. How did Enoch walk with God?
4. Second Peter 1:20-21 says that Scriptures are not of any private interpretation. Yet, don’t we have to interpret them?
5. In Hebrews 5:12, what is the milk and meat of Scripture?
6. Did Jesus ever claim to be God?

Panelists: Rick Knoll, Serge Shoemaker, Corey Sawyers

#772 – 3/10/2019

1. Can you prove that Christ was crucified on Friday rather than Thursday? What is the preparation day mentioned?
2. Why do people make issues of prayer at school and at sporting events? According to Matthew 6:5-8, prayer is private between me and God.
3. In Genesis 3:15, of whom is it speaking, the serpent or the Devil?
4. Please address those who are convinced in their own inspiration, who believe their thoughts are guided by the Holy Spirit, and expect to be followed? Some who believe that their own thoughts are guided by the Holy Spirit feel confident even to set aside Scripture.
5. What is the restraining influence referred to in Second Thessalonians 2:6-7?

Panelists: Rick Knoll, Serge Shoemaker, Corey Sawyers

Air Dates: #771-3/3/2019; ;

1. Concerning the statement Christ made to the thief on the cross, is paradise in heaven? Is it a physical place or a spiritual place?
2. What does the church of Christ believe about adding the Book of Mormon to the Bible?
3. Why are so many churches closing their doors and what can we do to stop it?
4. Everyone seems to have the hope of going to Heaven when they die. The Bible says only 144,000 can go. Please help me to understand this?
5. Could you please explain Matthew 19:28? What is meant by the Apostles sitting on thrones?
6. I would like to know with so much unrest and confusion over different individuals, why did God create different diversity in people? Why it so hard for different diversities to accept one another for the benefit of God’s plan?

Panelists: David Lemmons, R. W. McAlister, Joe Rhodes

#770-2/24/2019

1. In Matthew 5:48, how can we be commanded to perfect?
2. Is Michael the archangel Jesus?
3. How can a child of God overcome their use of online pornography?
4. Is it acceptable to swear on the Bible?

Panelists: David Lemmons, R. W. McAlister, Joe Rhodes

#769-2/17/2019

1. Is it better to be single or married? Please explain 1 Corinthians 7:1,8,26?
2. Why did God reject the offering of Cain?
3. What is the teaching of Christ in 2 John 9-11?
4. Should a congregation just utilize their best song leader all the time or should others be allowed to lead singing on a rotated basis?

Panelists: David Lemmons, R. W. McAlister, Joe Rhodes

#768 – 2/10/2019

1. Why did John the Baptist doubt that Jesus was the Christ (Lk. 7:18 20)?
2. Is it scriptural for a church to utilize raffles, bake sales, and car washes to raise money for mission trips?
3. Could you please explain Matthew 19:28? What is meant by the Apostles sitting on thrones?
4. When we pray for God’s help to accomplish something, don’t we also have to have the faith necessary to do our part?
5. Where does the Bible condemn profanity?

Panelists: David Lemmons, R. W. McAlister, Joe Rhodes

#767 – 2/3/2019

1. Scientist and others say the earth is millions and billions of years old. I believe in creation, and God made everything, (even dinosaurs). The Bible does speak of a time when the earth was void. Can you give an answer on this?
2. What can you tell me about cremation? Is it approved of God?
3. How can Jesus resurrect bodies that have been burned to ashes?
4. Does man need a special illumination from the Holy Spirit in order to understand the Scriptures (1 Cor. 2:14)?
5. How should a Christian handle bullying when people lash out at them on the internet and slander them?

Panelists: Rocco Pierce, Kevin Thomason, Charles Taylor

#766- 1/27/2019

1. Does the baptism of fire refer to the tongues of fire that sat on the apostles on the day of Pentecost (Lk. 3:16-17)?
2. Are the words elder and bishop used synonymously in the Bible?
3. What is your understanding of John 1:51 and the significance of the angels ascending and descending on the Son of Man?
4. Does Mark 16:9-20 belong in the Bible?
5. How often should a preacher be given a raise?

Panelists: Rocco Pierce, Kevin Thomason, Charles Taylor

#765 – 1/20/2019

1. A missionary asks the question: How can I better raise financial support for my work overseas?
2. Is Zechariah 13:2 a prophecy of demon possession ceasing?
3. How old should one be before being baptized?
4. What do you think are the best methods to be used in converting people to Christ?