2021 A BIBLE ANSWER

Panelists: Allen Webster, Tony Lawrence, Jonathan Burns

#898 – 8/8/2021

1. Why do Christians worship on Sunday and not Saturday?
2. What is the meaning of marantha?
3. Please explain Jesus’ prayer in John 17:5? What is the glory of which He speaks?
4. What steps must be taken to go to heaven?

Panelists: Allen Webster, Tony Lawrence, Jonathan Burns

#897- 8/1/2021

1. Will the righteous stand in judgment before God?
2. I see many different people in the church celebrate Christmas as a secular holiday. Is it sinful to teach your children that there is a Santa Clause? How do I respond to a child that asks me a question about Santa Clause?
3. Is coronavirus mentioned in Biblical prophecy?
4. Can a deacon be divorced?
5. What do you mean by restoring Christianity?
6. What evidence is there that the flood in the days of Noah was global in nature?
7. What does the Bible teach about modesty?

Panelists: Brent Arnold, Terence Mannis, Mike Peters

#896- 7/25/2021

1. Were Enoch and Elijah taken to heaven to receive their reward when they left earth?
2. Was Jesus really tempted as we are?
3. Does Second Timothy 2:13 teach that a child of God cannot be lost if he believes not because God abideth faithful?
4. Is Matthew 24:41 talking about a secret rapture?

Panelists: Brent Arnold, Terence Mannis, Mike Peters

#895-7/18/2021

1. It is being argued that in every case where “faith and repentance are mentioned together in the Bible, repentance always comes first.” Is such true and does this mean that we must repent before we can believe?
2. Please discuss 1 Corinthians 3:12-15? Does this mean that a Christian who falls away will still be saved but will lose a reward?
3. How should children treat their parents? (Ephesians 6:1-4).
4. Who were those people commonly called “the Judaizers?”

Panelists: Brent Arnold, Terence Mannis, Mike Peters

#894- 7/11/2021

1. Is the story of Gomer and Hosea real history or an allegory?
2. At a death many times it is requested that instead of flowers, memorials could be given to such and such a church. Should we send memorials to other religious groups?
3. A woman files for divorce on the grounds and proof of adultery and later changes it to irreconcilable differences. The divorce is granted, and she marries her childhood sweetheart 30 days later. The Husband remains single using the passage in 1 Corinthians 7:11 as justification “in case she repents” and wants to be reconciled. After many years he finds a woman that he thinks he can make a life with and marries her. Is he sinning?
4. What does the Bible say about child abuse?

Panelists: Brent Arnold, Terence Mannis, Mike Peters

#893- 7/4/2021

1. If one has a dream and it would violate God’s word, would it be necessary to confess and repent?
2. Is it necessary to have all the body under water in baptism?
3. What is your understanding of Genesis 3:16?
4. Are there two gospels: the gospel of the kingdom and the gospel of Christ?

Panelists: Keith A. Mosher Sr., Billy Bland, Tom Wacaster

#892- 6/27/2021

1. Please define the righteous judgment of which Jesus speaks in John 7:24?
2. What is the baptism of the Holy Spirit? Is it available for us today?
3. What are the times of restoration and the all things spoken of by the prophets in Acts 3:20,21?
4. Is there a special meaning behind Mary washing the feet of Jesus before his crucifixion?
5. Why was David punished for the taking of the census?

Panelists: Keith A. Mosher Sr., Billy Bland, Tom Wacaster

#891- 6/20/2021

1. How should the church address very harsh disagreements between sisters in Christ in the public realm on social media? Such is bringing shame upon the church.
2. What does the Bible say about dating?
3. Is there a need for training before leaving to work for the Lord in a mission field?
4. Is it acceptable for the church to engage in fund-raisers such as car washes, bake sales or smoked meat sales for mission trips?
5. In Isaiah 45:7, God says, “I make peace, and create evil.” In what sense does God create evil?

Panelists: Keith A. Mosher Sr., Billy Bland, Tom Wacaster

#890- 6/13/2021

1. Where does Jesus indicate Christians will live for eternity?
2. Can a man be the located preacher of more than one congregation at the same time?
3. Is the located preacher over the congregation?
4. What is the work of an evangelist
5. Why are birth defects allowed by God?
6. Please discuss the meaning of “covenant-breakers?” If we agree to the terms of an agreement with a company that says disagreements will be arbitrated instead of going to court, would we be guilty of covenant-breaking, if we find the decision unjust and later appeal to the court?

Panelists: Keith A. Mosher Sr., Billy Bland, Tom Wacaster

#889- 6/6/2021

Special Program: Will Heaven Be On Earth?

1. How is the phrase New Heavens and a New Earth used in the Bible?
2. According to Revelation 21:1-5, will the New Jerusalem be the capital city of heaven on the newly renovated earth in which Christians shall live throughout eternity, and God will dwell with us on earth?
3. Is it true that “burned up” should be translated “laid bare” in 2 Peter 3:13 and that God will take the material elements of the current earth and make something new for our eternal home?
4. Can you deal with the argument in 2 Peter 3:13, that the Greek word for “new” means new in terms of quality, not new in terms of never existing before? It is suggested that this means the new earth is not something that is brand new, but a new version of the original.
5. Does Ephesians 1:10 refer to God’s perfect plan to return and restore this earth to His original design for a perfect earth and a perfect place for man to live? If we who now live on the earth were to be taken into heaven, what would be left on the earth to be brought together under one head?