2023 A BIBLE ANSWER

Panelists: Jeff Scott, Darrell Simon, Craig Simon

#1013 – 10/22/2023

1. Which is the true God – the God of wrath or the God of mercy? Since both are preached, which should we believe?
2. What did Jesus mean in Matthew 8:22 when He told a disciple, “Follow me and let the dead bury their dead?”
3. When Jude wrote in his epistle about “contending for the faith” (v3) to what faith was he referring?
4. In Hebrews 13:4, what does it mean for a husband and wife to keep their bed undefiled?
5. Should Christians keep the Israelite festivals?

Panelists: Jeff Scott, Darrell Simon, Craig Simon

#1012- 10/15/2023

1. Should I be baptized in the name of Jesus or in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit?
2. Can a work of the church such as a school, publication, or tv/radio program sponsor it’s own work(s) such as lectureships, literature, campaigns etc.?
3. When does human life begin?
4. Can people speak in tongues today as they did in Bible times?

Panelists: Jeff Scott, Darrell Simon, Craig Simon

#1011- 10/8/2023

1. Please explain Mark 6:5. Why could Jesus do no mighty work in Nazareth, His hometown?
2. Please explain Colossians 1:15? If Jesus was a created being, how could He be the Son of God?
3. Why is Acts 20:7 determined to be the Lord’s Supper when wine (blood for remission of sin) is not mentioned?
4. Please explain Ephesians 4:26. Is all anger sinful?
5. When is Christ suppose to be reigning over His kingdom?

Panelists: Jeff Scott, Darrell Simon, Craig Simon

#1010- 10/1/2023

1. Since not all women are married, and since not all married women have children, and since the church is the bride of Christ, can the Virtuous Woman of Proverbs 31 also figuratively represent the church?
2. In John 4:1, how was water baptism effective before the death, burial and resurrection of Christ (i.e. the Great Commission)?
3. What standard of authority should we follow in religion?
4. What do the phrases “sponsoring church”, “under the oversight of the elders,” and “a work of the church” mean?

Panelists: B. J. Clarke, Michael Clarke, Scott Cain

#1009 – 9/24/2023

1. What does a person need to know in order to be baptized as the Bible commands?
2. Are people who are divorced today unable to become leaders in the church?
3. Should Christian women today wear a head covering while praying or worshiping in a worship assembly?
4. Do churches of Christ have to greet with a holy kiss as in Romans 16:16? Is it a command?
5. Are books missing from the Old Testament (1 Chron. 9:1)?
6. To what does the word “works” refer in the New Testament and how is the word used specifically in Ephesians 2:9-10?

Panelists: B. J. Clarke, Michael Clarke, Scott Cain

#1008- 9/17/2023

1. How should parents respond to abusive adult children?
2. Isn’t it likely that the mark of the beast is proof of vaccination on the body?
3. How do we harmonize Psalm 34:16, 1 Peter 3:12 and Proverbs 28:9 with God hearing the prayer of Cornelius?
4. When did miraculous spiritual gifts cease?
5. What is the “sin unto death” in First John 5:16?

Panelists: B. J. Clarke, Michael Clarke, Scott Cain

#1007 – 9/10/2023

1. What are some personal practices which can promote longevity in preaching?
2. If the use of recreational marijuana is now legal in my state, is it right for the Christian to purchase it and use it?
3. In Ezekiel 37:22, what is the meaning of the two sticks?
4. If the church is the body of Christ and He came preaching the gospel, is not the body the representation of the gospel?
5. In Luke 4:30, did Jesus make Himself invisible to be able to pass through the midst of the people or did He walk through without the crowd being able to recognize Him?
6. Where did Jesus go between His death and His resurrection?

Panelists: B. J. Clarke, Michael Clarke, Scott Cain

#1006 – 9/3/2023; SPECIAL PROGRAM: THE NEED FOR PREACHERS

1. Could you please discuss the great need for preachers of the gospel today?
2. How can we encourage men to preach the gospel?
3. What are some things which are discouraging preachers and causing them to quit preaching?
4. What can be done to help men improve who are preaching the gospel, yet still working secular jobs?
5. What should congregations do in view of the current preacher shortage?

Panelists: Tony Lawrence, Johnie Scaggs, Jared Scaggs

#1005- 8/27/2023

1. Are there ranks among the angels? Are there passages that specify these ranks?
2. Does Isaiah 53:4 teach that physical healing is included in the atonement?
3. Is there any merit to the so-called gap theory regarding God’s work of creation? (Gen 1:1-2).
4. In what sense is God the head of Christ (1 Cor. 11:3)?
5. What does it mean to honor father and mother? How do I honor a parent I do not trust or respect?

Panelists: Tony Lawrence, Johnie Scaggs, Jared Scaggs

#1004- 8/20/2023

1. Doesn’t the word “for” in Acts 2:38 mean because of? I have been taught that the Greek word translated “for” can indicate causality (“in order to attain”) or a result (“because of”) and that it is used in a resultant sense in Acts 2:38. Therefore we are not baptized in order to be saved.
2. Is it okay for Christians not to attend a local church but just watch services online even if they are physically able to attend
3. Some teach the doctrine of limited atonement. What are some Scriptures which prove that it was unlimited?
4. Are the “sons of God” mentioned in Genesis 6:2 evil angels?
5. Do humans become angels at the moment of death?