2025 A BIBLE ANSWER

Panelists: Brent Arnold, Bradley Smith, Ronnie Gootam

#1093 – 5/4/2025

1. Can a congregation of Christ’s church exist and be pleasing to God without elders?
2. Please discuss the first resurrection of Revelation 20:5-6?
3. What are the two immutable things mentioned in Hebrews 6:18?
4. What is the role of a deacon?

Panelists: Serge Shoemaker, Mark Lindley, Jordyn Graves

#1092 – 4/27/2025

1. Please discuss the origin of the word Christian?
2. If Jesus had brothers and sisters, why did our Lord request on the cross that the apostle John take care of His mother Mary? Why couldn’t the brother and sisters take care of her?
3. Are some sins worse or better than others?
4. Does God punish children for their parent’s sins (Numbers 14:18)?
5. Does John 10:30 teach that Jesus and the Father are the same person?

Panelists: Serge Shoemaker, Mark Lindley, Jordyn Graves

#1091 – 4/20/2025

1. If God is a spirit (John 4:24), what does it mean that we are made in His image (Genesis 1:26)?
2. Why didn’t Adam and Eve die when they disobeyed God (Genesis 2:15-17)?
3. Are dinosaurs mentioned in the Bible?
4. Please explain First Peter 4:16-18? Does this verse imply a second chance?
5. It seems cruel that God hardened Pharaoh’s heart (Exodus 4:21)? Was that fair?

Panelists: Serge Shoemaker, Mark Lindley, Jordyn Graves

#1090 – 4/13/2025

1. Please explain Philippians 2:12?
2. Why did the Jews refuse to associate with the Samaritans?
3. Where was Tarshish and why did Jonah want to go there so badly?
4. Did Jesus put a limit on the number of times we ought to forgive another (Matthew 18:22)?
5. Doesn’t the Bible condone slavery?

Panelists: Serge Shoemaker, Mark Lindley, Jordyn Graves

Air Dates: #1089 – 4/6/2025

1. What was Paul’s thorn in the flesh (2 Corinthians 12:7-9)?
2. Why is the Lord’s Church in some places beginning to resemble denominational congregations during worship service?
3. Why was Cain’s offering unacceptable?
4. I obeyed the gospel at a young age, but now I understand a lot more about what it takes to be a disciple of Christ. Should I be re-baptized?
5. What are some ways we can worship God?

Panelists: Serge Shoemaker, Mark Lindley, Jordyn Graves

#1088 – 3/30/2025

1. My husband is divorcing me after over fifty years of marriage. I believe he has found someone else. I am devastated. What can the Lord do to help me?
2. What was the terrible sin of the tower of Babel?
3. In Hebrews 13:14, what does it mean to keep the marriage bed undefiled or pure?
4. Can you please explain Galatians 6:2? To what extent are Christians to take on the burdens and problems of others?
5. Isn’t it contradictory for Mark to record the crucifixion of Jesus at the third hour (Mark 15:25) while John 19:14 puts the time when Pilate turned Jesus over to be crucified at about the sixth hour?

Panelists: Serge Shoemaker, Mark Lindley, Jordyn Graves

#1087 – 3/23/2025

1. How were people saved in the Old Testament?
2. What is the difference between regret and repentance?
3. When I read about the resurrection in the Bible, I get confused. Is this talking about the body or the spirit?
4. Jesus said to love your enemies. I have a hard time feeling good about someone who tries to hurt me. What can I do about this?
5. Is a person saved and then baptized to join a church or must one be baptized in order to be saved?

Panelists: Serge Shoemaker, Mark Lindley, Jordyn Graves

#1086 – 3/16/2025

1. What will ultimately happen to Satan?
2. How could Paul say there shouldn’t be any tongues without interpretation (1 Cor. 14:27-28), when there wasn’t any interpretation on the day of Pentecost and everyone heard them speak in their own language?
3. Please discuss what is known as the gap theory?
4. Why is unleavened bread used in the Lord’s Supper?
5. What does the image of Nebuchadnezzar’s dream mean and how does it apply to the end of time (Daniel 2)?

Panelists: Serge Shoemaker, Mark Lindley, Jordyn Graves

#1085 – 3/9/2025

1. Is fasting commanded anywhere in the New Testament? I understand that Jesus at one time said to the disciples “….. However, this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting.”
2. Where did the Almighty God dwell before creating the heavens [1st, 2nd & 3rd] and the earth [Genesis 1:1]?
3. Is worshiping together with Christians each week optional?
4. Where were the three Hebrews – Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego during the reign and downfall of Belshazaar, and the reign of King Darius? Could it be that Daniel the prophet outlived them? Could it be that they returned to Jerusalem?
5. How was Jesus tempted like as we are?

Panelists: Serge Shoemaker, Mark Lindley, Jordyn Graves

#1084 – 3/2/2025

1. What does a Christian owe his employer?
2. What does a Christian employer owe his employee?
3. Are there some jobs that a Christian cannot do?
4. Should a Christian try to convert his co-workers or managers?
5. Can a Christian be a soldier or a police officer?
6. How do you handle it when someone is rude to you?