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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Mt. 15:1-11, MK 7:5-16 | 2/6/2012 | Cooper P. Abrams III |
| Q: What does the reference to Honour thy Father and Mother in Mt 15:1-11 and Mark 7:5-16 mean? Are ... A: The Lord's statement means to "honour" (<i>tima</i> meaning to succor and support, as in 1 Tim. 5:3, ... | ||
| ministries of a church | 1/30/2012 | Brendon Eash |
| Q: what are the duties of the building and grounds ministries of a church,who do they report to,who is ... A: Anthony, There are really no texts within the Bible that answer your question. I can tell you ... | ||
| help with several MEAN church members | 1/30/2012 | Clive Heath |
| Q: I AM AFFRAID WE WILL GET AWAY FROM GOD AND OUR CHURCH IF THIS KEEPS UP!! WE LOVE THIS CHURCH AND ARE ... A: Whata terrible think to have to endure, are we all perfect, I do not think so, but remember God does ... | ||
| Thanksgiving for Unsaved | 1/29/2012 | Dr. Ronald E. Shultz |
| Q: It is common among Christians to conduct Thanks-giving services for the loved ones departed with the ... A: Hmm, it is not practiced by Baptists here in the US. I assume you are referring to something like ... | ||
| Thanks giving for Unsaved | 1/29/2012 | Cooper P. Abrams III |
| Q: It is common among Christians to conduct Thanks-giving services for the loved ones departed with the ... A: God says <i>"And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment"</i> (Hebrews ... | ||
| Thanks giving for Unsaved | 1/29/2012 | Dr. Billy Kryger |
| Q: It is common among Christians to conduct Thanks-giving services for the loved ones departed with the ... A: Nihal: Thank you for your question. It is true that the soul of someone who has died is not ... | ||
| Thanks giving for Unsaved | 1/29/2012 | Rev. Stuart Woodward |
| Q: It is common among Christians to conduct Thanks-giving services for the loved ones departed with the ... A: It raises interesting issues. First of all a funeral service is a right thing to hold when someone ... | ||
| Thanks giving for Unsaved | 1/29/2012 | Brendon Eash |
| Q: It is common among Christians to conduct Thanks-giving services for the loved ones departed with the ... A: Nihal, I would suggest that there is not a situation where you can say you "know" that a person was ... | ||
| Thanks giving for Unsaved | 1/29/2012 | David Ralston |
| Q: It is common among Christians to conduct Thanks-giving services for the loved ones departed with the ... A: In various nations Christians take time to remember their loved one or friend after they have died. ... | ||
| Thanks giving for Unsaved | 1/29/2012 | Mrs. Priscilla Lyons |
| Q: It is common among Christians to conduct Thanks-giving services for the loved ones departed with the ... A: Nihal. You are so right. A funeral service for a loved one who was not saved, is sad and should be ... | ||
| Thanks giving for Unsaved | 1/29/2012 | Clive Heath |
| Q: It is common among Christians to conduct Thanks-giving services for the loved ones departed with the ... A: This questioned is often asked by many people, sometimes we have to act on faith and hope alone. ... | ||
| Sins | 1/28/2012 | Mrs. Priscilla Lyons |
| Q: If you live with someone; but don't have sex; is it still a sin? And will you go to Hell? A: Everyone is headed to Hell because we have all sinned. But God has provided the Way to live with ... | ||
| Pastor and deacon requirement | 1/26/2012 | Dr. Ronald E. Shultz |
| Q: If a man marries a divorced woman who's wife is she biblically? A: Not enough information to make that call. Some would say that no matter what if a person is ... | ||
| Pastor and deacon requirement | 1/26/2012 | Pastor Don Carpenter |
| Q: If a man marries a divorced woman who's wife is she biblically? A: There are many differing views on divorce and remarriage. I believe that there are only two ... | ||
| Heaven and Eternal Life | 1/25/2012 | Rev. Stuart Woodward |
| Q: First thing first, before I get to the question, I am a member of a Baptist church. But I do not ... A: You have been told quite rightly that eternal life can begin here and now. In John 3 Jesus teaches ... | ||
| duties | 1/20/2012 | Dr. Tim Gladu |
| Q: First lets say i read and i guess examined some of your answers before deciding on who to ask. I do ... A: John, I believe that you have a very good view of the gray areas in the Bible. You are able to ... | ||
| Sinning Sadness | 1/13/2012 | Pastor Don Carpenter |
| Q: My mother and I both went to a church for many years where we were taught that it was wrong, ... A: I am sorry for my late response, and I am sorry that you are going though this. The Bible is full ... | ||
| Grieving | 1/12/2012 | Rev. Stuart Woodward |
| Q: Woodward My mother and I both went to a church for many years where we were taught that it was ... A: The problem with wrong teaching is that there is often some truth in it. Certainly we are to trust ... | ||
| Grieving | 1/12/2012 | Dr Don Howe |
| Q: Howe My mother and I both went to a church for many years where we were taught that it was wrong, ... A: Priscilla, thank you for your question. You stated "My mother and I both went to a church for many ... | ||
| Grieving | 1/12/2012 | Clive Heath |
| Q: My mother and I both went to a church for many years where we were taught that it was wrong, ... A: How sad that you no longer attend church, I feel for both you and your mum. Faith is a thing that ... | ||
| Grieving | 1/12/2012 | Dr. Billy Kryger |
| Q: Kryger My mother and I both went to a church for many years where we were taught that it was wrong, ... A: Priscilla: Thank you for your question and for your patience. I apologize for the delay. I ... | ||
| annulment | 1/9/2012 | Dr. Ronald E. Shultz |
| Q: Good day! I have a boyfriend now who is undergoing annulment with her wife. The reason behind their ... A: My dear lady, you have already stated that you cannot leave him so further study would not help. If ... | ||
| annulment | 1/9/2012 | Dr. Ronald E. Shultz |
| Q: Good day! I have a boyfriend now who is undergoing annulment with her wife. The reason behind their ... A: First, you must realize that divorces and annulments are man's way of handling problems. Some would ... | ||
| eternal security of the believer | 1/5/2012 | Rev. Stuart Woodward |
| Q: I grew up in a very fundamental believing church and have raised my children in same church ... A: My reply will attempt to give you new ways of thinking about the issue. Time and practicalities do ... | ||
| Babylon | 1/4/2012 | Cooper P. Abrams III |
| Q: There are some who will say that modern Babylon is Rome, others believe it's the United States while ... A: John, The word "BABYLON" means "confusion." Capitol of Babylonia located by the Euphrates ... | ||
| Sacred Scripture | 1/2/2012 | Brendon Eash |
| Q: The Catholic Church reads the same readings in all 218,000 parishes world wide on any given day so ... A: Glen, I apologize for the delay in getting back with you on this question. The unity that exists ... | ||
| rapture follow up | 1/2/2012 | Cooper P. Abrams III |
| Q: Am I to assume that you are saying St. Paul was teaching in 1Thess.4:13-18 a different message than ... A: Glen, Many have believed the myth that John Nelson Darby (November 18, 1800- April 29, 1882), a ... | ||
| Teachings | 12/31/2011 | Pastor Don Carpenter |
| Q: I hope you had a wonderful Christmas! I'm writing you in regards to the SBC teachings. I'm a Roman ... A: I am glad that you are considering being a Baptist... here are some things that may help you on your ... | ||
| rapture inconsistancies | 12/31/2011 | Cooper P. Abrams III |
| Q: Following John Darbies (1800-1882) rapture theory would entail Christ returning a 3rd time. St.Paul ... A: but I am not sure I understand what you are saying. Certainly, God never promised believers they ... | ||
| Sacred Scripture | 12/31/2011 | Brendon Eash |
| Q: Do the Baptist's read the entire Bible in Church on a 3 year cycle like the Catholic Church does? A: Glen, Thank you for the question. No the Baptist church does not have an official stance on how ... | ||
| Remarriage | 12/30/2011 | Cooper P. Abrams III |
| Q: First I thank you for the sermon from Bruce Lackey on marriage, divorce,and remarriage. It was ... A: Lots of people are in the same situation as you are and God has made provision for that also. He ... | ||
| Sabbath? | 12/29/2011 | Dr. Tim Gladu |
| Q: Why is the Sabbath not observed on the seventh day of the week?Why is the fourth commandment not ... A: Martha, The sabbath was moved to the 1st day of the week after Christianity separated from the Jews ... | ||
| What is required to be raptured? | 12/23/2011 | Cooper P. Abrams III |
| Q: Cooper P. Abrams III, (Let me just say that as best as I can remember, I have always read answers ... A: I am sorry this is late, but I only received notice this morning your question was pending. I have ... | ||
| Wisdom | 12/22/2011 | Dr Don Howe |
| Q: Dr Howe, In Luke 16:8, Jesus "commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely: for the ... A: Eddie, thank you for your question. To understatnd Luke 16:8 in full context one needs to look at ... | ||
| Rule of Antichrist (timing) | 12/9/2011 | Dr. Ronald E. Shultz |
| Q: I hope that I am not repeating a question that has already been answered, but it is something that ... A: Howdy, Sarah. I believe this is the passage you are talking about. Rev 13:5 And there was given ... | ||
| Mistranslation of Scripture in Reference to Homosexuality | 12/7/2011 | Dr. Billy Kryger |
| Q: Dr. Kryger, I'm currently a college student at a state university and, as expected, I've been faced ... A: Ben: Thank you for your question and for your patience. Although I studied Greek and ... | ||
| Mistranslation of Scripture in Reference to Homosexuality | 12/7/2011 | Pastor Don Carpenter |
| Q: Dr. Carpenter, I'm currently a college student at a state university and, as expected, I've been ... A: This is the oldest trick in the Book. Satan started out in the garden of Eden by casting doubts on ... | ||
| revelation or delusion | 12/4/2011 | Dr Don Howe |
| Q: The following statement was made to me during an awake day dream: "During armageddon I would be on a ... A: There is nothing in Revelation that says anything that you have stated. It is your own imagination. ... | ||
| bible church's | 11/29/2011 | Pastor Don Carpenter |
| Q: Where in the Gospels did Christ command his Apostles to institute Bible churches and where in the ... A: Nowhere in the Gospels did Jesus command the Apostles to institute the churches... He did that ... | ||
| causing others to sin | 11/27/2011 | Dr. Ronald E. Shultz |
| Q: I have a few questions I would like to ask in relation to what the Bible says about causing others ... A: Your interpretation is correct, Ricky. We need to consider a couple of things. First, we are all ... | ||
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Cooper P. Abrams III
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Independent Fundamental Baptist missionary and pastor, ThB, MBS. I began pastoring in 1981, and have taught in churches, a Bible college, and a Bible Institute. I have written numerous articles on various subjects from a biblical perspective and many are posted on my web site Bible Truth ( http://www.bible-truth.org ). Bible Truth receives over sixty thousand visits per month. Since 1998 I have answered Bible related questions via e-mail. My answers are straight forward and biblical. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE -----DO NOT ASK A QUESTION AND THEN NOT READ THE ANSWER! ABOUT FOUR IN TEN QUESTIONS ASKED ARE NEVER READ. I FREELY GIVE MY TIME TO GIVE HELPFUL ANSWERS. OFTEN THE ANSWER WILL REQUIRE AS MUCH AS A HOUR OR MORE TO RESEARCH AND THEN TO FORMULATE THE REPLY. IF YOU SEND A QUESTION PLEASE BE THOUGHTFUL ENOUGH TAKE THE TIME TO READ IT. MOST PEOPLE DO...BUT ALL SHOULD. THANKS
Experience
I have been a pastor since 1981 and a Independent Baptist missionary church planter since 1986. I have seen the Lord establish four Bible believing churches in Utah. My web site Bible Truth ( http:\\bible-truth.org ) continues to grow presently over 60,000 visits per month. The materials on the web site are mostly written by myself and contain sermons, Bible commentaries, articles on various biblical subjects.
Publications
- Appeared on Grizzly Adams DVD documentary "End Times: How Close Are We?" (http://www.grizzlyadams.com/Public/ChristianDVDs/index.cfm?productID=49).
- Article "Are Mormons Christians" "O Timothy Magazine" Way of Life Literature (http://www.wayoflife.org/files/9959c77e05b303248173195e72476459-60.html)
Education/Credentials
ThB and MBS from Piedmont Baptist College, Winston-Salem, NC
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