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| Baptism of the Holy Spirit | 10/26/2009 |
Q: When does a believer in Christ receive the Holy Spirit.
A: Antonio. The one true God is triune (NAME, not NAMES of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost ...
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| If one is a reprobate and is conscious of this fact, what can or should one do next? | 10/18/2009 |
Q: My question is the following: If one is a reprobate and is conscious of this fact, what can or ...
A: Maybe I can give you a few thoughts to try to make sense of this existence from God's perspective. ...
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| Really? | 10/9/2009 |
Q: Please seek the truth. Discover Dr. Scott Hahn who was a Preacher for over 20 years and is a ...
A: The correct word is "repent," not "do penance." If you believe in God then you agree with Him that ...
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| Really? | 10/8/2009 |
Q: Please seek the truth. Discover Dr. Scott Hahn who was a Preacher for over 20 years and is a ...
A: Lilly, and for sending the wonderful verses. We both agree that Godly works should be in the ...
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| Really? | 10/8/2009 |
Q: Please seek the truth. Discover Dr. Scott Hahn who was a Preacher for over 20 years and is a ...
A: Jesus said in John 14:6 " I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life: no man comes unto the Father, but ...
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| God's Law | 9/28/2009 |
Q: I’m searching for a certain denomination and was hoping that by contacting you, you could help me in ...
A: Mr. Latham. You may want to consider Galatians 3:24-25 and Col.2:16-17. If we entrust our ...
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| Hurt | 8/26/2009 |
Q: Hey, Is there a place in the bible where it says we should allow ourselves to get hurt? And also, is ...
A: Some people think Matthew 5:39 means to allow ourselves to get hurt, but this whole passage deals ...
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| RELIGION | 5/14/2009 |
Q: WHERE DOES THE PHRASE GOD WORKS IN MYSTERIOUS WAYS COME FROM.
A: I apologize for the delay in replying. I was visiting my mother for a few days and forgot to put ...
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| roles of mothers and deaconess' in the church | 4/24/2009 |
Q: Good afternoon, I am speaking at church soon and wanted to research some information on leadership ...
A: God has given wives a hard, but awesome role of showing the world how the church's relationship ...
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| Judas' sons name | 4/19/2009 |
Q: What is the name of Judas' son?
A: I don't think the Bible mentions a name of a son of any of the men named Judas, but you might be ...
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| Family Life After Death | 4/3/2009 |
Q: What happens to the family relationship after death? Is it just until "death do you part"? Will I ...
A: Stephanie. The Bible doesn't give an answer to your questions, so we can only speculate, but there ...
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| Divine Displeasure | 3/30/2009 |
Q: When I google Divine Displease, google give two verse 1 Corinthian 10:8 and Number 25:9, are these ...
A: Google's reputation isn't on the right side of decent morals, so you might want to try a different ...
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| Question on missions | 3/26/2009 |
Q: Mrs. Lyons, Could you please give me your view on missions / missionaries? In your opinion what are ...
A: I believe all Christians should be missionaries, encouraging others to accept Jesus as Lord of their ...
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| GUILT | 3/23/2009 |
Q: I AM A CHRISTIAN WITH PROBLEMS DEALING WITH WORRY AND GUILT. I KNOW THAT SOUNDS CRAZY SINCE I SHOULD ...
A: I don't know much about Ambien, but wouldn't the one who died have been even more affected by Ambien ...
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| pressing for my money | 2/20/2009 |
Q: Please help me in Jesus name. In 2006(Dec) my sister's son(HUGH) got married and we(I and my ...
A: Yes, I will pray for you. I am so sorry about the overwhelming situations you are going through ...
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| Are Baptists aware of God's eonian plan? | 2/17/2009 |
Q: Mistranslation of the Greek word "aion" is a master stroke of diabolical genius. Perhaps no other ...
A: My husband said, "Looking at a both sides of the issue, I wonder which side should be inspecting ...
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| Are Baptists aware of God's eonian plan? | 2/16/2009 |
Q: Mistranslation of the Greek word "aion" is a master stroke of diabolical genius. Perhaps no other ...
A: Personally, I believe everyone has physical life from God, which provides us with an opportunity to ...
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| Women leaders in the Baptist Church | 1/30/2009 |
Q: I was raised in a Southern Baptist Church and was continually told that the Southern Baptists do not ...
A: Mark. 1Timothy 3 speaks leads one to understand that the man is to be the leader in spiritual ...
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| Resolution to Purchase Property | 1/14/2009 |
Q: How do I write a resolution for a church that's agreeing to purchase property?
A: I apologize for being so late. I asked my husband, but he's been so busy. We're not sure where ...
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| Mary, mother of Jesus | 12/17/2008 |
Q: Is there any reference to Mary after the crucifixion in the Bible? Was Joseph at the crucifixion? I ...
A: Matthew 13:55-56 mentions the brothers by name and sisters without names. They seem to be ...
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| Mary, mother of Jesus | 12/15/2008 |
Q: Is there any reference to Mary after the crucifixion in the Bible? Was Joseph at the crucifixion? I ...
A: Yes, some references, besides the two mentioned, Acts 1:14 and John 7:5, are Matthew 12:46, 13:55, ...
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| Mary, mother of Jesus | 12/14/2008 |
Q: Is there any reference to Mary after the crucifixion in the Bible? Was Joseph at the crucifixion? I ...
A: It's thought that Joseph died before the crucifixion because Jesus entrusted the care of his mother ...
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| pair of gloves | 12/3/2008 |
Q: What woman in the Bible made a pair of gloves for her son? I cannot find the word gloves in the ...
A: I appreciate the verse you sent. Maybe some Bible versions use the word gloves. Rebekah was trying ...
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| I Believe that Sabbath is Saturday | 8/18/2008 |
Q: your last answer to Ms. June, is a joke right? you pointed out that persons sometimes get the true ...
A: I'm not sure what you are referring to with Ms. June (I haven't answered any questions for a long ...
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| Church Membership | 1/21/2008 |
Q: I am a senior (octo), as I move from one part of the country to another and I change Churches I have ...
A: Lloyd. We seem to be a product of our upbringing, sometimes holding on to traditions without ...
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| Virgin Mary | 12/19/2007 |
Q: Was mary a virgin all her life did she bare any children after Jesus. Did Joseph and her children.
A: Catholics explain away the Bible's references to Jesus' brothers and sisters, but the real issue is ...
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| Salvation continue | 10/16/2007 |
Q: Good morning Priscilla, I didn't have the opportunity to finish my questions with the last ...
A: Please reread the responses already given to your questions, several times, and pray that the Holy ...
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| KIGDOM and HAVEN | 10/10/2007 |
Q: I HAVE A UNDERSTANDING THERE IS A DIFFERENCE BETWEEM THE KINGDOMS OF HEAVEN (THREE) AND THE KINGDOM ...
A: The Kingdom of God would have to be where God is obeyed as King. II Cor. 12:2 mentions being ...
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| Salvation continue | 10/8/2007 |
Q: Good morning Priscilla, I didn't have the opportunity to finish my questions with the last ...
A: Perhaps it would be helpful to understand Acts 22:16 to see the advice of "why tarry, arise and be ...
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| Salvation | 10/3/2007 |
Q: I am having a problem in understanding the Baptist teaching in exactly at what point is a person ...
A: The purpose of water baptism is to express outwardly (physically) what has happened inwardly (by the ...
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| Salvation | 10/3/2007 |
Q: I am having a problem in understanding the Baptist teaching in exactly at what point is a person ...
A: Baptists teach that physical water baptism is the START of a lifetime of obedience to our Lord Jesus ...
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| Salvation | 10/2/2007 |
Q: I am having a problem in understanding the Baptist teaching in exactly at what point is a person ...
A: I can't judge anyone else to know if they are sincere in their trust and reliance on God's gift of ...
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| End Times | 9/17/2007 |
Q: Priscilla! Hi! I have some questions and a few ideas I wanted some help on, if you wouldn't mind. ...
A: Your ideas have a lot of merit. I agree that Russia, China, and Iran are certainly in place for ...
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| temple curtain | 8/14/2007 |
Q: Prisilla Imediately after Jesus died, the curtain at the entrance to the holy of holys in the ...
A: Hebrews 10:19-20 explains that Jesus' complete payment for sin (rather than the temporary covering ...
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| marriage and divorce | 6/20/2007 |
Q: I have been married for about 5yrs. During the last 2yrs of my marriage my husband has committed ...
A: I apologize for my late reply. I've been out of state for a couple of days helping my mother who ...
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| Attendance and inclusion in upcoming dedication of child | 5/8/2007 |
Q: My soon-to-be husband wants me to attend his new grandchild's dedication to his son's church. During ...
A: With what you've mentioned, I would recommend that you share your feelings about the situation with ...
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| Seventh Day Baptists-your sabbath keeping brethren | 5/4/2007 |
Q: I first learned of the Seventh Day Baptist about 10 years ago. I grew up in the Baptist church ...
A: I don't believe there are any Seventh Day Baptists around where I have been, nor have I read about ...
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| language | 4/14/2007 |
Q: Was the Bible originally written in Greek or Latin? Either way, since no one currently fluently ...
A: The true God made us to have a loving relationship with Him that reflects His glory. He could ...
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| language | 4/13/2007 |
Q: Was the Bible originally written in Greek or Latin? Either way, since no one currently fluently ...
A: Take my advice and don't try to go to Saudi Arabia with a Bible, or quote the Bible to anyone ...
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| language | 4/13/2007 |
Q: Was the Bible originally written in Greek or Latin? Either way, since no one currently fluently ...
A: It's possible that the Bible was distorted, but the evidence points otherwise. What are ...
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| language | 4/12/2007 |
Q: Was the Bible originally written in Greek or Latin? Either way, since no one currently fluently ...
A: The Old Testament was written in Hebrew and the New Testament in Greek. With an ordinary book ...
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| no religion | 2/25/2007 |
Q: For some time now I have wanted to go to church. My problem is that I never grew up going to church. ...
A: It is wonderful to hear of your interest in church. I think starting with your friend's church ...
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| Sleep problems | 2/19/2007 |
Q: We have three children, 2 1/2 months old, almost 3 & 5 year olds. Our 3 year old has been waking up ...
A: I'm glad you've written, Elizabeth. Your love and concern shows through. I'll be praying for ...
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| social studies | 2/2/2007 |
Q: how was baptists founded
A: If you need exact information and dates for an assignment, you should do an internet search for ...
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| Paul | 1/4/2007 |
Q: I would like to know as much as you can tell me about the life of Paul and what was his impact as he ...
A: I'm sorry I disappointed you, but I would have had to copy half of the New Testament in order to ...
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| why we should not drink | 12/23/2006 |
Q: will you send me a email on wine? i am teaching my sunday school class about not drinking. what I ...
A: I'm not sure what you've read already so I may be repeating. I don't think there's anything more ...
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| The Veil in the Temple. | 11/20/2006 |
Q: Just a simple question. Does the Bible every tell how thick the veil was in the Tabernacle or ...
A: I don't think there is any mention in the Bible about the thickness of the veil. I have heard that ...
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| missions | 9/26/2006 |
Q: Mrs. Lyons, Can you give me the name of a non-profit organization that does missionary work and ...
A: You're right. In Communist and Muslim countries, Bibles are very restricted, so people often suffer ...
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| abortion/death penalty | 9/25/2006 |
Q: I was wondering if I could get your opinion on these two controversial subjects. I am a college ...
A: I am a member of a Southern Baptist Church, of the type which teaches that the Word of God is the ...
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| ??Tides | 9/10/2006 |
Q: My boyfriend is Baptist and this is one of the thousands of questions I have... Why in the Baptist ...
A: When you are a Christian, you give all to God. Tithe means 10% of something. When you give, it ...
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| help | 9/9/2006 |
Q: I came to the alter to accept Christ at the age of 17 in 1982, I left 11 months later to join the ...
A: If you still have a voice speaking to guide you to make Christlike decisions, that must be His ...
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| Eternal security | 8/19/2006 |
Q: How do Baptists justify "once saved, always saved"? How is that Biblical to say a few magic words ...
A: Perhaps as my husband said, the better question might be, how do you stay saved, once you get saved. ...
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| Keeping order in Sunday School | 8/13/2006 |
Q: I've been helping with the 7-8 year old Sunday School class. Can you offer any tips on keeping ...
A: I apologize for not responding sooner. I should have put myself on vacation since we are ...
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| church | 7/3/2006 |
Q: How would you answer a Catholic who says that his Church is the only one with legitimacy because it ...
A: The Catholic Church's history of its popes (bishops) is not one to be proud of. There were ...
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| Follow Up! | 6/22/2006 |
Q: Again,your help is priceles,thank you for your time.I don't have the ability to talk to you so I ...
A: I think fallen angels have the ability to take on human form like good angels. (Gabriel in Luke ...
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| Questions! | 6/20/2006 |
Q: Yes it's me again,(got a couple more)surprized? A couple of places in the bible,Jesus says "the ...
A: Good questions. The Trinity is outside of human comprehension, which is why He is God and we ...
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| Question on Baptism | 6/15/2006 |
Q: Let me start by saying that I am Lutheran and have raised my children with the beliefs that I was ...
A: It's great that you are involved in such concerns with your children. Baptists believe in ...
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| Please,Please,PLEASEEeeeeeee!!!!!!! | 6/2/2006 |
Q: Mrs.Lyons,I prayed all night that you would have the time to answer my question before the weekend. ...
A: I'm not sure what time zone you are in, but I found someone to take my place with the garage sale, ...
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| Life after adultery | 5/14/2006 |
Q: In the past six yrs my wife has had two seperate affairs, one she slept with the man the other she ...
A: I'm glad you've written. By your willingness to face this situation and desire to deal with it with ...
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| Follow up to......WHY??? | 5/1/2006 |
Q: A couple of days ago I sent you a series of questions,God bless you for your time & answers,they ...
A: I'm glad you've written back. You are right--God does want us to reason with Him. If you were to ...
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| Why??? | 4/28/2006 |
Q: I want it to be known that I believe in & love God I take ALL that the bible says to be true ...
A: Everybody should be asking your questions because this life is very short compared to eternity. ...
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| Independent versus Souther Baptist | 3/8/2006 |
Q: I am an Independent Baptist who has some questions regarding the differences between Independent and ...
A: I'm not sure I can help very much. I think some of the differences are blurred depending on where ...
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| I'm not a Protestant but I'm... | 3/2/2006 |
Q: I'm not a Protestant but I'm interested in finding out where this whole "born-again" idea, popular ...
A: You're right, Jesus did talk about being born again in John 3:3-21. He made it clear that it is not ...
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| Need Advice | 1/23/2006 |
Q: I am nineteen years old, a born-again Christian, and majoring in Youth Ministry. I have a few ...
A: I'm glad you've written. It is not surprising for you to have such thoughts since our culture has ...
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| Good Deeds! | 1/18/2006 |
Q: Matthews 25:31-46 - According to this passage, those who helped the needy receive eternal life & ...
A: The passage you mentions means that if you have believed Jesus enough to have Him forgive your sins ...
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| question | 12/29/2005 |
Q: why did Jesus tell newly healed people not to tell anyone....
A: My opinion is that Jesus healed people in order to fulfill prophecy (Isaiah 35:5-6) and to ...
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| History of the Baptist relgion | 12/25/2005 |
Q: What are the beliefs and doctrines of the Baptist Church? What would you say are the differences and ...
A: There are many different kinds of Baptists, as well as other types of Christians, but any true ...
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| 1 COR 9:25 | 12/20/2005 |
Q: i KNOW YOU DONT KNOW ME PERSONALLY BUT HERE GOES.............................................. 1 ...
A: Obviously God made us all unique. Since our purpose is to reflect His glory, I believe our ...
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| A bible hunt challenge | 12/9/2005 |
Q: Our pastor gave us a bible hunt question and I am wondering if you could help me.Here's the clues: ...
A: I looked in my book, "Everyone in the Bible" and couldn't find any names that had the initials B.A., ...
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| Romans 11:25,26 | 12/8/2005 |
Q: My dear sister in the Lord. I am coming to you again with a question regarding Romans 11:25,26. Am ...
A: The timing of the rapture, as well as other future events, are not as easily established as past ...
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| salvation | 8/21/2005 |
Q: I have a question in regards to salvation. I was confronted with the question of, "How did people ...
A: David. Romans 1:19-20 is probably the best verses to remember for this situation. Old Testament ...
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| Property | 6/24/2005 |
Q: I'm confused. The US is a Christian nation and believes firmly in “private property”. Yet the book ...
A: Although the U.S. was founded on Christian principles, it isn't a Christian nation in the sense that ...
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| hI I came across a site and... | 6/24/2005 |
Q: http://www.maitreya.org/english/Satsangs%201999+/satsang_2001.htm
A: I'm a little cautious about opening websites such as you mention. We've had our computer attacked ...
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| Repentence | 6/13/2005 |
Q: I'm really confused about how “repentance” fits into a person getting saved. I hear pastors say ...
A: To me "repent" means a person compares his/her sin (use your example of alcoholism) to God's way of ...
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| biblical inquiry | 5/10/2005 |
Q: Greetings in Jesus' name! I have a single male friend who met a lady in the internet; the girl is ...
A: A forced marriage where a female does not give willing consent, then is freed somehow, would ...
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| violence | 4/5/2005 |
Q: I was raised by a Muslim Father and a Christian mother. Recently I have heard a lot of biased ...
A: I'm sure there are misunderstandings on both sides and many variations among Christians and Muslim, ...
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| Gospel Music where Alcohol is Served | 3/29/2005 |
Q: Lyons, I hope you are the proper person to direct this question to, but if not, I apologize in ...
A: Your question is very relevant to me since I deal with conservative and liberal Southern Baptists, ...
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| Circumcision | 3/19/2005 |
Q: In Genisis we are told that God makes an ever lasting covenant with Abraham that all the males must ...
A: There's a lot in Hebrews about the shadow pictures in the Old Testament being fulfilled in the New ...
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| Believing in God | 2/15/2005 |
Q: What is the difference in the belief Abram had for God (Genesis 15) and the belief Mary had in God ...
A: I may not be much help because I don't see any qualitative difference in Abram's belief and Mary's. ...
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| what does this mean? | 11/29/2004 |
Q: What does it mean when it is said that "whoever calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved" ...
A: You have a good question that I believe has a "yes" and a "no" answer. Yes, whoever asks Jesus ...
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| elders | 9/26/2004 |
Q: im 14 with a ? on manners do adlts expect to hear yes or yes maam when being answered? is it ...
A: April. Thanks for writing and for caring about this subject. As a Christian we do want to do ...
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| I need help | 9/25/2004 |
Q: Morning My name Is Irma and at this moment I would i desire some strong directions. I am 49 year old ...
A: You are an inspiration to me and no doubt to others, by your desire to help people physically and ...
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| Healing & Forgiveness in Advance of Suffering | 7/24/2004 |
Q: It seems to me that in Jesus' earthly ministry He was healing before He received His stripes ...
A: You're right, Jesus is fully God and Creator of all so it is His prerogative to heal and save when ...
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| Contraception | 6/22/2004 |
Q: Lyons. My wife wants to know your opinion on the contraception, for example interrupted coitus, ...
A: Buzrla, This is a very good question. Baptists as a group don't address this, relying on ...
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| Christian Web Site | 3/25/2004 |
Q: Trying to find good Christian web sites that would appeal to my daughter and her friends. Their ages ...
A: An excellent website is www.wonderzone.com. Child Evangelism Fellowship sponsors the site and there ...
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| In relation to the Doctrine of God and also the Study of God | 3/16/2004 |
Q: Discuss and explain the distinction between propositional knowledge of God and relational knowledge ...
A: Bunch, Thank you for writing. Matthew 7:23 addresses this subject pretty concisely. In that ...
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| continuity/discontinuity of the Testaments | 3/1/2004 |
Q: Could you explain the continuity/discontinuity of the Testaments and the relation of ...
A: Bunch, It sounds like some teacher is trying to get a superior intellect attitude toward the ...
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| Doctrine of God | 2/25/2004 |
Q: What are some reasons for studying the doctrine of God?
A: I'm not sure if you would describe God's Word as the Doctrine of God, but one reason we should study ...
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| Hi,
What is Quakerism and... | 11/18/2003 |
Q: What is Quakerism and the Religious Society of Friends from a Universalist? Thank you Fil
A: Are you wondering how Quaker theology differs from the theology of a Universalist? My aunt is a ...
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| church split | 7/15/2003 |
Q: Mrs. Lyons, I have a problem---my church is splitting. It is not obvious. Many members are not ...
A: It seems the liberal/conservative friction affects so much of our lives now. The way liberals often ...
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