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| Blasphemy Against The Holy Spirit? | 11/19/2009 |
Q: I wanted ask if having a negative thought about the Holy Spirit is an unpardonable sin? I'm just not ...
A: I am glad my previous answer was of some help. Hebrews 10:26-31 is fascinating because if it is left ...
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| Blasphemy Against The Holy Spirit? | 11/17/2009 |
Q: I wanted ask if having a negative thought about the Holy Spirit is an unpardonable sin? I'm just not ...
A: I have indeed prayed that God may take my comments and bring you what you need. The Holy Spirit is ...
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| Sabbath | 11/13/2009 |
Q: What is really the true Sabbath? I am now confused with a lot of presentation i undergone. Can you ...
A: You are not the only one to be confused over the issue of Sabbath and to be honest there is genuine ...
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| RESPONSIVE READING | 11/5/2009 |
Q: I AM OVER YOUTH PROGRAM THIS 5TH SUNDAY. I AM TRYING TO GET A GOOD RESPONSIVE READING TO GO ALONG ...
A: I confess I do not use responsive readings very often. Not many Baptists in England do but it ...
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| intercession | 10/25/2009 |
Q: I have been wondering how we can intercede for each other in prayer. (I have also heard that new ...
A: Many books have been written about prayer and along with a number of certainties there are a few ...
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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: It seems to be an issue you have done a great deal of thinking about. From the outset I can agree ...
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| forgiveness | 9/3/2009 |
Q: I made a decsison to forgive everyone i know of that has done me wrong. Unfortunately, i could not ...
A: The short answer to your question is yes God will forgive you in those circumstances. Jesus died on ...
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| Water baptism | 9/2/2009 |
Q: I have been to many site and talked to many 'ministers of truth' on the subject of salvation and ...
A: Good to hear from you again. I appreciate your comments and for the most part thoroughly agree with ...
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| Water baptism | 8/29/2009 |
Q: I have been to many site and talked to many 'ministers of truth' on the subject of salvation and ...
A: Clearly this subject matters a great deal to you, so much so that you are not so much asking me a ...
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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: It is not a simple one to answer. I assume you do not just mean physical hurt but emotional too. In ...
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| old covenant | 8/20/2009 |
Q: I have had a Jewish person tell me that the New Covenant cannot replace the Old Covenant because the ...
A: Your Jewish friend is quite right in suggesting that the Old Covenant cannot be set aside easily. ...
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| Infant cremation | 7/8/2009 |
Q: My daughter just lost her baby on 7-5-09 ,she was about 17-18 weeks pregnant, we don't know what do ...
A: First I offer my genuine sympathy and concern to your daughter, yourselves and the whole family. I ...
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| URGENT | 7/6/2009 |
Q: met a women claiming to be possessed by something causing her physical pain causing her to "hate" ...
A: The short answer is that God can do anything and so casting out demons over distance is quite ...
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| Divorce | 7/5/2009 |
Q: Once a spouse commits adultery, isn't that an automatic divorce in the eye of God regarding ...
A: If a person's spouse commits adultery it is grounds for divorce biblically but it does not ...
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| Creation | 5/12/2009 |
Q: According to Genesis, God created light on the first day and then the sun not until the 4th day. If ...
A: Christians have come up with a number of explanations for your this issue but the truth is that no ...
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| Heaven | 5/3/2009 |
Q: Will we reconize and know our loved ones from earth in Heaven?
A: I have no doubt the answer is yes. I have a number of reasons for saying this. Although the bible ...
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| baptism | 5/1/2009 |
Q: Do you need to be baptized by a ordained minister or can a deacon or other person in the church do ...
A: I doubt whether Southern Baptists have a defined policy. I expect some local churches will. However, ...
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| baptism | 4/30/2009 |
Q: Do you need to be baptized by a ordained minister or can a deacon or other person in the church do ...
A: The bible nowhere specifies who should do the baptising. Philip who was one of the seven 'deacons' ...
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| sign of the cross | 4/9/2009 |
Q: do baptists ever give the sign of the cross either at church or any other function
A: I ought to explain that I am an English Baptist Pastor based in England so the situation here may be ...
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| love | 1/28/2009 |
Q: Do you believe that god would tell a man or women that a loving caring, very true relationship is ...
A: Although a short question the answer will need to be a little longer! Basically the answer depends ...
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| charles t russell | 12/12/2008 |
Q: i am reading "study in the scriptures by "the associated bible students? also charles to russell. ...
A: My advice is that you avoid anything by Charles T Russell. He was the founder of the movement known ...
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| Captial Punishment | 11/19/2008 |
Q: Can you please tell me you view and why or why not you personally support/disapprove? Also is there ...
A: I am afraid I cannot help you. I minister in England and belong to the Baptist Union of Great ...
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| Ordination question | 11/13/2008 |
Q: What are the questions asked to ordained a baptist preacher? I am Missionary Baptist
A: Sincere apologies for not replying earlier. I have been away and forgot to inform 'All Experts'. As ...
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| Witnessing to a "psychic believer" | 10/28/2008 |
Q: My mother in law is elderly and sick. She was raised Baptist but has lost faith. She is a believer ...
A: I fully understand your deep concern on this matter and your love for your mother in law. It is ...
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| music ministry | 10/20/2008 |
Q: I currently serve on the worship team in our church. An individual who has been a new attender at ...
A: It is not an easy one to answer. Firstly the New Testament says nothing at all about music ministry ...
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| catholics God and me | 10/5/2008 |
Q: i love the bible, Jesus, and his apostles... and im in the bible everyday studying Christ and ...
A: Wow! This is not a question it is many questions and many books have been filled trying to deal with ...
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| dating | 9/23/2008 |
Q: okay i was wondering if there is anything in the bible about mixed race dating like if a black guy ...
A: There is nothng at all in the bible to say that there is anything wrong with dating in mixed races. ...
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| Throne and Lamb | 8/21/2008 |
Q: according to Baptists Churches Who is sit on the Throne in Revelation 4:10 and who is the lamb in ...
A: The Book of Revelation is famous for being open to varied interpretations. However a Baptist view of ...
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| frogiveness | 7/2/2008 |
Q: I am having a lot of issues with forgiveness. I am a born again Christian, and I have been so for ...
A: Sadly your problem is one with which many people wrestle. I have had to help people with the issues ...
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| lords day of worship | 5/18/2008 |
Q: My husband is a seventh day adventist and I am a baptist, my question is that i believe that the day ...
A: You ask me how to explain these things to your husband. That is not an easy matter as it is likely ...
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| my marriage | 5/7/2008 |
Q: A few months ago I sent out a question to a number of the experts on All Experts, to see what kind ...
A: you raise very interesting points. The areas in which the Kingdom of God and the Kingdom of this ...
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| my marriage | 5/6/2008 |
Q: A few months ago I sent out a question to a number of the experts on All Experts, to see what kind ...
A: It is a fascinating issue which has exercised my mind quite a bit over past months. Regarding the ...
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| reproductive technology | 2/27/2008 |
Q: what are the objections does the baptist church has if any on reproductive technology
A: Reproductive technology can be very helpful in helping couples have children who otherwise could ...
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| Mark of the Beast | 1/24/2008 |
Q: What is the mark of the beast? What does the 666 mean? And can a non-christian escape being marked? ...
A: The Mark of the beast is referred to only in book of Revelation. It is mark that the Beast (an anti ...
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| What to do with a terrible pastor?? | 1/22/2008 |
Q: attend a southern baptist church. our pastor of 5 years is killing this assembly. during his tenure ...
A: The situation you outline, if accurate, is very sad. I like the way you phrase your question around ...
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| Rapture | 12/21/2007 |
Q: I'm confused over if the Rapture will occur before, in the middle or at the end of the Tribulation. ...
A: The short answer to your question is no. You are right in concluding that Christians differ over the ...
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| This war | 10/25/2007 |
Q: I am a Christian who goes to a Baptist Church. But I am finding it increasingly difficult to think ...
A: I am not sure I am the right person to respond as I am English and minister in England but perhaps a ...
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| What Would be Christ's Opinion | 9/16/2007 |
Q: Woodward, I am just wondering if the United States should become militarily involved in other ...
A: You touch on complex issues that Christians disagree about so I can only give you my own perspective ...
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| Salvation Assurance | 8/29/2007 |
Q: My question is what do you tell someone who was raised under the idea that she has to be willing ...
A: Sadly there are many people who struggle in the whole area of assurance. You are right to remind the ...
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| Called a precher Reverend..... | 8/2/2007 |
Q: How can a preacher call himself Reverend when in Psalms 111:9, He sent redemption unto his people: ...
A: To an extent I agree with the point you make in that titles for those ministering the Gospel tend to ...
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| annointing oil | 7/18/2007 |
Q: is there specific scritpture for use of annointing oil for the sick? also, recently watched ...
A: Regarding anointing with oil there are two relevant scripture passages of which I am aware. James ...
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| Baptist and Lutherans | 6/24/2007 |
Q: i am a baptist and i have too ask a question.My churches youth minister is about too leave our ...
A: Although there are significant differences between Baptist and Lutheran Churches it is also true ...
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| Greek? | 6/17/2007 |
Q: I think you and Schultz are kind of my "go to" guys to ask questions. Whenever the Jewish scribes ...
A: They have sent me to some of my reference books to confirm things before replying. Parts of the New ...
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| The Gospel Narratives | 6/16/2007 |
Q: I understand that the Gospels are quite historical. I want to ask you this, how do we know that they ...
A: How we know anything is accurate that we ourselves have not lived through is the underlying issue ...
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| Difference to Catholics | 6/12/2007 |
Q: Stuart, Thank you for you previous reply. The reason I am asking is for a school assignment on the ...
A: I'm glad what I wrote last time was of some help. Up until the late 15th century the Church of Rome ...
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| Difference to Roman Catholics | 6/11/2007 |
Q: Stuart, I was wondering if you could outline the differences between the Baptist Church and the ...
A: You have specifically asked me to point out the differences between the Church of Rome and Baptists ...
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| Death and rebirth | 5/28/2007 |
Q: I have come to the understanding that once a person changes their way of thinking to the point of ...
A: although I am not altogether sure what your question is. You don't tell me the kind of church of ...
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| John 20:22 | 5/24/2007 |
Q: John 20:22 says, "And when he had said this, He breathed on them, and saith unto them, 'Receive ye ...
A: There are three ways of which I am aware in which Christians have tried to understand how the two ...
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| Divorce | 5/21/2007 |
Q: Do you ever believe it is alright to divorce? I am currently going through a divorce, but I am so ...
A: There are circumstances in which I believe divorce is allowed for a Christian. The obvious ...
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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 am vaguely aware of sabbatarian Baptists from my church history. However, as I minister in England ...
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| salvation | 4/1/2007 |
Q: What is essential for salvation?
A: It lies at the heart of the Christian faith. Salvation is a gift from God that we can never deserve ...
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| love | 12/15/2006 |
Q: I've been asking about love. Jesus said to love God, love your enemies, love yourself. But how ...
A: In English our one word 'love' is used to describe many idfferent things. In other languages (for ...
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| Middle East Situation | 11/24/2006 |
Q: Woodward, I overheard an expert on a radio program saying that Iran has already stated it wants to ...
A: I ought to point out that I minister in England so my perspective might be different from someone ...
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| tithing | 10/27/2006 |
Q: You said to a previous answer: "If the law demanded 10% ought not grace to inspire us to more." But ...
A: You are partly right in that on occasions there were other requirements demanded and there were ...
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| Revelation | 10/19/2006 |
Q: Do you believe that God speaks directly to us today, or did His revelation cease with the New ...
A: It is a subject about which Christians can disagree though most of that disagreement is down to the ...
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| Psychics and Christianity for my English Comp Class | 10/11/2006 |
Q: Rev. Woodward's, In my English comp class we had to compare and comtrast the movies, Frankenstein ...
A: Your desire to make a stand is admirable and I am sure God will honour it in the long term even if ...
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| Getting Married | 9/19/2006 |
Q: Woodward: My name is Martin, I am Catholic and my Fiance is Baptist and we want to get married in ...
A: I don't think I can help you. I am a minister in England and I suspect you might live in the USA. If ...
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| fornication today | 9/3/2006 |
Q: According to your knowledge and beliefs what is your stance about fornication today? Do you still ...
A: The bible is clear about fornication, adultery and homosexual practice. They are all sin and wrong. ...
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| Deacons | 8/29/2006 |
Q: In today Baptist Church,what should the role of Deacon be? Thanks
A: I minister in England and I know the situation is a little different here to the USA but I shall ...
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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: You touch on an issue about which Christians have had slightly different interpretations through ...
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| Tithing | 8/18/2006 |
Q: Rev. Woodward, I am a member of a small Baptist Church in Kentucky. Myself and my family have ...
A: I hope I can be of some help to you. Maybe a Baptist from England can have some insights! As I see ...
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| Prayer | 8/16/2006 |
Q: Maybe I can tell you how I pray. I too started only praying to God to ask him for big favors in a ...
A: I am glad my last response was of some help. Like any relationship, developing one with God is not ...
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| Prayer | 8/14/2006 |
Q: I'm having problems with prayer. I don't get it. Some tell me to think about it as talking to God. ...
A: To describe prayer as talking to God is only scratching the surface of explanation. Christians ...
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| alone, rejected & unwanted | 8/3/2006 |
Q: Too much to address here,therefore, one question. Why has The Lord allowed me to suffer with ...
A: Why God allows certain things to happen in our lives will always be shrouded in some mystery. If I ...
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| Prayer | 6/20/2006 |
Q: I recently read Rabbi Kushner's book When Bad Things Happen to Good People. I understand his logic ...
A: The subject of prayer includes many mysteries and is subject to many human interpretations. My view ...
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| Independent versus Southern Baptist | 3/8/2006 |
Q: I am an Independent Baptist who has some questions regarding the differences between Independent and ...
A: Sorry I will have to give this question a miss as I minister in England where the situation is very ...
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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: Good to hear from you again. The passage of scripture to which you refer can be read in various ...
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| Need Understanding | 1/9/2006 |
Q: I'd like to say that I still have faith, but I'm lost. The question I have is, God created ALL! ...
A: I did reply to it some days ago but for some reason best known to 'all-experts' and the internet ...
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| Pastorate Question | 12/27/2005 |
Q: Hey! I have a situation that I am looking for some objective outside input. First - I am the ...
A: I ought, at the outset, to explain that I am Pastor of a church in England and therefore my ...
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| Another challenging jeophardy question... | 12/13/2005 |
Q: Woodward. Since you did so well on the last question I thought I send you another Bible jeophardy ...
A: Good to hear from you again. This one has got me baffled. I will offer a suggestion but I am far ...
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| Question about the Bible | 10/24/2005 |
Q: I'm a 28-year-old conservative Baptist. I just have some questions regarding the Bible that I hope ...
A: We reallty need to let God be God. He alone is the arbiter of right and wrong and the decider ...
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| Please tell me about fasting? | 10/12/2005 |
Q: Why should I Fast? How long should I Fast? and is Fasting not eating meat or is it not eating food ...
A: The bible mentions fasting from time to time but never spells out its purpose so we have to glean ...
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| Two Part Question: OT and Modern Perception of God | 9/26/2005 |
Q: Two PartHow do we decide which OT laws to follow today and which ones to discard? In the Old ...
A: I will try to answer them as best I can but there are limitations on time responding through email. ...
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| Scripture | 7/5/2005 |
Q: Woodward, I thought that I had read a bible verse in the past indicating that it was as much a sin ...
A: I am afraid that I am not aware of any verse that puts the matter as you remember it. Certainly we ...
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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: There is nothing in the bible that forbids Christians from having private property. In Acts 4:32-37 ...
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| End times | 5/26/2005 |
Q: Rev. Woodward, I have been a member of a Baptist church for a number of years. My question for you ...
A: You are obviouly having a hard time at the moment. The doctrine of the end time is very important ...
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| Tithing | 5/23/2005 |
Q: Are Baptists required to tithe, i.e. giving back 10% of income to the Church? What is the Baptist ...
A: There is no standard 'Baptist' line on tithing. Some teach that it is a clear command of scripture ...
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| Is there still hope for me? | 5/16/2005 |
Q: I've run away from God most of my life. I grew up in the church, never really understood much about ...
A: You have obviously been on quite a journey. It is easy for me from a distance to tell you that God ...
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| bible | 5/12/2005 |
Q: Ref 1 Cor 15:51, "we shall all be changed" Q. Does "all" refer to everyone, all christians, all ...
A: The whole of 1 Corinthians 15 deals with the issue of the resurrection of the body. First the ...
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| biblical inquiry | 5/10/2005 |
Q: Woodward, Greetings in Jesus' name! I have a single male friend who met a lady in the internet; ...
A: It is one over which Christians differ. Some believe that divorce is never permissable though even ...
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| A question on Christianity and contraceptives | 4/12/2005 |
Q: I would like to find about teachings of Contraceptions in Christianity. Thank you. Bye
A: The bible, from which Christians derive their beliefs, says nothing about contraception. However, ...
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| 1 Samuel | 4/4/2005 |
Q: I was also taught that nothing evil comes from the Lord. In 1st Samuel 16-14 it says an evil spirit ...
A: First we need to realise that in Hebrew there is no difference between causative will and permissive ...
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| access to god | 3/12/2005 |
Q: I have been doing a lot of reading regarding how the Old Testament Jews did not have the access to ...
A: I would like to deal with it at two levels, first the theological and then the experiential. ...
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| Archaeological evidence and Creation | 2/22/2005 |
Q: I do believe that God created everything but what about the skeletal remains archaeologists find all ...
A: I think at the root of my answer lies the fundamental question of what separates human beings out ...
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| Being Wealthy and a Christian | 2/5/2005 |
Q: I was wondering if it is ok to be rich (big house, fancy furniture, nice cars, etc) and still be ...
A: Getting to heaven is about the grace of God. Jesus died on the cross to take the guilt and ...
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| ex 19:12 | 1/24/2005 |
Q: Thakyou for taking my question. In Exodus 19:12 when God says that anyone who touches the Holy ...
A: I confess it is not one I have thought about before. Let us take New testament times and later ...
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| The nature of Sin | 1/20/2005 |
Q: I am currently working on a personal project about the nature of Sin. I am the artist and co-author ...
A: Many books have been written on the subject of sin and so any reply I give is bound to be rather ...
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| hello rev;
yes... | 1/8/2005 |
Q: yes i did commit a crime and i did own up to it, but in 1 corinthians 6:1-8 paul says why take your ...
A: In 1 Corinthians Paul is suggestig that one Christian should not take another to court over a civil ...
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| confused | 1/7/2005 |
Q: how is it that one man confesses his sins at church and forsakes them but his church turns him ...
A: I will deal with the two issues separately and then make a general comment at the end. Some sins ...
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| what is belief? | 11/29/2004 |
Q: It says in John 3:16 that whoever "believes" in Jesus shall be saved, but what does that exactly ...
A: Although from one point of view any religion could be right, they can't all be right in that they ...
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| wearing the name Rev. | 11/26/2004 |
Q: I heard Bill Graham once say to a person interviewing him "please do not refer to me as Reverent" ...
A: The word used in Psalm 119 would in more modern English be translated 'revered'. The NIV takes once ...
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| why do evangelical | 11/6/2004 |
Q: why do all evangelicals hate muslims why do they think they are all terroists especially jerry ...
A: Before I attempt to answer your question I must point out that I minister in England where the ...
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| divorce / remarriage | 10/15/2004 |
Q: Would I be committing adultery if I was to remarry, if the first marriage was based on a lie? I am ...
A: You have obviously had very bad experiences and I am thankful that through it all your trust in God ...
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| therapeutic cloning | 9/20/2004 |
Q: whats ur stand about this? what verses support your claim? where in the bible claims that a ...
A: It is an issue which will occupy the minds of many people in the next few years. The issue of course ...
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| why do you belive | 9/3/2004 |
Q: im a muslim i believe jesus (peace be upon him) as a messanger of god not the son of god or god . ...
A: Your question gives no offence and I hope that my reply also gives no offence as even amidst ...
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| homosexuality. | 8/7/2004 |
Q: Some references really is what I need. I know where to find them concerning males, but are there any ...
A: Specific biblical comments about lesbianism are rare. 1 Cor 6:9-11 & 1 Tim 1:8-11 both use terms ...
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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: Thaks for the question. You touch on issues that don't fit comfortably into our human desire to ...
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| Question About God's Existance | 7/14/2004 |
Q: I am a struggling Christian trying to believe in God, but I need help. Why should I believe in God? ...
A: It is simple one to ask but probably merits a more lengthy answer than can be managed in this brief ...
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| Onanism | 6/22/2004 |
Q: Good morning, Rev. Woodward. Please, would you explain me about the verses about Onan, son of ...
A: It is clear to me that Onan was punished for his refusal to fulfil his responsibilities under the ...
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| cremation | 6/15/2004 |
Q: Is it more biblical for a Christian's body to be buried or cremated after death? Will the choice, in ...
A: As far as I am aware there is no clear teaching in scripture about the issue of which is right ...
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| worship | 5/30/2004 |
Q: Could you explain the theology behind various acts of worship in a service? I understand that the ...
A: First I ought to say that you will need to seek advice from one of the other 'experts' as I minister ...
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| homosexuality | 5/28/2004 |
Q: i understand that the traditional church teachings on the subject of homosexuality has been negative ...
A: My own view is that the bible very clearly condemns homosexual practice as sin. The Old Testament is ...
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| Communion | 5/21/2004 |
Q: Can non-Baptist Christians, such as Eastern Orthodox, Roman Catholics and other Protestant ...
A: There is no straightforward answer to your question as various Baptist groups have different ...
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| Denomination | 5/1/2004 |
Q: I would like to know your reasons why you think Baptists are more right or have it alittle more ...
A: Here we are again. I think Baptists have it more right than some (I only mentioned the Salvation ...
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| Denomination | 4/28/2004 |
Q: So if Jesus did not belong to any denomination, why do you? After all...you claim to be a follower ...
A: Other than want my opinion it seems to me that you have already made up your mind on these issues. ...
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| Denomination | 4/27/2004 |
Q: What denominaiton was Jesus? & Why do you call yourself reverend?
A: Jesus did not belong to any denomination. In fact He was a Jew. The bible tells us that through His ...
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| debts from dissolved business | 4/6/2004 |
Q: My husband had a nervous breakdown from many triggers and the psychiatrist told us he couldn't ...
A: It is clear that you and your husband are going through a difficult time. I minister in England and ...
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| Eschatology and the Abrahamic covenant | 3/2/2004 |
Q: How do views of eschatology depend on the interpretation of the Abrahamic covenant?
A: I am afraid I can't help you with this one. Although I have an interest in eschatology I can't say I ...
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| Doctrine of God | 2/25/2004 |
Q: What wold be some major problems in studying the doctrine of God?
A: At one level there are no problems with studying the doctrine of God as so much has been written ...
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| Hello Friend! | 1/25/2004 |
Q: my name is Jamie Smith and I was wondering if you could answer some questions of mine. I am doing a ...
A: My knowledge of Roman Catholic theology is not comprehensive but I am happy to write about some ...
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| marriage issues | 12/4/2003 |
Q: I am a baptist man married to a nondenom.girl she is the best thing ever to happen to me outside of ...
A: I am glad that you are happily married and encourage you to praise God for such a blessing. You do ...
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| church split | 7/15/2003 |
Q: Mr. Woodward, I am a conservative Southern Baptist. My church is splitting over issues like money ...
A: You are obviously having a tough time at the moment and besides whatever I write here I will pray ...
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