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| Riches | 11/9/2009 |
Q: My brother recently became a Christian. He is doing well in his studies but we have a disagreement ...
A: It is unfortunate that your brother has fallen prey to the false teaching of the prosperity gospel. ...
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| what does the bible say | 11/7/2009 |
Q: When a male deacon is charged and found guilty of having sex with a young boy what is the duty of ...
A: I really hope that you are asking out of curiosity not out of experience, but I believe it is ...
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| : If one is a reprobate and is conscious of this fact, what can or should one do next? | 10/30/2009 |
Q: My question is the following: If one is a reprobate and is conscious of this fact, what can or ...
A: The Bible says that God created and prepared Hell for the Devil and His angels, but not that only ...
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| new believers | 10/30/2009 |
Q: I have read that new believers are immature in the faith and struggle more on issues of assurance, ...
A: It is true that new believers can struggle in these areas. Are you looking for advice to these new ...
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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: I am very sorry for my late response. I believe that oddly enough, you are very close to ...
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| Judas Iscariot / mary magdalene | 10/16/2009 |
Q: Let every man be a liar but let Gods word be true -- so if I am wrong then I will just have to ...
A: I am very sorry for my late response. You are right that Judas was never a born again believer. ...
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| God's Law | 9/18/2009 |
Q: I asked a question to one of your “experts”, Clive Heath, and I really didn’t understand his answer. ...
A: I am very sorry for my late response. You have asked a myriad of questions here. First of all, I ...
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| Calvanist Church | 9/12/2009 |
Q: I am looking for a church with more Calvinistic viewpoint. I believe in pre-destination and would ...
A: I am very glad that you are looking for a church that preaches eternal security. You do not have to ...
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| erection | 9/3/2009 |
Q: Does the Bible say if having an erection is sinful?
A: An erection is a natural bodily function. We are not told that it is sin. It can happen with a ...
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| Church Membership | 8/29/2009 |
Q: Can a christian have a membership in a southern baptist church and go to another church that is not ...
A: I believe that church membership needs to be exclusive to one church. I do not know of any ...
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| ADAM AND EVE | 8/24/2009 |
Q: WHERE ARE ADAM AND EVE? ARE THEY IN HELL? HOW DID THEY GET SAVED IF NOT? I KNOW THEY KNEW ABOUT ...
A: I think that Adam got saved. Luke calls Adam a Son of God. Luke 3:38 38 Which was the son of Enos, ...
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| works | 7/25/2009 |
Q: Do any of the Baptist denominations believe works are needed to retain a person's salvation?
A: I do not know of any Baptists that believe that works are needed for salvation. Ephesians 2:8-9 8 ...
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| Marital unfaithfullness | 7/12/2009 |
Q: When I married my wife she told me she was a virgin and all was good. But after one year of marraige ...
A: I am very sorry for my very late response. If I am understanding you correctly, she is now ...
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| deacon | 7/7/2009 |
Q: Can a deacon change his membership and still be considered a deacon at another church.
A: I am very sorry for my late response. Everything in the New Testemant centers around the local ...
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| URGENT QUESTION | 7/6/2009 |
Q: met a women claiming to be possessed by something causing her physical pain causing her to "hate" ...
A: I believe that you are on the right track. If the woman is not willing to close the doors that she ...
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| God's firstborn | 7/4/2009 |
Q: I hope you can answer me this question. According to the New Testament Jesus is God's firstborn son. ...
A: The Bible does not call Jesus God's first born son. He is the ONLY BEGOTTEN son. That word means ...
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| “...for he shall magnify himself above all gods”? | 6/1/2009 |
Q: There is a wind of unification blowing across all nations and all peoples. How can all nations and ...
A: I believe that you are onto something. I believe that humanism and the elevation and worship of the ...
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| Baptism and Sin | 5/28/2009 |
Q: I have been reading about Faith alone vs. required baptism. I am still stuck in the middle of this ...
A: I am very sorry that I am so slow in responding to you. Thank you for this fantastic question. ...
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| My best friends divorce | 5/16/2009 |
Q: My best friend was married to a man for nine years.about eight years into the marriage she found out ...
A: I would not ever tell someone to get a divorce, even if they should not have married.... God hates ...
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| Marriage in Baptist Church | 5/13/2009 |
Q: My fiancee has never been married. I was married for twenty years. I have been divorced for six ...
A: When you were first married, you promised to stay together until death do you part. Divorce or not, ...
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| millenium | 5/11/2009 |
Q: will anybody die during the millennium
A: There will be death in the Millenium but it will be very limited. If a person dies at 100, he will ...
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| Hebrews 10 | 4/29/2009 |
Q: I am sincerely concerned that I have stepped beyond God's grace and forgiveness. I have grown up ...
A: The very fact that you are still breating shows that God is not done with you. WHen Jesus died for ...
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| everlasting covenant | 4/17/2009 |
Q: In the Old Testament I believe that when God gave the children of Israel the Mosaic Law God said ...
A: Israel does not have to keep the law in order to obtain salvation, but certain aspects of the law ...
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| everlasting covenant | 4/9/2009 |
Q: In the Old Testament I believe that when God gave the children of Israel the Mosaic Law God said ...
A: You forced me to study the phrase "everlasting covenant". I have learned quite a bit during my ...
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| catholic forgiveness | 4/5/2009 |
Q: I have read some reaponces to Catholics and understand that you don't view it highly. I was ...
A: I would like to handle your matter of church history, then we will cover the doctrine. We must ...
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| Catholic Theology | 4/3/2009 |
Q: Pastor Don i have read a number of your responses and while I agree they are certainly thought ...
A: Fair enough... let us go to the Vatican itself and the official RC Catechism and see that they ...
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| verse discription | 3/27/2009 |
Q: praise the lord pastor! i want to description of matthew27:46 becoz i dont understand this word. ...
A: Matthew 27:46 46 And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama ...
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| Catholic vs Baptist | 3/25/2009 |
Q: Pastor Don Carpenter, I am writing in response to your answer to a question referring to the ...
A: I know that the Roman Catholic Church has recently been adjusting their wording regarding salvation, ...
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| moses | 2/20/2009 |
Q: What does it mean in Deuteronomy 34:10 that Moses saw God face to face? I thought no man had seen ...
A: God spoke with moses personally, but Moses only saw God's hinder parts. Exodus 33:20-23 20 And he ...
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| prayer | 2/17/2009 |
Q: Pastor Carpenter, I am 32 years old woman who just found out that I have cancer. I have 3 young ...
A: Please know that I will be praying for God to heal you. I believe that you can pray for GOd's ...
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| Salvation | 1/25/2009 |
Q: I recently just gave my life to Christ 22 days ago to be exact, and one thing has been on my ...
A: I am very sorry for my late response. I am so glad that you have come to faith in Christ! Here are ...
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| destruction | 1/18/2009 |
Q: Does TRUTH have a need to DESTROY lie or does LIE have a need to DESTROY truth? Which case would ...
A: I will not get into all the symbolism you mentioned. Truth is supreme. It does not need any ...
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| New Testament | 1/15/2009 |
Q: What is the difference between justification and sanctification? Where can these concepts be found ...
A: One could write an entire Doctrinal Thesis on this question. I will try to be simple and to the ...
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| ark of the covenant | 1/14/2009 |
Q: If anyone touched the covenant they would die. Why such an extreme consequence? My second graders ...
A: The Ark of the Covenant was also known as the Mercy Seat. It was the place where the Blood ...
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| masturbation | 12/28/2008 |
Q: Paster I really really need to know is masturbation a sin I have already heard the story of Onan and ...
A: I am very sorry for my late response. There are many good Bible scholars who have different ...
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| divorce and remarriage. | 12/28/2008 |
Q: I am faced with a huge and very heavy issue in my heart. I am 41 years old and left my wife 2nd of 7 ...
A: 1 Corinthians 7:13-15 13 And the woman which hath an husband that believeth not, and if he be ...
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| Faith | 12/17/2008 |
Q: I am involved in a long line of Catholics and my boyfriend is Baptist I want to become apart of his ...
A: I am very sorry about my late response. You ask a loaded question. Obviously I am a Baptist ...
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| kicking people out or "Churched" | 11/26/2008 |
Q: about a year before i started attending my church they told me they "churched" a couple who was ...
A: Most churches that I know of calls this process church discipline. Here is what the Bible says: ...
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| Divorce & remarriage | 11/15/2008 |
Q: I'm suffering from guilt due to the divorce of my 1st husband and myself. We were both Christians ...
A: I am very sorry for my late response. Guilt for the soul is like pain for the body. It tells you ...
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| Is Faith a Work? | 11/8/2008 |
Q: Recently I've been in discussion with an extreme Calvinist. He tells me that regeneration always ...
A: I am sorry for my late response. The typical Calvinist believes that faith is a gift from God given ...
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| can't seem to find a relationship with God - why is He being so quiet? | 10/28/2008 |
Q: I am a christian studies major at GCU. I am learning a lot and it is very interesting. The problem I ...
A: I am very sorry for my late response. I have a couple things for you to consider regarding your ...
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| Bible Question | 9/19/2008 |
Q: Can you explain Genesis Chapter 49 verse 6 Thank you
A: This is part of a father's evaluation of his sons. Jacob is speaking about his two sons, Simeon and ...
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| Free Will Baptist vs. Church of Christ | 9/2/2008 |
Q: I just read an answer posted in 2006 by a reader named Chris. I am having the same trouble. I'm not ...
A: There is no doubt that for the New Testament Christian, Baptism comes immediatly after salvation. ...
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| Fertility Problems | 8/23/2008 |
Q: Blessings! My husband and I have been trying to have a baby for 5 yrs now, and we have decided to go ...
A: All of the science in the world will not make a baby unless God blesses their efforts. If you are ...
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| end times | 8/22/2008 |
Q: I'm just wondering what you think of my past entrys. Someone such as yourself with your experience ...
A: I am very sorry. I get many many questions from many different questioners. I am not sure what ...
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| Trinity and Jews | 8/11/2008 |
Q: Does Jews also believes in trinity ? What about Adam , Cain , Noah, Abraham, Isac , Jacob , David ...
A: The revelation of Jesus Christ through out scriptures was a process. All the way back in Genesis ...
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| Speaking in Tounges | 7/22/2008 |
Q: Good day Pastor Don! I’m a Baptist and just met a new friend who is a Pentecostal and they believe ...
A: The issue of tongues brings a lot of emotion and controversy. I have preached some messages on the ...
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| master of my domain | 6/27/2008 |
Q: Where in the Bible does it say that masturbation is a sin? I've heard about the sin of Onan, but is ...
A: Onan's sin was not masturbation. Genesis 38:8-10 8 And Judah said unto Onan, Go in unto thy ...
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| bible versions | 6/6/2008 |
Q: I have always been told that the KingJames version of the bible is the original bible, but I read on ...
A: This is a very complex issue. I have preached some on this. I will paste a message that I preached ...
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| Summer Program for my 7-yr old | 5/31/2008 |
Q: My 6-yr old (soon to be 7) who is currently in the First Grade goes to a Catholic School. He has ...
A: I am sorry fro my late response. Obviously, being a Baptist Pastor, I may be leaning in one ...
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| the real world 2008 | 5/29/2008 |
Q: Do attractive women have a (God given and/or approved) "natural authority" through their ...
A: I do not know of the Bible mentioning anything like that. The only thing that I can think of is ...
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| evolution | 5/25/2008 |
Q: I have a question about the theory of evolution. I have heard that some Christians believe that God ...
A: Some evangelicals hold to something called Theistic Evolution. They imagine that God started the ...
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| additional comment to hybrids question | 5/21/2008 |
Q: I did not in any way by my wording mean to imply that someone with an animal organ or part or ...
A: If I have a pig valve in my heart, I am still human. I undersatnd what you mean. I believe that ...
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| human-animal hybrids | 5/21/2008 |
Q: Would a half human half animal hybrid be human and have salvation? Christ was human and died for ...
A: This is a very interesting question. Humans are not just another animal. They are made in the image ...
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| ministers | 5/21/2008 |
Q: Some time ago I asked you the question about whether or not a man who has been divorced and then ...
A: One of the Baptist distinctives is individual soul liberty. Each person has the responsability to ...
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| prophesy | 5/21/2008 |
Q: I have heard that Jews do not believe in Jesus because they say that he did not fulfill all the ...
A: There are two things at play here. 1. Because Jesus grew up in Nazareth, they assumed that He was ...
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| NIV | 5/21/2008 |
Q: I have heard some people say that the only real Bible is the King James Version. But I find it hard ...
A: You have really opened a big door with this subject! I will post some sermon notes that will help ...
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| speed limit | 5/12/2008 |
Q: The speed limit is 25 mph on most local roads where I live. But no one drives according to the speed ...
A: I do not always live a sin free life. This does not mean that there is anything wrong with the ...
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| Eucharist | 5/9/2008 |
Q: Roman Catholics believe that the bread and wine during the mass literally turned into the body, ...
A: Please forgive my late response. I absolutelu agree that these forms of worship affectthe mind in a ...
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| religion jokes | 5/8/2008 |
Q: Many people like to make jokes that have to do with religion, here is an example, There was once a ...
A: Sorry for this late response. This particular joke looks like just some fun. There are some jokes ...
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| the right of the poor | 5/8/2008 |
Q: What does God say is the "right of the poor"? Thank you.
A: There are three basic things that Gid teaches about this subject. 1. God is against anyone who ...
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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: We have discussed this before. For the cost of a cheep night out you could have been married. You ...
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| Fruits that prove you are saved?? | 5/5/2008 |
Q: I recently read one of your answers about what it means to repent. Thank you! Now I understand that ...
A: If there is absolutely no change whatsoever, yes one may question if the person truely become born ...
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| Eucharist | 5/2/2008 |
Q: Roman Catholics believe that the bread and wine during the mass literally turned into the body, ...
A: I could write an entire book to try to answer these, but I will try to be brief but complete, please ...
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| Baptist ordinations? | 5/2/2008 |
Q: I understand that Baptists do not have any type of Apostolic Succession, like the Roman Catholic ...
A: This question shows the very different view of what the Church is from Catholic to Baptist. You ...
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| Infant Baptism | 5/1/2008 |
Q: I know that Baptists do not believe in infant baptism, but I don't know of any place in the Bible ...
A: I could try to answer you, but there is a classic work entitled Trail of Blood that will answer most ...
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| Interpretations | 5/1/2008 |
Q: I have 4 questions for you? I will try to keep them short and to the point. I have heard that ...
A: I am sorry for my late response. Unfortunately, I will not be able to deal with each question in ...
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| what authority? | 5/1/2008 |
Q: I have a question about Baptist denominations. I have heard that ther are over one hundred, and ...
A: I am very sorry for my late response. As I read through your question, it seems that you have a ...
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| Jehovah's Witnesses, Rev. 3:14, and hell | 5/1/2008 |
Q: I have a couple of friends who are Jehovah's Witnesses. They tell me that they do not believe in ...
A: The word is arche, which refers to Christ's supreme rank, not His beginning. Below are some notes ...
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| trousers | 4/29/2008 |
Q: I was recently wondering about how some ministers say that women should not wear pants, or ...
A: I think that the most important thing is what the person making the decision thought. If they were ...
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| Down South | 4/25/2008 |
Q: I have a theoretical question which has been puzzling me. In the past, before the Civil Rights ...
A: The fact is that the Bible does not condemn interracial marriage. Moses was a Jew who was married ...
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| lust | 4/25/2008 |
Q: Hoe does masturbation come down to lust? ANSWER: Hi Austin, Masturbation comes from both the lust ...
A: First of all, this is not about going to Hell. All of us deserve that. THis is why Jesus died for ...
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| once saved always saved | 4/23/2008 |
Q: I know that I've sent you a few different emails today, I hope it's not a bother. I have heard ...
A: The Bible is clear that some can look right withi=out being right. Jude 4 4 For there are certain ...
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| Jehovah's Witnesses, Rev. 3:14, and hell | 4/23/2008 |
Q: I have a couple of friends who are Jehovah's Witnesses. They tell me that they do not believe in ...
A: I am sorry that I was not clear. When I cited John 1, I was trying to answer your delema in ...
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| trousers | 4/23/2008 |
Q: I was recently wondering about how some ministers say that women should not wear pants, or ...
A: You are absolutely right, it is a cultural thing. God did not say that men should wear pants and ...
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| Body na soul after death | 4/19/2008 |
Q: My wife and I teach a Sunday School class and our lesson is, END TIMES. Do you know where we can ...
A: It is actually at the rapture that Christians will be reunited with their bodies in a glorified ...
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| once saved always saved | 4/17/2008 |
Q: I know that I've sent you a few different emails today, I hope it's not a bother. I have heard ...
A: I am sorry but because of the volume of your many questions today, I am not able to respond to each ...
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| Jehovah's Witnesses, Rev. 3:14, and hell | 4/17/2008 |
Q: I have a couple of friends who are Jehovah's Witnesses. They tell me that they do not believe in ...
A: Jesus was not created, He BEGAN creation. John 1:1-3,14 In the beginning was the Word, and the ...
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| trousers | 4/17/2008 |
Q: I was recently wondering about how some ministers say that women should not wear pants, or ...
A: I am very sorry for my late response. Deuteronomy 22:5 5 The woman shall not wear that which ...
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| what my friends and family say and what I think | 4/17/2008 |
Q: Don, Sorry if I am being a pest. I don't mean to be. I don't mean to argue, but these are ...
A: You are very persistant. I still have your e-mail.... but I am buried, and therefore I could not ...
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| Contradictions? | 4/6/2008 |
Q: I've been in a large discussion about the existence of God and whatnot on a forum lately(I believe ...
A: I am so sorry for my late response. It would take too much time and space to respond to each item ...
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| Child out of wedlock | 4/4/2008 |
Q: I am a fairly religious person. I go to church every sunday, and say my prayers more than I count. ...
A: I am so sorry for this late response. When Jesus died on the cross, he BECAME all the sins you ...
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| 10% | 3/25/2008 |
Q: I've read some of the previous emails you have on this website on tithing and I find discrepancies ...
A: I do hear this from people from time to time, until they actually surrender to Biblical tithing. ...
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| the lord's day | 3/23/2008 |
Q: Where do people get the idea that the Lord's day is the first day of the week? Is that biblical? ...
A: The Sabbath is unique to other laws in that it was specifically to show the difference between ...
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| Closed Communion | 3/21/2008 |
Q: Why do some Baptist churches practice closed communion? When partaking of the Lord's supper, why do ...
A: I have never practiced closed communion, but I think that I can explain why some Baptists choose to ...
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| the lord's day | 3/21/2008 |
Q: Where do people get the idea that the Lord's day is the first day of the week? Is that biblical? ...
A: There is no question that the Sabbath is the 7th day of the week. There is no question that Jesus ...
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| taxes | 3/20/2008 |
Q: I sent you an email just a few minutes ago about tithing. But I've had a thought which just crossed ...
A: Our church does have a program where we give to the poor and needy. The tithe is specifically meant ...
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| 10% | 3/20/2008 |
Q: I've read some of the previous emails you have on this website on tithing and I find discrepancies ...
A: I would guess that perhaps we are going to agree to disagree on this subject. As you stated, ...
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| the lord's day | 3/18/2008 |
Q: Where do people get the idea that the Lord's day is the first day of the week? Is that biblical? ...
A: Revelation 1:10 10 I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a ...
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| Middle East | 3/17/2008 |
Q: This is Joshua. I conversed with you some time ago. I think it was many months ago in fact. I ...
A: I believe that Israel coming into the land of Palestine is a partial fulfilment of prophecy. They ...
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| Lottery | 3/13/2008 |
Q: We are devoted Christians saved by Jesus who are depending on Jesus to enter into Heaven when we ...
A: Obviously there is no specific scripture verse forbidding or condoning playing the state lottery. ...
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| baby | 2/11/2008 |
Q: Do Babies Go to Hell When They Die? can you please help me have biblical explanation for this with ...
A: Babies do not go to Hell. David was punished for his sin, his son died. David tells us that he ...
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| if we are not under law... | 2/6/2008 |
Q: if we are not under law, why do we even bother to follow any?
A: We obey God, not to gain salvation, but because we love Him. John 14:15,23 15 If ye love me, keep ...
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| The Sabbath | 1/30/2008 |
Q: Since God said "remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy, six days shalt thou labor and do all thy ...
A: I gave you the verses that say that the Sabbath is taken out of the way and nailed to the cross... ...
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| The Sabbath | 1/26/2008 |
Q: Since God said "remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy, six days shalt thou labor and do all thy ...
A: There is a lot I could share here, but I will try to keep it simple. Jesus came to fulfill the law ...
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| open heart surgery | 1/11/2008 |
Q: Whart does the phrase "uncircumcised in heart and ears" mean? Please be truth full. Thank you.
A: I am sorry for my late response. Acts 7:51 51 Ye stiffnecked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, ...
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| Tithing | 1/7/2008 |
Q: I can only find tithes in the O.T. being paid in a four part tithing system (1. tithes paid by the ...
A: There are many good bible scholars who believe like you do that tithing was only a law issue and we ...
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| Tithing | 12/29/2007 |
Q: I can only find tithes in the O.T. being paid in a four part tithing system (1. tithes paid by the ...
A: I am very sorry for my late response. Tithes were given before hundreds of years before the law was ...
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| About repentance | 12/27/2007 |
Q: I have a question regarding the gospel. There is a current trend in the Baptist denomination that ...
A: This issue does confuse a lot of people. I preached a message on this subject detailing what I ...
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| timing of the plan of salvation | 12/26/2007 |
Q: When was the plan of salvation thought out? Was it before the creation of the angels? Thank you.
A: God is not bound by time like we are. Salvation was concieved before the foundation of the world. ...
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| Diversity | 12/21/2007 |
Q: I'm a 100% white male and a non-racist. I don't understand why some people of different races hate ...
A: AMEN! I agree with you! There is no reason why we should hate each other. Hatred and strife, even ...
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| Salvation | 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: This is a hotly debated subject among theologians. There are good men who differ on this issue. I ...
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| The Church of Christ | 12/20/2007 |
Q: Mr. Carpenter. I just wanted to speak with you in reference to the Baptist Church. I want you to ...
A: I agree that Jesus Christ is the Head of the true church. This church is not a denomination like ...
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| Marriage Question | 12/20/2007 |
Q: In Hebrews 13:4 it says "Marriage is honorable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and ...
A: Sex is a beautiful gift for married people. I have several thoughts in response to your question. ...
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| Faith Alone | 12/14/2007 |
Q: I am a catholic searching for the truth. I am currently talking to one of my best friends about her ...
A: I am so glad that you are searching the scriptures for the answers. You will not go wrong as long ...
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| Baptist | 12/14/2007 |
Q: I previously asked you if you believe that all of Baptist teaching can be found in Bible? If so, I ...
A: Here is our doctrinal statement for our church: Statement of Faith The adoption of a ...
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| Church of Christ | 12/7/2007 |
Q: I am a member of the Church of Christ and was wondering if you believe that all of Baptist teaching ...
A: I do believe that all the major Baptist doctrines are Biblically Based. I would have to write ...
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| Baptist History | 12/6/2007 |
Q: if I wanted to learn about the truthful and accurate history of the Baptist Church, what would be a ...
A: One of the greatest histories is a little booklet called "The Trial of Blood" by J. M. Carroll. ...
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| older single | 12/1/2007 |
Q: Pastor Don, I am 53, single (never married) and I take care of my mother full-time at home (she has ...
A: As a single lady, you are free to dedicate yourself to service in church in a way that married women ...
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| husband of one wife | 11/23/2007 |
Q: I have a question to ask you about the husband of one wife thing in the letters of Paul. Can a man ...
A: This is a great question. I believe that God can forgive unscriptural re-marriage. I do not ...
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| house church movement | 11/19/2007 |
Q: You have been very kind and generous in doing so. I have heard a lot about house churches, where ...
A: Churches met both in houses and in other buildings in the New Testament. Some pastors were suported ...
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| husband of one wife | 11/19/2007 |
Q: I have a question to ask you about the husband of one wife thing in the letters of Paul. Can a man ...
A: You sure have a lot of questions. I am sorry about the ones that are just beyond my ability to ...
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| Sorry - I should have mentioned this | 11/19/2007 |
Q: I my last email I was arguing a point based on Nehemiah 10, but I didn't use all the arugments I had ...
A: I strongly suggest that you not worry about finding a pastor to agree with you as much as you need ...
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| follow up | 11/19/2007 |
Q: The tithe of Deuteronomy 14:27-29 (once every 3 years), has to be separate from the tithe for ...
A: Once again you are trying to make the Levitical practice equal with tithing, and it is not.... ...
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| animals | 11/17/2007 |
Q: What was Jesus' attitude toward animals? Did he have any pets? Would his average neighbors have ...
A: Jesus created all the animals, so I do believe that He is a lover of animals. He is known as the ...
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| The Church of Christ | 11/15/2007 |
Q: Mr. Carpenter. I just wanted to speak with you in reference to the Baptist Church. I want you to ...
A: I must take issue witht he premise that because the phrase "Church of Christ" is used in the Bible, ...
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| weddings in France | 11/14/2007 |
Q: You said how many Protestants consider a marriage valid if it is legal. Yet when speaking of ...
A: If I understand correctly, your "marriage" was niether witnessed by a government or by the church. ...
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| Sorry - I should have mentioned this | 11/13/2007 |
Q: I my last email I was arguing a point based on Nehemiah 10, but I didn't use all the arugments I had ...
A: I was with you as long as you were talking about the Levitical practice because we do not keep ...
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| long beautiful hair | 11/12/2007 |
Q: I know that somewhere in the NT Paul says that men should have short hair and women should have long ...
A: The Bible is clear that women are to have long hair in contrast to men who have short hair. Is it ...
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| others | 11/12/2007 |
Q: I was wondering what you know about Lutherans, Methodists, Presbyterians, Congregationists and ...
A: Arminianism varies but it basically teaches that there is some kind of act whether it is a lack of ...
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| women in the pulpit | 11/8/2007 |
Q: I was wondering about if you approve of female pastors. I was reading 1 Timothy 2:8-12 I will ...
A: Here are some things to consider on this very important subject: 1. Women are not forbidden to ...
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| a bill of divorcement | 11/5/2007 |
Q: I told you in a previous email how I exchanged vows with my fiancee, in a non-official ceremony, and ...
A: The whole concept of a bill of divorcement is a legal proceedure, showing that Marriage is also a ...
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| long beautiful hair | 11/5/2007 |
Q: I know that somewhere in the NT Paul says that men should have short hair and women should have long ...
A: Jesus did not have long hair. Just because some artist depicted Him in a certain way does not make ...
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| others | 11/5/2007 |
Q: I was wondering what you know about Lutherans, Methodists, Presbyterians, Congregationists and ...
A: WOW THAT IS A LOT OF QUESTIONS! The most important thing is to believe in Salvation by grace ...
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| why no deacons or elders? | 11/4/2007 |
Q: I am not familiar with Baptist churches, but why don't they have elders and deacons as stated in the ...
A: I am not sure what exposure you have to Baptist Churches, but we Baptists do have Deacons. I do not ...
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| hair | 11/4/2007 |
Q: There is a verse in the Bible that says it is a shame for a man to have long hair. But what about ...
A: The Nzazarite Vow was a very unusual thing and it was an Old Testament Ceremonial ritual that was ...
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| the promised blessings | 11/2/2007 |
Q: Malachi says how God blesses for tithing: And pour out for you such blessing that there will not ...
A: Do not strain at a gnat and swallow a camel! No one ever went to Hell because of a disagreement on ...
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| the promised blessings | 11/1/2007 |
Q: Malachi says how God blesses for tithing: And pour out for you such blessing that there will not ...
A: Just like I said in several other posts.... YES! It is Israel with all the ceremonial and covenental ...
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| I just found this - It's great!!! | 11/1/2007 |
Q: I just sent you a message a few minutes ago. It's the one before this one. I pointed out some stuff ...
A: Yes, the passage in Malachi is to Israel, and God deals with the nation. That does not mean that ...
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| just a thought | 11/1/2007 |
Q: Just a quick question. Jesus said that God rains down his blessings on both the good and the evil. ...
A: I do not know where Daniel paid a tithe, we are not even told that he did. As for personal or ...
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| question | 11/1/2007 |
Q: I was wondering, do you also give money to charity? To other causes outside of the church? As you ...
A: Our church gives to the poor. Some of our tithes and offering go to this cause. This is the model ...
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| Baptist Authority? | 10/30/2007 |
Q: Mr. Carpenter, My question for you (in general) is about Baptist authority. I am not a Christian ...
A: I am sorry but I do not have the time to answer this large post line for line. Let me summarize my ...
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| history | 10/29/2007 |
Q: Here is a great book: In Pursuit of the Almighty's Dollar Here is a website which talks about it and ...
A: I do not embrace doctrine because it is baptist doctrine. I embrace doctrine because it is what I ...
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| Question on Marriage | 10/26/2007 |
Q: "Hi, I have a question for you on marriage. I know a couple who is not legally married, nor have ...
A: It sounds like you have already made up your mind. I could take issue with your whole post, but, ...
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| Question on Marriage | 10/26/2007 |
Q: "Hi, I have a question for you on marriage. I know a couple who is not legally married, nor have ...
A: In my oppinion, that is not a Biblical marriage, because you have other options. God has ordained ...
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| Politics | 10/25/2007 |
Q: I am a Christian who goes to a Baptist Church. But I am finding it increasingly difficult to think ...
A: WOW! A little hostile are we! It would seem that you have a problem with the president! lol! ...
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| Question on Marriage | 10/19/2007 |
Q: "Hi, I have a question for you on marriage. I know a couple who is not legally married, nor have ...
A: I have to tell you that I do not think that it is marriage, but I am not absolutely sure. I do know ...
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| Thanks | 10/19/2007 |
Q: I'm sorry if I offended you with the question I recently asked which you answered. I do not want to ...
A: I am not upset with you at all! I think that I have answered several of your questions so far. I ...
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| tithing | 10/18/2007 |
Q: I understand that you are a Baptist and from what I can see it looks like you are pro-tithing. But I ...
A: Just to be clear, I did not say that tithing was ONLY in the law. I said that even if you think ...
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| Roman Catholics | 10/18/2007 |
Q: I have recently taken a class at a Baptist Church on what it is that Roman Catholics believe. And ...
A: The Devil always has been good at trying to decieve people that what is poison really is good food. ...
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| separation | 10/18/2007 |
Q: I have heard a lot about separation from different Baptist ministers. But these same ministers talk ...
A: You make an excellent point. The Bible does teach seperation, but along doctrinal lines, not ...
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| tithing | 10/18/2007 |
Q: I understand that you are a Baptist and from what I can see it looks like you are pro-tithing. But I ...
A: I do not wish to argue. It does seem that you have a different view than I do on this issue and ...
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| Question about Communion | 10/12/2007 |
Q: Why do Baptist's believe that in Communion we are receiving Christ's SYMBOLIC body and blood? ...
A: I believe that John 6 is a seperate teaching from the Lord's Supper. The eating in John 6 is ...
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| Question about Communion | 10/7/2007 |
Q: Why do Baptist's believe that in Communion we are receiving Christ's SYMBOLIC body and blood? ...
A: I have several reasons why I believe that this is not the literal flesh and blood of the Savior in ...
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| Tithing | 10/4/2007 |
Q: in you post about the church tithing you started at Malachi 3:8-12, whay didnt you start at verse 6 ...
A: I understand that not everyone will agree that tithing is for today. I do not see any verses that ...
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| Going forward to join in membership of a church | 10/4/2007 |
Q: Is it scripture-based that we as Baptists believe in "going forward" to make a public profession to ...
A: I am sorry for this late response. I have several thoughts that should help you. 1. The concept ...
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| Tithing | 10/3/2007 |
Q: in you post about the church tithing you started at Malachi 3:8-12, whay didnt you start at verse 6 ...
A: There are a lot of different opinions about this matter of tithing. Yes, Malachi like all the other ...
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| Baptist Authority? | 9/30/2007 |
Q: Mr. Carpenter, My question for you (in general) is about Baptist authority. I am not a Christian ...
A: It seems as though some of the answers you have read gives you the impression that I consider myself ...
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| spiritual war | 9/17/2007 |
Q: In the book of Daniel the Prince of Persia(which I understand to be a demon) resists an angel of ...
A: Thaanks for this great question. I am not sure exactly how angels and demons fight. I just know ...
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| A Response You Gave | 9/10/2007 |
Q: I just stumbled across an answer you gave to a young man having some relationship difficulties with ...
A: It is interesting how the Roman Catholic Church adopts the wording of their dogma to the current ...
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| House of Jacob | 9/4/2007 |
Q: Luke 1:33 says that Christ will rule the House of Jacob forever. Isn't the House of Jacob a ...
A: You are correct to believe that the House of Jacob refers to God's chosen people Israel. I believe ...
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| About Catholic and Baptist | 8/24/2007 |
Q: Pastor I am a Baptist teacher who was rasied baptist but I have going Catholic on my own. First I ...
A: I understand your concerns. I believe that scripture will always trump tradition. This is why I ...
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| temple | 8/14/2007 |
Q: Don Imediately after Jesus died, the curtain at the entrance to the holy of holys in the temple ...
A: Matthew 27:50-51 50 Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost. 51 And, ...
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| Communion | 8/8/2007 |
Q: should meetings be held after serving communion?
A: As you may know, one of the Baptist Distinctives is the Autonomy of the local church. Each church ...
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| eternal purpose | 8/3/2007 |
Q: What is the "eternal purpose" mentioned in Eph. 3:8-11 Thank you. Will people ALWAYS sin, even ...
A: Ephesians 3:8-11 8 Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I ...
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| head coverings | 7/25/2007 |
Q: I am confused about something after visiting a synagogue. There all men had to cover their heads to ...
A: There are many differing opinions and cultures regarding this issue. I believe that the Bible is ...
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| biblical question / events | 7/11/2007 |
Q: Good day! a friend has given me this quiz. Though i have my own answers in mind, i need your ...
A: I do not usually answer trivia questions, but I will give this a short try: EVENT - ...
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| women teachers | 7/11/2007 |
Q: in my local baptist church sunday night bilble courses are being available. these courses are ...
A: There are many oppinions that can be offered on this subject. Here is what the Bible says: 1 ...
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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: It all comes down to faith. At some point one needs to simply decide to believe the Bible. Not, ...
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| Tithes | 5/28/2007 |
Q: I am confused about tithing. Does it mean we are to give the church 10 per cent? Does the 10 ...
A: Tithes are to be brought into God's storehouse. The New Testament tells us that the Church is God's ...
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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: This is a great question. My answer may be different than other Baptists on this forum, but here it ...
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| lords supper every Sunday?? | 5/24/2007 |
Q: Recently I have been having discussions with my friend (he's church of christ) about weather God ...
A: I am so sorry for this late response to your great questions. The Bible does not give us a ...
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| Seventh Day Baptist-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 sorry for my tardy response. I am afraid that I do not know much about Seventh Day Baptists. ...
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| The Rapture | 4/26/2007 |
Q: What is the Baptist (Southern-preferably) position on the rapture?
A: We believe that the Rapture is the next event scheduled on God's prophetic calendar. At any moment ...
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| OT/NT | 4/7/2007 |
Q: Pastor, thank you so much for this oppurtunity. I hold a degree in biz adm. from a state university ...
A: There is much that I could say in response to your passionate post here, but unfortunately, I just ...
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| Easter | 3/22/2007 |
Q: The word Easter is mentioned once in the KJV version of the Bible. Can you tell me the book and ...
A: Here is the verse: Acts 12:4 4 And when he had apprehended him, he put him in prison, and delivered ...
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| verse | 3/19/2007 |
Q: Pastor Don, Amos 5:18 says "Woe unto you who desire the day of the Lord,....... the day of the ...
A: The Day of the Lord is a time of God's wrath upon the disobedient. Amos had been preaching to those ...
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| God's Forgiveness | 3/1/2007 |
Q: Is there a limit to God's forgiveness of sin? If a person continues to sin, just asking for God's ...
A: Here is what the Bible says: Proverbs 29:1 He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, ...
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| I feel that we are being taken advantage of | 2/23/2007 |
Q: I dont mind giving tithes. We give more than our share. But, when someone passes away in our ...
A: Here is what we know: 1. Tithes are commanded. Malachi 3:8-10 8 Will a man rob God? Yet ye have ...
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| ELECTION OF NEW PASTOR | 2/16/2007 |
Q: What is a reasonable time period for this process to take place? We do have a by-law and that is ...
A: I am sorry to tell you that often it can be a time consuming process... especially if the pulpit ...
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| children of divorce | 2/5/2007 |
Q: I have been a christian for 15 years but am seeking some wisdom from other godly christians! She is ...
A: I am glad that this lady is seeking some good advice in this hard situation. Your statement toward ...
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| change of church membership | 2/1/2007 |
Q: We are a fairly new church (7 months)and have 19 members. Two of our members are from another ...
A: Here are a few thoughts: 1. If someone wishes to join your church from another Baptist Church, ...
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| Salvation | 1/21/2007 |
Q: I've recently been questioning my salvation. I'm not sure. There are things that make me believe ...
A: If you have truely believed in Jesus, asking Him by faith to save you from your sins, nothing can ...
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| Evangelicalism | 12/4/2006 |
Q: but would you agree that "Evangelical" is a very new way of describing one's religious affiliation, ...
A: I grew up as a Baptist and now am pushing 43. I have heard that term all of my life and it is not ...
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| Deliverance | 12/4/2006 |
Q: What is "deliverance" and what are "deliverance ministries"? Is that a uniquely Pentecostal concept ...
A: As far as I know this ministry is basically a Pentecostal concept. Deliverance ministries seek to ...
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| Is heaven the same for everybody? | 11/29/2006 |
Q: Suppose there are two persons. The first person accepts Jesus Christ as his personal savior from the ...
A: The Bible does in fact tell us that there is a judgment for Believers in heaven. This judgment is ...
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| Evangelicalism | 11/27/2006 |
Q: Can you please tell me what the heck "Evangelicalism" is? Newspapers talk about the "Evangelical ...
A: The term evangelical is a very broad term that comes from the Greek word that we translate "gospel" ...
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| Mathew 13:24-30 | 11/17/2006 |
Q: I hope you can help me with this one. I have a friend who is an Amillinialist. He brought up this ...
A: Let us look at the passage together: Matthew 13:24-30 24 Another parable put he forth unto them, ...
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| women | 11/15/2006 |
Q: What does the bible say about women role in the church? What is the difference between baptist and ...
A: I believe that women have a great role to play in the church as they teach children and other women ...
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| Women serving as deacons | 11/13/2006 |
Q: What does the Bible say about women serving as deacons in any denomination? What would a Southern ...
A: The word deacon means servant. We have the Greek verb used in Acts 6 describing the function of a ...
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| mother teresa | 11/7/2006 |
Q: So to give your life to Jesus, meaning to never marry and to live alone never having children, ...
A: Mother Teresa totally wasted her time if her goal was to get to Heaven, instead she should have just ...
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| End Times | 11/6/2006 |
Q: "Thanks for responding. I take it from your response that you do not believe in a rapture before the ...
A: I am sorry that I gave you the wrong impression. Although I believe that Matthew 24 is speaking of ...
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| Catholics vs. Baptists | 11/2/2006 |
Q: I am dating a girl right now that is a Catholic. I was wanting to know what the main differences are ...
A: There are several differences between Catholic and Baptists, but in order to avoid writing a book, ...
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| End Times | 11/1/2006 |
Q: I recently asked one of the Churches of Christ ministers a question and I was floored by my answer. ...
A: Matthew 24:29-32 29 Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and ...
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| mother teresa | 11/1/2006 |
Q: Do you think Mother Teresa is in Heaven or Hell?
A: I never had a chance to meet Mother Teresa so it is impossible for me to make an educated answer to ...
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| tithing | 10/28/2006 |
Q: Deut. 12 and 14 have a great deal to say about tithing, what it is, and what should be done with ...
A: I suppose that one reason that these passages are not used as much is because they refer to tithing ...
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| tithing | 10/27/2006 |
Q: You cite Malachi 3 to support your view on tithing. However, isn't that written to Israel and aren't ...
A: Malachi 3:8-12 8 Will a man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me. But ye say, Wherein have we robbed thee? ...
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| justifying Christian aggression | 10/24/2006 |
Q: Can you explain Psalm 149:6-9 and Luke:19:27? Could these verses be used by some to justify ...
A: Psalm 149:6-9 6 Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a twoedged sword in their hand; ...
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| Ordination | 10/9/2006 |
Q: My husband felt God was calling him into the ministry as a young man, but he was involved in the ...
A: In the Baptist tradition, ordination comes through individual churches. There are some Baptists ...
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| Mans seed | 10/5/2006 |
Q: My cousin and I was discussing about abortion and when life begins. My question is, Is there a part ...
A: Genesis 38:6-10 6 And Judah took a wife for Er his firstborn, whose name was Tamar. 7 And Er, ...
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| Question | 10/4/2006 |
Q: I was baptized in December 2005 and I am a senior in high school. I am going to go to college soon ...
A: It is different for everyone, but the call starts with an intense desire: 1 Timothy 3:1 This is a ...
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| Satan | 10/2/2006 |
Q: A Sunday school teacher I know recently told me about an interesting question she was asked by one ...
A: I think that this is a great answer! I also think that this is a question beyond our finite ...
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| Gods Son | 10/2/2006 |
Q: Was Christ begottng of the Father in heaven or was he only begotting on the earth? Was he without ...
A: The term "only Begotten" is from the greek term "monogenase" which means of a unique orgin. It ...
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| Church membership | 9/29/2006 |
Q: My question is this. If an elderly individual requested to join your church body. The elderly ...
A: I am not sure what other churches would do, and I do not believe that there are specific scriptures ...
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| Baptism | 9/27/2006 |
Q: You say that Baptism is not necessary. Why were all conversions in the book of acts baptized if it ...
A: I think that we are going to have to agree to disagree on this issue. I have already answered some ...
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| Faith plus nothing | 9/22/2006 |
Q: I am currious if you could answer some questions for me. All the bible characters I read about had ...
A: First of all, faith is the only thing that will access God's Grace. Romans 5:1-2 Therefore being ...
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| Baptism | 9/21/2006 |
Q: You say that Baptism is not necessary. Why were all conversions in the book of acts baptized if it ...
A: THere is a difference between something being commanded by God to do or not to do and then something ...
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| Church Campaigns | 9/19/2006 |
Q: What is your view on church campaigns. Our church is in its second. I have such mixed feelings about ...
A: I am not sure exactly what youmean by campaign, but I think I know. The Bible does not have a "thou ...
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| why Jesus' death required | 9/16/2006 |
Q: Why couldn't God just forgive people without requiring the death of Jesus to pay for their sins. ...
A: Jesus had to die for sins because God is just and the punishment for sin is death...He could not ...
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| EVE | 9/16/2006 |
Q: To my surprise, during his sermon, my pastor said the words "Your desire shall be for your husband." ...
A: Let us keep in mind what the problem was concerning women that was exposed in Genesis 3. 1 Timothy ...
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| Baptist versus Church of Christ? | 9/15/2006 |
Q: I am currently locked in an endless circle of trying to choose who is write between the Baptist ...
A: I really appreciate your attitude about the Bible... you are right... my words mean nothing...it is ...
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| bapist vs. catholic | 9/5/2006 |
Q: i have a question. First of all, my mother is very religious and she wants me to marry a christian. ...
A: There are many differences between the two religions. These differences come from two major ...
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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: I believe that the Bible is our standard for faith and practice. It does not change, and therefore ...
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| God | 8/29/2006 |
Q: What is the doctrine of god
A: In the Bible, the doctrine of God refers to those teachings that the Bible contains about who God ...
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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: I see that you did not like my response in the Protestant category, so I will try to do better here. ...
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| Protestantism | 8/19/2006 |
Q: So would it be correct to say that Protestant theology states that at some point not too long after ...
A: This question exposes a common misconception that the Catholic church existed before Nicia... it did ...
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| Is there an unforgiveable sin? | 8/10/2006 |
Q: As I was browsing through many responses about divorce, I read one response that divorce is not an ...
A: There is one sin mentioned in the Bible as unforgivable, and that is committed before one is saved. ...
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| Christian Divorce | 8/5/2006 |
Q: I have already asked this question and the Pastor gave what I consider a biblical answer. However, ...
A: There are only two reasons that a Christian could even consider a divorce, but even then it is not ...
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| Pre-nuptial | 8/5/2006 |
Q: When two are in love, and they sign a mutually consented upon prenuptial agreement, are they essence ...
A: I have several scriptural principles for you to consider. 1. For the believer, divorce is not an ...
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| Church Attendence | 7/30/2006 |
Q: I am wondering when and why did Baptists start meeting two times on Sundays and during the week ...
A: There are several principles about meeting times that we can see in the Bible. 1. After calvary, ...
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| Tree of life | 7/18/2006 |
Q: What is it? I have review the 12 places it appears in the scriptures, I do not see how they all tie ...
A: I am very sorry for this terribly late response. Genesis 3:22-24 22 And the LORD God said, ...
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| Divination | 7/7/2006 |
Q: In Acts the 16th chapter--we find Paul receiving a vision from God and he goes out to preach to a ...
A: I think that the difference is the source of knowledge. Paul was given a vision by direct ...
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| Breaking Free/When Godly People Do UnGodly things | 6/10/2006 |
Q: In addition to the scriptures you've suggested, if you ever recommend Christian books, I have to ...
A: In Christ, Pastor Don By the way, we have a web site with a lot of sermon notes questions and ...
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| Catholic vs Baptist Believe | 5/24/2006 |
Q: I read your answer that Catholics believe in works for salvation and are not saved As a Catholic I ...
A: It is important to remember that belief is a personal thing. I believe that there are some ...
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| Catholics versus Baptists | 5/18/2006 |
Q: I am a Catholic married to a Baptist, or so we were raised. I read the question posted by another ...
A: Hanks for this great question. I will try to expalin this the best that I can. It would be much ...
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| passover rules | 4/7/2006 |
Q: Pastor Don In Exodus chap. 12, the Lord gives Moses instructions for the passover meal. In ...
A: I believe that the kind of uncircumcision that God cannot abide with is the uncircumcision of the ...
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| Death Penalty and Christianity | 4/6/2006 |
Q: I am at my wits end and hope that i can find SOMEONE to help me here.... I am a Christian, and very ...
A: I believe that you are making a critical mistake in your interpretation of scripture. The death ...
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| SALVATION and THEN finding out one is gay? | 4/6/2006 |
Q: When I first found out I struggled with it.I did feel HONEST , true, HOLY spirit conviction.I prayed ...
A: Dotson, It sounds to me that you are saved. You seem to be convicted about your homosexual ...
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| SALVATION and THEN finding out one is gay? | 4/4/2006 |
Q: I have been saved for 6 years.4 Years ago I accepted I was gay.I had known for a long time but I ...
A: Dotson, Thank you so much for this very provocative question! There are many facest that we could ...
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| heaven | 3/27/2006 |
Q: Pastor Don, John 3:13 says "No one has gone to heaven except the son of man who came down from ...
A: Let us examine the context. John 3:12-14 12 If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, ...
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| 1 Peter | 3/21/2006 |
Q: I am stumped in 1 Peter 3:19-20. It says that Jesus went to Hades to preach to the spirits of the ...
A: I am sorry for this late response. I believe that Jesus really did go into Hell and preached to the ...
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| wine | 3/19/2006 |
Q: In the old testament and the new testament the use of wine was prevalent. I think part of the reason ...
A: We must understand that the new wine in scriptures is simply the fruit of the vine.... grape juice ...
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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: Please forgive my slow response. The idea of a life changing conversion is not new. Jesus spoke of ...
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| "Growing in faith" | 2/28/2006 |
Q: "What does it mean for a Christian to grow in faith", is it that we should purposefully read and ...
A: I believe that we can make the following observations about Christian growth. 1. Pastor Teachers ...
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| Could you please explain Sola... | 2/24/2006 |
Q: Could you please explain Sola Fide to me? I really don't understand its logic, when the Bible ...
A: You have opened one of my favorite Bible subjects. I gave a college lecture on this subject some ...
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| helping those who take advantage | 2/16/2006 |
Q: I am the Associate Pastor of a small church in Arkansas. There is a man that has been coming by the ...
A: Let us consider a passage of scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:10-12 10 For even when we were with you, ...
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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 best commentary on scripture is scripture. God's word teaches that it is impossible to do works ...
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| baptist and Bible | 12/9/2005 |
Q: I have two questions for you. First, why is it most Baptist are so proud? Most have what I call ...
A: FIrst of all, I am not sure why the Baptists that you have met appear to be prideful to you. Be ...
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| The tithe..... | 11/15/2005 |
Q: > You obviously already have an opinion as to what my answer should be. I do not wish to argue ...
A: I appologize for my comment. I do get folks who are not asking a question, but rather picking a ...
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| sin | 11/9/2005 |
Q: Where in the Bible is one sin referred to as the same as another sin? In other words, that there is ...
A: All sin leads to death. Romans 6:23 23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is ...
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| The tithe..... | 11/8/2005 |
Q: Many teach that tithing is required today. What I wonder is why isn't today's teachings about the ...
A: You obviously already have an opinion as to what my answer should be. I do not wish to argue ...
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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: You have given me a challenge in trying to answer these broad and deep questions without writing a ...
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| end times | 10/23/2005 |
Q: do you think we are getting close to the start of the tribulation period? What is your view on the ...
A: These are great questions. I believe that Jesus could come back at any second and rapture the ...
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| day of Jesus resurrection. | 10/13/2005 |
Q: Its my understanding that during Jesus time the sabbath started at dust on friday and ended at ...
A: You have opened a great door to a popular misconception that has been passed on through tradition, ...
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| Please tell me about Fasting | 10/12/2005 |
Q: Why Should I fast? How long should I fast? Is fasting just not eating meat or is it not eating ...
A: Usually fasting involves all food, but one can drink water or juice. This summer I preached a ...
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| 1 Timothy | 9/29/2005 |
Q: Some friends and myself had a discussion concerning whether a woman should or shouldn't be a pastor ...
A: I believe that I can help some with that question. First of all, let us see the contect of the ...
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| A Whole and Complete View of God | 9/26/2005 |
Q: I believe it's important for Christians to have a full and accurate view of who God is, but I'm ...
A: Hehehe... I believe that if we are to understand the depth of the love of God, we must understand ...
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| About your belief that every word of the Bible is true | 9/22/2005 |
Q: I am very thankful and appreciative of what you have said thus far. I do have some follow-ups for ...
A: First of all, let me say that the best book for you to begin your study of this issue is "Touch Not ...
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| is it too late to be christian? | 9/5/2005 |
Q: i have a friend who was born a buddhist then converted to christianity because he believed. but ...
A: It is never too late to become a Christian as long as two things are happening: 1. You must still ...
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| Tatoos | 8/1/2005 |
Q: Does the Bible say anything against tatoos?
A: THe Bible does not specifically refer to tatoos as being wrong across the board. There is an Old ...
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| Violence | 8/1/2005 |
Q: My son, like me, is a Baptist Christian and he fancies himself making movies. He likes the idea of ...
A: I think that if you think of the violence in the scriptures, it was always shared in order to get a ...
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| Question | 8/1/2005 |
Q: Please explain what the Bible means in 1Cor 6:9 when it speaks of “abusers of themselves with ...
A: This term is refering directly to the act of homosexuality. Another section of scripture that might ...
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| wandering | 7/25/2005 |
Q: I'm asking a question that you probably don't normally see on here. One of my questions is about ...
A: I am sorry for this late response. Let us look at a biblical model for entering into Christian ...
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| question | 7/23/2005 |
Q: Hi i had a question I was wondering if it is baptist church or usually jehovash witness's chruch ...
A: I am not exactly sure what the Jehovah's Witnesses say...but most Baptists believe that the next ...
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| gays | 7/20/2005 |
Q: What is uour view on the gay issue?
A: I am sorry for this very late response. Thanks for this great question. First of all, my view on ...
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| catholic vs. baptist | 7/13/2005 |
Q: my girlfriend and i are going through some troubling times right now because she is catholic and i ...
A: THe biggest difference between a Catholic and a Bible Believing Baptist is that Catholics trust in ...
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| Scripture | 7/5/2005 |
Q: I thought that I had read a bible verse in the past indicating that it was as much a sin to be ...
A: I would like to think of myself as a pretty good Bible student. I have been reading the Bible ...
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| Biblical examples of holiness | 6/30/2005 |
Q: Recently I have felt the magnitude of Pauls' exhortation in both Corinthians and Galatians, for his ...
A: I think that you have a valid point and observation. God trusted the Apostle Paul with writing ...
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| Repentence | 6/17/2005 |
Q: You gave a fantastic explanation of what "Repentence" really means. Your point about how God can't ...
A: Like I said earlier, this is a hot topic of debate. THere are pastors who believe like I do, and ...
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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: You have asked a wonderful question. I will warn you...you have stumbled into a hotly debated point ...
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| Jesus turning water into wine | 6/8/2005 |
Q: My pastor recently said, "When Jesus turned water into wine, the wine really was cider. It could ...
A: I think that it would be better directed at your pastor. I have never heard such a thing. I ...
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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: I believe that the Bible teaches tithing. WHen you say "required"... I do not believe that one goes ...
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| Copyright? | 5/21/2005 |
Q: Why are all the Bibles Copyrighted? Thanks, James
A: THas is a great question. Not all Bibles are copyrighted. The King James Bible is not . When ...
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| Israel | 5/16/2005 |
Q: What does it mean that the Jews are God's chosen people; and who was the first Hebrew?
A: God chose to establish His word and His covenant first with His chosen nation. Abraham was the ...
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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: I will try to give you some Biblical principles. 1. God intended marriage to be for life. ...
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| Chrisitan believes and the Death Penalty | 4/23/2005 |
Q: I am writing to you out of a long sense of confusion, i am and have been a Baptist, I was raised ...
A: .. or at least I think that it is a question :) I can see that you have done a lot of study... at ...
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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: I believe that another passage that will help us understand this concept is found in Job. Job ...
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| Hello!
My name is Helena... | 2/27/2005 |
Q: My name is Helena Lundkvist, and I´m doing a school project abot the death penalty. I know that some ...
A: THe Bible is clear in both the Old and the New Testaments that Capital punishment is mandated for ...
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| Definition | 2/4/2005 |
Q: In the Bible, "unbeliever" is stated a few times. Does this mean someone who loses belief in their ...
A: The term unbeliever is used only four times in the Bible and all of those are in the plural. Here ...
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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: The best thing I can do is to point you to biblical passages outlining the seduction and devistation ...
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| Missionaries | 1/18/2005 |
Q: Does a missionary going overseas have to be sent by a local church? If so, why and where in the ...
A: Jesus only built one organization, the local church. Matthew 16:18 18 And I say also unto thee, ...
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| Food containing alcohol | 1/13/2005 |
Q: I'm a Baptist believing in the Bible and would appreciate your answer to the followingIs it ok for a ...
A: There is no doubt that it is a sin to drink alcohol because of what it does to the brain and the ...
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| I notice you do not mention baptism | 12/31/2004 |
Q: ------------------------- Followup To::: After reading the book of acts (Acts of the apostles)I ...
A: You are right I did not mention Baptism as a means of grace or salvation. If there were any work, ...
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| What Must I Do To Be Saved | 12/23/2004 |
Q: Would you give me a Bibical answer as to what one must do to be saved. I'v see and heard many say ...
A: The Phillipian jailer asked the sameActs 16:30-31 30 And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must ...
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| can you lose your salvation | 12/16/2004 |
Q: I am saved 48 yrs old saved in 1997 at First Baptist Church in hammond I was taught the Bible by my ...
A: Let us look at the verses that they are probably using to prove that you can lose your salvation. ...
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| Membership in a Baptist Church? | 12/6/2004 |
Q: I was lost for a long time and recently I decided to Turn my life over to God again because has we ...
A: You have a great doctrinal statement! Your pastor seems to be very careful and accurate about ...
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| Bible infallibility | 12/3/2004 |
Q: Shultz, I am a Christian but am confused when I hear pastors saying things like "There is no ...
A: Let me summarize the answer in the following manner: 1. Old Testament authors claim 3,808 times ...
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| Sinners Prayer | 11/30/2004 |
Q: Please tell me where in the Bible the "sinners prayer" is found. I often hear preacher say just ...
A: There is not a word for word sinners prayer in the Bible, but there are Biblical principles that ...
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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: I will try to answer this briefly and simply. There are several things to consider. 1. When we ...
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| Jesus | 10/22/2004 |
Q: Who was Jesus Christ and what is His mission to the world?
A: It took four gospels to answer your question, but I will try to be simple and brief. 1. Jesus was ...
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| baby christening/blessing | 10/14/2004 |
Q: my baby son is only 10 months old. is it ok or apart of the baptist religion to do this proceedure? ...
A: I am very sorry for this late response. Thanks for this great question. Let us be clear. The ...
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| Why | 10/3/2004 |
Q: Why can't a divorced man continue as a deacon?
A: The requirement for a deacon is that he be the husband of one wife, which means literally " one ...
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| Does God exists? | 9/28/2004 |
Q: Many thanks for your very prompt reply. An atheist does not believe in God. Any referance or ...
A: I understand that an athiest does not believe in God or the credibility of the Bible....but there is ...
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| Does God exists? | 9/27/2004 |
Q: So you know God! Can you prove the existance of God to an atheist?
A: I will do my best to try and answer this briefly. You are welcome to ask follow up questions if the ...
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| Knowledge of hell | 9/20/2004 |
Q: My wife and I differ on our belief on Heaven and hell. She believes that hell is a place that ...
A: The Bible strongly supports the fact of an eternal Hell. I do believe that one day our tears will ...
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| once in grace always in grace | 9/15/2004 |
Q: "My question is, How do you feel about once in grace always in grace, I personally don't agree with ...
A: Let us consider first of all how one first comes to grace. We find that there is absolutely no act ...
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| I have a question | 7/19/2004 |
Q: I have been the member of a Baptist Church for three years. There are a lot of questions that I ...
A: I believe that circumcision is no longer required like it was for Hebrews in the Old ...
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| Salvation | 7/16/2004 |
Q: A friend asked me today about "once saved always saved". Are there any scriptures to back this ...
A: You have stumbled upon one of the most hotly debated subjects among Bible believing ...
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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: The only thing that affects a person's destiny is whether or not you have believed in the free gift ...
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| baptist view of afterlife | 6/13/2004 |
Q: what happens to a Christian after death? does s/he goes to heaven and be with God immediately? or in ...
A: The Bible clearly teaches that once one dies, he or she is immediatly in Heaven or Hell. Notice the ...
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| church | 6/10/2004 |
Q: Since Christianity is about a personal relationship with God and the Bible is our sole guide, why do ...
A: You are absolutely right!! I have NEVER repeated the Apostle's Creed, nor would I advocate its use ...
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| after the cross | 6/8/2004 |
Q: What happened to Jesus and where was his soul/spirit between his cruxifixion and his resurrection? ...
A: I do believe that Jesus decended into the center of the earth, where hell is. Before the ...
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| intercessions of the saints | 6/7/2004 |
Q: Since we could and do always ask our fellow earthly Christians to pray with us, why can't we pray ...
A: The practice of communicating with spirits after they have died is called Necromancy. It is a kind ...
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| repeat | 6/1/2004 |
Q: do you know of any other repeated names in the Bible? example: Moses, Moses-exodus 3:4, Adraham, ...
A: The only instance that I can think of off the top of my head is Martha. Luke 10:41 41 And Jesus ...
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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: I think that it is important that you understand that many Baptists are not nearly as formal as the ...
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| Baptism | 5/21/2004 |
Q: I would like to know if a baptized and/or confirmed non-Baptist Christian wishes to join the Baptist ...
A: One of the Baptist distinctives is the autonomy of the lochal church, or the self governing of the ...
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| Communion | 5/21/2004 |
Q: Can non-Baptist Christians, such as Eastern Orthodox, Roman Catholics and other Protestant ...
A: In our church we have two requirements before one takes communion. Acts 2:41-42 41 Then they that ...
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| Gnostic Gospels | 5/16/2004 |
Q: There's been much discussion on the Gnostic Gospels and I'm interested to read one--if only to see ...
A: I have not read one of the gnostic gospels. I would not recomend that you read it with the ...
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| old laws | 5/11/2004 |
Q: I hope you can answere my question. I had saw this question somewhere else on this wed site and it ...
A: You have some great questions. Let me start by answering the simple ones, then move to the complex ...
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| Christians before the New Testament | 4/21/2004 |
Q: You have probably been asked this many times, but I would like to hear a good answer. I understand ...
A: Your question is simple and to the point, "Where am I wrong?" I will try to answer that ...
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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: You may need more legal advise than Pastoral, but I will do my best. I think that the most honorable ...
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| The Apocrypha | 3/29/2004 |
Q: Why is the above named translation not included in the King James Version in American Bibles? ...
A: The Apocrypha is not included in the King James Bible because it did not meet the historical tests ...
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| Gospel of John | 3/24/2004 |
Q: What does it nean to believe that: A Jesus is the Christ? B. The Son of God? c. The Only ...
A: What does it nean to believe that: A Jesus is the Christ? Christ = Messiah, or the one promised ...
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| apostles creed | 3/15/2004 |
Q: Saw the Passion of the Christ. Got me thining about the Apostles Creed which I said every Sunday in ...
A: Sorry for the late response. I do believe that Jesus decended into the center of the earth, where ...
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| sucicide | 3/11/2004 |
Q: what does the Bible say about your salvation if you kill yourself
A: Suicide is never the answer! But...there is no sin that the Blood of Jesus Christ cannot cleanse. ...
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| Marital intercourse | 2/27/2004 |
Q: I am 22 years old and 2 months ago I married my college boyfriend. We have both been dedicated ...
A: You have a serious problem, but God can give you both victory! You asked for scriptures, I will ...
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| A Christian adopting an eschalotogical view | 2/25/2004 |
Q: Why should a Christian adopt a particular eschalotogical view?
A: One's interpretation of Biblical prophecy is an indicator of one's hermeneutic. In other words, it ...
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| Importance of prophecy | 2/25/2004 |
Q: What is the importance of prophecy in interpreting and teaching the Scriptures?
A: One's interpretation of Biblical prophecy is an indicator of one's hermeneutic. In other words, it ...
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| psychics | 2/24/2004 |
Q: Is it wrong or sinful to watch a psychic on TV like Sylvia Brown on the Montel Williams Show? I want ...
A: Jainee, Thanks for that question. Let is look at scriptures. Deuteronomy 18:9-14 9 When thou art ...
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| The Trail of Blood | 2/9/2004 |
Q: Carroll. I must say I found it entertaining. He attempts to show that historical heretical groups, ...
A: As I said in my profile, I am not here for doctrinal debate. Let me just say this. Jesus built the ...
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| Returning of the Lord | 10/31/2003 |
Q: When the trumpet sounds when the Lord returns, who will hear the trumpets. Will the christians be ...
A: There are two events to consider. First of all the rapture where the saints will be caught up with ...
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| creation of man | 10/15/2003 |
Q: Why did God create man out of dust?
A: Anytime I am faced with a question that starts with "why did God...?" I know that I am going to be ...
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| rewards in heaven | 9/8/2003 |
Q: Are their levels of rewards in heaven? Will some that make it to heaven be blessed more than ...
A: Yes there will be rewards in heaven, but I am not convinced that there will be "levels" of Heaven. ...
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