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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Thanksgiving for Unsaved | 1/29/2012 |
| Q: It is common among Christians to conduct Thanks-giving services for the loved ones departed with the ... A: Hmm, it is not practiced by Baptists here in the US. I assume you are referring to something like ... | |
| Pastor and deacon requirement | 1/26/2012 |
| Q: If a man marries a divorced woman who's wife is she biblically? A: Not enough information to make that call. Some would say that no matter what if a person is ... | |
| annulment | 1/9/2012 |
| Q: Good day! I have a boyfriend now who is undergoing annulment with her wife. The reason behind their ... A: My dear lady, you have already stated that you cannot leave him so further study would not help. If ... | |
| annulment | 1/9/2012 |
| Q: Good day! I have a boyfriend now who is undergoing annulment with her wife. The reason behind their ... A: First, you must realize that divorces and annulments are man's way of handling problems. Some would ... | |
| Rule of Antichrist (timing) | 12/9/2011 |
| Q: I hope that I am not repeating a question that has already been answered, but it is something that ... A: Howdy, Sarah. I believe this is the passage you are talking about. Rev 13:5 And there was given ... | |
| causing others to sin | 11/27/2011 |
| Q: I have a few questions I would like to ask in relation to what the Bible says about causing others ... A: Your interpretation is correct, Ricky. We need to consider a couple of things. First, we are all ... | |
| more info please | 11/17/2011 |
| Q: In Acts 2:38 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ ... A: While we cannot say for sure since the Scripture is silent, I believe the problem is in considering ... | |
| more info please | 11/17/2011 |
| Q: In Acts 2:38 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ ... A: True, I misspoke that. Matthew was inspired to write what Jesus said on the subject thus it is not ... | |
| more info please | 11/15/2011 |
| Q: In Acts 2:38 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ ... A: Janet, Matthew is part of the inspired Word of God and cannot be false. When you were baptized in ... | |
| KJV | 11/10/2011 |
| Q: would you please explain the difference between King James version and Authorized King James version ... A: Actually, the King James is also known as the Authorized Version. It was King James who Authorized ... | |
| Bible | 11/6/2011 |
| Q: which english bible is the most accurate ? and which one do you use? A: the one I use is the one that has been used for 400 years is still the most accurate because it was ... | |
| benediction | 10/20/2011 |
| Q: My husband has just returned home from afghan and we attended a 9/11 ceremony and a ceremony for our ... A: Leslie, let me thank you for your husband's service and I am thrilled that he is home with you. Also ... | |
| holy spirit | 9/19/2011 |
| Q: was this just a mild seizure or the holy spirit? please help A: I would have to say neither. Unless you have a history of seizures it is doubtful that it was a ... | |
| baptism | 9/12/2011 |
| Q: Dr. Gourley, Thank you for volunteering for such a valuable service. I am trying to understand the ... A: There is nothing indicated in the Scripture of either three immersions being required or to be ... | |
| horrific fear of God | 9/9/2011 |
| Q: I was saved when I was 22 years old. I was taken to a pentecostal church as a child by my aunt, and ... A: My dear lady, I am so sorry that you have had such a rough life. No, you are not ... | |
| Birth control | 8/8/2011 |
| Q: I was reading your information on BC and I had a few questions. I am 23 and my husband is the same ... A: As with all things, it comes down to what is believed about the Book. You have to determine what the ... | |
| Voting Pastor out | 8/1/2011 |
| Q: There are some many things wrong I really don't know were to begin. I attend a small church that was ... A: It sounds like Matt 18 was applied to try and reconcile the situation. If 29 of 100 members is ... | |
| Levitation | 7/9/2011 |
| Q: I have been wondering about this subject since i have seen the shoe MindFreak Chris Angel. It ... A: Derrick, for what purpose would you need this ability? How will this help your walk with Christ or ... | |
| Our Most Holy Faith | 7/4/2011 |
| Q: I often look in wonderment at the various web sites and Christian teachers who state /think that all ... A: Luke 13:1-5 1 There were present at that season some that told him of the Galilaeans, whose blood ... | |
| Our Most Holy Faith | 7/4/2011 |
| Q: I often look in wonderment at the various web sites and Christian teachers who state /think that all ... A: I am assuming they have added my deal about being a Maverick on the email you get. That is a part of ... | |
| more info | 7/1/2011 |
| Q: jesus said (I ALWAYS DO WHAT PLEASE HIM). and my ask how we say jesus (GOD = SON OF GOD) are one and ... A: Jon, if He were only a prophet or a good teacher more people would like Him for He did not teach ... | |
| more info | 6/30/2011 |
| Q: jesus said (I ALWAYS DO WHAT PLEASE HIM). and my ask how we say jesus (GOD = SON OF GOD) are one and ... A: Yes, my friend, He is a man but He is God in the flesh. He is the God-Man. Even a Greek philosopher ... | |
| Our Most Holy Faith | 6/30/2011 |
| Q: I often look in wonderment at the various web sites and Christian teachers who state /think that all ... A: I do not put myself in the place of God. His Word is the standard. I can only say what He says in ... | |
| more info | 6/29/2011 |
| Q: jesus said (I ALWAYS DO WHAT PLEASE HIM). and my ask how we say jesus (GOD = SON OF GOD) are one and ... A: That is not really a problem. They are absolutely one in essence. As I have said, no one can ... | |
| one ask | 6/25/2011 |
| Q: Is god Equal son of god in all things and everything ? Are any diffrent between them or they equal ... A: Tarek, in essence and characteristics they are absolutely equal. They each have their own ... | |
| baptists do not believe in divorce? | 6/23/2011 |
| Q: my question is im baptist and can you give me scripture proving that baptists do NOT believe in ... A: Different Baptists believe different things, unfortunately. Adultery is not a reason for divorce. ... | |
| more info | 6/22/2011 |
| Q: IS JESUS SPOKEN (AS A MAN )FROM HIS WORDS OR WORDS OF GOD? i mean when jesus spoke as a man he take ... A: Jesus said that "I and the Father are one." So technically you could say both. He came to do the ... | |
| The Apostle Paul | 6/21/2011 |
| Q: I just read an article in a newspaper from a recent grad of Yale Divinity School who says that ... A: If you look at it in the context Paul was defining in the very beginning of the passage the eternal, ... | |
| canon question | 6/17/2011 |
| Q: Can we know with certaintly that all books of the New Testamant have been included correctly without ... A: The Churches from the first century on determined what books were real. The canon only made what ... | |
| Saints | 6/16/2011 |
| Q: What is the Baptist view on Saints? A: If you are born again you are a saint or sanctified one. That is what a saint is. Catholicism is ... | |
| Baptism | 6/15/2011 |
| Q: Sir: I have been a saved and born again Christian for many years now. I have also not been ... A: Baptism is about obedience and identification. It is not for perfect people. To not be baptized is ... | |
| Validity of Protestantism | 6/10/2011 |
| Q: I am forced to conclude that the Protestant Faith is based on faulty and selective Biblical ... A: The church is not one group. It is supposed to be one in doctrine and yet even among Catholics there ... | |
| God is her path. | 6/8/2011 |
| Q: I have been dating a married woman for 3 years and she finally left her husband. 3 months later she ... A: Well, to be honest, none of it adds up to a good thing based upon what you shared. She should have ... | |
| Our Most Holy Faith | 6/6/2011 |
| Q: I often look in wonderment at the various web sites and Christian teachers who state /think that all ... A: While I understand what you are trying to say, you have to know that there are cults and false ... | |
| Once Saved Always Saved/Degrees of Sin | 6/6/2011 |
| Q: Baptists believe in perseverance of the saints or "once saved always saved." Often the question is ... A: Our sins are forgiven judicially at the Cross in that we will not go to Hell. Confessing them as we ... | |
| Once Saved Always Saved/Degrees of Sin | 6/2/2011 |
| Q: Baptists believe in perseverance of the saints or "once saved always saved." Often the question is ... A: The only sin that sends you to Hell is the sin of unbelief or not being saved by the work of Christ. ... | |
| Women not preaching | 6/2/2011 |
| Q: I don't agree with you about a woman not being a pastor. Look how many people Joyce Meyer has ... A: Coco, you have a right to disagree, but I have to tell you candidly that you are wrong. Mary was ... | |
| The Fairness of Hell. | 5/30/2011 |
| Q: Shultz, I was hoping you could help me with some questions I have about hell. Is it just (or ... A: If God would have not provided many ways to meet His standards or conditions you might have an ... | |
| Questions about GOD Jehovah/Jesus | 5/26/2011 |
| Q: Little background about me; I am 26 studying the bible off and on, been studying with JW's for about ... A: It is good that you are seeking help from outside your group. The truth is very easy to find if you ... | |
| Evolution | 5/25/2011 |
| Q: I'm a former Baptist and have put some thought in coming back top the faith, but to be completely ... A: Shawn, I suspect that you can believe just about anything and still be Baptist, but that doesn't ... | |
| Dealing With Death | 5/19/2011 |
| Q: We are having a hard time with what to say & how to handle that our son has been given bad news ... A: In some ways there is no easy way to deal with death. No one wants to die today, even the most ... | |
| while serving communion? | 5/1/2011 |
| Q: While serving communion a young man asked for my hand of graciousness. I accepted. I was told that ... A: I can see no biblical injunction against the act. It is a cultural taboo. The Bible does give ... | |
| Struggling with forgiveness. | 4/24/2011 |
| Q: Shultz, My question is about forgiveness.Lately my wife and I have had some hurtfull unwarrented ... A: John, I am very sorry that you and your wife had to experience such things but as long as we are ... | |
| Easter Sunday | 4/19/2011 |
| Q: I am a Christian and celebrate Christ's resurrection on Easter Sunday. I have had several of my ... A: It has elements of paganism in it such as the fertility symbols of rabbits and eggs. The one link ... | |
| The Lords supper | 4/3/2011 |
| Q: I would like to know if the pastor who is giving the rights of the Lords supper should be Ordained? ... A: Tony. When I was in Bible College looking for someone to ordain me I ran into several schools of ... | |
| Female Pastors? | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: Pastor Don,If females are not supposed to become Pastors(1 timothy 2:11-14)than why are there so ... A: John, when a woman can become the husband of one wife and figure out how a woman is not allowed to ... | |
| Judgement Day for Christians. | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: I probably shoulden't be confused about this but I am so please be patient.I thought once a person ... A: 1 Cor 3:10-15 10 According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I ... | |
| Communion | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: We have been church hunting for quite some time now. We are having difficulty settling because of ... A: 1 Cor 11:25 After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the ... | |
| A.A. and false gods | 3/2/2011 |
| Q: I am in alcoholics anonymous and there are a number buddhists, muslims and even a guy who worships ... A: God does a lot of things for both saved and unsaved that they do not appreciate or give Him love and ... | |
| Sunday Vs Sabbath | 1/16/2011 |
| Q: If God told us to remember the sabbath and keep it holy, why are the baptist going on the first day ... A: Not just Baptists and not just recently. Hopefully, this will answer your question. I made it ... | |
| Protocol | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: Once the Lord, pastor and deacons are acknowledged in the beginning of a service, do others who get ... A: That is cultural thing and not biblical requirement. Yes, it does say to give honor to whom honor ... | |
| JESUS' Deity | 1/4/2011 |
| Q: So here is a quick back drop of where I'm at before I ask for help with understanding that JESUS is ... A: No, it is God speaking and the One sent by God and His Spirit, not Isaiah. The "Thus says the Lord" ... | |
| JESUS' Deity | 12/30/2010 |
| Q: So here is a quick back drop of where I'm at before I ask for help with understanding that JESUS is ... A: OK, we can discuss some things. 1. To truly see God, you would have to see the Father, Son and Holy ... | |
| Sacrificial Giving | 9/22/2010 |
| Q: Shultz, You were very helpful in helping me with a previous question, so I thought I'd see if you ... A: Howdy, Aaron! The Bible also says that he that does not provide for hisown is worse than an ... | |
| Interfaith Marriage | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: My son is dating and wants to marry a very nice Jewish girl. We are Baptist. I advised him against ... A: I encounter this question all the time and I just answered it to a Catholic who was dating a ... | |
| fornication and salvation | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: Schultz, i am catholic. i have lived up to my religious beliefs...not because of rules, but ... A: First,let me applaud you for your purity. In a day when many couples have some form of sex after the ... | |
| OSAS | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: I like the belief OSAS but I have a bit of a problem understanding OSAS interpretation of certain ... A: Actually, I thought I did answer the Corinthian question and maybe only touched on the Hebrews ... | |
| OSAS | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: I like the belief OSAS but I have a bit of a problem understanding OSAS interpretation of certain ... A: Glenn, took me awhile to figure out the OSAS acronymn since we don't use that one. As an old ... | |
| Divorce among believers and Remarriage | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: This is a very strange situation. I have been talking to this guy that I meet online for 7 months ... A: See, he is wrong and fortunately so, since by his definition he will go to Hell. By his definition ... | |
| Divorce among believers and Remarriage | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: This is a very strange situation. I have been talking to this guy that I meet online for 7 months ... A: Actually, it is a very common situation. I don't think you would receive much of what I could share ... | |
| Is contraception within a healthy marriage, biblically permittable? | 6/18/2010 |
| Q: ) I love your website:) and just wanted to ask if there is anything wrong with contraception being ... A: Sorry for the delay in answering. I was out of town. Thank you for your kind remarks. God is ... | |
| Hagar and Ishmael | 6/15/2010 |
| Q: Shultz Warmest greetings to you. I made a keen observation in the book of Genesis, pertaining to ... A: David, the child was old enough to cry for himself under the bush since he was 17 years old. We are ... | |
| Marrying in a Baptist Church | 5/26/2010 |
| Q: Robert's wife died in 2004 and I divorced my ex Husband in 2009 after 20 years of Domestic Violence. ... A: Actually, they vary. Some teach that there are no grounds for divorce so to remarry would be to ... | |
| rapture | 5/16/2010 |
| Q: what do Baptist believe about the timing of the rapture? ANSWER: Don, to the best of my knowledge ... A: No one can really speak for all Baptists because often it ends up with what the particular school or ... | |
| rapture | 5/15/2010 |
| Q: what do Baptist believe about the timing of the rapture? A: Don, to the best of my knowledge most Baptists are Pre-Trib. There some Mid and Post Trib folks ... | |
| Meeting after Communion | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: why is it in some black southern churches that are very tradition, do they think you cannot meet ... A: Ken, that is how the Last Supper went but I do not know what you mean by meeting? A business ... | |
| Christ's 1000 year reign | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: What do Southern Baptist believe about the 1000 year reign of Christ? A: Most Baptists believe that the 1000 year reign of Christ is preceded by the Rapture and the ... | |
| dancing | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: Do Southern Baptist believe that dancing is a sin? I'm asking about Country Western dancing %26 ... A: Some SBers have allowed dancing others still feel it is sin. Most Independent Baptists would call it ... | |
| dissolution | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: My mother has attended a small independent baptist church for 35 years. Unfortunately, the schurch ... A: Kathy, this kind of thing irritates me to no end. A lot depends on what your Constitution and By ... | |
| obeying all authority | 4/30/2010 |
| Q: So in my walk with THE LORD I have always experienced what I think of as a very O.C.D. like ... A: They do not have a clean conscience. They have just justified their actions or call it not majoring ... | |
| Being saved and being baptized | 4/30/2010 |
| Q: I was raised in a missionary baptist church. I was saved at the age of twelve and then was baptized ... A: I am sorry that this is causing you so much distress. You are correct and they are not. Yes, they ... | |
| backsliding | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: first, let me say thank you for donating your time and efforts to this wonderful website. It is ... A: Angela, if you were truly saved at 16 then there would be no call or pull to salvation because you ... | |
| Holy Communion | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: Shultz, I’ve recently visited a Southern Baptist Church. It was a wonderful experience and I will ... A: Eric, I am glad you enjoyed your time with those folks. I will do what I can to help you understand ... | |
| Unforgivable Sin | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: I completely fear that I have committed this sin: blasphemy against the Holy Spirit and I would like ... A: Simon, what does that mean to you? "I commit blasphemy of the Holy Spirit in Jesus name, Amen.” If ... | |
| Communion | 4/13/2010 |
| Q: What are the requirements for taking communion in a Baptist Church? Does one need to be baptized ... A: Yes, Terri, it would have been impossible for that ald to be baptized. Baptism is identification ... | |
| Submit, Ephesians 5:24. | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Shultz, I was hoping you could shed some light on an issue. How are we to understand Ephesians ... A: I still have a lot to learn. I am called a Maverick for a reason. I tend to be politically ... | |
| Submit, Ephesians 5:24. | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Shultz, I was hoping you could shed some light on an issue. How are we to understand Ephesians ... A: Hmm,if indeed the Church followed Christ's dictates without reservation we would see a far different ... | |
| Doctrine of God | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: What is the Baptist signature belief, or doctrine, about God? A: Hmm, signature belief. I do not know if we have something called exactly that since some of our ... | |
| Joyce Meyer | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: I am a member of a Freewill Baptist church in Kentucky. Last Wednesday a womens group started a six ... A: To be honest, I am not a fan of Ms. Meyer. Ordained or not, I would not refer her material to ... | |
| abusive relationship | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: One of my friends was involved with an abusive boyfriend for a long time. He was very abusive ... A: Without knowing all the facts, it would be hard for me to make a definitive judgment call. If she ... | |
| Mary and Joseph's family | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: There is one thing that puzzles me about Christ's birth. Why didn't Mary and Joseph's families come ... A: Actually, we don't know that they did not come at those times. The story was focused on Mary, ... | |
| Culture versus grace | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: I was just wondering if a women cuts her hair (say up near the ear lobes) is she sinning. What ... A: Michelle, while there is great freedom in grace there are still standards for a Christian. Law was ... | |
| relationship | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: ok. I am in love with a girl that is separated from her husband. we were dating but are not now. My ... A: Unfortunately, Shawn when we do things not in line with God's will we end up with pain, stress and a ... | |
| unbelievers | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: I was raised in the very conservative church of Christ. Many things have happened in my life that ... A: I am glad you did not seek to sweep the street of gold for that is my job. Having the doorknob of ... | |
| "unbeliever" | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: I was raised in the very conservative church of Christ. Many things have happened in my life that ... A: Most often we think of an unbeliever as a Jew, Muslim, Atheist, Buddhist, etc. However, there are ... | |
| small faith | 11/1/2009 |
| Q: I heard that God does not expect our faith to be perfect. I often worry over my eternal state and ... A: Faith is really trust. Are you trusting Christ and Him alone for the forgiveness of your sins? ... | |
| Baptist Bible Beliefs | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: My local congregation's website has the following listed as The Bible was written by men inspired ... A: I am glad I got the "sliding scale" part right. Sometimes people don't understand when I use things ... | |
| Baptist Bible Beliefs | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: My local congregation's website has the following listed as The Bible was written by men inspired ... A: You are correct in that though a person may outwardly adhere to a standard of living his inward man ... | |
| Baptist Bible Beliefs | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: My local congregation's website has the following listed as The Bible was written by men inspired ... A: I guess you may also have to know if your local Church is a part of the Liberal or Conservative side ... | |
| 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: I am sorry that I am behind a few days. I was at a place where I had no Internet service. I did ... | |
| Resigning from a Southern Baptist church | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: I am a fervent Christian who had some experiences that prove reincarnation to be true. A friend ... A: Marilyn, there are a lot of issues here but I will only answer the direct question and leave the ... | |
| Once in Grace always in Grace | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: I noticed on one of your answers that you believed in always in grace me and my two study buddys we ... A: Not sure that this is a question but I think you misunderstood my analogy. I may have needed to ... | |
| forgiveness | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: I have tried to forgive all the people i know that have hurt me but i worry that if i am not able to ... A: God sees your heart. You find all you can. You ask God to send you to the people you cannot find ... | |
| 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: He has a slight problem with that concept. Jer 31:31, which is quoted in Hebrews 8:8, says that God ... | |
| Bible interpretation | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: Greetings Dr. Shultz, Does the Bible contain both explicit and implicit statements--and if so, are ... A: Yes, indeed. The "whosoevers" of the Scripture apply to every person though we are not named ... | |
| Christianity | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: I don't consider myself a baptist more of a non-denominational christian,really i don't know the ... A: If you only go ny the Bible then you are closer to being a Baptist than anything else since ... | |
| Bible interpretation | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: Greetings Dr. Shultz, Does the Bible contain both explicit and implicit statements--and if so, are ... A: I wish you would have given me an example of what you call implicit. This seems to be something ... | |
| Sanctification | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: What do the Baptist believe about this subject and how do they expect you to become sanctified? A: Very simple actually. Sanctified means to be set apart. When we are saved we are sanctified ... | |
| Please help me out of this confusion | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: I was a baptized catholics around 3 years ago. . I have decided to leave catholicism since i found ... A: Speaking tongues is not a promise of the Holy Spirit for indeed many demon possessed people do some ... | |
| spirits and demons | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: i have been hearing things in my new apartment since i moved in , in march. i am a Christian and ... A: Yes, there are demons or fallen angels just as there are holy angels. The noises you have been ... | |
| “...for he shall magnify himself above all gods”? | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: Each religion believes within its organization that their god is the true god, whether it be the ... A: As you say, over the centuries there have been very few rights that people had because mankind has ... | |
| “...for he shall magnify himself above all gods”? | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: Each religion believes within its organization that their god is the true god, whether it be the ... A: You seem to be confusing two different concepts. Yes, each group believes theologically that they ... | |
| About Jews in prophecy | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: Should we be concerned about whether those claiming to be Jews are really Jews given the warning in ... A: God knows those that are His whether they be Christians or Jews. He will sort them out as that is ... | |
| Lord's Supper | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: I am a Christian and have been baptized. Sometimes, however, I do not partake in the Lord's Supper. ... A: Look at the whole context of the passage. What was going on? They were getting drunk and selfishly ... | |
| View of the Bible, etc. | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could clarify for me what is the general view of the bible to most Baptist as ... A: Kat, it is literal unless obviously using metaphors, similes, allegories and other such literary ... | |
| Atheism | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: Miles, I've been thinking about religion a lot lately, and I'm just not convinced, though I want to ... A: Carmen and Miles, the Bible has been attacked over and over again for centuries but always ... | |
| Lords Supper | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: Bateman, I have a complex question and not sure there is an easy answer. I grew up Episcopal and ... A: Joe, I can understand the confusion with three variations available from three people you love. That ... | |
| Calvinism | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: Quite simple really. Calvinism, why or why not? And also, why would I feel I can't pray to God? How ... A: Oliver, I say no to Calvinism and Arminianism because both Calvin and Arminius both overshot the ... | |
| baptism | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: Did Jesus ever balk at is mother Mary, not letting her be baptized by John the Baptist during is ... A: That is a question that cannot be answered as there is no Scriptural reference one way or the other. ... | |
| Salvation by faith alone | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: Do Baptists believe in Salvation by faith alone? A: Some do and some don't. Some Baptists would teach that while God will never walk away from you, you ... | |
| Bapist Church Covenant | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: Why was the Church Covenant written and hung on the walls of each Bapist Church? And why is it ... A: No one can speak for every Baptist Church but for many that I know it was for two reasons. One, ... | |
| Christian denomination | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: I want to know if the Christian Church believes that you can lose your salvation once you have been ... A: That would depend upon the denomination. Most Baptists are Securists and do not believe that you ... | |
| question about a certain baptist belief | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: RE: Baptist doctrine stating "a wife must submit to her husband" Our daughter, who is 22, finds ... A: I changed this to public because it is an issue that many face and it is a doctrine that is somewhat ... | |
| question on hedge of thorns of protection | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: When I was going through a divorce I prayed for a hedge of thorns around my ex- wife. I saw satan ... A: Actually, a hedge of thorns can be a hedge of protection. If you remember the Uncle Remus stories ... | |
| Eve | 4/4/2009 |
| Q: Eve is such a crucial part of our being, She is the Mother of all living and Her life was of such ... A: There many people mentioned in the Bible that do not have an obituary. We know they died but not ... | |
| DEMONS | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: Our pastor recently gave a sermon on fasting the last in his series and used the passage from Mark ... A: The biggest problem is the formula. God doesn't have a lot of formulas. He doesn't do anything ... | |
| Jews | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: WHY WERE THE JEWS HATED IN BIBICAL DAYS? A: Actually, it depended a great deal on whether they were in the will of God or not. When Solomon ... | |
| Are Baptists aware of God's eonian plan? | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: Mistranslation of the Greek word "aion" is a master stroke of diabolical genius. Perhaps no other ... A: Baptists know about univeralism and oppose it as heresy. Not all souls will be saved and there is a ... | |
| Poetry | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: Good Morning. I hope all is well with you. How do you keep someone from stealing your poetry? My ... A: Hey Brother!!! Glad to hear from you. Actually, this has happened to me as well. Some fellow ... | |
| midianites & Isreaites | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: The Midianites invaded Isreal. The Isrealites had a fatally wounded comrad/friend.They were burying ... A: 2 Kings 13:20-21 20 And Elisha died, and they buried him. And the bands of the Moabites invaded the ... | |
| Experts? With Fake Credentials? | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: How would God view a person who pretends to be an expert, joins an organization such as the United ... A: I have no desire to use anything that is not legitimate. I was going to write the state education ... | |
| Jesus | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: was Jesus a born nazorite A: I would have to say that I definitely do not believe that He was a true Nazarite for several ... | |
| Churches needing pastors | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: Brother Shultz, I am a independent, fundamental, KJV, Devil hating, soul winning Baptist pastor who ... A: Sadly, no, I am also seeking a FT pastorate and IFB churches are somewhat rare around here. Most ... | |
| Head Coverings? | 12/31/2008 |
| Q: I have been very much enjoying your answers, especially the one on birth control and the one ... A: I was out of town and just getting to this. It would appear that there was a problem with men and ... | |
| Dismissal of Church Pastor | 12/31/2008 |
| Q: Dr Shultz, Based on I Peter 2:18-24, is it against biblical principle to dismiss a pastor due to ... A: Well, I am not sure if you are applying Peter to the pastor or the Church. Applied to the pastor ... | |
| Experts? With Fake Credentials? | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: How would God view a person who pretends to be an expert, joins an organization such as the United ... A: Actually, I am not sure that is the case. I was given that information by someone I trusted and ... | |
| Christians | 11/29/2008 |
| Q: (Rev.) Miles Bateman What are the of the verses, of what chapters., of what books, of the Bible; ... A: Here are the 613 commandments in Judaism. Many of them are no longer required because they related ... | |
| The Roman's Road | 11/29/2008 |
| Q: Shultz, I see that many churches and nearly all Gospel tracts use the Roman's Road to explain ... A: Sarah, I am afraid that is one of those things that might be lost to history. I was watching the ... | |
| Baptists and women | 11/21/2008 |
| Q: Do Baptists have women Ministers and if they do what percentage of Ministers are women A: The answer is yes and no. Those who are true historical or orthodox Baptists would not have women ... | |
| church resolution | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: Please forward me information on how to write a church resolution for a deceased member. The service ... A: Dennis, I would love to be able to do so but such things are not practiced within my church. We do ... | |
| Christians | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: (Rev.) Miles Bateman What are the of the verses, of what chapters., of what books, of the Bible; ... A: Sorry, Allen there are no quick lists. All of the epistles are definitely written for the education ... | |
| Jewish girlfriend | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: My Christian son, born again, raised in Sunday School and worship, still worshipping has a Jewish ... A: I am afraid that outside of prayer for it to end on its own you are limited in what you can do. As ... | |
| Baptist as a Denomination? | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: I go to an ABA church and I have heard it said that the Baptist name is not a denomination, and the ... A: It depends on the Baptists. Baptist is a name given to us by our enemies. Thus it is not a ... | |
| Church treasurer | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: My brother is treasurer of our church & has been for 40+ yrs. He & his work have always been above ... A: Unfortunately, my first answer seems to have been sucked into cyberspace. In a nutshell, using only ... | |
| Satan | 9/4/2008 |
| Q: Dr. Shultz, What is the origin of Satan? Was it created by God? Did it emerge on his own? Does it ... A: Howdy, Tyson! The word satan means adversary or accuser and God did not create him as such. The ... | |
| Jesus | 9/1/2008 |
| Q: Dr. I have been doing a lot of thinking on many subjects and i have a mind boggling question for ... A: You misunderstand who He was. He was very God who took on the form of man. He was not just a lad ... | |
| God command of killing | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: An Atheist asked me if your God Jesus is love and love us then why He command Saul to killed every ... A: God is love and just and righteous and holy and a lot of other attributes. God does avenge His ... | |
| Trinity and Jews | 8/11/2008 |
| Q: Does Jews also believes in trinity ? What about Adam , Cain , Noah, Abraham, Isac , Jacob , David ... A: Outside of some groups of Messianic Jews the answer is no. Because God punished Israel so often for ... | |
| Brian | 7/27/2008 |
| Q: I have a question for those who believe in a god. My question is how do you know whether or not a ... A: There is only one God The triune-God of the Bible and sent His own Son to pay for the sins of ... | |
| College | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: I am a High School senior trying to choose a college. I have been Baptist from birth and agree with ... A: Ken, Amos asks, "Can two walk together except they be agreed?" Unless you want to spend most of your ... | |
| Transfer of Membership | 7/7/2008 |
| Q: I am an expatriate working in the middle east. For two years now, I have been attending an ... A: It depends on how you define church and membership. Two or three believers gathering where there ... | |
| Christian Music | 7/3/2008 |
| Q: Based on the Bible, is it okay for a Christian musician to write songs that are not strictly ... A: Can he write a love song or patriotic ballad or something else that is edifying? Sure. We are to use ... | |
| apostasy | 6/28/2008 |
| Q: When I was around 9 or 10 I got saved and baptised at chruch. I went to sunday school from the age ... A: OK, Stephanie, there is a lot going on here. First of all, while many a child can be saved at an ... | |
| General question about Baptist theology. | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: My name is John, I count myself Christian—although not a very accomplished one. Every day I find ... A: John, I rejoice in your salvation. I also am glad to see that you are studying. ... | |
| Suicide - Killing | 6/13/2008 |
| Q: Being a former CM&A, I grew up believing that if you take your own life you will not enter into ... A: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=38096&Sermon%20Suicide%20-%20Let’s%20Not%20Go%20The ... | |
| baptist wedding ceremonies | 6/12/2008 |
| Q: our family is catholic and my nephew just got married to a baptist girl last weekend, her father a ... A: No most Baptists would not treat you like that. Catholicism teaches that divorce is a sin as well ... | |
| Why Baptist? | 6/11/2008 |
| Q: Why are you Baptist? The early church had no denomination; Jesus did not speak of any denomination. ... A: True, in the beginning there would only be one church or denomination because there is only one true ... | |
| Fairness of Gods Judgement | 6/11/2008 |
| Q: The Bible is very clear that Jesus is the only way to heaven. The Bible is very clear when it says ... A: The creation is the first bread crumb or arrow on the the trail to God. If you accept that then He ... | |
| It is a shame for women to speak in church | 6/11/2008 |
| Q: 1 Corinthians 14:34-35 (King James Version) “Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is ... A: The proper conduct is still to be followed and if the same circumstances exist in a church today ... | |
| Baptist Beliefs | 6/8/2008 |
| Q: I attend a large, large, Southern Baptist church, in Alabama. I attend with my parents, they have ... A: This is big question. Dancing is often forbidden because of sensuality. Improper touching can ... | |
| Question about Hell | 5/24/2008 |
| Q: Hey, Im 17 years old and I've been a Christian for four years. I have many many questions about the ... A: Michael! I don't know all the questions you have been asking but there are some that a full ... | |
| unequally yoked | 5/20/2008 |
| Q: what is the harm in being unequally yoked in marriage. Born again christian to a faithful catholic? ... A: Diane, what’s the harm in mixing truth with error or truth with lies? That is exactly what brought ... | |
| Pet Souls | 5/18/2008 |
| Q: My wife Lynda and I had to put her precious pet LADDIE, a dog, down last week. He was 21 years old ... A: The Bible does not really say and I just looked a forum where this topic was discussed and no one ... | |
| Jokes | 5/16/2008 |
| Q: Many people like to make jokes that have to do with religion, here is an example: There was once a ... A: Anything that dishonors the character of God or teaches false doctrine though it may be humorous ... | |
| Inter-racial marriage | 4/3/2008 |
| Q: Scriptures that deal with this hot and controversial subject relevent to today more than ever ... A: Actually, it isn't that hot and ocntroversial anymore. Different people groups inter-marry fairly ... | |
| scared i committed unpardonable sin | 4/3/2008 |
| Q: ill make it short, over the past 10 months ive felt a serious disconnect from the lord. i think i ... A: I had been writing out a verse and I had misspelled the word spirit and I said to myself, “How in ... | |
| scared i committed unpardonable sin | 4/3/2008 |
| Q: ill make it short, over the past 10 months ive felt a serious disconnect from the lord. i think i ... A: Sometimes God leaves us in the dark, so to speak, to see if we love Him or the gifts and feelings. ... | |
| Human clone | 4/2/2008 |
| Q: God forbids, suppose the scientists clone a human being, will he have a soul and require salvation? A: I have real doubts that they will be able to do so and have any kind of viability. They may be able ... | |
| position on abortion | 2/28/2008 |
| Q: Have the independent Baptists, southern Baptists, American Baptists or the african American Baptists ... A: Howdy James, Although, there are associations and conventions most Baptist Churches will adopt ... | |
| evolution | 2/28/2008 |
| Q: What is the stand on evolution by the independent Baptists, southern Baptists, American Baptists and ... A: Well, James, like the other question I cannot answer for every Baptist. Again, Independent Baptists ... | |
| inter-faith marriage | 2/23/2008 |
| Q: what's the stand on inter-faith marriages amongst the independent baptist church and how does it ... A: I would say that most leaders of any group warn against marrying outside of the respective faith. I ... | |
| Baptist Doctrine | 2/4/2008 |
| Q: I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and I am trying to get a Baptist ... A: Yes, I realized I had mistyped the organization's name after I had hit the send key. It had been a ... | |
| Baptist Doctrine | 2/4/2008 |
| Q: I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and I am trying to get a Baptist ... A: Well, Sir, I have read your materials and quotes by your leaders so I don't think I have ... | |
| Feast of the Circumcision | 12/31/2007 |
| Q: I come from a porochial background. Do protestant denominatons celebrate the feast of the ... A: I cannot speak for all groups but none of the various Baptist groups that I have known or been ... | |
| Christian Bible College | 12/28/2007 |
| Q: Dr. Shultz- I know you are a former student and graduate of Christian Bible College in Rocky Mount, ... A: Let's start with non-traditional education as a concept. When I was in the USAF I took lots of CLEP ... | |
| drinking while discussing religion | 12/26/2007 |
| Q: I was once told that in one of Paul's letters he warns against discussing religion while alcohol is ... A: Ah, now I see. Well, like all fisherman you have to know what kind of fish you are trying to catch, ... | |
| drinkiing while discussing religion | 12/26/2007 |
| Q: I was once told that in one of Paul's letters he warns against discussing religion while alcohol is ... A: There are numerous exhortations against being drunk but I don't remember anything off of the top of ... | |
| 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: There are no biblical reasons to hate anyone because of skin tone or physical features. There is ... | |
| 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: I am afraid the pastor has read way too much into that passage. Sex among married people is holy ... | |
| confused | 12/19/2007 |
| Q: I have read many replies on this board about divorce, marriage, etc. I am confused on so many levels ... A: It would be very hard to either condone or condemn your particular divorce situation without more ... | |
| I, too, now realize I am reprobate but pray | 12/18/2007 |
| Q: that it doesn't fall over onto my own children. I have adopted two special needs boys and dedicated ... A: Let me apologize for the late response. My Internet has been down at home and the activity at work ... | |
| the arts | 12/2/2007 |
| Q: I see here and there artists renderings of "demons" or artists renderings of sci-fi creatures ... A: It is probably a bit of both as some people do have vivid imaginations. However,if there is demonic ... | |
| The difference | 11/27/2007 |
| Q: What is the difference between SOuthern Baptist and Baptist? A: There actually many different groups of Baptist. I was saved in a General Association of Baptist ... | |
| tattoos | 11/14/2007 |
| Q: okay so i've read the lev 19 and isaiah 44:9 and ezekiel trying to form an opion... i believe that ... A: You are correct that the tattoos were apart of pagan worship and so are many of the tattoos today. ... | |
| Pope...a Nazi? | 11/1/2007 |
| Q: I read a response you sent someone about the identity of the Anti-Christ. I'm no fan of the Roman ... A: I understand your perspective and yes many who served in the military were forced there or being ... | |
| THE IDENTITY OF THE BEAST | 10/30/2007 |
| Q: (GLOBAL FORWARNING):-YHWH- John F. Kennedy Sr. was healed and hidden and will step from hiding to ... A: May 29, 1917 was when JFK was born. If by some chance he did survive he will soon be 90 years old. ... | |
| significance of beard | 9/25/2007 |
| Q: Since my childhood I have seen many pictures of Jesus (Peace be upon him), but no one without a ... A: The only significance is that God created man on the sixth day and pronounced him good and he had ... | |
| What Would be Christ's Opinion | 9/16/2007 |
| Q: Shultz, I am just wondering if the United States should become militarily involved in other ... A: Howdy, Mike! Let's take a look at the issue. Rom 13:1-7 13:1 Let every soul be subject unto the ... | |
| Qusstion about Service | 6/11/2007 |
| Q: Why is the "doxology" sung after an offering? A: It isn't used at all at most Baptist churches that I know be they Independent or Southern Baptist. ... | |
| Jesus is Lord | 6/10/2007 |
| Q: What does it mean to confess Jesus is Lord? I am trying to have some more assurance in my salvation. ... A: Well, the demons believe IN Christ and many people say they believe IN Christ but since they have ... | |
| Jesus is Lord | 6/9/2007 |
| Q: What does it mean to confess Jesus is Lord? I am trying to have some more assurance in my salvation. ... A: OK, let's see if I can do this another way. George W. Bush is president of the US. Those who voted ... | |
| Jesus is Lord | 6/8/2007 |
| Q: What does it mean to confess Jesus is Lord? I am trying to have some more assurance in my salvation. ... A: NT:3670 homologeo (hom-ol-og-eh'-o); from a compound of the base of NT:3674 and NT:3056; to assent, ... | |
| samples of church resolution for a deceased member | 6/7/2007 |
| Q: I need a sample of a church resolution letter for a deceased member of our church. A: I am afraid that I cannot help you. I m not sure what that is. In my 30+ years of ministry I have ... | |
| Hebrews 10 | 5/16/2007 |
| Q: Please help me!!! I am really concerned about Hebrews, verse 26 onwards and am very deeply troubled. ... A: Alan almost every sin is willful. We don't just fall into sin. We may commit one ignorantly, ... | |
| Seventh Day Baptists-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 have heard of them but have never met one. I would suspect they would be less willing to cooperate ... | |
| language | 4/12/2007 |
| Q: Was the Bible originally written in Greek or Latin? Either way, since no one currently fluently ... A: The OT was initially in Hebrew but then a Greek version was written. The NT was in Koine or Common ... | |
| Receiving God's blessings | 3/23/2007 |
| Q: My wife and I have been unable to get pregnant for almost 3 years, following a miscarriage. I want ... A: There are times that when God says, “No” and “Wait” and trying to figure out which can be a ... | |
| love | 12/15/2006 |
| Q: I've been asking about love. Jesus said to love God, love your enemies, love yourself, but how can ... A: Dr. Ian Thomas once said, "The truth about God is the truth about man and the truth about man is the ... | |
| Genesis 3 | 12/12/2006 |
| Q: I've gotten many an answer to this by many a pastor from all denominations, but I want more of an ... A: The us is the same as the "Let us create man in our own image." It is the Trinity. In this case, ... | |
| Matthew 13:12 | 12/8/2006 |
| Q: Could you please explain this verse to me. I never seem to understand the meaning behind it. A: To those who have the true grace and knowledge of God more shall be given unto him in this life but ... | |
| unforgivable sin | 12/6/2006 |
| Q: Is there any sin other than blasphemy against the Holy Spirit that can't be forgiven and can cause a ... A: There is no sin that can cause a saved person to lose their salvation. If he did lose it he could ... | |
| Judas Iscariot | 12/1/2006 |
| Q: Will Judas Iscariot go to Hell for betraying Jesus Christ? A: He is already there. Judas could have been forgiven for that betrayal. He went to Hell for his ... | |
| Faith | 11/30/2006 |
| Q: I just cannot understand the concept of Faith Alone. I guess my question has three parts: 1. What is ... A: Lots of people have problems with this but it is all very simple. What is faith? 529 'emuwn ... | |
| 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: In essence, if you are a joint-heir with Christ then you have everything Christ has and all who are ... | |
| how can I have my prayers answered? | 11/27/2006 |
| Q: It seems like all my prayers are being unanswered. What might I be doing wrong and what can I do to ... A: Well, that can be tough to say since I don't know you or the kind of prayers you have been praying. ... | |
| Believest thou this? | 11/26/2006 |
| Q: Do you have sin in your heart (mind)now?THE WATER THE SPIRIT THE BLOOD John 3:5 Jesus answered, ... A: Is there a point to these questions? If you are one of the eradication of the sin nature folks I am ... | |
| will everyone experience death? | 11/20/2006 |
| Q: Will all human beings experience death? What about the generations that are alive at the time of the ... A: In a sense, I think we can say yes. We describe it as being translated. In essence, your old body ... | |
| Heaven | 11/17/2006 |
| Q: When a born again Christian dies, does he/she go to heaven or do they have to wait until the end of ... A: The OT saints had to wait in Paradise until Christ ascended and led captivity captive. (Luke ... | |
| Salvation | 11/13/2006 |
| Q: How would the people who were born before the birth of Jesus Christ receive salvation and enter into ... A: The OT folks were saved in the same way as all of us and that is by faith. God used the sacifices to ... | |
| Revelation | 10/19/2006 |
| Q: So I would take it you don't believe in all these PEntecostal claims of prophecy, healing, tongues, ... A: Glad you followed up. I also forgot the 400 years of silence before God spoke to Moses. No, I ... | |
| Revelation | 10/19/2006 |
| Q: Do you believe that God speaks directly to us today, or did His revelation cease with the New ... A: I believe that God illumines us to understand what He has already written and then gives us ... | |
| 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: Kay, while it shouldn't be complicated both licensing and ordination are very complicated. ... | |
| abortion/death penalty | 9/25/2006 |
| Q: I was wondering if I could get your opinion on these two strongly conrtroversial subjects. I am a ... A: Well, I guess it depends on who you talk to whether I am a respected Baptist ot not. ;-) Those in ... | |
| Jesus | 9/12/2006 |
| Q: Is there anywhere in the Bible where jesus says i am god worship me. Any where please i would like ... A: Glad to hear that is your real name. Please understand that I do get some questions with cryptic ... | |
| Jesus | 9/12/2006 |
| Q: Is there anywhere in the Bible where jesus says i am god worship me. Any where please i would like ... A: There are many places for His claiming to be God but we look at only a few. Exod 3:14 And God said ... | |
| fornication today | 9/3/2006 |
| Q: According to your knowledge and beliefs what is your stance about fornication today? Do you still ... A: If fornication was only about paternity your concept would sound feasible. However, it was more ... | |
| wondering | 8/20/2006 |
| Q: can you tell me what this word means in hebrew. hesed A: According to Strong's ditcionary and I would stick with this one though I share a couple of other ... | |
| 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 don't suspect that we justify anything. We merely teach what the Bible says. How many acts of ... | |
| Keeping order in Sunday School | 8/13/2006 |
| Q: I'm currently helping out in the 7-8 year old class. Can you offer any tips on keeping order in the ... A: Not knowing some things like size of class and amount of adults I will just share a few ideas with ... | |
| Providence | 8/12/2006 |
| Q: My preacher says that all the leaders of the nations of the world are there by the devine providence ... A: This is one of those questions that I believe speaks to the interaction between God and man and yet ... | |
| those who have not heard or really dont believe | 8/1/2006 |
| Q: What about those who have never heard or have heard but really and deeply believe that their ... A: Prov 14:12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. ... | |
| once in grace always in grace - ABSOLUTELY! | 7/31/2006 |
| Q: Could you help me understand 1 Cor. 9:27 thank you. A: We must remember that we must take all passages in context and also in light of all other Scripture. ... | |
| Christian Divorce | 7/21/2006 |
| Q: If both are Christians, there really is no reason for a divorce, unless there is some hidden sin, ... A: If two born again Christians marry it is to be unto death do they part. If they divorce and remarry ... | |
| church | 7/4/2006 |
| Q: Well, if the Church never enjoyed an infallibility ensured by the Holy Spirit, if the Church is just ... A: First, unless it is a cult most groups never start out in severe error or total error. It takes ... | |
| church | 7/3/2006 |
| Q: How would you answer a Catholic who says that his Church is the only one with legitimacy because it ... A: First of all, they would be hard pressed to do so. At one point there were three popes battling ... | |
| Relationship | 7/3/2006 |
| Q: And where in the Bible or orthodox Christian history (e.g. not Pentecostalism) is your wild ... A: Hmmm, I don't see it as wild or unorthodox. Manifest means to make visible though it need not be ... | |
| Relationship | 6/30/2006 |
| Q: I've been hearing a lot lately about having a "relationship" with Jesus. My first reaction was that ... A: What do you call that interaction between a Father and a Son/Daughter if not a relationship? John ... | |
| Prayer | 6/17/2006 |
| Q: I recently read Rabbi Kushner's book When Bad Things Happen to Good People. I understand his logic ... A: Well, since I have not read the Rabbi's book I cannot comment on his philosophy though had I written ... | |
| concentration aids | 5/29/2006 |
| Q: Shultz I told you in my last question I am United Baptist. I was raised in New Brunswick this is ... A: I suppose that it may be a fine line. If you asked a priest, he would say that they are not praying ... | |
| Thinking poorly of others | 5/23/2006 |
| Q: I live in Ontario. I was born, raised, live and will die Baptist (United Baptist). Of late I have ... A: Actually, you have done me an honor. After all, I am an American and I have heard that we are not ... | |
| About the dead | 4/21/2006 |
| Q: A certain pastor told me that the "great cloud of witnessess" mentioned in the book of Hebrews ... A: Lily Eastman's Bible Dictionary says it well. Cloud The Hebrew so rendered means "a covering," ... | |
| 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 am sorry that you left your Baptist heritage for it is a rich and biblical one. Many by that name ... | |
| fermented or not | 3/20/2006 |
| Q: Was the wine that Jesus made from water fermented? and how exactaly do you come to your conclusion? A: I was asked about wine by someone else so here is what I replied to them. Good men have debated ... | |
| we liberals hate and despise you. | 3/19/2006 |
| Q: you call yourself a man of god but nothing could be further from the truth!!!! you and your redneck ... A: Well, this is not really a question but I will speak to the issues. This looks like a general ... | |
| Perfect Eden and Perfect Heaven | 3/14/2006 |
| Q: I understand that the Garden of Eden was perfect and so is Heaven. If this is true, how can evil ... A: Satan or Lucifer was created with a free will as were all of the angels. He was the top angel or ... | |
| 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: Andrew, first, let me affirm that I am not a Protestant either. My spiritual forebears were not a ... | |
| "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: Danny, this is kind of like the old Certs commercials where they say Certs is a candy mint, no Cert ... | |
| 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 would have to throw out the entire Bible to get to a salvation by works. Adam and Eve's sin ... | |
| A product that was sold in the South | 12/6/2005 |
| Q: A friend of mine from the south told me her children and her always liked "gum kitty". I asked her ... A: Well depending on how old your friend is and what state she is from and from the city or country it ... | |
| Christian Bible College | 12/5/2005 |
| Q: My name is Frederick Meekins. I am considering pursuing a degree through Christian Bible College ... A: I thought it was fine and I understand that Jack Van Impe got a degree from here as well. I think ... | |
| Reprobate | 12/1/2005 |
| Q: I have many questions, doubts and worries. I have came across your site and I am seeking answers in ... A: “Hi. I have many questions, doubts and worries. I have come across your site and I am seeking ... | |
| ELDERS | 11/21/2005 |
| Q: IS IT THE ELDERS RESPONSIBILTY TO LOOK AT THE OFFERINGS OF EACH PERSON AND GO TELL THEM THAT IT DOES ... A: This is not the first time that I have heard of such things but usually in different denominations ... | |
| Further questions... | 11/14/2005 |
| Q: >Is your problem tied more to your low salary than the teaching of the tithe? No. I was just trying ... A: I think you are way off on that wage earner thing. Show me where they didn't tithe? That is the ... | |
| Further questions... | 11/13/2005 |
| Q: You stated: > Your paycheck is the increase of your labors as was the fruits of their harvests and ... A: If you had nothing in your pocket and you helped and old lady across the street and she gave you a ... | |
| 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: 8393 tebuw'ah (teb-oo-aw'); from 935; income, i.e. produce (literally or figuratively): KJV-- ... | |
| Two Questions: OT Laws 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: God's natures never changes. He is the only one that is allowed to be jealous, have wrath etc for ... | |
| Salvation | 8/21/2005 |
| Q: I have a question in regards to salvation. I was confronted with the question of, "How did people ... A: The OT folks were saved in the same way as all of us and that is by faith. God used the sacifices ... | |
| Church | 8/7/2005 |
| Q: I'm trying to prove to a cousin that Jesus wants us to be in church. Help!! A: Brandi, this shouldn't be too tough. Matt 18:20 For where two or three are gathered together in ... | |
| Scriptures | 8/3/2005 |
| Q: Recently, a friend asked a question about the infalibility of the Scriptres. So, I was reading a ... A: Sarah! This is more along the line of an apologist, which is not my strong suit, but I can give you ... | |
| Question | 8/1/2005 |
| Q: Please explain what the Bible means in 1Cor 6:9 when it speaks of “abusers of themselves with ... A: That would be a homosexual. Here is the Greek from Strong's. 733 arsenokoites ... | |
| salvation | 7/5/2005 |
| Q: Ok, here is my testimony. I was saved when i was 6. But when i was 12, I started doubting and got ... A: Josh, you didn't tell me how old you are now, but one thing is certain that you can make certain. It ... | |
| Scripture | 7/5/2005 |
| Q: Shultz, I thought that I had read a bible verse in the past indicating that it was as much a sin to ... A: Mike, the Bible speaks nore about justice than fairness especially as we consider fairness. So, I do ... | |
| Property | 6/24/2005 |
| Q: I'm confused. The US is a Christian nation and believes firmly in “private property”. Yet the book ... A: Your answer is in the Book you mentioned. Actually, I think it is only mentioned twice not over and ... | |
| Hi, I'm really confused... | 6/13/2005 |
| Q: I'm really confused about how “repentance” fits into a person getting saved. I hear pastors say ... A: Let's look at the word in the origial languages. 5162 nacham (naw-kham'); a primitive root; ... | |
| Unity | 6/6/2005 |
| Q: I have a question on unity. Is it Biblical? I know that unity with the RCC and those who preach ... A: That is a tough one. Amos 3:3 Can two walk together, except they be agreed? (KJV) How agreed do ... | |
| Heaven | 6/1/2005 |
| Q: Do only Christians go to heaven. Note-I am a Presbyterian myself A: Yes, but not all who claim to be Christians will make it. Matt 7:21-23 21 Not every one that saith ... | |
| children as christians | 5/19/2005 |
| Q: I was curoious as to what exactly do Baptist Faith churches think about our wonderful children, are ... A: "Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of Heaven." We believe that until children ... | |
| Was Jesus a nazarite? | 5/14/2005 |
| Q: I know that Jesus was a Nazarene beinf from Nzareth, At teh church i attend there is some discussion ... A: Num 6:1-27 - Nazarite law Judg 13:1-5 (Samson) 1 And the children of Israel did evil again in the ... | |
| bible | 5/12/2005 |
| Q: 1 Cor 15:51 "we shall all be changed" Q. Does "all" mean everyone, all christians, or all ... A: In the context, Paul is speaking of all Christians for we shall be changed by taking on immortality ... | |
| 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: In some degree, folks are right about it just being a piece of paper. Gen 2:24 Therefore shall a ... | |
| Cultural Mandate | 4/30/2005 |
| Q: PLease explain the ideas of the the cultural Mandate as laid out by D. James Kennedy. Is it ... A: I gather you are referring to what is on this web site. ... | |
| Inerrancy | 4/21/2005 |
| Q: Can a Christian reconcile the Doctrine of Inerrancy with the different Gospel stories? I understand ... A: The server must have been down last night or I would have replied sooner. This is actually more ... | |
| 3 important questions | 4/6/2005 |
| Q: I am a believer in Christ. I do, however have a question pertaining to a possible contradiction in ... A: Actually, they aren't that hard. The sending a sword is illustrative of the spiritual conflict ... | |
| Not sure what to put here | 3/23/2005 |
| Q: I had a very close friend tell me recently that renouncing Jesus was something that Christians could ... A: Actually, there are no automatic divorce issues for Christians. Some use what Christ said about ... | |
| accessto 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: If you have more questions, try mavmin@earthlink.net Thanks! Basically, they came to God as Lord, ... | |
| accessto 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: Basically, they came to God as Lord, King, Master and even as Savior, but they would have never had ... | |
| Lost | 3/5/2005 |
| Q: Shultz: I am writing you because I need help. I have been seeing a married man, and we are very ... A: If you are the same Madonna, I gave you the Bible's position on divorce and remarriage in a previous ... | |
| Divorce | 2/21/2005 |
| Q: Shultz: I am writing to ask about divorce. I have read in the Bible where Christians are permitted ... A: You remind me of a song from my youth, Lady Madonna. Sigh, I am getting so old. C];-)}|> Matt ... | |
| Gray Areas | 2/9/2005 |
| Q: I am a born again christian but find many gray areas in my christian walk, in these situations ... A: Actually, there are no gray areas only gray people. God is pure light and no shadow so He has no ... | |
| Islam and Christian | 2/3/2005 |
| Q: I am a Christian who has doubts at times, but I want to be filled with faith. How should I know from ... A: Mike, I am sure that all Christians from time to time have doubts. God understands sincere doubts ... | |
| gun control | 1/28/2005 |
| Q: The way that the liberals choose to solve the problem of gun crimes is to simply take away guns, ... A: I have included an article I did on this topic some time back. As to your logic, yes it is smarter ... | |
| saved | 1/21/2005 |
| Q: 2 peter 2:20-21 who are they talking about and do u think it means A: If you look from verse 9, He is talking about folks that were never saved but did know the way and ... | |
| 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: Let me back door into it. The best definition that I have ever heard of righteousness is ... | |
| question about prayer | 12/11/2004 |
| Q: I was told by a relative of mine that her preacher stated that god does not hear a sinner when ... A: Just to clarify, God hears everything and everybody whether they are praying or cursing. He hears ... | |
| Bible infailibility | 12/3/2004 |
| Q: Shultz, I am a Christian but am confused when I hear pastors saying things like "There is no ... A: Sorry, I am a bit late getting back to you. I do hold a full time job and tonight I had a wedding ... | |
| what belief is | 11/29/2004 |
| Q: It says in John 3:16 that whoever "believes" in Jesus shall be saved, but what does that exactly ... A: First, let me speak to the all religions might be right statemnt. You cannot believe that and in ... | |
| Offerings | 10/27/2004 |
| Q: What are the differences between the offerings of the old testament. In particular the burnt ... A: http://www.online-bible.org/clickbible/easton/easton.htm Ivye, go to this link and you can search ... | |
| divorce and 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: First, let me apologize for taking so long to answer. I never got the original message and the ... | |
| God Speaks | 9/21/2004 |
| Q: While reading in preparation to teach a Sunday school class this week (a task for which I am ... A: Sorry, I did not get this message until now. Experts had to send me an e-mail telling me it was ... | |
| Give up , Satan! | 9/19/2004 |
| Q: I am assuming as Baptist, you subcribe to the beleif of eternal salvation, meaning "once saved ... A: Sorry, for being so late. This never made it to me. Server glitches or something. Experts had to ... | |
| Once in grace, always in grace | 9/17/2004 |
| Q: My question is, How do you feel about once in grace always in grace, I personally don't agree with ... A: Actually, I said most Baptists. I am aware of Freewill Baptists. The bottom line comes down to are ... | |
| 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: Sorry, but most Baptists are eternal securists or once saved always saved, so I can't help you with ... | |
| 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: To prevent being misunderstood and because some of the statistics are most likely out of date I am ... | |
| 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: Yes, the diseases were healed immediately and so also is the forgiveness of sins. Jesus never ... | |
| 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: That depends a lot about the church that did the baptizing and the church you are joining. Landmark ... | |
| Morality in Bible | 4/29/2004 |
| Q: Shultz. I want to know your opinion of the Catholic dogma about the contraception and assisted ... A: Onan's was not killed because it was a form of birth control, but rather because it was an act of ... | |
| Believivg | 4/26/2004 |
| Q: What does it mean to believe? A: 4100 pisteuo (pist-yoo'-o); from 4102; to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or ... | |
| losing friends | 4/25/2004 |
| Q: Schultz, I have a problem I was hoping you could guide me a little with. I've been a born again ... A: Never lose hope! I witnessed to my mother-in-law and father-in-law for 25 years before I saw ... | |
| law suits | 4/23/2004 |
| Q: My question is what does the BIBLE say about law suits and should a Christian sue if they believe ... A: It only speaks directly about suing a Brother in Christ. You should have the church arbitrate (Matt ... | |
| Prayer Guidance | 4/17/2004 |
| Q: Schultz, I had a brother I loved very much who committed suicide in the early 80s from gambling ... A: I am sorry to hear about your brother and I trust that God has provided for his family. Mike, while ... | |
| 1 Corinthians 8-10 | 4/13/2004 |
| Q: 1 Corinthians 8 Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether ... A: Paul tells us a few verses later. 1 Cor 13:12-13 12 For now we see through a glass, darkly; but ... | |
| Holy Spirit | 4/13/2004 |
| Q: There were two baptisms taught in the beginning of the New Testament. The one by water and the ... A: Water baptism, like a wedding ring, is a symbol of something that has already occured. Two people ... | |
| Gospel of John | 3/24/2004 |
| Q: What does it mean to belive that: A. Jesus is the Christ? B. The Son Of God? C. The Only Begotten ... A: 5547 Christos (khris-tos'); from 5548; anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus: KJV-- ... | |
| Apostles Creed | 3/15/2004 |
| Q: Shultz, Saw the Passion of the Christ. Got me thining about the Apostles Creed which I said every ... A: Laurie! I am not much for creeds neither am I a Reformed Baptist, more of an unreconstructed one. ... | |
| always saved? | 3/13/2004 |
| Q: If a person 18 years old accepts Jesus as their personal Savior, believes, and is baptized and at a ... A: I have fond memories of NC and would return, but with six grandchildren in Fort Worth I would have ... | |
| Trinity | 3/12/2004 |
| Q: When Jesus was here, was the Trinity without Him? Or was He in heaven and here at the same time? A: John 3:11-13 11 Verily, verily, I say unto thee, We speak that we do know, and testify that we have ... | |
| becoming saved | 3/10/2004 |
| Q: Do you personally believe that once a person is saved, this person is always saved, regardless of ... A: Ask any time! You are a blessing! Howdy, Kay! I reckon you are kin to Earl. Once saved always ... | |
| Point of view from Bible Study and hermeneutics | 3/8/2004 |
| Q: Would you be kind enough to explain your own views on how one should study Scripture and how this ... A: Earl. I am starting to feel like I know you. ;-) My supervisor at my full time job is married to ... | |
| Dealing in relation to divisions of prophetic interpretation | 3/4/2004 |
| Q: Is there a difference between the kingdom of God and the kingdom of heaven? If so, what is it? A: Matthew is the only Gospel where we find the kingdom of heaven used and he also uses the phrase ... | |
| birth control | 2/27/2004 |
| Q: I am 22 years old and just got married in December. My husband and I are both devoted Christians. ... A: The first thing you have to realize is that the primary reason for sex is reproduction. Intimacy ... | |
| Importance of prophecy | 2/25/2004 |
| Q: What is the importance of prophecy in interpreting and teaching the Scriptures? A: Well, prophecy is indeed a great evidence of the validity and authority of the Scripture and as ... | |
| religion | 11/10/2003 |
| Q: Dr. Shultz I am a student at Fontbonne University in St. Louis Mo. In my Exploring Religion class I ... A: a. Define religion; Religion is man trying to work into the good favor of the god of his/her choice ... | |
| Your Expertise | 9/5/2003 |
| Q: A few years ago while I was in college, I left a fairly good church group because I disagreed with ... A: Sarah, having many groups is what is part of the problem with Christianity today. It is a "buyer's" ... | |
| bc/ad | 9/3/2003 |
| Q: what does it mean and stand for A: Yes, I know what the Y2K issue was about as I am a FT IT person. I was just relating to you what ... | |
| This is so grey it could be black | 8/27/2003 |
| Q: My question is long so stay tuned. My name is Christine,I am a survivor of insest! My father ... A: God understands perfectly and I can understand your pain and anger. God does tell us to forgive. IF ... | |
| Grey area in genesis | 7/16/2003 |
| Q: why in Genesis does the LORD say and i quote.. "And the LORD was sorry that he had made man on the ... A: Nicholas, I would not be too troubled about this passage. You must remember that God expresses ... | |
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Dr. Ronald E. Shultz
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Expertise
I am more of a polemicist than an apologist. I especially desire to answer questions concerning discipleship/holiness, "gray areas", etc. If all you wish is an argument then I am not your man. Sincere seekers only need e-mail me.
Experience
I have ministered in several states since my conversion in 1975. I participate in many forums and have written two books.
Organizations
American Association of Christian Counselors since 2009
Texas Civil Defense since 2008
American Legion since 2002
Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels, since 1994
Life Member NCOA, 1973
Dover AFB Honor Guard, 1971-73
Publications
Poem, "Cowboy Up" published in an anthology by American Poets Society, 2004
Author, Jail House Religion, Xulon Press, 2004
Author, The Power of Holy Women, Xulon Press, 2003
Messianic Literary Corner published 45 poems, 2003+
Tract “Which Way To God” published on http://www.tracts.com/whichway.html, 1998
Several poems published on various web pages, 1997,1998,1999
Author, Metamorphosis, copyrighted, partially published collection of poetry, 1968-94
Article, “Why I Prefer Expository Preaching”, published in Canyonview Bible Seminary's Expositor, 1988
Education/Credentials
Doctor of Theology, Slidell Baptist Seminary, Slidell, LA, 2001, Summa Cum Laude
Master of Theology, Christian Bible College, Rocky Mount, NC, 2000, Summa Cum Laude
Bachelor of Religious Education , Administration minor, Piedmont Baptist College, Winston-Salem, NC, 1982, Cum Laude
Evangelical Teacher Training Association, Teachers Diploma, Winston-Salem, NC, 1982
Other study: Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell AFB, AL - 1975-78
Upper Iowa University, Fayette, IA - 1976-77
Interim Ministry For Today's Churches - 2000
Awards and Honors
Heritage Registry of Who's Who, 2006-2007
Editor's Choice Award, International Library of Poetry, 2003
America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals 2001-2002
Stratmore Who's Who, 2001-2002
Guest Speaker Texas A&M, Commerce, 1999
Gubernatorial Commendation by Texas Veterans Commission, 1999
Dallas VA Certificate of Pride in Public Service, 1999
Guest on the Kevin Bullard radio program KPBC AM 770,1997
Who's Who in the South and Southwest, 1996
Editor's Choice Award, National Library of Poetry, 1995
Who's Who in Poetry, 1992
United States Army Achievement Medal, 1990
Personal testimony dramatized for international radio program Unshackled, 1986
Outstanding Young Men of the South, 1981
United States Air Force Commendation Medal, 1978
Two USAF suggestion awards, 1976
NCO of the Quarter, 1975
Freedom Foundation Award, 1975
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