| Subject | Date Asked |
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| 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? ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| God's Law | 9/28/2009 |
Q: I’m searching for a certain denomination and was hoping that by contacting you, you could help me in ...
A: I am sorry that I am behind a few days. I was at a place where I had no Internet service. I did ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Old Covenant | 8/20/2009 |
Q: I have had a Jewish person tell me that the New Covenant cannot replace the Old Covenant because the ...
A: He has a slight problem with that concept. Jer 31:31, which is quoted in Hebrews 8:8, says that God ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| “...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 ...
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| “...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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Are Baptists aware of God's eonian plan? | 2/16/2009 |
Q: Mistranslation of the Greek word "aion" is a master stroke of diabolical genius. Perhaps no other ...
A: Baptists know about univeralism and oppose it as heresy. Not all souls will be saved and there is a ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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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: Outside of some groups of Messianic Jews the answer is no. Because God punished Israel so often for ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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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: There are no biblical reasons to hate anyone because of skin tone or physical features. There is ...
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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: I am afraid the pastor has read way too much into that passage. Sex among married people is holy ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| language | 4/12/2007 |
Q: Was the Bible originally written in Greek or Latin? Either way, since no one currently fluently ...
A: The OT was initially in Hebrew but then a Greek version was written. The NT was in Koine or Common ...
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| 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 ...
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| love | 12/15/2006 |
Q: I've been asking about love. Jesus said to love God, love your enemies, love yourself, but how can ...
A: Dr. Ian Thomas once said, "The truth about God is the truth about man and the truth about man is the ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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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: In essence, if you are a joint-heir with Christ then you have everything Christ has and all who are ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Revelation | 10/19/2006 |
Q: Do you believe that God speaks directly to us today, or did His revelation cease with the New ...
A: I believe that God illumines us to understand what He has already written and then gives us ...
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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: Kay, while it shouldn't be complicated both licensing and ordination are very complicated. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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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: If fornication was only about paternity your concept would sound feasible. However, it was more ...
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| 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 ...
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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 don't suspect that we justify anything. We merely teach what the Bible says. How many acts of ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| church | 7/3/2006 |
Q: How would you answer a Catholic who says that his Church is the only one with legitimacy because it ...
A: First of all, they would be hard pressed to do so. At one point there were three popes battling ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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," ...
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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 am sorry that you left your Baptist heritage for it is a rich and biblical one. Many by that name ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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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: Andrew, first, let me affirm that I am not a Protestant either. My spiritual forebears were not a ...
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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: Danny, this is kind of like the old Certs commercials where they say Certs is a candy mint, no Cert ...
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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 would have to throw out the entire Bible to get to a salvation by works. Adam and Eve's sin ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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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: 8393 tebuw'ah (teb-oo-aw'); from 935; income, i.e. produce (literally or figuratively): KJV-- ...
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| 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 ...
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| Salvation | 8/21/2005 |
Q: I have a question in regards to salvation. I was confronted with the question of, "How did people ...
A: The OT folks were saved in the same way as all of us and that is by faith. God used the sacifices ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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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: That would be a homosexual. Here is the Greek from Strong's. 733 arsenokoites ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Property | 6/24/2005 |
Q: I'm confused. The US is a Christian nation and believes firmly in “private property”. Yet the book ...
A: Your answer is in the Book you mentioned. Actually, I think it is only mentioned twice not over and ...
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| 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; ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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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: In some degree, folks are right about it just being a piece of paper. Gen 2:24 Therefore shall a ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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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: Let me back door into it. The best definition that I have ever heard of righteousness is ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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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: Sorry, but most Baptists are eternal securists or once saved always saved, so I can't help you with ...
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| Homosexuality. | 8/7/2004 |
Q: Some references really is what I need. I know where to find them concerning males, but are there any ...
A: To prevent being misunderstood and because some of the statistics are most likely out of date I am ...
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| Healing & Forgiveness in Advance of Suffering | 7/24/2004 |
Q: It seems to me that in Jesus' earthly ministry He was healing before He received His stripes ...
A: Yes, the diseases were healed immediately and so also is the forgiveness of sins. Jesus never ...
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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: That depends a lot about the church that did the baptizing and the church you are joining. Landmark ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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-- ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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" ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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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