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Baptists/Questions Answered by Expert Cooper P. Abrams III
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Mt. 15:1-11, MK 7:5-16 | 2/6/2012 |
| Q: What does the reference to Honour thy Father and Mother in Mt 15:1-11 and Mark 7:5-16 mean? Are ... A: The Lord's statement means to "honour" (<i>tima</i> meaning to succor and support, as in 1 Tim. 5:3, ... | |
| Thanks giving for Unsaved | 1/29/2012 |
| Q: It is common among Christians to conduct Thanks-giving services for the loved ones departed with the ... A: God says <i>"And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment"</i> (Hebrews ... | |
| Babylon | 1/4/2012 |
| Q: There are some who will say that modern Babylon is Rome, others believe it's the United States while ... A: John, The word "BABYLON" means "confusion." Capitol of Babylonia located by the Euphrates ... | |
| rapture follow up | 1/2/2012 |
| Q: Am I to assume that you are saying St. Paul was teaching in 1Thess.4:13-18 a different message than ... A: Glen, Many have believed the myth that John Nelson Darby (November 18, 1800- April 29, 1882), a ... | |
| rapture inconsistancies | 12/31/2011 |
| Q: Following John Darbies (1800-1882) rapture theory would entail Christ returning a 3rd time. St.Paul ... A: but I am not sure I understand what you are saying. Certainly, God never promised believers they ... | |
| Remarriage | 12/30/2011 |
| Q: First I thank you for the sermon from Bruce Lackey on marriage, divorce,and remarriage. It was ... A: Lots of people are in the same situation as you are and God has made provision for that also. He ... | |
| What is required to be raptured? | 12/23/2011 |
| Q: Cooper P. Abrams III, (Let me just say that as best as I can remember, I have always read answers ... A: I am sorry this is late, but I only received notice this morning your question was pending. I have ... | |
| Calvinism or Arminianism | 11/5/2011 |
| Q: I have been reading your discussion on the subject above. It has helped me understand better this ... A: I agree that neither Calvinism or Arminianisn are truth.... I have an article at ... | |
| once saved always saved | 11/4/2011 |
| Q: I am curious about once saved always saved, so if a person such as myself is saved and have free ... A: Good question and thanks for asking. If we accept Jesus Christ as our Savior the Lord our names ... | |
| Cause of Homosexuality | 10/30/2011 |
| Q: What is the cause of homosexuality? Many people don't choose to be homosexual. I know the root cause ... A: I will try to briefly answer what causes homosexuality? The Bible says that homosexuality is a ... | |
| Child abuse | 8/11/2011 |
| Q: How can my uncle " pastor peter perreaux" be a pastor when he molested my 2 sisters many years ago ? A: My best answer is to direct you to God's word. I have an article at <a ... | |
| Ninjutsu-cont. | 8/10/2011 |
| Q: Okay I understand what your saying. But yes i can, when i use to study muay thai kickboxing and jeet ... A: Derrick, The answer to you question is simply this: Does it honor the Lord and does it help your ... | |
| Levitation | 8/8/2011 |
| Q: I have been wondering about this subject since i have seen the shoe MindFreak Chris Angel. It ... A: Ninjutsu was the discipline of Japanese assassins spies. It is not a religion. There is nothing ... | |
| Church Polity and Practice | 7/30/2011 |
| Q: Why do pastors leave the ministry? Too many pastors quit ministry in a local church an go ... A: I have been extremely busy which is the reason for the delay. Honestly, I do not know because there ... | |
| Church Polity and Practice | 7/27/2011 |
| Q: Why do pastors leave the ministry? Too many pastors quit ministry in a local church an go ... A: I do not see a question, but rather a statement. I agree with your statement and you are ... | |
| RE: MY RECENT STUDIES TO BECOME A JEHOVAH'S WITNESS | 7/23/2011 |
| Q: Abrams: I feel that finding you is no coincidence. I am presently studying the teachings of the ... A: Being raised Baptist I am sure you know a lot about God's word. It would be nice if I could say ... | |
| preachers pastoring a church when they have been married before | 7/21/2011 |
| Q: I have always attened a southern babtist church and always beliefed that a pastor should not have ... A: I was raised SBC, but for many reasons left and became Independent. You are certainly correct. ... | |
| pagan holiday/God's holy day | 7/20/2011 |
| Q: What does American Baptist believe? 1.Do they celebrate Christmas as JESUS birth?. 2.Do they ... A: David, Thank you for your question. I cannot answer as I am not an American Baptist. I am an ... | |
| preachers pastoring a church when they have been married before | 7/17/2011 |
| Q: I have always attened a southern babtist church and always beliefed that a pastor should not have ... A: I have an article on my web site at http://bible-truth.org/1Timothy3-2.html which explains what the ... | |
| Levitation | 7/9/2011 |
| Q: I have been wondering about this subject since i have seen the shoe MindFreak Chris Angel. It ... A: Interesting question. Let me answer with a question. In light of God's instruction in Philippians ... | |
| Holy Ghost | 7/4/2011 |
| Q: when do you believe that people are filled with the Holy Ghost, I know we that our hearts are sealed ... A: There is a lot of misinformation about the filling of the Holy Spirit as you welll know. However, ... | |
| more info please | 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: Jon, I have an article at http://bible-truth.org/Trinity.html#The Trinity which explains the ... | |
| learn me | 6/26/2011 |
| Q: "Who is the first announced, said the doctrine of the Trinity and is the time in which it ... A: The Bible, the Old and New Testament when it was written proclaimed the Trinity in God's revelation ... | |
| Trinity | 6/25/2011 |
| Q: I read your "Understanding The Biblical Doctrine of The Trinity". My question is can you see that ... A: One last comment. The reason the Nicene Creed was accepted by Christianity in 325AD was that it was ... | |
| Trinity | 6/24/2011 |
| Q: I read your "Understanding The Biblical Doctrine of The Trinity". My question is can you see that ... A: Mr. Howard, I do not see God existing like a marriage with the Son and Holy Spirit. The most ... | |
| sin | 4/23/2011 |
| Q: I love God and I pray everyday, and I go out and spread his word to people in other towns and I ... A: Josh, It is common for believers to struggle with sin in their lives. The answer is found in ... | |
| Baptists - Music | 4/22/2011 |
| Q: It's my understanding from reading some of the Q&As on this site that IFBs are against having ... A: Let me point you to two web sites that will help you find your answer. I am honestly too busy right ... | |
| RAPTURE | 4/7/2011 |
| Q: Please pastor, kindly enlighten me about the doctrine of RAPTURE. I'm a Fundamental Baptist and ... A: Most Baptist are Pre-Millennial, and believe in a Pre-Tribulational Rapture. The following explains ... | |
| Eschatology | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: *Please note that ALL CAPS is for emphasis, not yelling. I was wondering about what the Baptist ... A: To answer you questions. 1. It was the unbelievers who were drowned. As unbelievers they went ... | |
| Sexless Marriage | 3/26/2011 |
| Q: I have been married for 8 years. We have never had sex within the marriage. Both of us are ... A: I thank you for writing and I will try give you some information to consider in making your ... | |
| Infidelity and Divorce | 3/5/2011 |
| Q: I have been married for seventeen years Married at eighteen years old we have children together and ... A: I certainly understand your frustration, hurt and pain. There is not an easy solution, but as to ... | |
| Qualifications of Leadership | 3/3/2011 |
| Q: Am I judging if I believe in what I am standing up for? Our church is based on KJV Bible and I ... A: Becky, It is such a tragedy that pastors are often hindered by deacons who do not know or believe ... | |
| Qualifications of Leadership | 3/3/2011 |
| Q: Am I judging if I believe in what I am standing up for? Our church is based on KJV Bible and I ... A: God says we are to judge all things and that means sin. The judging that we are to do is to ... | |
| 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: I saw a TV report that was saying what success the Mormon church was having in their alcohol and ... | |
| Vacant pulpit protocol | 2/7/2011 |
| Q: During the period a pulpit is vacant, besides organizing a search committee what are the ... A: It encouraging to see a church seeking biblical answers to their circumstances. I cannot find any ... | |
| Vacant pulpit protocol | 2/5/2011 |
| Q: During the period a pulpit is vacant, besides organizing a search committee what are the ... A: I hope you soon will find the pastor God has to lead your church. When a church is without a ... | |
| Re | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: I belong to a very conservation fundamentalist christian church and have been attending since birth ... A: Clearly, you are having a real struggle with dealing with the problem of your feelings and what you ... | |
| Rapture | 1/22/2011 |
| Q: I am doing a study on the rapture and am curious about how the Baptists present it. To make it ... A: As a Baptist I believe the Bible and accept what it says literally which is the position of all true ... | |
| old english lesson | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: You have answered a number of questions in the past and have been extremely helpful to me with my ... A: It is uplifting to know some are helped by the articles and answers. "He that believeth is saved," ... | |
| in laws advise about son's affair | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: Should my in laws express their objection to their son's adulterous affair with a married woman and ... A: A true Christian will stand on God's word, rebuke and reprove sin no matter who is sinning. The ... | |
| Jews | 12/25/2010 |
| Q: What do you mean in your quote: " Judaism ceased to be practiced on earth and even to this day, 2000 ... A: Even in Jesus' day the Jews did not follow the teachings of the Old Testament (Torah). What the ... | |
| Does God call people???Am I insane?? | 12/13/2010 |
| Q: I've been praying the last couple weeks for God to let him show me what I should do in life because ... A: I spent about two hours working on answering your question, but I see you have not read it. I hope ... | |
| salvation | 12/11/2010 |
| Q: Do you believe the Bible teaches that a person has to know they're lost in order to be saved? What ... A: Good question. A lot of people are asking similar questions about assurance of salvation and doubt ... | |
| Versions of the bible | 12/7/2010 |
| Q: I am living with some guys this year and we have been having a bible study every thursday night. ... A: Lots of people are asking the same question. I am happy to be able to give you an honest answer. ... | |
| Smythe | 12/3/2010 |
| Q: But wait...how do we know that out of all the other denominations and sects that claim to be the ... A: It matters greatly what church a believer attends. A child of God should attend a Bible believing ... | |
| Smythe | 12/2/2010 |
| Q: But wait...how do we know that out of all the other denominations and sects that claim to be the ... A: All religions, "faiths" and churches are true only if they follow God's word the Bible. That is why ... | |
| predestination | 11/5/2010 |
| Q: my friend goes to a church called compass bible church in aliso viejo. his church believes in ... A: The answer is this. God is omniscience meaning there is nothing He does not know. Does He know ... | |
| John Smyth | 11/3/2010 |
| Q: Wasn't John Smyth an Anglican priest who broke away and founded the Baptists in Holland in 1609? A: Glen, yes, Smyth was ordained as an Anglican priest in 1594 in England. Within a few years after ... | |
| Scripture interpretation | 10/27/2010 |
| Q: Abrams, As a newcomer to the Baptist church, I am a bit in the dark as to scriptural interpretation. ... A: Mrs. Ebenezer, Yours is a good question. The answer is that we interpret the Bible literally. ... | |
| you are mistaken | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: I have been reading your responses to your last few questions, and I believe you are mistaken on a ... A: I have already answered your question. The biblical Lord's Supper is symbolic in that the Bread ... | |
| Eucharist and Apostolic succession | 10/25/2010 |
| Q: You asked me what I think occurs when I receive the Eucharist. My answer is the same as the two ... A: Glen, Glen, I respectfully disagree. First your applying Jesus encounter on the Damascus road ... | |
| Eucharist | 10/23/2010 |
| Q: The Eucharist which Christ commanded to be celebrated to the end of time is faithfully obeyed in ... A: Glen, My purpose is to present what the Bible teaches accurately and with compromise. I know ... | |
| I don't understand this passage | 10/23/2010 |
| Q: Abrams, I have been having trouble comprehending the meaning of this passage: John 6:51-58. Since we ... A: The following is from my commentary on John 6. I think it will explain the passage to you. ... | |
| Evil | 10/22/2010 |
| Q: Would you mind taking the time to answer some of my questions? I am worried that some paths that I ... A: Following is my answers to your questions. I hope they are helpful. 1. What do you consider evil to ... | |
| Catholic Dogmas | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: I teach the Rite of Christian Initiation in the Catholic Church. A class that was being taught to ... A: Glen, I have not received anything but the follow up I sent yesterday. You can try again through ... | |
| Catholic Dogmas | 10/16/2010 |
| Q: I teach the Rite of Christian Initiation in the Catholic Church. A class that was being taught to ... A: I fully respect for your right to believe and practice the RCC religion as you desire. But as an ... | |
| Catholic/Baptist dilemma | 10/13/2010 |
| Q: I was raised Catholic. NEVER, have we worshipped idols. And I think the old "Pope is direct line ... A: I am sorry to be so slow to response, but I got really busy in the last few days. I did not think ... | |
| Catholic/Baptist dilemma | 10/13/2010 |
| Q: I was raised Catholic. NEVER, have we worshipped idols. And I think the old "Pope is direct line ... A: but I do not see a question. You basically told me what you believe and I am sure you are very ... | |
| Election | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: Recently, my pastor has become a five point Calvinist and has pressed this doctrine on us. This ... A: Many modern pastors are accepting and teaching the false doctrines of Calvinism. I will not comment ... | |
| QUESTION | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: I was asked to serve as a Bishop to two women in the past and i accepted that. We could converse ... A: Raul, Being above reproach does not mean the pastor has not sinned. We all sin as 1 John 1:8-10 ... | |
| QUESTION | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: I was asked to serve as a Bishop to two women in the past and i accepted that. We could converse ... A: Sir, if you read 1 Timothy 3:1-7 there is a list of minimum qualifications for a pastor (bishop). I ... | |
| christmas | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: Can you tell me why any Baptist anywhere would ever entertain the idea of celebrating a holiday that ... A: There are some people who do not celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ at Christmas and if that is ... | |
| Spiritual Gifts and Tongues | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: I recently attended a non denominational service and the message was on spiritual gifts, including ... A: Hi 1 Corinthians 14:1 says, “Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ... | |
| Perseverance of the saints | 8/12/2010 |
| Q: I came across the post about the freewill baptists and read your part about the once saved always ... A: Theunis, I would like to add the following to my response to your question about faith and ... | |
| Communion | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: I have just finished reading my daily verse and today it is: Luke 22:14-20. After reading the ... A: I am sorry to be so slow in responding but I have been extremely busy this pass week. The key ... | |
| Conversion | 8/7/2010 |
| Q: how can i convert people to Christianity, what does God expect me to do? should i do it through ... A: Yes, once a person believes and accepts Jesus Christ as their Savior, the receive eternal life and ... | |
| Conversion | 7/25/2010 |
| Q: how can i convert people to Christianity, what does God expect me to do? should i do it through ... A: First let me say that the goal of Christians in witnessing is to win the unsaved to a saving belief ... | |
| Security of Salvation | 6/26/2010 |
| Q: Cooper, I read your comment on security of salvation, namely that you assert it is impossible for ... A: Larry, I would be helpful for you to read the passage before you offer your opinion of what you ... | |
| A few questions | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: I was reading through your answers and I had some questions. My first question is, What is exactly ... A: As to CCM it would take a lengthy letter to explain the reason the problems with Christian rock ... | |
| Security of Salvation | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: Cooper, I read your comment on security of salvation, namely that you assert it is impossible for ... A: The "enlightened" of Hebrews 6:4 are saved people who heard the Gospel and believed. However, ... | |
| Security of Salvation | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: Cooper, I read your comment on security of salvation, namely that you assert it is impossible for ... A: As a former trial attorney I think you know you cannot defend something until you are given the ... | |
| morality | 6/19/2010 |
| Q: Mr. Abrams, What would you think of a man who had the absolute ability and opportunity to save the ... A: even thought I suppect this may be a trick question. I think there is no question, that of course if ... | |
| The Lord's Prayer | 6/19/2010 |
| Q: In Matt 6:13 some versions leave out the second half of the verse. Which version is right? A: The answer is the verse should read "And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For ... | |
| 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: Psalm 139:7-16 deals with the beginning of life before and after conception. The truth is that life ... | |
| speaking in tongues | 5/27/2010 |
| Q: Is speaking in tongues today a spiritual gift? A: 6-19-2010 - Sir, I took the time to respond your question. In my bio asked that people not ask ... | |
| To Cooper P Abrams Permission to use | 5/22/2010 |
| Q: I pastor a small Church here in New Zealand, and have a few people in my Church who consistently Go ... A: Many others also have used the article in their churches and I have always given permission to ... | |
| a number of questions. | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: I find it very helpful and again enjoyed your article for the use of the KJV. I have written before ... A: There are several good language books, but I find I used Vines Expository Dictionary of New and Old ... | |
| a number of questions. | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: I find it very helpful and again enjoyed your article for the use of the KJV. I have written before ... A: org. As to your question about Acts 13:48: The phrase "and as many as were ordained to eternal ... | |
| position on gays | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: Did I misread or did I correctly read that you believe the statements about homosexuality in the ... A: It is not true that that I do not accept the statements in God's word concerning the sin of ... | |
| freewill in heaven | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: my daughter must write a 10 pg paper on freewill for college.I am helping her do some research.As ... A: The answer is that once a person believes in Jesus Christ as their Savior, they are "born again" ... | |
| struggles after salvation | 5/2/2010 |
| Q: I was curious about why some (if not all) christians still sin after they are saved. I know that I ... A: All Christians will sin because we all have the old nature we were born with that has a bent toward ... | |
| question | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: what is your understanding about the "spirits in prison" in the context of 1 Peter 3:19? A: Many people have asked the same question. Sorry to be so slow I have been away travel at a ... | |
| not of my sheep? | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: I really enjoyed your article on Calvinism or Armenianism and found it really helpful. I got ... A: I am sorry to be so slow in responsing, but I have been very busy and traveling. Jesus was ... | |
| Baptism | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: My 8 year old daughter recently made a profession of faith and has indicated she would like to be ... A: Yes, it is the practice of Baptists. Baptism has a two fold purpose. One is for the convert to ... | |
| Glorified Body | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: It is apparent that Jesus had a male Glorified body, is this to say that all females will have a ... A: Good question. The Bible strongly implies that although there will not be gender in heaven that a ... | |
| baptist and church of christ | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: I have grown up in a baptist church my whole life and have never done research about my faith. My ... A: There are major differences in the beliefs of the Church of Christ and what the Bible teaches. Some ... | |
| qualification to serve | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: I am finding myself drawn to be a leader or a teacher of some sort in the church. However I am ... A: Probably your's is one of the hardest questions I am regularly asked. It is a serious question and ... | |
| SBC | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: I am looking for a new church, and there is an SBC church down the street. I grew up as a ... A: Clinton, I apologize for being so slow. I have been extremely busy due to starting a new church ... | |
| Struggles with faith | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: I confessed Jesus about a year ago. However, I live and home and I can't drive yet so going to ... A: I sincerely apologize for being so slow to response. Our church is trying to purchase property and ... | |
| regarding election | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: I do not believe that God elected some for salvation and some to be lost, so here is my question, ... A: I am truly sorry to be so slow in responding to your question. I am a church planter working in ... | |
| Arminianism | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: I was just wondering where Arminianism gets the idea of "Uncertainty of Preservation of the Saints" ... A: The Arminian misinterprets many passages in Scripture to arrive at their false conclusion that ... | |
| tithing | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: I have heard preachers say that people should tithe on their gross. But in 2 Timothy 2:6, Paul says: ... A: The verse is not talking about giving to the lord. It is saying that the one who labors, ... | |
| Please help me in this question. | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: I want to know, after death spirit will remember their relation with their family or not? A: The Bible does not address the matter directly. However, in Luke 16:19-31 Jesus related the ... | |
| “...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: Certainly there is only one Salvation and that is through Jesus Christ our Savior. There is no ... | |
| “...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: Freedom of religion is a civil matter. Men like those who drafted US Constitution, recognizing the ... | |
| church issue | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: "I am writing for assistance with correcting wrongs in a small Baptist church in NY. There are many ... A: I am truly sadden to hear of the problems in your church. Jesus in Matthew 18:15-20 gives us the ... | |
| Relatives in Heaven | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: Do our relatives watch over us from heaven? Please give Biblical references for your answer. A: Walker, It is a popular idea that our relatives are watching over us in heaven, but this idea is ... | |
| easy question | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: In my point of view reading the Bible, No matter how much Satan has tried to spoil the gospel of ... A: I do not call biblical Christianity a religion though I know it is seem by some as such. There is ... | |
| Christians being Democrats? | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: I was always wondering..why are some Christians Democrats? I may be understanding wrong, but I have ... A: I am a baffled as you are about Bible believing Christians supporting the Democratic party. The ... | |
| Modest Dress for Church | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: I have read your previous answer and really like the way you explain the Bible verses. We have ... A: Your attitude towards this situation is to be admired. Often church members respond to problems in ... | |
| remarriage | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: Do you believe that a woman who remarries lives in a constant state of adultery? In the eyes of ... A: I certainly understand your concern. The best answer I can give is to consider what happened to ... | |
| Eucharist | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: I attend a church that will partake of the Eucharist and refers to today-4/8/09 as Ash Wednesday. I ... A: To answer your question we need to see what the New Testament teaches. The New Testament teaches ... | |
| The Lord's Supper | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: I am a deacon in a Baptist church and am having a problem with who should receive the Lord's supper. ... A: I understand your concern because the Lord’s Supper is biblically reserved only for baptized ... | |
| behaviour | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a question concerning adultery. How does one deal with two people who are living in adultery ... A: You did not mention your age. I am guessing you are too young to move out which would be an option ... | |
| KJV issues | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: There is a certain group within Christendom which believes the KJV is not only the most accurate and ... A: Your question is one that many are asking. I am not sure how much you have studied the matter of ... | |
| is it a sin? | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: I'm beginning to study to become a Roman Catholic and am wondering if it is a sin to have sex before ... A: The Bible uses the term "fornication" which refers to the incontinence or lewdness of unmarried ... | |
| Implementing Matthew 7:6 | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: I feel conflicted- I stopped witnessing to my sister-in-law out of frustration and I'm using Matthew ... A: I fully understand your situation. Many Christians find themselves in the same circumstances. It ... | |
| The sabbath | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: in your response u said that and i quote "Nowhere in the bible are christians told to worship on ... A: God first gave the Sabbath to the Hebrews as recoreded in the book of Exodus and it was to the ... | |
| catholic vs. baptist | 3/8/2009 |
| Q: My family is military and we were recently stationed down south where there is an abundance of ... A: I think you will find that most Baptist churches are conservative in their services and that you ... | |
| Punishment For Sins Upon Descendants | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: I have heard or read recently that our children, grandchildren, and maybe posterity even longer down ... A: I am not sure of what will be the out come of all the debt President Obama and our legislators have ... | |
| 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: I disagree. Thayer, Vines, Arndt-Ginrich disagree as well. As God is an eternal Being and gives ... | |
| 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: Rodger, Respectfully, I would request that you actually state your conclusions or understanding ... | |
| article Is Calvinism or Arminianism Biblical? | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: I wished I had included this question at the time to save you the trouble of a another response. In ... A: Maybe I did not word the sentence clearly. God is sovereign, but He cannot sin nor can He go ... | |
| cremation | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: Why did the valiant men burn Saul 1 Samuel 31:11-13 and what about ashes to ashes dust to dust if ... A: The valiant men were from Jabesh-Gilead which was nine miles from Beth-shan. They did this in a ... | |
| Changing from a Southern Baptist Pastor to Independent | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: How does a Southern Baptist pastor leave the SBC and become an Independent Baptist pastor? A: That is a difficult question, but an important one in considering the number of biblically sound ... | |
| smoking | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: Kind of hard to ask this question but here goes...I don't believe God will send a person to hell ... A: As a former smoker I know what you are going through. It was a difficult thing for me to do, but ... | |
| Cain | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: Who is Cain's father? I have been taught that it is Satan that Eve was impregnated by Satan and Adam ... A: Respectfully, if you will read Genesis 3-4 you can see that what you have been told was not ... | |
| Cain | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: Who is Cain's father? I have been taught that it is Satan that Eve was impregnated by Satan and Adam ... A: God's word says that Cain was Adam's son. "Genesis 4:1-2 And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she ... | |
| Will there be a secret rapture? | 6/30/2008 |
| Q: Will there be a secret rapture? And if you have time read this and see what you think. Thanks Not ... A: Ryan, Darby did not come up with the rapture nor its timing at the before the Tribulation. There ... | |
| Will there be a secret rapture? | 6/30/2008 |
| Q: Will there be a secret rapture? And if you have time read this and see what you think. Thanks Not ... A: Ryan, The article you sent is a concoction of a number of Scriptures put together to disprove the ... | |
| The Sabbath | 6/27/2008 |
| Q: I just read your response to June's question regarding the Sabbath issue. You stated that the ... A: Sir, Respectfully, I answered your and gave you the biblical answer. Verse 22-23 says that in ... | |
| The Sabbath | 6/26/2008 |
| Q: I just read your response to June's question regarding the Sabbath issue. You stated that the ... A: Christ's death did not do away with the Sabbath. The Sabbath was given to Israel, it was not given ... | |
| Daniel 9 question | 6/20/2008 |
| Q: First off, I just want to thank you so very much for your commentary on the book of Daniel. I have a ... A: I am glad you found the Commentary on Daniel helpful. The Baha'i religion is a cult of Islam and a ... | |
| Judgement after Death | 6/17/2008 |
| Q: I have always been taught that after a person dies, there is no opportunity whatsoever for him to ... A: I answered your question last week...but I noticed you have not read it. Chuck, Good question. ... | |
| The Sabbbath | 6/6/2008 |
| Q: When was the Sabbath instituted? When did Christ institute the first day of the week as the day to ... A: T. God first gave the Sabbath as a duty to man in the book of Exodus and that was to the ... | |
| Eternal Security | 6/5/2008 |
| Q: I was saved over 20 years ago, but I backslid terribly. Just recently, I've come out of my ... A: Good question. 1 Cor. 3:10-15 explains the rewards given to believers at what is called the BEMA ... | |
| lose of salvation | 5/20/2008 |
| Q: Can someone lose their salvation if they want to??? I mean, they whole heartedly got saved, and then ... A: Lots of people ask this question and there is a lot of confusion about what the Bible teaches. The ... | |
| 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: Clearly, making up or telling jokes about God is shows a serious disrespect for Him and who He is. ... | |
| Election or Freewill | 5/1/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering what the early babptists believed on the doctrine of freewill or election? What is ... A: There has been a lot written about both sides of the issue. The problem is that both are extreme ... | |
| Duties and responsibilities of Deacons | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: In your opinion what are the duties and responsibilities of Deacons based upon the Bible and what ... A: I just wanted you to know I answered your question, but see that you have not read it yet. Just a ... | |
| Bible Separation | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: I asked you a question a while back about eternal security, and you were very helpful. Now I am ... A: Yours is a problem that many Christians face in this world we are living in. The negative and ... | |
| swinging | 4/13/2008 |
| Q: I read your reply to a persons question regarding swinging.I like him would have had a difficult ... A: Charles, I think the following will clear up the matter for you: Although we use the English ... | |
| swinging | 4/9/2008 |
| Q: I read your reply to a persons question regarding swinging.I like him would have had a difficult ... A: I am sorry for being so slow. I was out of town and this is the first chance I have had to respond. ... | |
| Biblical canon | 3/13/2008 |
| Q: Good day! How did it come about that the books of the Bible, especially of the New Testament, are ... A: Cody, Good day! The 39 books of the NT by their content, quality, historical accuracy, and ... | |
| Dying Church/Worship Music | 3/3/2008 |
| Q: I've read some of your other answers and respect your opinion, so I thought I would ask you ... A: Unless you are in a good church that has a good sound young people's ministry you will probably not ... | |
| fundamentalism | 2/28/2008 |
| Q: Do independent Baptists, southern Baptists, african american Baptist and American Baptists consider ... A: The term fundamental has several applications and the word does not mean the same thing to each of ... | |
| Textus Receptus | 2/22/2008 |
| Q: Why are you certain that the greek text was the original text of the New Testament? What about ... A: Keith, That is interesting, but in reality the truth is what it is. There is no evidence as I ... | |
| Textus Receptus | 2/22/2008 |
| Q: Why are you certain that the greek text was the original text of the New Testament? What about ... A: Good question. It is a somewhat complicated subject but I will give you the jest of the answer. ... | |
| KJV | 2/21/2008 |
| Q: I have a question regarding the Bible choice. What would you recommend to a foreign person who ... A: For a person who speaks English and another language it would be better if their native tongue Bible ... | |
| the first day | 2/9/2008 |
| Q: i read all the texts that you gave me supporting that Sunday is the new sabbath. Matthew 27:52 to ... A: Patley, I have an article at http://bible-truth.org/WhatDayDidChristDie.html titled "What day ... | |
| jesus worshiped on the sabbath | 2/8/2008 |
| Q: then why did Jesus worship on the sabbath? ANSWER: Hi Patley, Lots of people ask this question ... A: The answer is no. The Sabbath or Saturday was hallowed by the Lord as being the last day of the ... | |
| jesus worshiped on the sabbath | 2/8/2008 |
| Q: then why did Jesus worship on the sabbath? ANSWER: Hi Patley, Lots of people ask this question ... A: Christians are not under the law but we follow the principles that the laws were based on. The Law ... | |
| jesus worshiped on the sabbath | 2/6/2008 |
| Q: then why did Jesus worship on the sabbath? A: Lots of people ask this question and there is a great deal of misunderstanding concerning the ... | |
| Very Confused Regarding Eternal Security and Keeping the faith | 12/18/2007 |
| Q: I realize that you have answered a number of questions regarding eternal security, but I have not ... A: Sarah, Sadly, there are pastors who are not really discerning and some are simply incompetent. ... | |
| Nazarite | 12/12/2007 |
| Q: Is the Nazarite Vow significant during the New Testament Age and today's age? Were there any ... A: Yours is a good question. The Nazarite vow was a special vow made by a Jew in the Old Testament ... | |
| Bible passage | 12/10/2007 |
| Q: Could you please explain Matthew 12:43-45? Thank you. A: Lots of people have trouble understanding this passage. I will try to explain. Jesus was ... | |
| What is sin? | 12/9/2007 |
| Q: What is your position on what can be defined as sin? And what (if any) commandments are binding on ... A: Sir, I have been answering questions for about ten years and you are the first to give me such a ... | |
| What is sin? | 12/8/2007 |
| Q: What is your position on what can be defined as sin? And what (if any) commandments are binding on ... A: Yours is a good question. My position on sin is what God says sin is, because when a person ... | |
| Refering to your answer about National Sunday Law | 12/5/2007 |
| Q: Adams for your writings. One day I came accros your answers to one lady who wanted to know God truly ... A: Did you happen to notice every Scripture reference you used was from the Old Testament, and the ... | |
| Kingdom of God | 11/27/2007 |
| Q: I am a little confused about the 'Kingdom of God'. I attend a baptist church and it seems to me ... A: Mary, I was wondering why you have not read the answer I sent to your question? I spend about ... | |
| evangelizing family- the right way | 11/16/2007 |
| Q: How far should a mother go in evangelizing the children of her adult son? My brother has told her ... A: Kim, I was wondering why you have not read the answer I reseached and typed to you question? ... | |
| Catholic/Baptist Relationship | 11/15/2007 |
| Q: I am a Baptist and have been dating someone that is Catholic. I was raised to not fornicate or ... A: I will try to tell you what the Bible says about your situation. First, God tells us "Be ye not ... | |
| sabbath worship | 11/14/2007 |
| Q: Abrams I apologise for using the wrong surname in the last 2 mails i sent. I just wanted to tell you ... A: Sorry to be so slow...my computer crashed and it has taken the techs two days to get it back to ... | |
| sabbath worship | 11/14/2007 |
| Q: Adams I just accidentally landed on this website and the discussion about Sabbath worship caught my ... A: The point the New Testament makes is that we are not under the law. The sixth commandment was a law ... | |
| sabbath worship | 11/13/2007 |
| Q: Adams I just accidentally landed on this website and the discussion about Sabbath worship caught my ... A: Historically from the early church in the 1st Century Christians have always worshiped on Sunday. ... | |
| Baptist Church Covenant | 11/8/2007 |
| Q: Who wrote the baptist church covenant found in the front of the National Baptist Hymnal? A: As far as I can discern no one person wrote this covenant. It was developed in the late 1800's by ... | |
| hair | 11/4/2007 |
| Q: In what does "nature itself" teach that it is a shame for a man to have long hair? Thank you. A: Ray, Just wanted to remind you that I sent an anwser to your question. I was wondering why you ... | |
| Backsliding | 10/31/2007 |
| Q: Is backsliding the same as walking away from your salvation? ANSWER: Hi Jared, Through some ... A: Yes that is what the Bible teaches. The Bible tells us we become an adopted child of God. "Having ... | |
| Bible Translations | 10/31/2007 |
| Q: Cooper. I read your article on the Minority vs. Majority text. I was wondering where was the Greek ... A: The New King James Bible used the same Greek text as the 1611 KJV. The problem with the NKJV is ... | |
| Backsliding | 10/31/2007 |
| Q: Is backsliding the same as walking away from your salvation? A: Through some preachers talk about Christians backsliding it is a term used in the Old Testament to ... | |
| Salvation | 10/26/2007 |
| Q: I would like to ask a question about a doctrine found in the orthodox church related to salvation.I ... A: No where in the Bible does God say that Mary was the mother of God. Mary was a godly woman chosen ... | |
| The government | 10/25/2007 |
| Q: I am a Christian who goes to a Baptist Church. But I am finding it increasingly difficult to think ... A: I too am not a Bush fan though I was some time ago. He has masquerated as a Christian and duped a ... | |
| tithing and being a christian | 10/20/2007 |
| Q: I read your answer to the letter about the poor paying tithes and I have a hard time understanding ... A: I think if you carefully read the article you will see I am not trying to make poor people or anyone ... | |
| baptists | 10/19/2007 |
| Q: I am studying the Christian faith. I would greatly appreciate it if you cloud answer a couple ... A: Yours is a good question. The answer is somewhat long because of who Jesus Christ is. Although my ... | |
| tithing | 10/19/2007 |
| Q: ""Hi Pastor, I understand that you are a Baptist. I have many issues with tithing Baptists and I ... A: You have clearly done some good research on the matter of giving. I agree with all that you stated ... | |
| tithing | 10/18/2007 |
| Q: I'm a born again believer. I used to be a Catholic but I got saved about 4 years ago. When I was ... A: I fully understand your frustration and many others experience the same thing. However, the Bible ... | |
| mourners bench | 10/14/2007 |
| Q: Has there always been a mourners bench in the missionary baptist church? A: The mourners bench came into being after the Great Awaking in the late 1700s and early 1800s when ... | |
| PRE-TRIB RAPTURE | 10/13/2007 |
| Q: Do Associational Baptists believe in pre-trib rapture. ANSWER: Hi Rod, Do you mention Southern ... A: Sorry. I did not understand. The ABA creed #13 says: "We believe in the premillennial, ... | |
| PRE-TRIB RAPTURE | 10/10/2007 |
| Q: Do Associational Baptists believe in pre-trib rapture. A: Do you mention Southern Baptist? Most Southern Baptist do believe in a Pre-Tribulational rapture. ... | |
| Burdens | 10/9/2007 |
| Q: Mr Abrams, I am an Independent Fundamental Missionary Baptist teacher of the KJV 1611 and have been ... A: What you are experiencing many others are too. It is sad but true that many people are not loving ... | |
| A question of God? | 10/6/2007 |
| Q: Cooper, Thank you so much for the helping me understand the issue of marriage. In looking at you ... A: The important question is how to become a Christian. After one receives Christ as their Savior they ... | |
| Marriage | 10/5/2007 |
| Q: First let me state that I am asking this question to better understand the issues between a woman I ... A: My article at http://bible-truth.org/gospel.html explains what salvation is and how it is received. ... | |
| Marriage | 10/4/2007 |
| Q: First let me state that I am asking this question to better understand the issues between a woman I ... A: Honestly, there are marriages between Christians and non Christians that do not produce extreme ... | |
| Swinging | 9/30/2007 |
| Q: My wife and I are both Baptists. Just recently she told me she was interested in "swinging". I am ... A: As tactful as I know how I will answer your questions. “Swinging” is simply a modern word for ... | |
| Marriage | 9/30/2007 |
| Q: First let me state that I am asking this question to better understand the issues between a woman I ... A: I apologize for being so slow to answer. I have been sick for the past week and have not been able ... | |
| What Would be Christ's Opinion | 9/16/2007 |
| Q: Abrams III, I am just wondering if the United States should become militarily involved in other ... A: Yours is a difficult question for me to answer. I think that we as individuals are responsible to ... | |
| House of Jacob | 9/4/2007 |
| Q: Luke 1:33 says that Christ will rule the House of Jacob forever. Isn't the House of Jacob a ... A: The House of Jacob refers to the Nation of Israel. The Bible often uses the names interchangeably, ... | |
| John 20:22 | 5/24/2007 |
| Q: John 20:22 says, "And when he had said this, He breathed on them, and saith unto them, 'Receive ye ... A: John 20:22 took place in the Old Testament dispensation when believers (OT Saints) were not ... | |
| Jews as God's chosen | 5/20/2007 |
| Q: I wanted some clarification on Jewish people/Israel. I understand that Jews are God's chosen people ... A: Many people today are confused about the position of Israel in God’s plans. Reformed and ... | |
| Hebrews 10 | 5/16/2007 |
| Q: Please help me!!! I am really concerned about Hebrews, verse 26 onwards and am very deeply troubled. ... A: The passage is talking about going into apostasy, which means turning one's back on the Lord and ... | |
| Seventh Day Baptists-your sabbath keeping brethren | 5/4/2007 |
| Q: I first learned of the Seventh Day Baptist about 10 years ago. I grew up in the Baptist church ... A: Yes, I am very familiar with their arguments of these false Christians groups. I have never ... | |
| Seventh Day Baptists-your sabbath keeping brethren | 5/4/2007 |
| Q: I first learned of the Seventh Day Baptist about 10 years ago. I grew up in the Baptist church ... A: Yes, I am somewhat familiar with the Seventh Day Baptist and why they are mostly ignored by the ... | |
| Romans 6:16-18 | 4/20/2007 |
| Q: Could you exegete Romans 6:16-18? In the context of Romans 6, what is the pattern to be obeyed from ... A: Kade, You wrote me asking me what was the Baptist position on you question. I explained it ... | |
| Romans 6:16-18 | 4/20/2007 |
| Q: Could you exegete Romans 6:16-18? In the context of Romans 6, what is the pattern to be obeyed from ... A: Christians can and do sin. When they sin they do not honor God, but the Devil who is the author of ... | |
| Romans 6:16-18 | 4/18/2007 |
| Q: Could you exegete Romans 6:16-18? In the context of Romans 6, what is the pattern to be obeyed from ... A: The brief answer is that when a person receives Jesus Christ as their Savior, by faith they are ... | |
| mithras story | 4/16/2007 |
| Q: I am a Christian curious to know if you have any answer to the question about why the Mithras legend ... A: I am sorry you did not get the answer, but I sent an answer several days ago...I think the day it ... | |
| language | 4/12/2007 |
| Q: Was the Bible originally written in Greek or Latin? Either way, since no one currently fluently ... A: The Old Testament was written in Hebrew and a few portions in Aramaic. The New Testament was ... | |
| Gay a Choice? | 2/15/2007 |
| Q: My husband and I are Youth Leaders at Southern Baptist Church, and one of our youth recently asked ... A: Saying people are born orientated to homosexuality is the current justification for being ... | |
| Judas | 1/15/2007 |
| Q: Is there any place in the bible that states Judas was condemned before he was ever born. A: The New Testament gives several statements concerning Judas and his betrayal of the Lord Jesus. ... | |
| God's government | 1/9/2007 |
| Q: What do they mean when they say that God gave us government? Wasn't there government before the ... A: Sorry to be slow, but I have been tied up and I am just getting to your question. God gave us ... | |
| The different between two groups of people | 1/4/2007 |
| Q: please explain to me about the saducees and the Pharasees I hope I spelled them right Thanks A: The origin of the Jewish sect Sadducees cannot definitely be traced. It was probably the outcome of ... | |
| beliefs | 12/27/2006 |
| Q: Can you help shed some light on my plight, pardon the rhyme :) Regarding christinanity: If you ... A: Sorry to be so slow to respond. I had to go to the hospital in Salt Lake and was not well for a few ... | |
| who sold joseph? | 12/10/2006 |
| Q: its not clear to me who pulled joseph out of the pit nor who sold joseph to potiphar.as witnessed ... A: The answer is found in Genesis 37:28, "Then there passed by Midianites merchantmen; and they drew ... | |
| 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: This is a parable used to illustrate a truth. Jesus in verse 11, told His disciples that it was ... | |
| 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: The following article written by James W. Crumpton will answer yourWhat Is the Difference between ... | |
| Judas Iscariot | 12/1/2006 |
| Q: Will Judas Iscariot go to hell for betraying Jesus Christ? A: Judas is in Hades now. He is not there because he betrayed the Lord Jesus, but because he refused ... | |
| 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: I thought I would remind you that I have answered your question on December 1. However, it you did ... | |
| 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: Yes, the Bible does address the believer receiving rewards. "According to the grace of God which ... | |
| 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: The New Testament addresses your question in two passages. The first, 1 Thessalonians 4:17 says ... | |
| Mathew 13:24-30 | 11/17/2006 |
| Q: I hope you can help me with this one. I have a friend who is an Amillinialist. He brought up this ... A: The reason you cannot see the rapture in Matthew 13:24-30 is because it is not there. In fact the ... | |
| 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: 2 Corinthians 5:1-8 addresses that question. It states that when a believer dies, they go to heaven ... | |
| in reference to the "sabbath of Isreal" | 11/9/2006 |
| Q: After reading your comments in regards to the Sabbath issue, please explain then mark 2:23-28,then ... A: The sabbath was made for man. For his rest from toil, his rest from the cares and anxieties of the ... | |
| six day week | 11/8/2006 |
| Q: Why would God Himself make such a MAJOR issue of the Sabbath in the old testament books including ... A: The following may help you to understand the "issue" of the Sabbath. SABBATH (rest). God ... | |
| the adversary | 11/1/2006 |
| Q: Does God love or hate Satan? Did God "take a chance" that Lucifer would become Satan when He created ... A: .. The Bible does not address whether “hates” Satan. It is very clear that God will cast ... | |
| Who are elected? | 7/28/2006 |
| Q: -How can some people be chosen/elected to be given the faith? Why doesn't everybody get a fair ... A: The elected are those who by faith believe in the Lord Jesus Christ for their salvation. Those ... | |
| thinking about adultery | 7/27/2006 |
| Q: My friend is not having adultery ,but he is always thinking about it. Is it sinful just to think ... A: The Bible addresses the progress of how temptation comes into our lives and causes us to sin. ... | |
| Question about Heaven and Hell | 7/25/2006 |
| Q: I have a few questions concerning Heaven and Hell. I have tried hard to be a Christian, and have ... A: The answer is simple, but somewhat difficult to explain. However, the Bible has much to say about ... | |
| welfare | 7/24/2006 |
| Q: Is it proper for a Christian to put all their assets into a "Living Trust" and then expect the ... A: Cathy, 2 Corinthains 9:6-15 gives the believer in Jesus Christ the principles and instruction ... | |
| its me again | 7/20/2006 |
| Q: Yes, that is correct about the musical instrument from the ( Old Testament ) but, if you use part of ... A: There is nothing evil in a musical instrument or playing one of any kind. it is simply an inert ... | |
| what to do | 7/19/2006 |
| Q: God told us to tell others about him, but what if the others people doesn't want to listen? My aunt ... A: God has given each person a will and He will not violate that will and He will allow people to do ... | |
| marriage | 7/15/2006 |
| Q: I am a southern baptist, but am still questionative about what I am supposed to believe in. The ... A: Your’s is a dilemma faced by many and the answer for some is not easy. However, as a Christian ... | |
| eternal life | 7/11/2006 |
| Q: what does the bible say about eternal life? A: Following deals with eternal security or life of a believer. I think that is what you are ... | |
| the true sabath | 7/7/2006 |
| Q: could u explain the 4th commandment 2 me found in exodus the 20th chapter verses 8-12 that reads ... A: Many people wonder about the Christians keeping the Sabbath. The Sabbath Day is the last day of the ... | |
| church | 7/5/2006 |
| Q: Well, since it was that "corrupt" church pf bishops and Popes and works salvation that decided which ... A: It was not a group of corrupted church officials and popes, or anyone else that decided which book ... | |
| church | 7/3/2006 |
| Q: How would you answer a Catholic who says that his Church is the only one with legitimacy because it ... A: The Roman Catholic Church will deny this, but the Roman Church can only trace its official history ... | |
| Lords Supper | 7/3/2006 |
| Q: I would like to know if you can take Communion with another church if you happen to be visiting upon ... A: The matter of churches allowing members of other churches to take the Lord's Supper in their ... | |
| Relationship | 6/30/2006 |
| Q: I've been hearing a lot lately about having a "relationship" with Jesus. My first reaction was that ... A: The verses that you quote described the different aspects of our relationship with God. We are ... | |
| The reliability of NKJV | 6/22/2006 |
| Q: I wonder if you have analysed NKJV New Testament text? Is it a reliable translation? Are the Greek ... A: With all the new translations coming out about every few months lots of people are confused. The ... | |
| why musical instruments | 6/22/2006 |
| Q: Well I have questions about playing musical instruments. Why is it that many believe that there is ... A: There are many references in the Bible to God’s people using music instruments to worship Him. For ... | |
| New Birth and new family | 6/20/2006 |
| Q: I am born again and a Baptist. My question is: I understand that when this happen (new birth) that ... A: There is no femininely in the Trinity, God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is ... | |
| Prayer | 6/20/2006 |
| Q: I recently read Rabbi Kushner's book When Bad Things Happen to Good People. I understand his logic ... A: You are very observant and you are correct! Jesus in Matthew 6:9-13 gave us the Model Prayer. ... | |
| missionary baptist doctrine | 6/11/2006 |
| Q: what is the missionary baptist church doctrine? i hear them say they are independent yet in ... A: Most churches that identify themselves as "missionary Baptists" are Southern Baptists. In truth ... | |
| Did i do the right thing? | 6/8/2006 |
| Q: Robert Woods, About a year ago i moved to new jersey to be up closer to my girlfriend so that i ... A: I think you sent this to me by mistake. It is addressed to Rev. Robert Wood. I am Pastor Cooper ... | |
| Adam,Eve,the serpent and the garden of Eden | 5/27/2006 |
| Q: just have a few queries. Why did the serpent go for Eve first and not Adam? If a snake came up to ... A: Dimitre, Thanks for your question. I answered it 4 days ago, but for some reason it was not ... | |
| Garden of eden | 5/27/2006 |
| Q: just got a few questions, why did the serpent go for eve and not adam first? If a snake came up and ... A: The Bible does not say what Satan tempted Eve instead of Adam. 2 Corinthians 11:3 and 1 Timothy ... | |
| WAR! | 5/24/2006 |
| Q: I do have a follow up question about war. My husband & I are members of an Independant Fundamental ... A: Jehovah's Witnesses have a very distorted view of the Scriptures and it is hard to deal with them. ... | |
| Humans and Nature | 5/24/2006 |
| Q: I am United Baptist, I live in Ontario, Canada. I have been well schooled in my beliefs. However, ... A: Yours is a difficult question to explain, but there is a clear biblical answer. When God ... | |
| WAR! | 5/23/2006 |
| Q: What is the bibical basis for the Baptist position of pro-gun, pro-military & pro-war? I read on ... A: As my article states there is a difference between murder and killing in defense of one's self, ... | |
| loss of salvation | 5/18/2006 |
| Q: Pastor Abrams, If a person was a saved, baptized believer and now declares that they just don't ... A: Certainly truly saved people cannot lose their salvation. But if a saved person turns from the ... | |
| living with past adultery | 5/14/2006 |
| Q: Help. In the past six yrs my wife has had two affairs. one she slept with the man and the other ... A: Todd, Sorry to be slow to answer...Several things in the ministry have kept me very busy. I ... | |
| Rick Warren - The Purpose Driven Life | 4/3/2006 |
| Q: I am busy reading Rick Warren's book - The Purpose Driven Life, and have enjoyed it tremendously. I ... A: I am sorry for the delay in answering your question. I have tried repeated to open the AllExperts ... | |
| 1 Peter 3: 19-20 | 3/21/2006 |
| Q: I am stumped in 1 Peter 3:19-20. It says that Jesus went to Hades to preach to the spirits of the ... A: Good question and if is often asked. Let me try to explain... The context of verse 19 is that ... | |
| 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: It seems clear from the Genesis, Job and Revelation that God allows Lucifer access to heaven and to ... | |
| Independent versus Southern Baptist | 3/8/2006 |
| Q: I am an Independent Baptist who has some questions regarding the differences between Independent and ... A: I was raised as a SB, and even made a profession of faith as a boy...but was not saved. After I ... | |
| Wine and the bible | 3/6/2006 |
| Q: I have often struggled with the topic of drinking and how it related to Jesus and the Bible. A ... A: Certainlyh there is a great deal of confusion about drinking alcoholic beverages. Yet, the Bible ... | |
| Catholics and baptists | 3/6/2006 |
| Q: Should i be witnessing to them or are they christians too? also when they invite me to their youth ... A: You are to be commended for being concerned about your RC friends. It is encouraging to see a ... | |
| Anxiety/Depression & God | 2/11/2006 |
| Q: First let me say i was saved in 1985. Since then, i've been a deacon, music leader, and a member of ... A: I certainly sympathize with you and there are many people who get in the situation you find ... | |
| Church Perpetuity | 1/31/2006 |
| Q: Greetings! My question concerns a navy officer who was asked what religion he was, and upon ... A: CT, I have for three days tried to send this reply to your question but problems on the ... | |
| Dress requirement | 1/29/2006 |
| Q: I and my husband were recently saved this last fall, Sept. 11th for me and Sept. 18th for him. ... A: I am sorry this reply is late....I have tried repeatly for several days to send answers to the ... | |
| Polygamy, the Old and New Testaments | 1/19/2006 |
| Q: My question put simply and straightforward: is polygamy in accordance with the Old and New ... A: Though certain O.T. believers practiced polygamy (Gen. 25:6; 35:22; Judges 8:31; 2 Sam. 5:13; 1 Ki. ... | |
| Southern baptists | 1/18/2006 |
| Q: I have been corresponding with a few people lately. I am beginning to wonder if you might have it ... A: First let me say there are many SB who love the Lord and serve Him. I was one of them myself many ... | |
| resurrection | 1/17/2006 |
| Q: It sounds like your a busy man so I'll make this short. The resurrection accounts in the four ... A: Andrew, I remembered that John Waldvoord mentions this in one of his commentaries on the ... | |
| Matthew 2: Slaughter of the Innocents | 1/3/2006 |
| Q: Why did God allow the slaughter of the babies in Matthew 2? Also how many were approximately ... A: The Bible does not say how many babies were killed by Herod. Many believe that it was not a great ... | |
| Pastorate Question | 12/27/2005 |
| Q: Hey! I have a situation that I am looking for some objective outside input. First - I am the ... A: It is rare that I do not respond with advice, but in your case I am uncomfortable making any ... | |
| 1 corin 7:29-31 | 12/18/2005 |
| Q: ... got it thank you cannI'm not to sure what Paul is trying to say I have gone to a couple of ... A: Barnes expresses the meaning of these two verse very well and says this: "But this I say". ... | |
| 1 cOR 10:8 / nUM 25:9 | 12/18/2005 |
| Q: .. thank you for your answer could you help me find where the last 1,000 are in scripture. the 1,000 ... A: Lets let the verses give the answer.... And those that died in the plague were twenty and four ... | |
| 1 cOR 10:8 / nUM 25:9 | 12/16/2005 |
| Q: 1 cOR 10:8 ".......AND IN ONE DAY TWENTY THREE THOUSAND FELL" NUMB 25:9 "....WERE TWENTY FOUR ... A: Both Numbers 25 and 1 Corinthians were written under the inspiration of God. God superintended the ... | |
| Sabbath | 12/16/2005 |
| Q: I read your response to a question about keeping the Sabbath. I do my best to follow the Bible in ... A: There is a great deal of confusing about the Sabbath. The following should help. God first gave ... | |
| 1 corin 7:29-31 | 12/15/2005 |
| Q: I'm not to sure what Paul is trying to say I have gone to a couple of commentaries and have come up ... A: Basically Paul is saying to a person that whatever marital state a person is that it is Okay to ... | |
| Death Penalty | 12/13/2005 |
| Q: I read with interest your response to a question about the Christian perspective on the death ... A: I agree that our judicial system is seriously flawed. That's what happens when unregenerate men are ... | |
| 1 Corinthians 6:2,3 | 12/12/2005 |
| Q: "Do you not know that the saints will judge the world?.....Do you not know that we shall judge ... A: I think that you are correct, but we cannot be dogmatic about it. It seems that believers in the ... | |
| Romans 11:25,26 | 12/8/2005 |
| Q: That answer was so precise and exactly how I needed it explained to me. thank you very much!!!!!. ... A: Paul is saying that all the Jews...(Israel) were not truly of Israel. That means that all the Jews ... | |
| Romans 11:25,26 | 12/8/2005 |
| Q: Sir: am i understanding correctly that after the fullness of the Gentiles has come and then all ... A: Good question.... Let's begin by defining the terms. The fullness of the Gentiles refers to the ... | |
| Divorce | 11/30/2005 |
| Q: Does the Baptist church allow divorce? If so, how does it justify that Biblically, since Jesus ... A: All Baptist churches are independent churches and we do not have a hierarchy that rules over us or ... | |
| sin | 11/9/2005 |
| Q: Where in the Bible does it address a sin as being no different from another sin? What I am asking ... A: Sin by definition (Hebrew and Greek) means to error or “miss the mark” Sin is: (1) The ... | |
| 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: Sorry to be so slow to respond, but I have the Flu and it has slowed me down some. 2 Cor. 9:6-7 ... | |
| Gods promises to abraham and his seed | 11/2/2005 |
| Q: I am 49 got my assurance of salvation at one of the largest baptist churches in the world in hammond ... A: I am sorry but I do not think I can help you by email. I had a hard time understanding your ... | |
| KJV | 10/21/2005 |
| Q: Dr. Abrams, I became a Christian at a young age. I truly began to seek after the Lord in 2nd ... A: The KJV is the most accurate and best translation of the Greek, Aramaic and Hebrew text into ... | |
| Please tell me about fasting | 10/12/2005 |
| Q: Why Should I fast? How long should I fast? Is fasting just not eating meat or is it not eating any ... A: The following should help you with understanding fasting. Thanks for your question. If I can help ... | |
| Headcoverings | 10/7/2005 |
| Q: First, let me say that I was raised in and am still a member of an IFB church. I have read your ... A: I am sorry to be so slow. I think Allexperts expects us to answer too quickly. Most time I can, ... | |
| 1 Timothy | 9/29/2005 |
| Q: Some friends and myself had a discussion concerning whether a woman should or shouldn't be a pastor ... A: The New Testament clearly states that a pastor Must Be A Man. 1 Timothy 3:1-9 and Titus ... | |
| SPRITUAL AND TERMINOLGY | 9/7/2005 |
| Q: I INTIALY GOT SAVED AT ONE OF THE LARGEST BAPTIST CHURCHES IN WORLD WITH A 280 BUS MINISTRY THAT ... A: It is very difficult to give a answer to questions such as yours in a short email. However, two ... | |
| is it too late to be christian? | 9/5/2005 |
| Q: i have a friend who was born a buddhist then converted to christianity because he believed. but ... A: It is commendable that you are concerned for your friend. The biblical answer is this...if your ... | |
| difference | 8/24/2005 |
| Q: I grew up a southern baptist and it was not until now that I really understood the religon. I was ... A: Please forgive me for being so slow, but I have been really busy which has delayed my response. ... | |
| Rapture vs. 2nd Coming | 8/22/2005 |
| Q: Pastor Abrams, My question centers specifically on the verses 1Thess 5:3 and 2Peter 3:10. Is the ... A: There is a lot of confusion about the coming rapture, tribulation, second coming, millennium and the ... | |
| public prayer | 8/15/2005 |
| Q: In the church I attend, perhaps in a bible study class for example, the leader of the class will ... A: There are many examples in the New Testament where people prayed togther for various reasons. For ... | |
| Tithing | 5/23/2005 |
| Q: Are Baptists required to tithe, i.e. giving back 10% of income to the Church? What is the Baptist ... A: Baptist are not required to give anything to their church. A Baptist church is simply a group of ... | |
| Free Will Baptist Doctrine | 5/19/2005 |
| Q: Can you tell me where to find the Doctrine of the Free Will baptist. I do not know what it is. ... A: The following is a link to their official doctrinal statement. ... | |
| Chrisitan believes and the Death Penalty | 4/23/2005 |
| Q: I am writing to you out of a long sense of confusion, i am and have been a Baptist, I was raised ... A: It is not murder for the state, or Federal government to put criminals to death for heinous crimes. ... | |
| Sabbath | 4/14/2005 |
| Q: this is Michael. Sorry I haven't been in touch for a while, got kinda tied up with various things. ... A: In Genesis where did God tell Abraham to keep the Sabbath? The verse says that Abraham obeyed ... | |
| Sabbath | 4/3/2005 |
| Q: my name is Michael and I'm REALLY interested in the topic of the Sabbath. I read a response you ... A: Michael, The following will help you better understand the what the Sabbah was... God first ... | |
| historical evidence supporting the bible | 3/21/2005 |
| Q: i'm at an age where the atheists that i try to witness to are "educated" about their beliefs...or ... A: Richard, I forgot to mention that I have an article at http://bible-truth.org/Howwegot.htm "How ... | |
| Saturday vs. Sunday | 3/14/2005 |
| Q: I was reading an answer you provided regarding worshiping on Sunday vs. Saturday when a person asked ... A: Let me try to answer your question by explaining to you what the OT Law was. The OT law as given ... | |
| 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: Many people have found themselves in simular circumstances as yours and are seeking biblical answers ... | |
| Divorce | 2/21/2005 |
| Q: I am writing to ask about divorce. I have read in the Bible where Christians are permitted to ... A: It is really does not make any difference who files for the divorce, but normally the injured party ... | |
| marriage | 2/6/2005 |
| Q: If a marriage has never been consumated--is it still a biblical marriage? My husband passed away 5 ... A: Darlene, My response to your request for counsel will be to give you what the Bible says, but as ... | |
| creation | 2/5/2005 |
| Q: I'm not sure if you have heard of him,but my wife borrowed a series on dvd by Kent Hovind. It talks ... A: Kent Hovind is an excellent teacher who addresses the issues of science and the Bible. He is a ... | |
| Marriage | 1/24/2005 |
| Q: My wife left me over a year ago, and there is no chance of reconciling, no matter how much I pleaded ... A: Many people write my Bible Questions and Answers service on my web site Bible Truth and ask the same ... | |
| bible inquiry | 1/24/2005 |
| Q: Happy new year! I saw a website run by a person who does not believe that the bible is the word of ... A: Sadly there are always those who criticize the Bible and refuse to believe it. Most times they ... | |
| 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: I hope this will help: SIN. The term "sin" is one of the most common Bible words describing the ... | |
| Moses | 1/20/2005 |
| Q: ExChapter 4:24-2odus 6 At a lodging place on the way, the Lord met Moses, and was about to kill him. ... A: It does at first seem to be a bit confusing, but not when you understand the situation. Moses ... | |
| Sabbath | 1/15/2005 |
| Q: Now if the sabbath law which is the 4th commandment, was just for the jews, than way does the bible ... A: Lots of people are confused about the sabbath. Here is the biblical explanation. God first gave ... | |
| Natural Disasters | 12/29/2004 |
| Q: My question involves the existence of suffering and is sparked by the recent earthquake and tsunami ... A: I will try to explain biblically your questions. The answer can be understood theologically and ... | |
| CoC/Baptism/Holy Spirit | 12/19/2004 |
| Q: My husband and I were both saved around the same time before we were married (or so I thought) We ... A: Sadly, Satan is never satisfied and is forever seeking to destroy our faith and to decieve us and ... | |
| what does this mean? | 11/29/2004 |
| Q: What does it mean when it is said that "whoever calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved" ... A: I am sorry this is so late. I am having a mess with my e-mail because of my spam blocker. I get ... | |
| southern baptist vs independent | 11/17/2004 |
| Q: What are the major differences and likenesses of southern baptists as compared to independent ... A: I hope the following with be helpful. What are the main differences between Southern and ... | |
| southern baptist vs independent | 11/12/2004 |
| Q: What are the major differences and likenesses of southern baptists as compared to independent ... A: I am extremely busy now and will be for a few days...would it be okay if I responded to your ... | |
| Hermeneutics Assignment | 10/27/2004 |
| Q: I have 2 assignments in my Hermeneutics 301 class: #1-Write a 6-8 page paper on an introduction to ... A: David, I have a course on my web site http://bible-truth.org/ExpositoryBibleStudy.html which ... | |
| First Sabbath | 10/3/2004 |
| Q: You have not answered my question yet. This is the second time I will post it. Thanks.**** I ... A: I am sorry, but I just received the email a few minutes ago. I am experiencing some real problems ... | |
| Sabbath | 9/30/2004 |
| Q: I believe that God made the world in six days, then rested the seventh day and was refreshed. Then ... A: I am experiencing some real problems getting email and I just got your question a few minutes ago ... | |
| divorce and remarriage | 9/26/2004 |
| Q: What is your take on a man marrying a divorced woman? Verses like Matt. 5:23 seem to teach that a ... A: Many people write my Bible Questions and Answers service on my web site Bible Truth and ask the same ... | |
| contemporary christian music/the theater | 9/8/2004 |
| Q: I am saved and go to two churches one is a independent baptist church and I was just wondering do ... A: Most IB churches to not use CCM and do not attend the movies. The reason is that CCM is worldly ... | |
| The Sabbath | 8/25/2004 |
| Q: I read your answer to June, regarding the National Sunday Law by Pastor Jan Marcussen. Brother ... A: Following is a brief explanation of the matter of what day is proper for Christians to worship. I ... | |
| Monarchian theory | 7/24/2004 |
| Q: From the early church,can you explain this theory. Thanks A: The Monarchian theory is a false teaching that started some time in the second century. Monarchians, ... | |
| Healing & Forgiveness in Advance of Suffering | 7/24/2004 |
| Q: I basically agree. You say, "His suffering and death on the cross is the authority for the ... A: I too basically agree with your comments bit differ some. I would not diminish Christ's work of ... | |
| 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: Certainly Jesus being God has always had the power to heal and save. He is the Creator as John ... | |
| denominations | 6/15/2004 |
| Q: In your opinion, which other Christian denominations are closest to Baptists? A: In my exerience some of the Bible churches are very baptistic or better New Testment churches. ... | |
| cremation | 6/15/2004 |
| Q: Is it more biblical for a Christian's body to be buried or cremated after death? Will the choice, in ... A: One of the best articles/explanations of the matter I have found was written by David Cloud, Way of ... | |
| baptist view of afterlife | 6/13/2004 |
| Q: what happens to a Christian after death? does s/he goes to heaven and be with God immediately? or in ... A: I am leaving tomorrow for three weeks to visit our families in North Carolina. I have very limited ... | |
| KJB | 6/10/2004 |
| Q: Most marketing materials of modern Bible versions claim that the King James Bible is based on ... A: Yours is a go question and many people are very confused by statements such as your mentioned about ... | |
| after the cross | 6/8/2004 |
| Q: What happened to Jesus and where was his soul/spirit between his cruxifixion and his resurrection? ... A: Danny, Sorry to be so slow, but my e-mail server has been down due to a virus and just came up ... | |
| relationships | 5/30/2004 |
| Q: We all know that God forbids homosexual acts but loves homosexual persons. If a homosexual couple in ... A: Mary, I have been thinking alot about your question. This was the first time I ever opted out ... | |
| 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: ... Baptist churches have different policies, but the general rule followed by most is that if a ... | |
| Tithing | 5/18/2004 |
| Q: Rev. Abrams What's the Biblical direction or recommendation regarding tithing by the church pastor? ... A: A pastor has the same responsibility as any over Christian to give tithes and offerings to the Lord. ... | |
| A Person's Spirit | 4/23/2004 |
| Q: When a person dies, does his or her spirit leave the body immediately and go to heaven or hell? Is ... A: When a person dies according to the Bible they will go to one of two places. The lost person, ... | |
| Prayer Guidance | 4/17/2004 |
| Q: Abrams III, I had a brother I loved very much who committed suicide in the early 80s from gambling ... A: Satan is doomed and the demons that follow him as well. Matthew 25:41 states that everlasting fire ... | |
| Prayer Guidance | 4/17/2004 |
| Q: Abrams III, I had a brother I loved very much who committed suicide in the early 80s from gambling ... A: Satan is doomed and the demons that follow him as well. Matthew 25:41 states that everlasting fire ... | |
| The National Sunday Law | 4/15/2004 |
| Q: It's me June again and I have a question that's been bothering me and I'm afraid to ask many people ... A: Many people have asked this same question and there is certainly a lot of confusion about it... ... | |
| My calling to preach and help | 4/14/2004 |
| Q: This is not a question I am 48 I was raised in a catholic Church and Worked for corporation all my ... A: Don, I can see that you have had quite a lot of problems since you received Christ and I ... | |
| The Christian Bible | 4/13/2004 |
| Q: first of all thank you for doing this. My name is June and I've wondering about 2 things. Paul talks ... A: Many have misunderstood this statement, but it is really simple to explain. The Bible speaks of ... | |
| Christ 2nd coming | 3/16/2004 |
| Q: During the second coming of Christ. All the people who have died before his coming will they have a ... A: The answer is no. Hebrews 9:27 says, "And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this ... | |
| apostles creed | 3/15/2004 |
| Q: Saw the Passion of the Christ. Got me thining about the Apostles Creed which I said every Sunday in ... A: The apostles creed was written as a counter to the false teachings of gnosticism. The evidence ... | |
| Doctrine of God | 2/25/2004 |
| Q: What would be some major problems in studying the doctrine of God? A: A serious major problem in studying theology would be that you began with a misguided or unbelieving ... | |
| Propositional and relational knowledge of God | 2/24/2004 |
| Q: What is the distinction between propositional knowledge of God and relational knowledge of God? How ... A: I am not sure I understand your question and can give you a good answer, but I will try. I ... | |
| Relationships | 2/21/2004 |
| Q: my name is John. I don't really know much about you, but I would deeply appreciate some advice. I ... A: John, I almost decided not to reply to your question because it is quite personal, but you ... | |
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Independent Fundamental Baptist missionary and pastor, ThB, MBS. I began pastoring in 1981, and have taught in churches, a Bible college, and a Bible Institute. I have written numerous articles on various subjects from a biblical perspective and many are posted on my web site Bible Truth ( http://www.bible-truth.org ). Bible Truth receives over sixty thousand visits per month. Since 1998 I have answered Bible related questions via e-mail. My answers are straight forward and biblical. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE -----DO NOT ASK A QUESTION AND THEN NOT READ THE ANSWER! ABOUT FOUR IN TEN QUESTIONS ASKED ARE NEVER READ. I FREELY GIVE MY TIME TO GIVE HELPFUL ANSWERS. OFTEN THE ANSWER WILL REQUIRE AS MUCH AS A HOUR OR MORE TO RESEARCH AND THEN TO FORMULATE THE REPLY. IF YOU SEND A QUESTION PLEASE BE THOUGHTFUL ENOUGH TAKE THE TIME TO READ IT. MOST PEOPLE DO...BUT ALL SHOULD. THANKS
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I have been a pastor since 1981 and a Independent Baptist missionary church planter since 1986. I have seen the Lord establish four Bible believing churches in Utah. My web site Bible Truth ( http:\\bible-truth.org ) continues to grow presently over 60,000 visits per month. The materials on the web site are mostly written by myself and contain sermons, Bible commentaries, articles on various biblical subjects.
Publications
- Appeared on Grizzly Adams DVD documentary "End Times: How Close Are We?" (http://www.grizzlyadams.com/Public/ChristianDVDs/index.cfm?productID=49).
- Article "Are Mormons Christians" "O Timothy Magazine" Way of Life Literature (http://www.wayoflife.org/files/9959c77e05b303248173195e72476459-60.html)
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ThB and MBS from Piedmont Baptist College, Winston-Salem, NC
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