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Subject	Date Asked
Biblical History	3/22/2011
Q: I was thinking that the off spring of King Solomon & the Queen of Sheba gave the beginning of the ... A: It’s true that there is an Ethiopian legend to this effect, however there is no Biblical attestation ...
Matthew 16:4 What Did JESUS Mean By This ?	3/1/2011
Q: Matt 16:4 " . . . A wicked and adulterous generation seeks after a sign, and no sign shall be given ... A: Well, another passage in Matthew gives a little more information about this statement of Jesus' ...
Faith	12/9/2010
Q: Are Healing faith and Saving faith are same or different type? A: “Are Healing faith and Saving faith are same or different type?” I don’t think it’s necessary to ...
Is it really?.....	12/6/2010
Q: and how is your day Quentin? Ever since I reaccepted Christ back into my life last year, the Holy ... A: I’m very well and thank-you for your question. It’s wonderful to hear the ways in which the Lord ...
Avoid Profane Chatter	12/5/2010
Q: What does it mean, 1 Timothy 6 21, 2 Timothy 2 16, Titus 3 9 all seem to be connected on this ... A: Here are the verses you mentioned: O Timothy! Guard what was committed to your trust, avoiding the ...
Genesis	12/3/2010
Q: I've recently started reading the Bible from the start and am stuck on a few things in Genesis. I'm ... A: 1. What you see in Genesis 18:21 is best described as an anthropomorphism (attribution of human ...
Applying the blood of Jesus	11/25/2010
Q: My mom applies the blood of Jesus a lot during prayer, especially for prayer and safety. She also ... A: No, it’s not a biblical concept. The Bible does require that the person praying ask in faith (James ...
Answering Prayers	10/21/2010
Q: Refrence 1 John 3:22 & John 9:31 Does God answer prayers of sinners/unsaved? A: Yes, the Bible says that God refuses to hear the prayers of the unsaved – or those with unconfessed ...
Why People fall?	10/18/2010
Q: Why some worshipers fall backwards when Pastors lay hands on them to Bless? This act repeats on ... A: You’re right – Scripture does not support this notion. If God chose to work in this way He certainly ...
Forgiving Sins	9/28/2010
Q: We know only God can forgive sins yet isn't John 20:23 clearly says that Apostles were given this ... A: You’re right: Scripture is quite clear on the fact that God alone can forgive sins. "The Pharisees ...
Religion	9/22/2010
Q: What was purpose for the "Tree of Knowledge" and "Tree of Life" being in Garden of Eden....? How ... A: God’s purpose in placing the Tree of the Knowledge of good and evil in the Garden and commanding ...
Fate of the ignorant & the innocent	9/21/2010
Q: This is kind of a a two part question. From what I understand according to the Bible anyone who ... A: Well, Romans 1 says that ALL people have an innate knowledge of God and that God’s works can be ...
White throne Judgment	9/19/2010
Q: Will the white throne judgment be in new Jerusalem? and in this event would we be able to ... A: We don’t know for certain where the Last Judgment will take place – the Bible (Revelation chapters ...
Which denomination	8/28/2010
Q: I am looking for church that would reflect my understanding of the Bible (I do not claim that I am ... A: The denomination that I would consider myself a part of is Reformed Baptist. Our beliefs are ...
the bible	8/22/2010
Q: Does God make bad things happen to people who are not christian? thank you A: Yes, God makes bad things happen to people who are not Christians. Ultimately, non-Christians will ...
atheism	7/21/2010
Q: How do you personally talk to atheists? It seems pointless. I'm talking to someone right now, ... A: I’ll address your questions under three different headings… 1. INNATE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD Yes, you’re ...
bible ?	6/8/2010
Q: Quentin Here's a Bible question that possibly no one knows the answer to. Before Adam and Eve ... A: When God created Adam and Eve he gave them a command (often called the “Dominion Mandate”), found in ...
Ezekiel Chapter 1	5/3/2010
Q: Please explain the meaning of the visions that Ezekiel saw in chapter 1 of the book of Ezekiel A: This is an immensely complex portion of Scripture and notoriously difficult to understand. I’ll do ...
Time specific prophecy fulfilment	4/8/2010
Q: It can be credibly illustrated that the Original Passover Lamb was slain on a Wednesday. With Jesus ... A: Is the three days and three nights to be taken as a literal 72 hours? Well, many people have ...
2 Cor 5:16	3/15/2010
Q: Quentin Can you explain this 2 Cor 5:16 for me.? Therefore, from now on, we regard no one ... A: Here is the passage you referred to: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21: “So from now on we regard no one from a ...
baptism	3/14/2010
Q: What does it mean when Paul said, " I didn't come to baptize but to preach the gospel." ANSWER: Hi ... A: No, the Scripture is clear on the fact that salvation comes through faith in Christ and Him alone. ...
Moses	3/12/2010
Q: In Exodus 4:24 why did God try to kill Moses? A: It seems – even though the context the verse you refer to in Exodus 4:24 does not afford us much ...
areas of governance set out by the Bible	3/11/2010
Q: in your commentary of Rom.13: 1-7, you mention 4 areas that must submit to the lordship of ... A: I believe you are referring to the answer I gave in which I stated: “The individual, the family, the ...
Matthew 12:31	3/9/2010
Q: What is blasphemy against the Holy Spirit? How do you know if you have done it? Is there absolutely ... A: The sin of blasphemy can be defined as blatant, intentional irreverence. Many people believe, from ...
baptism	3/8/2010
Q: What does it mean when Paul said, " I didn't come to baptize but to preach the gospel." A: The verse you are referring to is found in 1 Corinthians 1:17 where Paul says, “For Christ did not ...
Judgement	2/17/2010
Q: I beleive we are redeemed by the blood of Jesus and persons who accept Jesus as Savior will have ... A: Here is the verse you mentioned in its context. Revelation 20:11-15 “Then I saw a great white ...
The Garden of Eden - Literal or Figurative?	2/2/2010
Q: I am admittedly a "fence-sitter". Born with a logic dominating mind, I must confirm every question ... A: I do believe that the Garden of Eden was a literal place. However, it’s true, we do not know exactly ...
snake ref in Numbers/2 kings/John3	12/27/2009
Q: When I first read about the bronze snake in Numbers, I wondered why would God tell the people to ... A: God never commands His people to sin. In Numbers 21:4-9, God wasn’t commanding the Israelites to ...
Quote from bible about 'Render unto Ceasar'	12/20/2009
Q: That quote Starts 'Render unto Ceasar which is his?' What does this mean in context. And would it ... A: Here is the phrase you mentioned in its context: Romans 13:1-7 Everyone must submit himself to the ...
Genesis 28:20-22	12/3/2009
Q: Is this verse saying that if we make a vow of money to a church or ministry the Lord will repay us ... A: These verses from Genesis 28 don't specifically say that if we give to God He'll repay us ten fold. ...
Which Bible	11/19/2009
Q: I was brought up Catholic, but now as a college student I want to reevaluate my faith and delve into ... A: The New King James or the English Standard Version are excellent translations. If you're looking for ...
question	11/3/2009
Q: how does God speak to people, and how can one knows that is God not devil who is speaking. A: God speaks to us through His Word. Really the best place to look to discern God’s will for you is ...
marriage in heaven	10/10/2009
Q: Does Matt.22:30 state that when I get to heaven to live eternally that my wife and I no longer have ... A: God sovereignly plans and controls everything that comes to pass. First wife, second wife, third ...
rewards in Heaven; on saints in resurrected bodies in earth	10/8/2009
Q: If Lord Christ WAS ON EARTH IN RESURRECTED BODY SERVING GOD'S PURPOSES, IS it possible for His ... A: No, there is nothing in Scripture to indicate that after death believers may serve God on earth. 2 ...
marriage in heaven	10/7/2009
Q: Does Matt.22:30 state that when I get to heaven to live eternally that my wife and I no longer have ... A: According to Matt. 22:30 there will be no marriage in heaven – no unique intimate or sexual ...
The Snake in Numbers	10/7/2009
Q: I read the response to the question about the snake in Numbers 21:4-9 and I thought it was a good ... A: Yes, you’re right. The snake, in later years, did become an idol and King Hezekiah destroyed it. II ...
Scientific errors and Contradictions in Bible	10/5/2009
Q: I have came across many scientific errors and contradictions in the Bible. Can you please refute ... A: You’ll find the response to that exact set of questions if you’ll follow this link: ...
I Thessalonians 4:18	10/3/2009
Q: When it says "we will meet him in the air" does the Hebrew word for "air" mean "sky" or "spirit"? ... A: Actually, the book of 1 Thessalonians was originally written in Greek. In the verse you mentioned – ...
Soul and Spirit	8/20/2009
Q: I need vereses from the Bible where it tells how to feed the soul and the spirit? Or anything that ... A: Here are a few verses regarding the soul/spirit. Matthew 10:28 And do not fear those who kill the ...
God's people losing entrance to heaven, because of disobedience and chiding and complaining against God's chosen servant	8/17/2009
Q: In numbers 20th chapter when the Israelites chode or chided with Moses and Aaron, Moses became angry ... A: Moses’ disobedience warranted temporal punishment but not eternal punishment. None of God’s chosen ...
what church	8/6/2009
Q: , i hope you can help me with my dilema,, if not could you offer some direction as where to go,, i ... A: I think it’s truly admirable that you want to overcome these obstacles and have your children in ...
Question!	7/18/2009
Q: I know thi sis a weird question but days ago,me and my mom had a huge argument and I said to myself ... A: Thankfully, God doesn’t act according to our fleeting and reckless wishes and verdicts. Just because ...
Pharaoh releasing the Children of Israel	7/13/2009
Q: I pray that you're having an excellent day. Can you please tell me how many times Pharaoh was asked ... A: In Exodus chapter five to chapter twelve, Moses goes in to Pharaoh numerous times and during this ...
Angels	7/13/2009
Q: Do you believe that angels had fornication with earthly women? Why or Why not. I listen to a lot ... A: The view that the phrase “sons of God” in the Genesis 6 passage refers to angels is the historical ...
Darwinism and Christianity	6/30/2009
Q: I am going to give a talk at my University on the affects of Darwinism on Christianity. I would like ... A: I have rated each of the twelve subjects you listed and offered brief explanations to support my ...
Darwinism and Christianity	5/28/2009
Q: Given biological Darwinism challenged salvation and eternal life, grand design in the making of ... A: In the mid-19th-century, deism, atheism, pietism, and rationalism were prevalent worldviews; those, ...

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Quentin Parker

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I would be happy to answer any questions regarding the interpretation of verses and passages in the Bible or about biblical doctrine. I believe that the Bible is the inerrant Word of God and that it provides us with everything we need for life and godliness.

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I'm an ardent Bible scholar and I've studied hermeneutics, biblical doctrine, philosophy, Church history, and apologetics. I've counseled on numerous occasions alongside my pastor and elders, taught many Bible studies, and taught several classes on theology and biblical apologetics.

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Master of Arts in Christian Studies (Christ College)

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