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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Honour Your Parents | 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: You asked about the reference to the fifth commandment in Mat. 15 and Mk. 7. In addition to Mat. ... | |
| Apostasy | 12/9/2011 |
| Q: Good evening, Hope all is well. My name is Dan. I wanted to first thank you for your helpful ... A: We are glad that the article was of help, however we do not know to which one you are referring. ... | |
| The Book of Proverbs. | 9/20/2011 |
| Q: Given these verses: = BIBLOS:AKJV:MATTHEW04[4But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not ... A: You asked, "(1) From Proverbs 1:26, Should Christians [(2) or any Jews ] laugh at the calamity of ... | |
| my soul | 8/19/2011 |
| Q: Mel and Guyna, I have been a Christian all my life and I have tried to live a life pleasing to God ... A: You asked about the thought of selling one's soul and about repentance. It can be startling to us ... | |
| finding the truth | 7/29/2011 |
| Q: i'm a 20 years old male.sir ,for couple of months i have been trying to find the true religion,the ... A: The Bible gives us all the information we need to obtain eternal life in God's kingdom. However, it ... | |
| Church | 7/25/2011 |
| Q: So many sites, officials and believers reference scriptures that pertain to a gathering of believers ... A: You asked about the necessity of church attendance. Most church organizations consider themselves ... | |
| finding the truth | 7/22/2011 |
| Q: i'm a 20 years old male.sir ,for couple of months i have been trying to find the true religion,the ... A: Greetings: You asked about different denominations and different versions of the Bible. Before we ... | |
| finding the truth | 7/20/2011 |
| Q: i'm a 20 years old male.sir ,for couple of months i have been trying to find the true religion,the ... A: Methods and content of prayers vary with the denomination. Catholics have specific ritual prayers ... | |
| finding the truth | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: i'm a 20 years old male.sir ,for couple of months i have been trying to find the true religion,the ... A: We are aware of the three or four incidents you mention (among a few from other sources) as they are ... | |
| Why does Matthew say “Kingdom of God?” | 7/14/2011 |
| Q: I'm familiar with the theory that since Matthew wrote for the Jewish people, he used the term ... A: You asked if we could tell you of any theories of why Matthew used the phrase, kingdom of God, ... | |
| Difference between "soul" and "spirit" | 6/22/2011 |
| Q: Is there a difference between the "spirit" and "soul" of a person? What happens to the spirit or ... A: Excellent question! In the English language, both spirit and soul have more than one meaning, even ... | |
| reocities articals | 4/24/2011 |
| Q: Is it possible (and permissible) to save the articles you have on Reocities (Geocities)? A: Anyone is free to copy and save the articles for their own use. Permission to reprint or to ... | |
| THANK YOU! | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: I am so grateful for your answers. I already sent a copy of it to the Muslim scholar who I was ... A: We do not mind that you shared our response with others, however, our response was directed to you ... | |
| about Jesus... | 4/3/2011 |
| Q: I was speaking with a Muslim man a few days ago,and he was telling me that Jesus was not crucified. ... A: The last time we tried to send you the rest of our response, the system did not give us this option, ... | |
| about Jesus... | 4/2/2011 |
| Q: I was speaking with a Muslim man a few days ago,and he was telling me that Jesus was not crucified. ... A: Good Morning Mary, We received your question a few minutes ago and shall be very happy to address ... | |
| Marriage Ceremony | 3/17/2011 |
| Q: Where in the bible can I find the traditional wedding vows? Are these vows ordained by God and ... A: The "traditional vows" depends on whose tradition is being discussed. The minister, priest, or ... | |
| what is GOD | 3/4/2011 |
| Q: according to Arthur w pink, God IS three things and three things only; Love 1st John 4:8, Light 1st ... A: Your question specified "what the scriptures say", and in that context, the short answer to your ... | |
| Gifts-which one is it or is it there? | 2/7/2011 |
| Q: I need guidance or any help you can give me. I didn't know where to post this but I hope it gets ... A: "dally" We just received your question a few minutes ago, and wanted to reassure you immediately, ... | |
| bible | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: have they commited the unforgivable sin.i.e mathew 12:31.Please not this person also does not belive ... A: You asked about the "unpardonable sin". "Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy ... | |
| Clarification | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: I am Catholic, was an altar boy for 4 years and I do believe in God but certain things do not make ... A: You asked about suffering in the world and why prayers are not always answered. You probably are ... | |
| bible | 8/26/2010 |
| Q: does God cause suffering to unbelivers..thank you. A: The majority of the suffering in the world is not caused by God. James 4:1-4 explains that the ... | |
| forgiveness | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: Many years ago someone close to me did a truly evil thing to someone else close to me. (I don’t want ... A: The two commands that Christ left for us to follow are: 1." ... You shall love the Lord your God ... | |
| Thaddaeus | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: What are the other names that Thaddaeuss is known by? A: He is also called Jude or Lebbaeus. There is speculation, concerning several names, whether they ... | |
| The sons of Shimei | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: In 1 Chronicles 23:7-10, the sons of Shimei is mentioned twice. The first time is in verse 9: The ... A: Sorry to be slow answering, our phone line was out due to a trunk line being cut. We just got your ... | |
| Jesus between 12 and 30 | 12/28/2008 |
| Q: What is the best argument in the Gospels (apart from Luke 2:51-52) that Jesus did not go away ... A: Our home computer is down and we are using the library's computer to check our mail. We hope to be ... | |
| Set free & Made free | 8/16/2008 |
| Q: Is there a difference with "Set free, Set at Liberty (Lk 4:18 & Made free?" (Jn 8:36). I do hope ... A: The context of Jn. 8:36 is freedom from the bondage of sin, v. 31-36. The context of Lk. 4:18 is ... | |
| curses | 8/1/2008 |
| Q: If curses come from sin and are passed down from one generation to another, doesn't the blood of ... A: We try to always answer promptly, but our computer was attacked and almost crashed. We were unable ... | |
| curses | 7/31/2008 |
| Q: If curses come from sin and are passed down from one generation to another, doesn't the blood of ... A: In a number of verses, the Lord refers to "visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, ... | |
| astrology | 7/31/2008 |
| Q: Is astronomy, not astrology, the same as 'observers of time'? A: The phrase "observers of time" is found in Deu. 18:14. The Heb. word "anan" means "to produce ... | |
| 3 unclean spirits | 7/11/2008 |
| Q: In revelations it talks about three unclean spirits coming out of the mouth of the dragon, the beast ... A: The easiest thing is to allow scripture to explain or interpret itself. The three unclean spirits ... | |
| Marrage | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: I have a question about Marrage.I've been in a relationship with my boyfriend for 2 years.He is 24 ... A: >> Hi,I have a question about Marrage.I've been in a relationship with my boyfriend for 2 years.He ... | |
| Protection | 6/12/2008 |
| Q: I have a question about protection. Does God protect us and if he does, to what limit? I read ... A: You asked: > Does God protect us? There are many scriptures and examples showing that he can ... | |
| number 40 | 5/11/2008 |
| Q: What does the number 40 represent in the Bible? A: The number is typically associated with trial and testing. An extensive look at all the numbers in ... | |
| looking for a specific verse | 5/8/2008 |
| Q: I need you to help me find this verse: everything borned by god is a vectory that overcomes/conques ... A: 1Jn. 5:4 BlueLetterBible has a search function that helps find any verse. ... | |
| Biblical Holidays | 2/29/2008 |
| Q: People often confuse the Jewish holidays with Biblical holidays, can you list all the biblical ... A: Good Morning Catonya!!! To understand the difference between the holy days God commanded and ... | |
| Names of God | 2/28/2008 |
| Q: Can you list all the names of God in both new /old testaments, then list hebrew/tradional way of ... A: We could do all you requested but there are already many such lists available on various web sites. ... | |
| righteousness in christ | 2/21/2008 |
| Q: I am looking to find several verses in the bible that prove that we inherited Christ's righteousness ... A: There are a number of scriptures about inheritance and righteousness as separate subjects even ... | |
| Theology | 2/19/2008 |
| Q: Good morning. My name is James N a Roman catholic from Bombay India.I am a cradle christian. My ... A: You asked, “1How one should look at the mystery of suffering and evil in this world. Pl: explain.” ... | |
| What does the Bible say about psychic powers, etc...? | 1/14/2008 |
| Q: I have a friend who claims the ability to read minds, trade souls with other people, predict the ... A: Narcoleptic hallucinations could be one explanation, but I would think that would be speculation on ... | |
| What does the Bible say about psychic powers, etc...? | 1/12/2008 |
| Q: I have a friend who claims the ability to read minds, trade souls with other people, predict the ... A: Your friend may just be trying to get attention or he may be seeking the help of demons, or he may ... | |
| why the wages of sin are death | 1/2/2008 |
| Q: I am well aware that the bible states that the wages of sin is death and that without no blood shed ... A: You asked why blood is required for propitiation and why the penalty of sin is death. God is ... | |
| passion for the things of God | 12/28/2007 |
| Q: how can a person increase their passion for the things of God? A: When passion and Christ are used in the same sentence, it often refers to Christ’s suffering. ... | |
| your web page | 12/17/2007 |
| Q: Who are sinners, is dipping snuff a sin, the bed being undefiled-does this means oral sex is ok for ... A: Your web page is both professional looking and exciting. Thank you for bringing it to our attention. ... | |
| All answers received? | 12/17/2007 |
| Q: Who are sinners, is dipping snuff a sin, the bed being undefiled-does this means oral sex is ok for ... A: Your“and the q. on snuf, is dipping it a "sin" i understand the answer that you gave but you don't ... | |
| Questions | 12/15/2007 |
| Q: Who are sinners, is dipping snuff a sin, the bed being undefiled-does this means oral sex is ok for ... A: The question was, “Is dipping snuff a sin?” This is answered on our web page so we copied the ... | |
| All answers received? | 12/14/2007 |
| Q: Who are sinners, is dipping snuff a sin, the bed being undefiled-does this means oral sex is ok for ... A: We have answered your three questions in separate follow ups. The system is only showing the last ... | |
| Marriage vows | 9/5/2007 |
| Q: Where are the marriage vows found in the Bible? A: While some ministers may sometimes quote selected scriptures during a wedding service, there is no ... | |
| NIV Bible | 8/23/2007 |
| Q: WHY DOES THE NIV VERSION DOES NOT HAVE THESE VERSES... AM I READING THE WRONG BIBLE? I ONLY FOUND ... A: You asked, "WHY DOES THE NIV VERSION DOES NOT HAVE THESE VERSES... AM I READING THE WRONG BIBLE?" ... | |
| Believer in the lord | 8/13/2007 |
| Q: Although i have not always lived in god, i am trying now and trying to live in his faith, I follow ... A: You wrote: ". . . she does not follow the old testament she says nobody uses it anymore. Is this ... | |
| sin, and how far can it go. | 8/4/2007 |
| Q: My name is Ruan, and I am a proud witness. I wanted to ask you something related to sin. I know ... A: You asked about the limits of God's patience and his forgiveness within the concept of minor versus ... | |
| obeying man | 5/4/2007 |
| Q: Should i "obey" my boyfriend? Im 18 years old and we are christians and we're so in love and he ... A: Our first thought is of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes and his apparent "mental imprisonment" of her. ... | |
| Some Questions | 3/23/2007 |
| Q: 1. Did Jesus die on the cross for every persons' sins that will ever live on the earth, including ... A: 1. Did Jesus die on the cross for every persons' sins that will ever live on the earth, including ... | |
| Does God hate? | 3/20/2007 |
| Q: Mel and Guyna Most of us have been taught that God loves "everyone", but Malachi 1:3 says that God ... A: The Book of Malachi is considered to cover the period from 420 BC to 397 BC. Esau died about 1740 ... | |
| After life | 3/8/2007 |
| Q: I really enjoyed the information you sent me on life after death. One more question that I have on ... A: Lazarus is the only one named, but there were others. When John the baptist was in prison, he ... | |
| Salvation | 3/2/2007 |
| Q: I am doing some research on Salvation. I know this is a really broad topic, but how do you feel ... A: You asked about salvation. The definitions given include: 1 a: deliverance from the power and ... | |
| Death | 2/23/2007 |
| Q: I have always been"taught" that when one dies, their soul goes to heaven or hell right then. But the ... A: [This is rather long, so we may have to send it in two parts. If you see our signature at the ... | |
| Where does it say in the bible | 2/11/2007 |
| Q: God knows the day of our birth and the day of our death right? The day we will die is the day God ... A: Your question concerns one aspect of "predestination". Has God already predetermined the events of ... | |
| Does he have to go to church? | 1/8/2007 |
| Q: I have this friend who is a Christian. when i asked him if he went to church he told me no and then ... A: Your friend is correct. There is not a single scripture in the Bible that states that an individual ... | |
| who raised Jesus from the dead | 12/12/2006 |
| Q: are there other scriptures that say Jesus raised himself? thanks - peteWho rasied Jesus from the ... A: There are two scriptures that could be read that way in the English translations. John 2:19, "Jesus ... | |
| who raised Jesus from the dead | 12/7/2006 |
| Q: Who rasied Jesus from the dead - God, or Jesus himself. A: We apologize for the delay in answering. The system did not forward your question to us or else it ... | |
| Christmas tree | 12/1/2006 |
| Q: My son in law says that according to the bible we should not have a Christmas tree? where would that ... A: Jeremiah 10:2-4 describes going into the forest and selecting a tree, cutting it with an axe, using ... | |
| Old Covenant | 11/11/2006 |
| Q: Do you happen to know if www.OldCovenant.com is really true ? Thanks. A: Without reading all the articles there, we cannot say which parts are true and which are not. It ... | |
| Sons of God | 11/6/2006 |
| Q: I was taught that the sons of God in Gensis Chaper 6 refers to decendents of Seth, is that true? A: God started with only two people, Adam and Eve Then two sons are mentioned, Cain and Abel, Gen. ... | |
| Scripture | 9/26/2006 |
| Q: I would like to know where I can find a scripture. It goes something like this: "Trust in the Lord ... A: Psalms and Proverbs contain 31 verses about trust in the Lord. The following two are probably what ... | |
| word meaning | 9/10/2006 |
| Q: what does it mean in the old test when refering to a mule as burdened of the earth A: We assume you are asking about the phrase "two mules' burden of earth". 2K5:17 "And Naaman said, ... | |
| Protestant vs. Catholic perspectives | 8/26/2006 |
| Q: How can Protestant churches say they believe the Bible literally most of the time (Jesus walking on ... A: We are neither Catholic nor Protestant and thus, have no stake in this dispute which apparently has ... | |
| Bible Questions | 5/11/2006 |
| Q: I have a few questions regarding the Bible: 1. To which collection belongs the Book of Adam and ... A: The "Books of Adam" and the "Gospel of Eve" are mentioned on the Catholic web site at ... | |
| names of Jesus | 5/8/2006 |
| Q: I have a little project to do. Part of it includes coming up with as many names for Jesus as I can. ... A: We try to avoid doing homework for others, but this sounds more like a personal project. Either way ... | |
| Ezekial 28:13- in the King... | 4/18/2006 |
| Q: Ezekial 28:13- in the King James version the last sentence of the verse says: "the workmanship of ... A: The Hebrew word trans. as "taberet" and as "timbrel" is "toph". In 16 out of 17 times, the context ... | |
| The old Switch A Roo | 3/27/2006 |
| Q: I actually have a twofold question regarding salvation. Here it is: I am fully aware of the ... A: To cover this topic fully would require many references to Old Testament scriptures and would be too ... | |
| egyptian captivity of Jews | 3/9/2006 |
| Q: I ask a lot of questions and so I decided to pose one to you - All the times the Jews were ... A: You wrote: Hi folks - this is the first time I have seen your name on the list. I ask a lot of ... | |
| Scripture These Things | 3/7/2006 |
| Q: But, seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added ... A: You asked: But, seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall ... | |
| Worried | 2/11/2006 |
| Q: Im worried i have lost my salvation,While reading about the unforgiveable sin in Matthew all sorts ... A: [Note: The experts automated system does not allow us to delete previous text when we respond. So ... | |
| missionaries | 1/23/2006 |
| Q: who were the first foreign missionaries A: In the New Testament Era, it would be Christ's disciples. Mark 16.15. In the Old Testament, it ... | |
| enri | 12/15/2005 |
| Q: I've heard that on the cross was written "enri". what does it mean? A: Question is shown below I've heard that on the cross was written "enri". what does it mean? Hi ... | |
| Origins of the Bible | 12/8/2005 |
| Q: Im not sure if you are familiar with what I am looking for but I figured I'd give it a shot anyway. ... A: You asked: " Basically, I'm looking for a book that talks about the origins of the bible. Is there ... | |
| communion | 9/18/2004 |
| Q: why is it important for us to celebrate communion? A: We apologize for the delay. We were out of town and should have listed ourselves as unavailable. ... | |
| joseph | 9/16/2004 |
| Q: I'm writing a story about Joseph and his coloured coat and need answers to the following questions ... A: If we had this information readily available we would be happy to share it with you. We could guess ... | |
| joseph | 9/16/2004 |
| Q: I'm writing a story about Joseph and his coloured coat and need answers to the following questions ... A: We will be happy to help you with your questions providing this isn't a homework assignment and you ... | |
| Female Prophets? | 8/4/2004 |
| Q: Recently I saw "The Passion of the Christ." I was born and raised a Catholic and my wife Jewish. We ... A: You wrote: >I've got 2 questions: 1. What is your opinion of "The Passion?" Is it truthful and ... | |
| Chapter 1of the book of Jonah | 6/30/2004 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could explain or find out what the book of Jonah in the Old Testament, means ... A: To discuss Jonah could take hours or days, unless one is looking for a Cliff's Notes version which ... | |
| God | 6/3/2004 |
| Q: This is not really a question. I'm 56. I have always thought of myself as a Christian. I'm not a ... A: Sorry to be so slow in responding. You might be surprised at how often we receive comments similar ... | |
| baptism | 5/25/2004 |
| Q: I have accepted Jesus as my savior, and my friends tell me i am now saved,. Do i have to be baptised ... A: So-called "christians" can sometimes be the cruelest people. So-called "christians" are the main ... | |
| Jesus | 2/6/2004 |
| Q: Using the book of Matthew, could you provide me with biographical information on Jesus (name, ... A: This sounds like a research paper or homework question, which we do not answer. Most of the ... | |
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Anyone can read the Bible but sometimes it helps to have someone assist with the understanding (Acts 8:26-40). Truth comes from God through his holy spirit of truth (Jn. 16:13, 1Cor. 2:12), which is available to anyone who believes, repents and seeks God fervently and wholeheartedly, with humility, faith and persistence (Mat. 7:7, Deu. 4:29, Isa. 66:2, Jas. 4:1-10, Phil. 2:12). Truth is not limited to, or by, man’s religious organizations, church traditions, popular beliefs or personal opinions (Jn. 8:32, 14:6). We will try to help anyone who is trying to understand scripture or Christian living. [Please do not submit homework questions as they will be rejected.]
Experience
Over 40 years of personal study of the entire Bible (Deu. 8:3, Mat. 4:4, 2Tim. 3:16, Deu. 4:12, Rev. 22:18).
B.A. in Theology with continuing studies in religious history and education (2Tim 2:15, 1Ths. 5:21).
Years of informal counseling of young adults, teens, couples, and prisoners, based on scripture and on actual life experience in the world outside of classrooms and church buildings and including a long and happy marriage. After years of experience with organized religion, we are non-denominational.
Publications: http://thechurchofgodinamerica.com/index.htm; http://www.reocities.com/Athens/Forum/1611/books on God's Holy Days, Lying, the Sacred Names Doctrine; articles on Terrorism and Islam, the Gospel of Christ, Preparing Yourself for Life in the Kingdom of Christ; What Happens After Death; currently developing 70+ college-level courses for Theology and Christian Living studies.
Organizations
Organizations are of men, not God. While God may use some of them to facilitate his plan, organizations train their people to follow, not to lead. God was able to create the whole Creation, as we see it, in only six days, because he did not use a committee. Ten years after 9/11, the only thing approved for construction there was a mosque.
Education/Credentials
"If a man would teach others, he must first teach himself." - Source Unknown.
B.A. in Theology, over 50 years of personal study, the last twelve of which have been full time study and research resulting in publication of several books and many articles.
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