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Bible Studies/Questions Answered by Expert Pastor Don Carpenter

Subject	Date Asked
Re Gen 15	1/23/2012
Q: Sir, In Genesis 15 v9-13 could you please help to clarify the significance of the activities ... A: The story here in Genesis 15 is about a special very serious treaty that was used at that time. ...
The True Gospel?	1/15/2012
Q: Carpenter, I have a question regarding some doctrine I found on this website ... A: I am so sorry for my late response. You are absolutely right to feel like this is twisting the ...
Being hated by the world?	1/4/2012
Q: Jesus stated that we will be hated by the world, and that since we are his followers we will suffer ... A: Fortunately, it takes faith not persecution to make one a true Christian. If you trust in Jesus ...
Paul persecuting Christians	12/27/2011
Q: Is there any extra-Biblical evidence of Paul's (or any Jewish) persecution of the early Christians? ... A: Acts chapter 8 shows how the huge church at Jerusalem (some say 10,000 - 50,000 strong - was ...
Paul persecuting Christians	12/27/2011
Q: Is there any extra-Biblical evidence of Paul's (or any Jewish) persecution of the early Christians? ... A: I am not really a history expert, I am a Bible expert, however, I did spend some time looking in the ...
Matthew 24 - the rapture?	12/23/2011
Q: I saw your answer here: http://en.allexperts.com/q/Bible-Studies-1654/2011/11/end-time-god-reign.htm ... A: I will answer this simply and if you need more details, just post a follow up question. You are ...
Sex before marriage	12/11/2011
Q: My girlfriend and I are both divorced and are creating our new relationship from a god centered ... A: The word for fornication is the Greek word "pornea" from which we get our English word, pornography. ...
Peter	12/8/2011
Q: I hear sometimes Peter of the Bible being called the first pope or that he set up the Catholic ... A: The debate is over the meaning of this verse: Matthew 16:18 (AV) 18 And I say also unto thee, That ...
The End of Time/god's reign	11/8/2011
Q: how are you? Will there be a final battle between good and evil at the end of time? ( are there any ... A: It could take volumes to explore all the Biblical ramifications of each of your questions, but I ...
Help!	10/19/2011
Q: What is the meaning of Mark 1:9-11: 9And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from ... A: There are many things we can learn from this passage, I will try to briefly give an overview of what ...
Hell	10/2/2011
Q: my question is can a christian go to hell? Can one loose their salvation? A: I will answer it as simply as it was asked, but if you want more details I can give it. Since one ...
the sabbath	7/22/2011
Q: I was wanting to ask a question after reading your answer to Ray re the sabbath question. You say ... A: Let us take a few minutes to consider this passage: Colossians 2:14–16 (AV) 14 Blotting out the ...
Did jesus died?	6/23/2011
Q: sir... How are u? I want to ask u a very simple question ,did jesus died on the cross or he went to ... A: The Bible warns us of false teachers who will come up with crazy stories like this one. Colossians ...
Bible question	4/10/2011
Q: I am a Christian and I am wondering if there is anything in the bible about crosses with snakes? My ... A: I am sorry about the late response. There is no direct reference in the Bible to crosses with ...
Cheating	3/24/2011
Q: The man I plan to marry received from a co-worker an answer sheet to questions for a test in order ... A: If this really is a cheat sheet, not a study sheet, this is unethical and dishonest. Romans 12:17 ...
genesis 1:6	2/27/2011
Q: My question is this - was the earth originally like a giant green house and than God created seas ... A: Let us look at the entire context here. Genesis 1:6–10 (AV) 6 And God said, Let there be a ...
Exodus	2/21/2011
Q: I am reading the Bible from start to finish for the first time & I just have a couple minor ... A: Actually, yeast was a picture of how sin works... a little of in infects the entire lump of dough. ...
ADAM & EVE - WHY ME ?	2/9/2011
Q: Here's something that kinda bothered me for sometime now ever though I'm a Born Again Christian. ... A: This is a difficult concept for us to understand, but the Bible teaches that we were in Adam, he was ...
WHY DID YOU QUOTE FROM THE AV BIBLE ?	2/2/2011
Q: I've been listening and viewing Daniel C Pack's web site and he certainly makes a lot of sense. ... A: The AV stands for the Authorized Version, or the King James Version. The computer program I use to ...
TO OBEY THE SABBATH - WHICH DAY ?	1/22/2011
Q: I've been listening and viewing Daniel C Pack's web site and he certainly makes a lot of sense. ... A: There are a few things that we need to know about the Sabbath as Christians on this side of Calvary. ...
apologetics	12/25/2010
Q: My question is about apologetics. What is it and is it a part of the Independent Fundamental Baptist ... A: I am sorry for my late response. Apologetics is a defense of the truths of the Bible using Science, ...
Faith	12/9/2010
Q: Are Healing faith and Saving faith are same or different type? A: Healing and Saving faith are different. One can trust God to heal their body, but still believe ...
Why Would JESUS Do That ?	12/4/2010
Q: As a Born Again Christian its suggested that I not only read the BIBLE but study it also. I'm ... A: I am so sorry for my late response. Lets get a look at the whole story in order to understand ...
Salvation & Hell	11/23/2010
Q: John 16:8 - When he comes, he will prove the world to be in the wrong about sin and righteousness ... A: I am so sorry for my late response. You are absolutely right that there is not enough emphasis on ...
The unpardonable sin	11/15/2010
Q: What is it? Why wont god forgive it? A: The unpardonable sin is found in the following passage. Please notice the context surrounding the ...
the prophets	11/3/2010
Q: I would like to know if when the prophets spoke, in particular when they expressed sadness over ... A: The Old Testament prophets would sometimes speak directly for God with sayings like "Thus saith the ...
Christmas	10/11/2010
Q: I got 7 weeks to create a Christmas song and I'm trying to gather as much resource as possible. Can ... A: Here are some of the best scriptures I use on the Christmas story. Prophecies from the Old ...
Judgment for wicked	10/8/2010
Q: We see many wicked prosper. Is it Biblical to believe that wicked will get their judgment in this ... A: It is distressing to watch the heathen prosper. We are not told that they will absolutely be judged ...
Membership in a church	9/30/2010
Q: My daughter is Methodist and wants to move her membership to a church called New Spring Church in ... A: I am so sorry for my late response. I believe that the Pastor is probably talking about the fact ...
Parent/Adult Child Relations	9/22/2010
Q: In God's word and/or commands, it is stated that we love, honor and respect our parents. Does this ... A: Scriptures seem to indicate by example that the authority of a parent applies until the child ...
Gog & Magog	9/20/2010
Q: Please explain the sequence of events from end of tribulation to GOG & MAGOG/Armageddon War. A: I will try to give a brief timeline as I understand it, but I do not have time or space to go into ...
Book of Job	9/13/2010
Q: ANSWER: Hi Matt Thanks for this great question. Let us look at the verse in context together. Job ... A: I am sorry for my late response. I believe that we as believers will be there during the great ...
bible	9/5/2010
Q: and you said yes this person had blaphemed the holy spirit.i would just like to know if this person ... A: The answer is YES. 1 John 1:9 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our ...
bible	9/4/2010
Q: e mathew 12:31.thank you. ANSWER: Hi, Thank you for your question. If you look at Matthew 12, ... A: YES. If one believes the Holy Spirit is evil, then he is saying that the works Jesus did are ...
bible	9/4/2010
Q: e mathew 12:31.thank you. ANSWER: Hi, Thank you for your question. If you look at Matthew 12, ... A: If you believe that the works done by the Holy Spirit through Jesus are devilish, then you have ...
bible	9/2/2010
Q: e mathew 12:31.thank you. A: If you look at Matthew 12, you will see that the context is the accusation that the miracles done by ...
assension	8/31/2010
Q: I just read your bio and then perused some of your previous questions and answers. You said that if ... A: I am not sure what question you are referring to. We know that Jesus is in Heaven at the right hand ...
bible	8/27/2010
Q: If a person goes to church and claims to be a christian just to fit in,will God strike him down as ... A: This story is about God dealing with believers who give false impressions in order to gain favor ...
impotant!!	8/17/2010
Q: My husband and I grew up in Christian homes, saved and baptized by the age of 10. As teens and young ... A: I am sorry for this late response. I am sorry for the response of your in laws. I have several ...
Bible	8/16/2010
Q: 27 Therefore whoever eats this bread or drinks this cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be ... A: This passage would seem to indicate that people were suffering consequences for thiir sins involving ...
Must we go to church daily	7/10/2010
Q: .i beleieve that jesus dies for our sins and and i believe that God sent jesus to earth.I also ... A: I am so sorry for my late response. Church is a gift to believers. Yes, you can and should pray at ...
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: I am sorry for the hurt that you have experienced and I am sorry for my very late response. It is ...
Book of Job	7/4/2010
Q: A: Let us look at the verse in context together. Job 22:1-3 Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and ...
Honoring your parents	6/26/2010
Q: I fell in love with an Indian boy (Indian as in from India). He and his family are Christians. I ... A: I am sorry for my late response. There is no Biblical magic age that liberates a child from the ...
Mother in law	6/25/2010
Q: I want to know if there are any bible verses that state the parents are supposed to still take care ... A: Actually, not only does the Bible not say that parents are supposed to take care of kids after they ...
the sands of time	6/12/2010
Q: Is there a Bible verse that refers to the sands of time grinding exceedingly slow or something along ... A: I am sorry but I could not find nor have I heard of a Bible verse like that. I looked up sand or ...
fallen angels/demons	6/9/2010
Q: 1st. Are fallen angels and demons the same thing? What is the difference? 2nd. I was raised a ... A: I am sorry for my late response. I believe that demons are fallen angels. I believe that all the ...
I need help, please	6/8/2010
Q: how are you? My name is Laura and I am 25 years old. I need help. For over 15 years I have suffered ... A: I am sorry for your sorrow. I am sure that you have probably heard all the verses before. I just ...
Matter on a farewell memento	6/2/2010
Q: Could you help me with biblical verses that can be written on a memento to be presented to my ... A: I am so sorry for my late response. Here are a few verses that might work. Philippians 1:3 3 I ...
Bible	5/29/2010
Q: Pastor Don, How do we "KNOW" that the Bible is the word of God, and not just another book ... A: Here are a couple of verses that can help. Job 26:7 7 He stretcheth out the north over the empty ...
Bible	5/23/2010
Q: Pastor Don, How do we "KNOW" that the Bible is the word of God, and not just another book ... A: The truth is we do not "know" because it is taken on faith.... however, there are several things ...
assention	5/2/2010
Q: How many people went straight to heaven without dying? Who were they? A: There are two that did not die and went directly to God. Enoch Genesis 5:21-24 21 And Enoch lived ...
Church Anniversary	4/23/2010
Q: My name is Kristine. I don't know if this is the right category to ask my question but maybe you can ... A: Here are a few verses that you may use for this occasion: Philippians 1:3-6 3 I thank my God upon ...
Choir	4/12/2010
Q: My name is Kristine. I don't know if this is the right category to ask my question but maybe you can ... A: I am so sorry for this late response. Here are some verses about music and singing that may be ...
creamation	2/23/2010
Q: How or what does the bible say about cremation A: I have heard it taught that Christians bury and pagans burn. I do not find this in the Bible. Yes ...
Geneology in the Time of Adam & Eve	2/5/2010
Q: My wife and I are a little confused about the sequence of events in Genesis and thought maybe you ... A: We are not told of every person born to Adam and Eve. Here is a verse sumarizing their activities ...
romans 7	12/11/2009
Q: My question regards the latter part of Romans 7, where Paul talks about struggling against his ... A: I am aware that some Bible scholars believe that this passage in Romans is parenthetical... in other ...
i cor 5:9	11/4/2009
Q: Do you think that 1 cor. 5:9 applies to family groups? I am speaking of parents with adult children, ... A: I am sorry for my late response. Let us look at verse 9 in context: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 It is ...
Evangelist	10/25/2009
Q: This may not be considered 'Bible Study', but maybe you can help out. For some time now I have felt ... A: Here are several things you should do in order to follow this calling: 1. Tell your pastor! He is ...
Jesus quotes	10/6/2009
Q: Why does Jesus begin so many of His sayings with, "I tell you the truth"? Did this mean the same as ... A: This phrase was intended to call attention the Christ's authority to say these things. This is what ...
Jesus	9/26/2009
Q: What is the simplest way to prove that Jesus's is God's son and, the proof and reason that He is the ... A: I suppose that the best way to prove to someone that Jesus is God's Son to someone who will not take ...
salvation	9/20/2009
Q: To start with, I am saved. But, will the unsaved (those still living at the time of the rapture) get ... A: I do not believe that folks will get a csecond chance after the rapture to believe because of the ...
Holy Spirit	9/11/2009
Q: (Missouri Synod Lutheran, don't know if it matters) When a baby is born, it is born in sin. When ... A: The Holy Spirit enters into believers. This does not happen at infancy, it happens when one makes ...
pls show me a verse	9/9/2009
Q: Sir, I want to know if the word TRINITY is mentioned in the bible? pls qoute me a verse so that i ... A: The word trinity is not in the Bible but the word godhead is. We also have the three persons of the ...
reptiles in revelations	9/2/2009
Q: Does the bible indicate that people associated with any cold blooded animal(REPTILES) cannot be ... A: There is nothing in the Bible that says that one cannot work with reptiles. The snake is a symbol ...
Once saved always saved??	7/30/2009
Q: Greetings Pastor Don Carpenter, Recently on a website we have been having a friendly debate on a ... A: I absolutely believe that once Jesus saves me, I am saved forever! My salvation does not depend upon ...
Bible	6/30/2009
Q: I am also Baptist. Although every time I think I understand the Bible I find something else I don't ... A: I just read this for my devotions recently. I believe that God was upset because Balaam even ...
fornication	6/17/2009
Q: if having fornication is bad then why did the prophets did it? A: The prophets were human, and therefore sinners. THe only perfect example we have is Jesus... ...
Satan decent to Hell	6/9/2009
Q: I am trying to find the scriptures that describe the decedent of Satan into hell from heaven and the ... A: There are two passages that speak of Satan's original fall. Isaiah 14:12-15 12 How art thou fallen ...
Genesis 6:1-4	5/26/2009
Q: I have read and I have discussed these passages with others but I have yet to satisfy my mind on the ... A: I am so glad to hear about your concern with the procreating angel theory. I was taught the same ...
Angle names	5/13/2009
Q: blessing to you are there more than 2 Angles? if so what are their names. also I read I have my ... A: There are thousands of angels and I believe that every angel has their own name given by God. Psalm ...
Jeremiah 32:1-19	5/11/2009
Q: Would you please help me understand this passage? Thank you A: I am sorry about this late response. It is very difficult for me to give you a complete response ...
Book ofRevelations	4/19/2009
Q: The complete meaning of 7 (seven) in the Book of Revelations A: I must tell you it seems like a homework question. Seven is a sign of completion and a sign of ...
God's Word for All	4/7/2009
Q: I'm needing a more mature Christian,please, to help me find an exact scripture. Can you please tell ... A: The Bible does not tell us that everyone will have the chance to hear the Gospel. It does tell us ...
synotic gospels	3/25/2009
Q: Pastor Don, Would you help me to explain the specific contribution of each of the three synoptic ... A: The Gospels all talk about the same Savior, Jesus Christ, but they all come at it from a different ...
bible	3/10/2009
Q: Do you believe the bible teaches a pre trib rapture? Do youbelieve the bible teaches that it is Gods ... A: I will answer each seperately: 1. Yes I believe in the pre-trib rapture. We can read about the ...
Isa 28:21	3/9/2009
Q: In this verse it refers to God's "Strange," and "Alien," work. What do these words mean. Does it ... A: Isaiah 28:21 21 For the LORD shall rise up as in mount Perazim, he shall be wroth as in the valley ...
Unconsummated marriage	2/18/2009
Q: As you may guess from the subject line, I am living in an unconsummated marriage. I have been ... A: I agree that you definately need counseling to help you through this. I also agree with your ...
Bible info	2/15/2009
Q: What exact verses of what chapters of what books of the bible; explains what a Christian is/suppose ... A: Much of the Bible is dedicated to showing what a Christian should and should not be. I will paste a ...
Unconsummated marriage	2/10/2009
Q: As you may guess from the subject line, I am living in an unconsummated marriage. I have been ... A: I am sorry for my late response. Sex is a gift from God given only to married couples. Hebrews ...
seventh-day adventist knowledge rapture	1/19/2009
Q: why do you pose as an expert in seventh-day Adventist believes when you have never been educated by ... A: I am an expert in the Bible. Many SDA folks are very interested in what the Bible says because they ...
Biblical	1/15/2009
Q: What is the relation of the last chapter of Revelation and Genesis chapter 1 & 2? A: I am sorry for my very late response. In a nutshell, Revelation 22 is EDEN round 2. We will be ...
Church	1/12/2009
Q: Hey there is a verse in psalms i read it before, i don't remember what translation maybe (NLT), that ... A: In my research, the word church is used 80 times, but all of them are in the New Testament. I am ...
Inheritance	12/22/2008
Q: My wife and I have been married 25 years and have 4 children together. I have two children from a ... A: I do not have any scriptural passages to cite to help here. I can say that personally, I tend to ...
sabbath	12/17/2008
Q: the bible shows that there was 2 kinds of laws one Moses wrote with his finger, which were ... A: Is seems as though you already have a strong conviction in this area, but I will try to answer the ...
Need help with scripture	11/25/2008
Q: My question is regarding Luke 16: 1-13. I have read it and read it and I just don't understand how ... A: Let us look at the passage together: Luke 16:1-13 And he said also unto his disciples, There was ...
Bible/Christians	11/14/2008
Q: What are the of the verses, of what chapters., of what books, of the Bible; that explains and sheds ... A: The Bible is full of these dos and don'ts. I will give you some passages.... but the whole Bible is ...
sexual sins	11/12/2008
Q: I have a couple of questions for you. I heard that masturbation is a sin. Why is it a sin? Where ... A: Masturbation is a sin in that it is sexual fantasy. Jesus warned about that on the sermon on the ...
christmas trees	11/11/2008
Q: what does the Bible say about bowing to a Christmas tree? A: I do not know of anyone who bows down to a Christmas tree. In fact the word Christmas tree is not ...
bible	10/25/2008
Q: Though i am a christian ,lately only i started reading bible. In the leviticus section jehova is ... A: You are reading some of the deepest and most meaty parts of scripture. Some of this takes quite a ...
Devout Christian parents upset over tattoo	10/21/2008
Q: I just turned eighteen and decided to get my first tattoo, which I have been wanting for a long ... A: I am sorry for my late response. You certainly have stirred up a hornets nest hanvent you! :) ...
ESTHER	10/17/2008
Q: 1.My name is Esther, people keep telling that Esther from the bible was a strong woman, how true is ... A: Esther is mentioned by name 53 times in the Bible. There is a book by her name, and it is all about ...
Different appearances	10/15/2008
Q: I get the question, " why do people have different appearances around the world?" I realize that ... A: I think that your answer is right on target. That is exactly how I would answer. I can point you ...
question	10/7/2008
Q: was cane and abel twin brothers think you A: I do not believe that Cain and Able were twins because of the following verses that seem to indicate ...
Questioning	10/2/2008
Q: I am a 16 year old boy, raised Methodist my whole life. I have found myself questioning God lately, ... A: I will not be able to talk you into having faith. I can tell you that God is the only logical ...
Why would you say women cant lead men	9/21/2008
Q: Why would you say women can not lead men when women make up that majority of most churches in this ... A: I certainly can see your reasoning. I know some women who are smart and would make great leaders. ...
Biblical Doctrine	9/11/2008
Q: Is Lordship Salvation a Biblical view of salvation? A: You have asked a simple question that could have a very detailed answer. I will give you a simple ...
Biblical requirements for forgiveness	9/3/2008
Q: We're taught that if we confess our sins that we're forgiven but I'm not well read enough to know if ... A: You can offer forgiveness, a restoration to ground zero, but you cannot give grace like God can. ...
using Jesus's name	9/3/2008
Q: Can you explain John 14:13-14? This seems too good to be true. Even verse 12. I think Jesus said ... A: Here is the passage inJohn 14:12-14 12 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the ...
Biblical requirements for forgiveness	9/1/2008
Q: We're taught that if we confess our sins that we're forgiven but I'm not well read enough to know if ... A: I think that we can get stuck here when we think that we can merit God's forgiveness or His grace. ...
Jesus took the keys from the devil	8/29/2008
Q: Where at in the Holy Bible does it say Jesus went to hell(hades, sheol) and took the keys from the ... A: Jesus never took keys from Satan. Jesus always has had the keys. There are only two verses that ...
Throne and Lamb	8/21/2008
Q: according to Bible Who is sit on the Throne in Revelation 4:10 and who is the lamb in Revelation 5:6 ... A: I believe that it is God that sits on the Throne and God that is the Lamb in Revelation 5. God the ...
angel of death	8/12/2008
Q: Isaelites-aaaegyptian slavery Was the angel of death present? 2nd Question- Was God's people warned ... A: The angel of death was present on that first Passover night. That is what helped liberate the Jews ...
TIME OF DAY	8/2/2008
Q: WHAT ARE THE "WATCH" TIMES REFERENCED IN THE BIBLE? I.E. FIRST WATCH, 2ND WATCH, ETC. A: The Jewish day started at 6:00 PM. Each watch was 3 hours long. 1st -6:00-9:00 2nd 9:00- midnight ...
Acts 9:5	7/31/2008
Q: We are studying the book of Acts in our Sunday school class. When we came across Acts 9:5 and it ... A: Everywhere that the gospel was preached in Jerusalem, the death of Jesus was mentioned, and the Jews ...
family in heaven	7/22/2008
Q: Hello and thankyou for taking my question - could you give me any verses in the bible that would ... A: David sinned against God and because of that his son died. David was speaking about the dearture of ...
Isa 3 vs 15-26	7/15/2008
Q: Can you please eloborate on the above quoted scripture. God Bless Thank You A: I am very sorry for my late response. Isa 3:15 What mean ye that ye beat my people to pieces, and ...
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: I believe that Demons have always had the ability to do false miracles in order do decieve people. ...
The sea of reeds	7/4/2008
Q: If every thig in the bible is true, indly explain the sea of reeds and the red sea. A: The Red sea is where the Bible says they crossed.... I believe that they did cross there. The reed ...
2Samuel:11-14	5/19/2008
Q: who is the bible talking about? A: Do you mean 2 Samuel chapter 11 and verse 14? If that is the case, the person is David. If you ...
Matthew 25:31-46	5/18/2008
Q: Can you help finding answers to the following questions on Matthew 25:31-46 (NIV) 1. Who are the ... A: I am sorry for my late response. Here are some things to keep in mind. 1. Not everyone is a child ...
Nephilims, The Bible Code and Matt.,Mark and Luke	4/9/2008
Q: I kinda wanted your thoughts on the subject of aliens being Nephilims/Fallen Angels? ( also thought ... A: Let me briefly try to answer each of them: 1. There are fallen angels, they are known as demons. ...
Revelations, i really need help!	1/20/2008
Q: How are you sir? i have a question or questions about the book of revelations and the united states ... A: I will try to answer all of them briefly. If you need further clarification, please send a follow ...
suffer the little children	1/5/2008
Q: I am trying to find out WHY Jesus said "the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these" in referring ... A: I believe that the reason that Jesus said that is that Children have simple faith. They simly take ...
jesus	1/1/2008
Q: Why did Jesus weep at the death of Lazures's death when he was shortly going to raise him from the ... A: If we look at the context, I think that our answer becomes clear. John 11:32-36 32 Then when Mary ...
attending church	12/30/2007
Q: i just read your answer on going to church and im 100% in aggreance. i to beleive to bible is God ... A: 1 Timothy 2:11-12 11 Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection. 12 But I suffer not a woman ...
Passion for the things of God	12/29/2007
Q: how can i restore my passion and joy in the things of God A: A while ago, I preached a message on this very subject. I will paste the notes and scripture ...
Genesis	12/27/2007
Q: God told Adam not to eat of the Tree of Knowledge "for in the day you eat of it you shall die". Gen ... A: The death spoken of in Genesis was both physical death and spiritual death. God is in charge of ...
Genesis	12/21/2007
Q: God told Adam not to eat of the Tree of Knowledge "for in the day you eat of it you shall die". Gen ... A: Adam and Eve did die as promised. The day they ate the fruit they died spiritually, and as we see ...
Genesis	12/16/2007
Q: God told Adam not to eat of the Tree of Knowledge "for in the day you eat of it you shall die". Gen ... A: God did not lie. On the very day that they ate the fruit, they died spiritually, and began to die ...
glory	12/12/2007
Q: .......but while this is obvious, are there any actual bible verses that come right out and say it ... A: The following verses may come close to what you are looking for. Philippians 2:5-11 5 Let this ...
bible verse	12/3/2007
Q: Pastor Carpenter, Thank you very much for your time. I heard someone quote a Bible verse and I ... A: I am usually pretty good at finding verses, but I am just not sure where to find this one. I have ...
Redemption	11/16/2007
Q: Christians always say "Christ paid the price for our sin." But what price did Jesus pay the price ... A: I will try again, I am sorry that I was not clear. 1. Let us see exactly what the payment for ...
Redemption	11/11/2007
Q: Christians always say "Christ paid the price for our sin." But what price did Jesus pay the price ... A: The point is that Jesus tasted of death both physical death, and Hell, but conquered both. Isaiah ...
seeing angels	11/6/2007
Q: Vague, I admit, but I remember a passage where Moses? or someone was possibly involved in a battle, ... A: Here is your passage, or at least I think that this is the one. 2 Kings 6:13-17 13 And he said, Go ...
Genesis 3:22	11/5/2007
Q: In Genesis 3:22 GOD says that the man is becoming like us knowing both good and evil. My question is ... A: I believe that in this passage, in Genesis 1:26-27, and i Genesis 11 when God refers to Himself in ...
god change his mind?	10/7/2007
Q: Ive been studying the bible seriously for a year or so now,and Im finding some things very ... A: It appears that scriptures contradict themselves... but we know that this cannot be, because the ...
Seraphs - Seraphim	10/7/2007
Q: G'day, I go to the Ballarat Family Church of Christ here in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. Our ... A: Seraphim are special angels created for the purpose of praising God in Heaven. They are only ...
Virginity	10/4/2007
Q: This is a serious question, I am not a prankster, I have never understood the viginity cloth of the ... A: I am very sorry for this late response. Thank you for your question. The marriage sheet was an ...
Family in Heaven	9/26/2007
Q: WHEN YOU GET TO HEAVEN I KNOW YOU WILL KNOW YOUR LOVE ONES, BUT SOMEONE ASK ME WILL YOU KNOW THEM AS ... A: I am sorry for my late response. I do believe that you will recognize people in Heaven. In Luke ...
Jesus, fear	9/12/2007
Q: I have been thinking and can't figure this out because I believe the Bible is silent on it. When ... A: When I think of fear, worry and anxiety, it comes from the unknown. I believe that Jesus DREADED ...
Jesus, fear	9/12/2007
Q: I have been thinking and can't figure this out because I believe the Bible is silent on it. When ... A: Matthew 26:36-39 36 Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the ...
eating meat	9/6/2007
Q: My question is not really bout eating meat... the Bible says Col 2:16 Let no man therefore judge ... A: These verses do not contradict, they help clarify each other. It is not a sin to eat meat. It is ...
old testament??	8/17/2007
Q: In Joshua xxiv. 31, it is said "And Israel served the Lord all the days of Joshua, and all the days ... A: I am sorry for my late response. It is common knowledge that some books bearing the names of ...
Bilble	8/8/2007
Q: This is quite a big question and I'm not sure how to answer it in the round.What are the great ... A: I think that the biggest influence the the Bible has is the one it has on individuals when they come ...
End Times	8/1/2007
Q: My husband is a pastor and was asked the following questions. We have tried to come up with the ... A: I am sorry for the late response. I hope that it will still help you. Let us consider together ...
Thou shalt not kill	7/5/2007
Q: I am not a soldier, and I am not thinking about killing anyone, so don't worry. I just had a ... A: It is important to understand that the commandment given in Exodus 20 was a prohatition of murder ...
Revelation 7:17	4/26/2007
Q: What does this scripture mean? Please explain what you feel the scripture is meaning or discussing. A: Let us look at the whole context of the verse in question. Revelation 7:13-17 13 And one of the ...
SmackTalk at Church	4/11/2007
Q: there are some elders at my church that are saying bad things about me. They say that I only go to ... A: If you know FOR SURE who has been spreading these things about you and what was said, I do believe ...
Easter in the Bible	4/8/2007
Q: Can you give me a reason why the word Easter is in only found in the KJV of the Bible and all other ... A: Here is a simple explanation: 1. Let us see the use in context: Act 12:1 Now about that time ...
RUNNING IN CHURCH	3/28/2007
Q: IS THERE ANY BOOKS AND VERSES IN THE BIBLE THAT TALKS ABOUT RUNNING IN CHURCH? WHEN I FEEL THE LORD ... A: I am very sorry for this late answer. I have several thoughts on this matter. 1. There are no ...
Scriptures in the Bible	1/29/2007
Q: Why is Deuteronomy 23:1 and 25:11-12 written in the Bible? I mean what was the purpose of that and ... A: Deuteronomy 23:1 He that is wounded in the stones, or hath his privy member cut off, shall not ...
Great Women of the Bible	1/22/2007
Q: I am doing a research paper on some of the Great Women of the Bible. I want to base my paper around ... A: The strongest woman in the Bible for me is Esther. She was a Jewish girl brought up during a time ...
Cain and Abel	1/18/2007
Q: Were Cain and Abel twins? A: Genesis 4:1-2 And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have ...
going 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: The first thing we need to do is to completely understand the word,"Church". Church comes from a ...
Equlaty	1/6/2007
Q: It is the fact that they can only be male but why? We are supposed to be equal in Gods eyes. This ... A: It is easy to get confused about religious issues when you are learning from different and ...
question on God and Lucifer	1/4/2007
Q: had this question for a really long time. If I see an old lady crossing in the sidewalk and could ... A: The problem with your analogy is that the woman was not trying to commit suicide by having the bus ...
Question	12/19/2006
Q: Where does the idea of different orders of demons like the incubbus and sucubbus come from? Do they ... A: The idea of demons having sex with humans comes from Genesis 6 where the sons of God came to the ...
love	12/15/2006
Q: I've been asking about love; we are told to love God, love your enemies, love yourself. Are all ... A: Although your questions are short, one could write books in order to answer them completely. I am ...
Baptized, demons..	12/5/2006
Q: I have a question, I got reborn, baptized and have been walking with the Lord righteously, as in ... A: I do not believe that a born again believer can be possessed with demons. Evil spirits are ...
Spiritualism	12/1/2006
Q: I need your help/advice concerning my neice. She has become what she calls a spiritualist. Her last ... A: I believe that you are right to be concerned about your neice. She has been swept away and ...
Godhead	11/17/2006
Q: You still did not answer some of my questions...., 1)Where does the Bible say God the Son ? Doesn't ... A: It seems that we have a difference of doctrine. I will try to answer these follow up questions to ...
Godhead	11/13/2006
Q: I would be interested in your views...., Do you believe in a triune God or trinity ? If so, maybe ... A: I do believe in the Trinity and I will try to give some Biblical reasons for this and answer some of ...
Old Covenant	11/11/2006
Q: Do you happen to know if www.OldCovenant.com is really true ? Thanks. A: This is an interesting site. It shows that God was right when He described our enemy the Devil. ...
BIBLICAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR AN EVANGELISTS	11/6/2006
Q: I am being led of God to preach the word in the role of an Evangelist. Coming from an Independent ... A: I strongly suggest that you speak with your pastor on this subject. Remember, just because you ...
bible thesis defence	11/2/2006
Q: what makes you to belive their is God in the first chapter in the bible.what will you write if you ... A: The Bible assumes the existence of God as do I. I believe in God, specifically the God of the Bible ...
Jesus	10/31/2006
Q: Did Jesus stay in his divinity all his life, or were their certain times when he used his divinity ... A: I do not believe that Jesus ever lost His deity, but I do believe that it was vailed in human flesh, ...
end times	10/30/2006
Q: Who are the 144,000 witnessing to if the Holy Spirit is gone and hearts are harden? I have heard ... A: Revelation 7:2-10 2 And I saw another angel ascending from the east, having the seal of the living ...
lukes gospel	10/28/2006
Q: i am currently studying lukes gospel and want to know what are the main things these chapters 21&22 ... A: I am not sure what you are looking for so I will answer this briefly. You can send more spec ific ...
does the bible say this?	10/28/2006
Q: does the bible say that Jesus had all the sames temptations "as is common to man"? If so, what does ... A: Here is the verse of which you speak: 1 Corinthians 10:13 13 There hath no temptation taken you but ...
tree of knowledge	10/15/2006
Q: WHY DID GOD PLANT THE TREE OF KNOWLEDGE OF GOOD AND EVIL IN THE MIDST OF THE GARDEN KNOWING THAT MAN ... A: The Bible does not give us a reason that God did this. I could speculate that it was so that God ...
commandments	10/8/2006
Q: I WAS READING THE COMMENTS ABOUT THE COMMANDMENTS BUT I HAVE SOME THAT I WOULD LIKE TO SHARE PLEASE ... A: Here is the passage you asked about: 1 John 2:7-14 7 Brethren, I write no new commandment unto you, ...
Offices of the Church	9/25/2006
Q: I had heard that there are only two offices of the church that is listed in the Bible, that is only ... A: You are close.... there are two officers... the pastor and the deacon. Below is an explanation of ...
Synagogue of Satan	9/22/2006
Q: Who are these people(synagogue of satan)? JESUS indicates they are not jews...does this mean they're ... A: Let us look at the passages inRevelation 2:8-10 8 And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; ...
Regaurding the sabboth	9/9/2006
Q: You say that the fourth commandment was done away with with the rising of Christ right? what about ... A: Here is what the Bible says about the 10 commandments, the law written in stone: 2 Corinthians ...
I am searching for a scripture	9/1/2006
Q: I hope that this isn't a silly question. Isn't there a scripture in God's Word that makes reference ... A: I must tell you, I have been the ministry studying the Bible since 1982. I have read the Bible ...
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: A litteral interpretation of scripture does not ignore literary divices. When Jesus said this is my ...
Jesus, the Gentiles and Samarians	7/21/2006
Q: Why does Jesus instruct the apostles NOT to go among the Gentiles or Samaritans, yet Jesus himself ... A: Jesus did specifically command that the gospel go beyond the walls of Judaesim. Notice the last ...
EVERY WORD GOD-BREATHED	7/9/2006
Q: Pastor When you say that every word of the Bible is God-breathed, does this mean that you can, or ... A: Our ability to understand the Bible in no way diminishes the truth of the Bible. Every word of ...
Biblical reliability	12/10/2005
Q: I haven't had a chance to check all of it out but have been quite interested in what I've seen so ... A: Let me briefly explain what I meant when I said that if evolution was true, then God lied. 1. The ...
Biblical reliability	12/7/2005
Q: On the contrary, you do not seem odd to me at all but much of what you beieve sounds odd. In another ... A: You are a high point in my day! I enjoy your posts. You have a refreshingly open mind. I don't ...
Biblical reliability	12/2/2005
Q: I'm afraid I'm becoming a pest! I read much of what was on the "ansersingenesis" website you ... A: I admire you for being willing to at least look at what we fundamentalists believe. I will answer ...
Biblical reliability	12/1/2005
Q: ------------------------- Followup To Hi Pastor Don, Thank you so much for such a lengthy and ... A: THis time I am going to refer you to some primary sources that are much better at relating the Bible ...
Biblical reliability	11/28/2005
Q: There is nothing I would like more than to believe that the books of the bible are true. However, ... A: I am not sure where tostart.... you seem to have already reached a conclusion and I can't imagine ...
god-breathed?	11/2/2005
Q: .. I have been away and did not read your answer. I'm sorry to tell you that I still have some more ... A: Let me try to answer these briefly. Was God all-knowing even before he created man? Yes.... God ...
god-breathed?	10/25/2005
Q: Frankly I did not understand a word in the part about Abraham and works, could you please explain it ... A: I will try to help you some more. As far as the first question, there are entire books devoted to ...
god-breathed?	10/22/2005
Q: .. I'm so sorry butI still don't understand! Don't you think we belittle God Almighty, the creator ... A: 1 Corinthians 2:14 14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they ...
god-breathed?	10/20/2005
Q: .. As much as I do appreciate your effort to answer me precisely, I'm afraid that I still feel some ... A: There is a point where you must take things by faith. I happen to believe that since the Bible was ...
god-breathed?	10/19/2005
Q: I would just like to ask: Through studying the history of men, it seems that man is not that ... A: Men do make mistakes, but God doesn't. God used men to write the Bible as we would use a pen. The ...
god-breathed?	10/16/2005
Q: You wrote that you believed that every word in the bible is God breathed. Does that mean that there ... A: What I mean is that I believe that God wrote the Bible through human instruments. He used different ...
help finding a scripture	9/2/2005
Q: A friend is having a hard time letting go of a past relationship. She knows that this person does ... A: THere is an Old English term for one bailing out another with loans or co-signing for loans...the ...
John 14, 16	6/30/2005
Q: In chapter john 14, verse 16, the bible talks about a comforter. who is this comforter...we know ... A: THe answer is found in the following verse: John 14:16-17 16 And I will pray the Father, and he ...
cds	6/29/2005
Q: do you where i can find some free cds online with minister sermons on them? thx dee A: Sorry for the long time in my response. If you send me your address ( if you are in the US) I can ...
Devil helpers?	6/23/2005
Q: Let me start off by saying; I'm a writer, and the information I am requesting is for a story. I hope ... A: I will give you some scripture references and you can do with them what you wish. Ephesians 6:12 12 ...
Can Satan Heal	5/25/2005
Q: Last night in Bible study the question about whether or not Satan has the power to actually heal a ... A: Please forgive my late response. I believe that the Beast spoken of in Revelation 13 is a human ...
mine is more of feedback	4/4/2005
Q: Okay, I am not typing this to argue, but only to get feedback on my words. Okay I read your answer ... A: Obviously I am not a Presbyterian, so it is good to find out exactly what some Presbyterians ...
Bible Verses about Church?	3/21/2005
Q: I was just wondering if there are any strong verses in the bible that talk about the absolute need ... A: First of all it was Jesus that established the concept of a church. Matthew 16:18 18 And I say ...
God	2/13/2005
Q: Pastor Don: If God loves us so much, why can't we worship him directly? Why do we have to go to an ... A: The first thing that we must understand is that God is Holy and cannot stand before sin. If we were ...
Baptizm	1/11/2005
Q: I am a life long Christian who was Baptized as an infant in the Lutheran Church, then confirmed at ... A: Let us consider a few things. 1. The Biblical pre-requsite for Baptism is personal belief. Acts ...
Temptation	10/29/2004
Q: "I have a friend that is struggling with keeping on Gods path. He was very stead fast and going ... A: Please forgive my late response. Here are a few general verses regarding temptation, warning, and ...
Hell	10/26/2004
Q: After recently conducting a study of the concept of hell, I have come to a preliminary belief ... A: To be short....yes you are wrong. If you are right, then Our Savior, Jesus Christ is a liar! Jesus ...
inheritance	10/13/2004
Q: Pastor Don, When the New Testament talks about the believer's "inheritance", do you think the ... A: When studying inheritance, you will find that it is tied into the doctrine of adoption. You see, ...
hoda	9/30/2004
Q: I am interested in learning about Christianity. Can you recommend me a book to read that is about ... A: Let me respectfully suggest that you read primary sources as you study christianity.... The Bible is ...
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: I think that the passion was the closest thing to a Biblical account that has ever come out of ...
1 Corinthians	8/4/2004
Q: What does Paul mean in 1 Corinthians 15:29? Thank you. A: You have asked a tough question. Below I will paste a good answer that I found. 1 Corinthians ...
condensed version?	7/27/2004
Q: I've always been interested in the bible and the stories in it. Unfortuneatly I find it too boring ... A: I have some scriptures for you to consider. Psalm 12:6-7 6 The words of the LORD are pure words: as ...
Chatper 1 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: I am sorry for the delay... we had a death in the church and I did not get to my questions like I ...
Noah's animals.	6/19/2004
Q: I know this may be a strange question to ask, butI need to know or at least be able to take an ... A: The Bible does not tell us what Noah would have considered to be clean or unclean, so I cannot ...
KJV	6/10/2004
Q: Most marketing materials of modern Bible versions claim that the King James Bible is based on ... A: You have happened to hit upon a subject about which I am very passionate. The short answer to your ...
relationships	5/30/2004
Q: We all know that God forbids homosexual acts but loves homosexual persons. If a homosexual couple in ... A: 1 Peter 2:11-12 11 Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly ...
Validity of New Testament	2/5/2004
Q: My question is due to the doubt I have been experiencing as a result of reading the Da Vinci Code by ... A: Let me try to simplify the subject at hand. What we need to know is, can we trust the Bible to be ...

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Pastor Don Carpenter

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I believe that every word of the Bible is God-Breathed. This blessed book is the foundation of truth for faith and practice. If you ask this volunteer a question you will receive an answer from the Bible that is based upon a litteral, normal interpretation, taking into account the grammar and culture of the time.

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I have been in the ministry for almosat 20 years. During this time I served as youth pastor, assistant pastor, counselor, and Senior Pastor. Currently I serve as a Senior Pastor for an independent fundamental Baptist Church in New England.

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Revival Chronicles

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BS in Bible from Baptist Bible College, Clarks Summit, PA

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