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Bible Studies/Questions Answered by Expert Brenda Martin

Subject	Date Asked
Rebekah	8/8/2011
Q: How did Rebekah die? I cannot find it in the Book of Genesis. A: Just when & how Rebekah died is not stated, but it may have been before Jacob returned home from ...
Angels	6/27/2011
Q: I'm looking for a Biblical verse that involves the existence of angels. I'm working on a short ... A: "angels exist and are look over humanity". “The angel of God is camping all around those fearing ...
The Kingdom	6/23/2011
Q: When the Bible speak of 'Kingdom' what is it in reference to? What is the kingdom? How can the ... A: "its just their translation and not actual?" thats correct, the bible teaches God's Kingdom is a ...
date of cannonization	6/13/2011
Q: what date or year was the bible cannonized? Is that when the chapter and verse divisions put on the ... A: Subdividing the Bible into chapters and verses was not done by the original writers, but it was a ...
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: FIRST PART OF MY ANSWER JESUS WAS NOT CRUCIFIED. HE SAID IT SAYS IN THE BIBLE THAT HE WASN'T ...
The Spintered Kingdom	3/31/2011
Q: In the Splintered Kingdom, who were the Northern and Southern kings compared to? How does this ... A: Kings of the North Seleucid dynasty Seleucus I Nicator Antiochus 11 Seleucus II: Antiochus II ...
Matthew16:20 - WHY ?	3/1/2011
Q: JESUS said, " The HE commanded HIS disciles that they should tell no one that HE was JESUS the ... A: Jesus usually instructs those whom he heals not to tell anyone, since he does not want to have ...
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: Genesis 1:1, 2 relates to a time before the six “days” of creation. When these “days” commenced, ...
about John 18:15, 16	1/27/2011
Q: regarding your reply on : http://en.allexperts.com/q/Bible-Studies-1654/2010/2/Mark-14-51-John.htm ... A: "JOHN AND PETER ARE LINKED IN THE POST-RESURRECTION ACCOUNT AT JOHN 20:2-8. JOHN WAS “THAT DISCIPLE ...
Laguages and the Bible	1/26/2011
Q: I think the subject has been discussed before, but I can't find an exact answer to my question. It ... A: The Bible record does not say that all languages descended, or branched off, from Hebrew. In Genesis ...
Mark 14:51	11/25/2010
Q: Other than a possible John Mark and again it would be mere speculation..., am I the only one that ... A: Mark alone refers to this incident, so we can reasonably conclude that he was speaking of himself. ...
The Origin of the Sabbath	11/24/2010
Q: Martin: A Seventh-day Adventist is witnessing to me concerning his church. Of course, 7th day ... A: "SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST; SABBATH IN EXISTENCE SINCE CREATION. GENESIS 2:2-3?" Because God rested on ...
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: you mentioned this verse--"JOHN 16:8 - WHEN HE COMES, HE WILL PROVE THE WORLD TO BE IN THE WRONG ...
question	11/2/2010
Q: what do you think this means? "In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God, and the Word ... A: To illustrate; " In the beginning was Rebekah & Rebekah was WITH Brenda & Rebekah was Brenda??? ...
Fight for our souls	10/24/2010
Q: It's William again,thank you for answering my first question, now that we know Satan and God our in ... A: "SATAN AND GOD ARE IN A FIGHT FOR OUR SOULS/LIVES. DO YOU THINK THERE ARE RULES BETWEEN THEM?" ...
Answering Prayers	10/21/2010
Q: Refrence 1 John 3:22 & John 9:31 Does God answer prayers of sinners/unsaved? A: The Bible says: “He that is turning his ear away from hearing the law—even his prayer is something ...
fight for our souls	9/24/2010
Q: I just read your reply on the question i asked about good and evil and the fight for our souls, you ... A: I can only encourage you to ask for a "free home bible study" from any one of Jehovah's Witnesses, ...
atheism	7/21/2010
Q: How do you personally talk to atheists? It seems pointless. I'm talking to someone right now, ... A: Here is a line of reasoning that you could use in helping others reach a conclusion. You could first ...
Explanation of bible verse	7/7/2010
Q: Psalm 51:10 Create in me a clean heart O God and renew the right spirit within me. A: David pleaded: “Create in me even a pure heart, O God, and put within me a new spirit, a steadfast ...
marriage and divorce	6/4/2010
Q: I have been a Christian for 27 years, married for 23 years to a churchgoer. He has been arrested for ... A: you said--"I HAVE BEEN A CHRISTIAN FOR 27 YEARS, MARRIED FOR 23 YEARS TO A CHURCHGOER, NO ONE IN ANY ...
Source of information and Religious affiliation	5/4/2010
Q: Brenda, I was looking thru your answers to some of those who have asked you questions and found them ... A: Nice to "meet" you Nathan, I am in Glenesk congregation in Dundee, Scotland.I have been in the truth ...
Mark 14:51 and John 18:15, 16	2/7/2010
Q: I read your response to the question concerning these two scriptures. It does not seem likely to me ... A: MARK 14:51 & JOHN 18:15, 16 APOSTLE WAS ASSOCIATE OF THE HIGH PRIEST? The person known to the high ...
Daniels fast	1/23/2010
Q: What did Daniel eat when he fasted for 21 days? A: “In those days I myself, Daniel, happened to be mourning for three full weeks,” says the account. ...
faith	12/7/2009
Q: I understands that prayers are answered by faith and miracles can occur only by faith...........but ... A: "WHY faith is so important to have, why does God & Jesus take it very personally if we lack faith?" ...
Ghosts,etc	11/17/2009
Q: There seems to be a lot of shows and movies now about ghosts, EVP's, etc. I find it interesting as I ... A: you said--"a lot of shows and movies now about ghosts, EVP's, etc". Yes there is & the bible tells ...
End times	11/3/2009
Q: Does the Lord Jesus destroy Satan by breathing on him? It says so in 2 Thessolonians. Did I read ... A: you asked--“2 THESSALONIANS 2:3-12--DOES THE LORD JESUS DESTROY SATAN BY BREATHING ON HIM? “ The ...
sabbath	10/30/2009
Q: you say you use the bible, only but you used the 'holy Greek Scriptures' in your understanding of ... A: you asked--"GEN 2:3-- HONOUR WHAT GOD HAS SET THAN WHAT MAN TEACHES?" I couldn’t agree more; I use ...
The twelth chosen Apostle	8/18/2009
Q: Under whose teachings, guideance or requirements was the twelve Apostle or original disciple chosen ... A: Matthias was chosen by lot to replace Judas Iscariot as an apostle. Joseph Barsabbas and Matthias ...
Re: Genelology	8/12/2009
Q: You qouted from "McClintock and Strong’s Cyclopædia and said: "In constructing their genealogical ... A: IS THERE ANY PROOF THAT JEWS RECKONED WHOLLY BY MALES IN CONSTRUCTING THEIR GENEALOGICAL TABLES? ...
all humans of one family	8/4/2009
Q: Something that has always stumped me is how did we all come from one set of parents; Adam and Eve? I ... A: God created the first man and woman, Adam and Eve, and placed them in a beautiful garden & God ...
Bible Interpretation	7/29/2009
Q: Greetings, Does the Bible contain both explicit and implicit statements--and if so are both ... A: EXPLICIT— 1. In some areas of life, God’s Word sets out explicit guidelines and directions, and we ...
Mark 14:51-52	7/8/2009
Q: If John Mark is the certain youth in Mark 14:51-52, and if he was stripped of his clothes, and if ... A: "THE APPARENT DEPENDENCE OF MATTHEW AND LUKE ON MARK'S GOSPEL AS A SOURCE, WHICH SCHOLARS SAY ...
Mark 14:51-52	7/7/2009
Q: If John Mark is the certain youth in Mark 14:51-52, and if he was stripped of his clothes, and if ... A: "JOHN MARK IS THE CERTAIN YOUTH IN MARK 14:51-52, HE WAS STRIPPED OF HIS CLOTHES?" Mark alone ...
John Mark as Beloved Disciple	7/6/2009
Q: Why do we not consider John Mark as the Beloved Disciple if he is the only man named John to be ... A: "he is the only John to be placed in Ephesus and at Golgotha" The apostle John wrote his 3 letters ...
Matthew vs Luke	6/5/2009
Q: Brenda, First let me praise you on your scriptural insight, your witness, and disciple making work! ... A: MATTHEW 2:13-15; LUKE 1; 1-4; LUKE 2:39-40 "MATTHEW SAYS-- JOSEPH AND MARY LEFT FROM BETHLEHEM, ...
Jesus' Lineage	6/2/2009
Q: Why do the different gospels give completely different lineages of Jesus' ancestry? Is one right, or ... A: Mary’s husband Joseph as the “son of Heli.” Says M’Clintock and Strong’s Cyclopaedia: “In ...
Jesus' Lineage	6/2/2009
Q: Why do the different gospels give completely different lineages of Jesus' ancestry? Is one right, or ... A: In the first chapter of Matthew we find the genealogy of Jesus running from Abraham forward. At Luke ...
John and his brother James	5/31/2009
Q: My sunday school child asked, who was the older brother John or James, hmmm now thats a good ... A: James is always mentioned along with his brother John, and in the majority of instances he is ...
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: you said--"IT IS INCOMPREHENSIBLE TO ME THAT ANY ANGELIC BEING, FALLEN OR OTHERWISE, CAN ASSUME FULL ...
Hell	4/20/2009
Q: I was looking at various responses you gave in the past and came across one regarding hell. You ... A: The witness of God’s spirit convinces anointed Christians that they have heavenly prospects. “You ...
Hell	4/18/2009
Q: I was looking at various responses you gave in the past and came across one regarding hell. You ... A: While it’s true that the bible speaks of a number who go to heaven when they die & these ones will ...
Hell	4/17/2009
Q: I was looking at various responses you gave in the past and came across one regarding hell. You ... A: I have answered each scripture individually-- MATTHEW 8:12-- Remember that we are studying a ...
Question	4/17/2009
Q: I had asked you earlier about same sex marriage and you provided me with an excellent answer and ... A: "REFERENCES IN THE BIBLE TO HOMOSEXUALITY IN WOMEN?" What Is Homosexuality? To help get this ...
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: 1 CHRONICLES 23:7-10 SHIMEI was the second-named son of Gershon (Gershom); grandson of Levi. (Ex ...
Question	4/16/2009
Q: I have a question, to be clear, not from a legal perspective but your opinion and thoughts both ... A: "YOUR OPINION AND THOUGHTS BOTH PRAGMATIC/SECULAR AND SCRIPTURAL, REGARDING SAME SEX MARRIAGE". ...
genesis 6:1-4	4/15/2009
Q: just want to ask who were the sons of god the verses were referring to; can u please explain genesis ... A: The Bible tells us: “When men started to grow in numbers . . . and daughters were born to them, then ...
Fig tree	3/31/2009
Q: i am a christian an have been reading this story of the fig tree. i just want to know which verse in ... A: The nation of Israel itself was likened by God to two kinds of figs. (Jer 24:1-10) To illustrate ...
Is it possible to be saved outside of Chritianity?	3/17/2009
Q: I have claimed to be a Christian for many years so this question might seem odd. I believe God and ... A: "ACTS 24:15, I THOUGHT THE DECISION TO ACCEPT CHRIST AS YOUR LORD AND SAVIOR HAD TO BE MADE BEFORE ...
Is it possible to be saved outside of Chritianity?	3/16/2009
Q: I have claimed to be a Christian for many years so this question might seem odd. I believe God and ... A: JUST CALLED SOMETHING ELSE AND WORSHIPED DIFFERENTLY?" Does the Bible say that there are hundreds ...
Universe	1/28/2009
Q: I was bored one night and was watching the history channel and they had a special on the universe. ... A: you asked about--"THE NUMBER OF GALAXIES THERE ARE, EACH STAR IN THE SKY IS A GALAXY?" Its mind ...
Romans 10:9	1/2/2009
Q: In Romans 10:9 it says about how we should confess with our mouths. Why do we need to do that, ... A: 9 WHY CONFESS?" Let’s look at the context of Paul’s words--- When Paul wrote the book of Romans, ...
Fight for our souls	12/7/2008
Q: Please tell me, is god and the devil in a fight for our souls A: That's a very good question William, lets look at what the bible says on the subject ok, first of ...
Ten Commandments	12/4/2008
Q: Martin: I read something that I had never considered before. Perhaps you can help me with it. The ... A: This special code of laws is also spoken of as the “Words” (De 5:22) and as “the words of the ...
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: AFTER A PERSON BECOMES A CHRISTIAN; WHAT ARE THE DO'S/DO NOT'S FOR, CHRISTIANS? To become a friend ...
Galatians 3:17	11/5/2008
Q: What was Paul referring to in Galatians 3:17 when he wrote, "My point is this:the law, which came ... A: Yes Galatians explains that the Law covenant did not negate the Abrahamic covenant but was added to ...
Battle of Megiddo	11/3/2008
Q: What is the historical background of the battle and why was it really fought? A: According to the Bible account, Judge Barak of Israel was commanded by God to station 10,000 armed ...
Colossians 2:16	10/28/2008
Q: This passage talks about the festivals and the signs of the sun and moon. As a believing Christian, ... A: you asked--"COLOSSIANS 2:16--DO WE CELEBRATE FESTIVALS LIKE ALL SOULS DAY?" Well firstly; the ...
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: "IS TATTOOING PROHIBITED IN THE BIBLE?" “Tattooing is by no means a modern practice. Tattoo-bearing ...
Bible info	10/20/2008
Q: What are the verses, of what chapters., of what books, of the Bible; that explains and sheds light ... A: OF CHRISTIANS?" There are Christians who believe that; “belonging to an organized religion is ...
Wastefulness	10/5/2008
Q: Where in the Bible does it speak of not killing more than you will eat? A: God gave mankind dominion over both “wild” and “domestic” animals. At first, humans did not have the ...
apostles	9/22/2008
Q: About how old were the apostles Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John? A: Matthew was the son of a certain Alphaeus and was a tax collector before becoming one of Jesus’ ...
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: Revelation 4;10-- In all Scripture, this is one of the grandest declarations of homage to Jehovah, ...
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: you asked about the "THREE UNCLEAN SPIRITS COMING OUT OF THE MOUTH OF THE DRAGON?" John tells us: ...
Biblical Reality	7/4/2008
Q: Although I was a strong Christian for a long time my belief has waned in recent years. So much ... A: you said--"MAT 27:46, 50: LUK 23:46: JOHN 19:30: 3 eyewitness accounts give us the full picture--At ...
Biblical Reality	7/3/2008
Q: Although I was a strong Christian for a long time my belief has waned in recent years. So much ... A: you said--"PROVE THAT THE BIBLE IS THE WORD OF GOD". Here are just some breif reasons why I ...
RE: VISION?	6/28/2008
Q: My husband and I were on our way to Hendersonville and I looked up in the sky and I saw a HUGE EAGLE ... A: "I have had dreams and visions for years" Visions, Dreams, and Voices No doubt you know about ...
Did Jesus Sin?	5/22/2008
Q: John says that Jesus broke the sabbath (John 5:18). Paul says that Jesus never sinned (Hebrews ... A: "JOHN SAYS THAT JESUS BROKE THE SABBATH (JOHN 5:18)" It was the unbelieving Jews who claimed that ...
Man and ape genetics.	4/17/2008
Q: This question has some points not mentioned in most chromosome similarity. In the webpage "An ... A: Reference works give credence to such an alleged close kinship of certain animals with humans. The ...
Canon of the New and Old Testament...	4/12/2008
Q: How do you know what books belong in the scriptures if this knowledge is itself not in the ... A: PART 1 of my answer The site reads--“During the Reformation, primarily for doctrinal reasons, ...
Canon of the New and Old Testament...	4/10/2008
Q: How do you know what books belong in the scriptures if this knowledge is itself not in the ... A: you asked--"WHY DO YOU REFER TO "JEHOVAH GOD"? I THOUGHT THAT JEHOVAH WAS A BAD SPELLING OF GOD'S ...
Canon of the New and Old Testament...	4/8/2008
Q: How do you know what books belong in the scriptures if this knowledge is itself not in the ... A: Yes we can know which books belong-- Determining Canonicity.-- What are some of the divine ...
Theology (Marriage&sexuality	4/2/2008
Q: Deus caritas est. I am a R/C from Bombay, India.I am intersted in theology. My questions are as ... A: you asked--"WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF CELIBACY IN THE CHURCH?" Mmm very good question; it is NOT ...
luther's points	3/28/2008
Q: can you tell me the points that differentiate Luther from the catholic church? A: 1. What led to Luther’s break with the Catholic church was the practice of selling letters of ...
King Solomon's son and servant	3/13/2008
Q: Because of King Solomon's sin, the prophet told King Solomon that his Kingdom would be destroyed but ... A: "THE PROPHET TOLD KING SOLOMON THAT HIS KINGDOM WOULD BE DESTROYED" Israel’s history after the ...
Bible errors	3/7/2008
Q: Every word in the bible is true, thus I have ehard. However, I have a list of verses from the Bible ... A: since it is a big question I will answer it in stages ok, I have answered the "Genesis" questions ...
Marriage and Divorce	2/2/2008
Q: I have been separated from my husband for 18 months. During this time, I have been given numerous ... A: "WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE?" At 1 Corinthians 7:28, the Bible candidly states ...
Not lusting	1/19/2008
Q: I am a Christian guy and serious about my faith. Like most guys however, I am instinctively ... A: "WHAT DO YOU THINK? HAVE I OVERSTEPPED THE MARK IN ANY WAY?" Well “my” opinion” is neither here nor ...
death as wages of sin	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: "BIBLICAL TEXTS THAT TELLS US WHY THERE MUST BE BLOOD SHED" God specially sanctified the blood of ...
Passion for the things of God	12/29/2007
Q: You gave the scripture in Jeremiah.I like the one in Jer. Can you give more scriptures on different ... A: 1. Concealed sins may cause distress. According to Psalm 32:1-5, DAVID tried to hide his sin, but he ...
Passion for the things of God	12/29/2007
Q: how can i restore my passion and joy in the things of God ANSWER: "his delight is in the law of ... A: "want to go higher in Him" then you need a study of the bible (acts 8)pick a subject you would like ...
Passion for the things of God	12/29/2007
Q: how can i restore my passion and joy in the things of God ANSWER: "his delight is in the law of ... A: Mmm then obviously you are not being fed spiritualy with the correct information, when I was a ...
Passion for the things of God	12/29/2007
Q: how can i restore my passion and joy in the things of God A: "his delight is in the law of Jehovah,and in his law he reads in an undertone day and night.And he ...
Keeping the Law	12/19/2007
Q: There is a group of (Black) people who call themselves Black Hebrews & they observe the holy days as ... A: "WHAT ABOUT CHRISTMAS, EASTER & NEW YEARS HOLIDAYS? IS IT WRONG TO "CELEBRATE"" Jehovah’s ...
Keeping the Law	12/19/2007
Q: There is a group of (Black) people who call themselves Black Hebrews & they observe the holy days as ... A: you said--"JW'S STRICTLY ADHERE TO THE BIBLE. ARE WE REFERRING TO THE KJV (THAT IS THE ONE I READ ...
Keeping the Law	12/9/2007
Q: There is a group of (Black) people who call themselves Black Hebrews & they observe the holy days as ... A: you asked--"THEY KEEP THE WEEKLY SABBATH AND BELIEVE THEMSELVES TO BE PRACTICING THE "TRUTH". ARE ...
Sabbath or Sunday	12/3/2007
Q: In your study of the bible, does the bible teach, in new testament times, that we are to keep the ... A: I am NOT a Protestant, "I follow Christ & what he taught" also, & anyway protestants dont folow the ...
Sabbath or Sunday	12/3/2007
Q: In your study of the bible, does the bible teach, in new testament times, that we are to keep the ... A: MATT 5:17-20 Jesus Christ, who was born into the nation of Israel, told his disciples: “Do not ...
Sabbath or Sunday	12/2/2007
Q: In your study of the bible, does the bible teach, in new testament times, that we are to keep the ... A: Notice what the apostle Paul was inspired by God to write: “Now we have been discharged from the ...
Holy Spirit	11/23/2007
Q: Thankyou A: "A PASSAGE IN WHICH GLORY IS SOUGHT FOR THE HOLY SPIRIT" There isn’t one; I can understand why your ...
Joseph ,Ahaziah	11/5/2007
Q: Who was Joseph's father? Matthew 1:16 "And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born ... A: While not listing her, Luke traces the natural descent of Jesus’ mother Mary from David. Why, ...
about Jesus Pophecy	10/30/2007
Q: hello , i do respect your knowledge about Studying the Bible , but do you know that Jesus has said a ... A: you said "DEUT 18:17-18 HE IS SAYING THAT 1-A PROPHET WILL COME FROM AMONG THE BRETHERN OF ...
about Jesus Pophecy	10/29/2007
Q: hello , i do respect your knowledge about Studying the Bible , but do you know that Jesus has said a ... A: "COMFORTER WHO IS COMING AFTER HIM ?" Note that Jesus said that his going away would make his ...
Joseph ,Ahaziah	10/27/2007
Q: Who was Joseph's father? Matthew 1:16 "And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born ... A: Yes they were related; one was the SON of Ahab and Jezebel & the other was their GRANDSON. Jezebel ...
Joseph ,Ahaziah	10/23/2007
Q: Who was Joseph's father? Matthew 1:16 "And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born ... A: 16--LUKE 3:23" The difference in nearly all the names in Luke’s genealogy of Jesus as compared ...
Science and the Bible	10/8/2007
Q: I'm a Christian and I have a question about science. Has the ice age ever happened? Also, how should ... A: you asked--"HAS THE ICE AGE EVER HAPPENED?" Orthodox science teaches that the surface of the earth ...
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: After the supper the husband took his bride into the nuptial chamber. (Ps 19:5; Joe 2:16) On the ...
prophecy	9/1/2007
Q: I got a couple for you,,,,,,,for now anyway..lol.....1> Isaiah 52:1 "O Jerusalem, the holy city: for ... A: ISAIAH 52:1--SINCE THIS STATEMENT THERE HAVE BEEN PLENTY OF UNCLEAN AND UNCIRCUMCISED IN JERUSALEM. ...
birth of messiah...	8/25/2007
Q: Matthew gives account of horrid slaughtering of all new borns...a memorable event to say the ... A: you said--“MATTHEW 10:1-23 WHO IS JESUS TALKING TO?” Yes, no doubt who Jesus is talking to, is ...
birth of messiah...	8/24/2007
Q: Matthew gives account of horrid slaughtering of all new borns...a memorable event to say the ... A: you said--"MATTHEW GIVES ACCOUNT OF HORRID SLAUGHTERING OF ALL NEW BORNS" Matthew 2; 1-18 Contrary ...
divorce	8/14/2007
Q: What constitutes grounds for divorce and if both or one party has broken the marriage vow, how is it ... A: you asked--"SHOULD A FOLLOWER OF THE WORD OF GOD SEEK A DIVORCE?" If a marriage mate commits ...
divorce	8/13/2007
Q: What constitutes grounds for divorce and if both or one party has broken the marriage vow, how is it ... A: you asked--"GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE?" Jesus Christ said that there is one legitimate grounds for ...
nehemiah	7/23/2007
Q: In Nehemiah 1:6, Nehemiah prays and asks God to forgive the sins of himself AND the sins of his ... A: Lets get this part out the way first- "the catholic doctrine of purgatory, confession,etc" ...
Bible Verse	5/22/2007
Q: Is there any mention in the Bible that says that if you open you mouth the Lord will speak for you A: Matthew 10:18-28: “Why, you will be haled before governors and kings for my sake, for a witness to ...
Dante's Inferno	4/18/2007
Q: Does Dante's Inferno contradict the Bible? If it does, in what ways? A: Completely-- A distinction between the body and the soul is nowhere clearly stated in the ...
10 commandments	4/3/2007
Q: 2 questions on this subject: In the 7 commandments God gave to Moses it says: Thou shalt not make to ... A: 1. "7th commandment;"Thou shalt not make to thyself any graven etc,The Moslems accept this, why ...
In the Beginning	3/22/2007
Q: I have a question about the beginning of time me and my friends are trying to figure out about the ... A: DINOSAURS HOW DO THEY FIT IN WITH THE BIBLE? The Bible account in the first chapter of Genesis ...
Death after Life	2/23/2007
Q: Hope you can help. The subject is what's after death? I have always been "taught" that when a person ... A: I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN "TAUGHT" THAT WHEN A PERSON DIES, THEY GO TO HEAVEN OR HELL RIGHT THEN Yes that ...
Marriage and the Bible	2/14/2007
Q: My parents have not been supportive of my marriage (27 months of marriage). Their disapproval has ... A: "CAN YOU HELP ME SHOW THEM MY REASON BY SUPPORTIVE SCRIPTURES IN THE BIBLE?" Some time after Adam ...
baptism	1/20/2007
Q: I am having a really hard time with the idea of believers being a "Priesthood," From what i read in ... A: you said--"BAPTISED BELIEVER ENTERS INTO A "PRIESTHOOD OF BELIEVERS.?" I presume you mean; those ...
just a comment	1/5/2007
Q: regarding about this statement: Question Jesus answered and said unto him, verily, verily, I say ... A: "JOHN 3:3, THE CONTEXT CLEARLY SHOWS THAT JESUS WAS REFERRING TO A SPIRITUAL REBIRTH; “EXCEPT A MAN ...
doctrine of Abyss	11/22/2006
Q: what's doctrine of abyss? A: 1. In view of the fact that spirit creatures are cast into it, it cannot properly be limited in ...
hell	11/9/2006
Q: what is the resurrection? what religion do you follow? Mary was one of jesus disciple Why was the ... A: you asked--"WHAT IS THE RESURRECTION?" Without the resurrection, there would be no hope of ever ...
lukes gospel	10/28/2006
Q: i am currently studying lukes gospel and want to know what are the main things these chapters 17&18 ... A: Jesus’ later ministry, largely in Perea (13:22–19:27) Jesus uses colorful word illustrations in ...
lukes gospel	10/24/2006
Q: hey i was wondering if you could help me. i would like to know what the main things that luke ... A: Jesus’ later ministry, largely in Perea (13:22–19:27). Jesus uses colorful word illustrations in ...
the estimated value of samuel newmans complete concordance of the bible copywrite date 1658AD?	10/16/2006
Q: What is the estimated value of a samuel newmans complete concordance of the bible copywrite date ... A: "WHAT IS THE ESTIMATED VALUE OF A SAMUEL NEWMANS COMPLETE CONCORDANCE OF THE BIBLE COPYWRITE DATE ...
lukes gospel	10/12/2006
Q: hey i was wondering if you could help me i am currently studying lukes gospel and want to know ... A: Luke’s introduction (1:1-4). Luke records that he has traced all things from the start with accuracy ...
hell	10/6/2006
Q: 1. If there is no fiery hell for the bad people to go in this world what happens to them. 2. ... A: All your questions fall into the category; “What happens at death” this article will explain— To ...
hell	10/6/2006
Q: 1.if you do not worship god and you live your life a good person will you go to hell.Will pagan and ... A: you asked--"IF YOU DO NOT WORSHIP GOD AND YOU LIVE YOUR LIFE AS A GOOD PERSON, WILL YOU GO TO HELL". ...
Jesus and Mary	9/28/2006
Q: i heard a preist talking about christmas and jesus and mary. he said they where recently married and ... A: This is how it went;an angel told Mary she would be pregnant, Mary of course was stunned because ...
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: you stated--"JESUS SAYS IN NO UNCERTAIN TERMS "THIS IS MY BODY" Regarding the expressions “this is ...
Dead People walking	7/14/2006
Q: Years ago in my youth group our leader read a verse that said when Jesus died the dead walked. I ... A: On the day of Jesus’ death, about three o’clock in the afternoon, an earthquake took place, ...
10 Commandments	5/29/2006
Q: I wich to thank you for this ministery, and I do wish to acknowledge I am a student in Siminary. I ... A: you asked--"SABBATH--WE ARE IN VIOLATION OF THIS COMMANDMENT? Please let me explain a few things ...
Age difference between John the apostle and Jesus?	4/11/2006
Q: Do you know of any theories or Bible references that indicate the age difference between John the ... A: you asked--"THE AGE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN JOHN THE APOSTLE AND COUSIN OF JESUS, AND JESUS?" John ...
Jesus	3/11/2006
Q: About Jesus Crucifixion Was there anything different about his execution compared with others ... A: The record does not say whether the evildoers impaled alongside Jesus were nailed or simply tied to ...
Knowledge claims with respect to faith	2/16/2006
Q: I see Faith as the only option when reason becomes limited. Some people say that religious beliefs ... A: "FAITH A LEGITIMATE BASIS FOR KNOWLEDGE?" KENNETH TANAKA, a scientist, had this to say-- “As a ...
Reincarnation in the Bible..?	1/26/2006
Q: I was delighted by your early reply, Regarding Solomon's book of Wisdom, I guess you are right abt ... A: you asked--“WHEN WAS ADAM CREATED?” The Bible gives specific attention to chronology. It provides a ...
Reincarnation in the Bible..?	1/25/2006
Q: thank you for taking time off to answer my questions. John the baptist you say doesn't see the ... A: you asked--“JOHN THE BAPTIST DOESN'T SEE THE KINGDOM OF GOD AS HE IS NOT "BORN AGAIN" Correct, the ...
Mightier than Jesus...?	1/25/2006
Q: What is baptizing with fire? A: "WHAT IS BAPTIZING WITH FIRE?" Luke 3:16, 17: “He [Jesus Christ] will baptize you people with . . . ...
Reincarnation in the Bible..?	1/25/2006
Q: Jesus answered and said unto him, verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be BORN AGAIN, he ... A: "JOHN 3:3,4-accurate account?" Yes-- “In answer Jesus said to him: “Most truly I say to you, ...
Mightier than Jesus...?	1/23/2006
Q: "I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance; but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, ... A: “MATTHEW 3:11--WHAT EXACTLY DOES THE LORD WISH TO CONVEY HERE?” In this verse, it is John the ...
Reincarnation in the Bible..?	1/23/2006
Q: Jesus answered and said unto him, verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be BORN AGAIN, he ... A: “JOHN 3:3,4” One of the apostles later wrote: “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus ...
Animals	11/6/2005
Q: According to the genesis a woman(Eve) came from a man's (Adam's) rib, but what about a female and ... A: “FEMALE AND MALE ANIMALS, DID THE FEMALE COME FROM THE MALES RIB OR WERE THEY CREATED ...
10 comandments	10/2/2005
Q: Why are there 2 versions of the 10 comandments. How did this happen? A: The division of the Ten Words as found at Exodus 20:2-17 is a natural one. It is the same as given ...
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: "JOHN 14, VERSE 16,- WHO IS THIS COMFORTER?" Jesus spoke of the holy spirit as a “helper” and ...
Matthew 28:1 and the Sabbath	6/11/2005
Q: Any idea why the word Sabbath is plural (in Greek) in this verse-- Matt, 28:1? Does this verse imply ... A: you asked--"ANY IDEA WHY THE WORD SABBATH IS PLURAL (IN GREEK) IN THIS VERSE-- MATT, 28:1?" let me ...
Jesus in India?	6/9/2005
Q: I heard of a theory that Jesus went to India in his 'lost years'(i.e ages 12 to 30 yrs.), what ... A: you asked if--"JESUS WENT TO INDIA IN HIS 'LOST YEARS?" There is the OPINION that Jesus travelled ...
"War"	5/24/2005
Q: I'm having trouble understanding the reasoning behind our involvement in the Middle East. It's ... A: you said--"THE BIBLE MENTIONS "THOU SHALT NOT KILL." THAT, TO ME, MEANS, NO EXCEPTIONS." You are ...
definition and other	2/22/2005
Q: ..I live in the beautiful Rogue Valley and had the privilege of asking a tree question. This is very ... A: you asked--"THE GROVES THAT THE PEOPLE MADE FOR THEMSELVES,CAN YOU TELL ME WHAT THEY WERE? I dont ...
Ways to God	2/12/2005
Q: Firstly Hinduism DOES think of a personal God. They don't think of God as abstract. I mean how can ... A: "HINDUISM DOES THINK OF A PERSONAL GOD. THEY DON'T THINK OF GOD AS ABSTRACT." A broad definition of ...
Ways to God	2/12/2005
Q: Do Christians claim that Christianity is the ONLY way to God, as religions like Hinduism are claimed ... A: "CHRISTIANITY, ONLY WAY TO GOD?" Jesus Christ did not teach that all religions are simply different ...
Sin	2/4/2005
Q: Did Jesus actually say that all men have sinned? If so how? How is a sin defined? A: "DID JESUS ACTUALLY SAY THAT ALL MEN HAVE SINNED? IF SO HOW?" Jesus was there when man was created ...
ex19:12	1/24/2005
Q: Thakyou for taking my question. In Exodus 19:12 when God says that anyone who touches the Holy ... A: "DO THOSE WHO HAVE DIED FROM TOUCHING THE HOLY OBJECT GO TO HEAVEN? OR DO THEY GO TO HELL? " That ...
Sabbath	1/3/2005
Q: Rom. 10:4 is taking out of context in your reply. The law that was against us was the CEREMONIAL ... A: you mentioned--"ROM. 10:4-- CEREMONIAL SACRIFICES COL. 2:13-16-- CEREMONIAL ...
Sabbath	1/2/2005
Q: If you have extensively studied the bible fro 27 years why do you still not obey it and go to church ... A: "WHY DO YOU NOT GO TO CHURCH ON A SATURDAY?" First let me explain something— The weekly Sabbath ...
can God reverse His Word?	11/11/2004
Q: The following is an excerpt from an email i received from a reverand, in respond to Christians ... A: "GOD MAY REVERSE WHAT IS BEING TAUGHT IN THE BIBLE AS WE SPEAK RIGHT NOW." Never! Malachi tells ...
christianity	9/26/2004
Q: so can we save ourselves how can i defeat buddhism or i mean how to beat buddhism for good A: you asked--"CAN WE SAVE OURSELVES?" Yes, God tells us in his word the bible, how to put ourselves ...
christianity	9/24/2004
Q: so will i go to hell if i dont attend sabbath day in church what does it mean you will work for ... A: you asked--"WILL I GO TO HELL IF I DONT ATTEND SABBATH DAY IN CHURCH?" Well again, "Hell" is taught ...
christianity	9/23/2004
Q: how did christ healed the sick is it the use of medicines or his own power how can he revive the ... A: you asked--"1. HOW DID CHRIST HEAL THE SICK ?" Do you find it hard to believe in Jesus' miracles? ...
joseph	9/16/2004
Q: I am writing a story of Joseph and his coat and if possible need the answers to the following ... A: you asked--"HOW OLD WERE JOSEPH'S OLDER BROTHERS, AND BENJAMIN WHEN JOSEPH WAS SOLD?" ...
sin	9/6/2004
Q: Ok God made Adam and Eve. They messed up in the garden of eden, and because of this we are all ... A: "BECAUSE OF ONE MAN AND WOMAN, THE REST OF THE WORLD IS BORN IN TO SIN?" Makes sense to me, as ...
Background on John 4	8/30/2004
Q: I need help geting started then I'm ok from there. My question concering John is... (1) Briefly ... A: 1. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF JOHN 4:1-42 Deep animosity existed between Jews and Samaritans. On one ...
christianity	8/27/2004
Q: explain the trinity the 3 in 1 why do some people said christ went to india is that a non christian ... A: you asked--"EXPLAIN THE TRINITY THE 3 IN 1?" Definition: The central doctrine of religions of ...
christianity	8/26/2004
Q: did christ really went to india can you explain to me the function of trinity A: you asked--"DID CHRIST REALLY GO TO INDIA?" No. "CAN YOU EXPLAIN TO ME THE FUNCTION OF TRINITY?" ...
Symbols of Christ in Old Tetsament	8/18/2004
Q: I am a Christian, and I am interested in ways in which the portraits of Christ in the four gospels ... A: you asked about--"EZEKIEL CHAPTER 1,VISION OF GOD'S THRONE?" LION--These distinctive living ...
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: "MY WIFE JEWISH, DOES NOT TAKE THE BIBLE IN A LITERAL WAY". To be fair, how could she, being a ...
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: reading the bible can be a daunting task, I found a book called "Bible Stories" written by Jehovah's ...
7 plagues vs 10 plagues of Egypt	6/22/2004
Q: In the Exodous we read about the 10 plagues of Egypt but in other parts of the Bible we read about ... A: you asked--"IN EXODUS WE READ ABOUT THE 10 PLAGUES OF EGYPT BUT IN OTHER PARTS OF THE BIBLE WE READ ...
medieval era	6/20/2004
Q: How does Dante reflect the church of his day? A: "HOW DOES DANTE REFLECT THE CHURCH OF HIS DAY?" The meaning given today to the word “hell” is that ...
Noah's Ark	5/24/2004
Q: What area was the Ark located when rain began? What would be the distance from there to Mt Ararat ... A: you asked--"WHAT AREA WAS THE ARK LOCATED WHEN RAIN BEGAN? WHAT WOULD BE THE DISTANCE FROM THERE TO ...
Classical music	4/16/2004
Q: Greetings to you in the name of our Lord Jesus. I have a question for you: Is it all right for me, ... A: IS IT ALL RIGHT FOR ME, A CHRISTIAN, TO LISTEN TO CLASSICAL MUSIC OCCASIONALLY? Soothing ...
Heb. 6:4-6	4/8/2004
Q: I would like a fresh perspective on these verses. I cant seem to find any that strikes me as ... A: HEB. 6:4-6--"For it is impossible as regards those who have once for all been enlightened, and who ...
Bible cannonized?	3/19/2004
Q: Is there a date when one can say that the bible was first recognized by christianity as the word of ... A: you asked--"IS THERE A DATE WHEN ONE CAN SAY THAT THE BIBLE WAS FIRST RECOGNIZED BY CHRISTIANITY AS ...
History of the bible	3/18/2004
Q: Could you please tell me how the bible was written and also give me a bit of history about it? A: you asked---"HOW THE BIBLE WAS WRITTEN.. A BIT OF HISTORY?" About 40 men shared in writing the ...
physcal evidence of the "temple tearing"	3/12/2004
Q: I was wondering if it is documented that after Jesus died on the cross if the actual stone temple ... A: you asked--"STONE TEMPLE SPLIT, STORM HAPPENED?" The curtain that separated the Holy from the Most ...
Modern KJV	2/11/2004
Q: Here is the URL: http://www.mkjvonline.com/ Here is an introduction to the Modern KJV: ... A: MATTHEW 5:3, “blessed are the poor in spirit” (King James Version), is rendered in a way that makes ...
genesis	1/13/2004
Q: I actually have a couple questions about the book of genesis. Answer as few or as many as you are ... A: GENESIS SCANDALOUS? I know it may seem strange to us living today reading of these different goings ...

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