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About Rev C.Brian Ross
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Expertise
I am happy to offer answers to anyone with a question that refers to the Christian Faith in its widest possible sense. I believe that the Bible is the living Word of God, and seek to base all of my life on its teaching. I also have some knowledge of some of the cults, and of Islam and Judaism. Of course, my answers are just one man's thoughts, and I would always advise a questioner to check with others, and with the Word of God.

Experience
Served as a full-time parish minister in Scotland for about six years, and then spent the last thirty as a teacher (now Departmental Head) of Religious Education in Secondary Comprehensive schools (ages 11-17) while continuing my own preaching and teaching ministry. I also believe that learning is a life-time process, and am currently following a Master's degree programme in Divinity.

Organizations
Former Presenter on Revival FM - a local Christian, community radio station, broadcasting in west central Scotland, and online at revival.fm Involved with a number of organisations that support Christians who are currently suffering persecution in some 70 countries around the world.

Publications
Various articles in Christian magazines. I also have two blogsites - www.crazyrev.blogspot.com and (with audio messages) www.revcbross.blogspot.com

Education/Credentials
Diploma of The Bible Training Institute, Glasgow; Licentiate in Theology of the University of Glasgow; Associateship of The Philosophical Society of England; Bachelor of Arts Degree (Hons) in History from The Open University; Post-grad Certificate of Education - Religious Education and History; Post-grad Diploma in Management and Learning in Education; Master of Science Degree from the University of Strathclyde.

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Rev C.Brian Ross 
In Category  Bible Studies

SubjectDate Asked

HI6/23/2009
  Q: I goolged you and found you. Hope all is well. I am an 'old'classmate from Glasgow. E-mail me and ...
  A: I sent two answers to your last 'question' saying how good it was to hear from you after all this ...
Moses6/22/2009
  Q: God told Moses to go to Pharaoh and tell him to let my people go, but I will harden his heart and he ...
  A: I suspect, been asked by many before you! To begin, I would wish to point out that we tend to view ...
before marriage6/9/2009
  Q: I know the Bible had said that two people shouldn't have sex before marriage. Is it a sin for two ...
  A: However, I am a wee bit confused. What do you mean by two people living "in a relationship" if ...
Prayer6/6/2009
  Q: Can prayers be evaluated? can you speak of a "good"prayer and a "bad" prayer?
  A: and thank you for your question. My immediate reaction is that there is no such thing as a 'bad' ...
angels5/13/2009
  Q: can christians physically see angels?
  A: but one that may exercise more people than might be thought. Let’s start by defining an angel, in ...
cherubim/ophanim4/18/2009
  Q: please i want to know about the cherubim and the ophanim, what kind of roll are there playing in ...
  A: and thank you for your interesting question. I will start with the cherubim. This is the plural of ...
Divorce3/28/2009
  Q: Is it still a sin for a married woman to stay with a violent, aggressive husband? Each day i listen ...
  A: although it really is a counselling situation rather than one of seeking to understand a Biblical ...
Great Commission3/4/2009
  Q: My name is James. My church interprets Mat 28:19-20 as saying that there is only one role for each ...
  A: again, James. Thank you for your follow-up question. Eph.4:11 makes it clear that these "ministry" ...
Great Commission3/3/2009
  Q: My name is James. My church interprets Mat 28:19-20 as saying that there is only one role for each ...
  A: if unusual, question. May I begin by pointing out that I am not here to criticise the particular ...
Watchmen2/27/2009
  Q: I understand my obligation as a watchmen. I agree with most teaching on the importance of ...
  A: You have used, in your question, two words that are often taken to be synonymous, bit that are ...
Theology(Trinity)2/25/2009
  Q: Good afternoon. I an a R/C from Bombay. India. My questions are as under: 1Do Hindus believe in ...
  A: I was going to tick the box that would have informed you that this question is outwith my area of ...
HAGGAI2/7/2009
  Q: In the second chapter 10-17 what does it mean when they say holy meat in the skirt?
  A: The reference has to do with ceremonial cleanliness. This has nothing to do with the washing or ...
bible question2/5/2009
  Q: what 3 men in the bible had a death wish? i think i know two: Jonah 4:3 and Elijah 1kings 19:4 i ...
  A: What an interesting, and unusual, question! Your references are quite correct - however, I am not ...
Salvation.1/25/2009
  Q: My name is Corrina by the way.Well we can get back onto the salvation questions again if you feel ...
  A: It's not that I don't want to continue to answer your questions; just that I think that this has ...
Salvation.1/25/2009
  Q: Well this is what she said the Holy Spirit told her to tell me.- My child, you want to belong to my ...
  A: Okay, anonymous teenager! "Grooming" is the term normally used about some very nasty people who, ...
Salvation.1/24/2009
  Q: Well this is what she said the Holy Spirit told her to tell me.- My child, you want to belong to my ...
  A: ! I have two immediate concerns. First of all, your wording, this time, suggests that your earlier ...
Salvation.1/23/2009
  Q: Well this is what she said the Holy Spirit told her to tell me.- My child, you want to belong to my ...
  A: I think that it is very unusual for the Holy Spirit to give a specific word to me with regard to ...
Salvation.1/22/2009
  Q: I was thinking today and it bothered me about my salvation because I am unsure about it. I said the ...
  A: My poor, dear, child, All that I am receiving in my own spirit is that you are indeed hurting, but ...
Salvation.1/22/2009
  Q: I was thinking today and it bothered me about my salvation because I am unsure about it. I said the ...
  A: I was tempted to click the button that says "I have answered this question before", but I don't want ...
Salvation.1/22/2009
  Q: I was thinking today and it bothered me about my salvation because I am unsure about it. I said the ...
  A: What I would love to be able to do is to put my arms around you, give you a great big hug, assure ...
What am I? Why is this happening to me?12/3/2008
  Q: for as long as I can remember strange things have happened in my life and im not sure if it's Godly ...
  A: Jacqueline. Thank you for the additonal information that you sent to me. I was very interested to ...
What am I? Why is this happening to me?12/3/2008
  Q: for as long as I can remember strange things have happened in my life and im not sure if it's Godly ...
  A: I have asked you to e-mail me as I would appreciate some additional information, if you are willing ...
blood and life11/16/2008
  Q: 1.how the bible explains that life of a being is in it's blood? Can't we say that life of a being is ...
  A: I was tempted to press the button that indicates that a question is outside my area of expertise! ...
Bible/Christians11/14/2008
  Q: Brian Ross What are the of the verses, of what chapters., of what books, of the Bible; that ...
  A: :-) It would not be easy to provide a complete list of verses such as you have requested. However, ...
When did the disciples first receive the Spirit?11/3/2008
  Q: Jesus told his disciples on the night before his arrest in John 16:7 that they did not YET have the ...
  A: again, James. Frankly - No!! I have to confess that I had never given the matter any thought at ...
When did the disciples first receive the Spirit?11/1/2008
  Q: Jesus told his disciples on the night before his arrest in John 16:7 that they did not YET have the ...
  A: and thank you for a very interesting question. It is, as you seem to have realised, not a question ...
idolatry9/26/2008
  Q: It is really possible for a Christian to bow down to idols that God prohibit to us?
  A: and thank you for your question. I do apologise for the delay in respoonding, but it would appear ...
scripture9/25/2008
  Q: What is the scripture that says that we are supposed to defend God?
  A: My apologies for the delay in sending you an answer, but I am currently having some internet ...
Healing9/18/2008
  Q: Through Grace, I have been given the Gift of Healing and some of the healing that has happened has ...
  A: I have read over your e-mail a nimber of times as it is quite involved and, in some respects, ...
Churches in the U.S. vs Scotland9/12/2008
  Q: I was wondering what are some of the biggest differences you see with the churches and their ...
  A: On reading your question, I was tempted to simply tick the box that is available to me, to say that ...
God opening up the Covenant to Gentiles9/4/2008
  Q: Where is it in the bible when God was angry with the Jewish people for disobedience and then opened ...
  A: again, Michelle! I would be grateful if you were, indeed, to enlighten me (not even the "experts" ...
God opening up the Covenant to Gentiles9/4/2008
  Q: Where is it in the bible when God was angry with the Jewish people for disobedience and then opened ...
  A: I suspect that you may be confusing two different issues here (although I may, of course, be ...
salvation9/3/2008
  Q: I’m trying to decide what John 10:29 means. I guess it’s the once-saved, always saved debate. Is ...
  A: Due to unforeseen circumstances, I was unable to access my computer last evening (UK time), and only ...
Biblical requirements for forgiveness9/1/2008
  Q: Ross, Thank you for answering this question and bless you for serving me in this moment. We're ...
  A: My dear Michael, My heart goes out to you, now that you have made me aware of the background to ...
God command of killing8/25/2008
  Q: An Atheist asked me if your God Jesus is love and love us then why He command Saul to killed every ...
  A: Nick - that was an even quicker response than mine!! I agree that there are those who will always ...
God command of killing8/25/2008
  Q: An Atheist asked me if your God Jesus is love and love us then why He command Saul to killed every ...
  A: asked by your atheist friend/acquaintance. The first point that must be made is that while it is ...
Fiona's Answer8/24/2008
  Q: Brian, I was under the impression that adultery was having sexual relations with another man's wife, ...
  A: ! Your definition of adultery is, of course, quite correct. However, right at the beginning, we ...
Bigamy??8/22/2008
  Q: I am sure that I have read in the Bible that many men had more than one wife! Yet in the ten ...
  A: First of all, we must remember that while the Bible is, indeed, an accurate record of what happened ...
Throne and Lamb8/21/2008
  Q: according to Bible Who is sit on the Throne in Revelation 4:10 and who is the lamb in Revelation 5:6 ...
  A: but interesting, set of questions. The Occupant of the throne in Rev 4:10 is God the Father. We may ...
bible5/15/2008
  Q: I was wondering if you could tell me anything about what the bible really thinks about wine. Is it ...
  A: In Genesis 1 we read that God looked on all of His creation, and declared that it was very good. It ...
Qualifications4/25/2008
  Q: If I understand the scriptures correctly then being a divorced man I could not be a Pastor. What ...
  A: but very interesting, question. You do not provide any personal details so, as you will appreciate, ...
bible question4/9/2008
  Q: what does the verse Micah 1:4 really trying to say?
  A: It is surely no coincidence that I have just returned from Spring Harvest (an annual Christian event ...
Gossip and dishonesty in loving relationships?3/26/2008
  Q: My name is Greg and I have a question I'm struggling with. I apologize if this is long and would ...
  A: Greg! Thank you for the kind words that you have directed towards me. With the limited information ...
Jesus3/11/2008
  Q: One question that has always perplexed me- why did nobody recognise Jesus in Gethsemane, why didn't ...
  A: and thank you for your question. However, I am a little confused myself, and am wondering if you are ...
Deposition3/1/2008
  Q: I am not really a religious person, but i was wondering if you could tell me who was at the ...
  A: My apologies for taking longer than I would usually do to respond but, unfortunately, I lost my ...
Sex2/16/2008
  Q: Is it okay to have sex with anyone or make it an activity that one enjoy? ANSWER: Dear Henry, ...
  A: Henry. I'm not absolutely certain what you are asking here! I am making the assumption that there ...
Sex2/16/2008
  Q: Is it okay to have sex with anyone or make it an activity that one enjoy?
  A: Obviously, I am unaware as to your own geographical location but, in the so-called West, this is a ...
sons of want12/18/2007
  Q: I have a question regarding a hymn written by Isaac Watts. In one verse, it goes, "Blessings ...
  A: What an interesting, and unusual, question! It's really outside any area of expertise that I might ...
Hebrew 13:412/2/2007
  Q: Could you explain Hebrew 13:4 to me? I do not see how this relates to a couple being faitful to each ...
  A: If I understand you correctly, you are saying that you are UNable to understand how Heb 13:4 relates ...
charismatic movement11/27/2007
  Q: What was the greatest move of God ever recorded OTHER than in the Bible in Acts? I'm talking about ...
  A: That is some question, and I approach it with some temerity! There have been so many mighty moves ...
so many beliefs?11/17/2007
  Q: If it truly says in the Bible that we are to worship no other God but him why are there different ...
  A: series of questions. The Bible certainly makes it clear that we are to worship the one true God. ...
Need help finding some verses!11/16/2007
  Q: I am needing help finding some verses, that I was hoping were in the bible, that you might be ...
  A: The following are some verses from the New Testament that indicate that the Christian is different ...
devotion10/17/2007
  Q: WHAT IS DEVOTION ACCORDING TO THE BIBLE?COULD I GET SOME EXAMPLES OF IT FROM THE BIBLE?
  A: A quick look at my concordance suggests that the actual word “devotion” doesn’t appear in the ...
Noah's ark10/16/2007
  Q: Even though I only have a B.S. in science, I think I can successfully dispute every argument in ...
  A: I have to answer you like this as, if I didn't, I would be "black-marked" for having failed to ...
Noah's ark10/16/2007
  Q: Even though I only have a B.S. in science, I think I can successfully dispute every argument in ...
  A: Although I don't have any degree in Science (even the M.Sc. on which I am working is in Education!), ...
Virginity10/7/2007
  Q: This is a serious question, I am not a prankster, I have never understood the viginity cloth of the ...
  A: My apologies for this (probably unwanted!) reply, but the way in which AllExperts works means that ...
Virginity10/4/2007
  Q: This is a serious question, I am not a prankster, I have never understood the viginity cloth of the ...
  A: Wow!! What a question! I have to confess that this is something to which I have never given any ...
The Church9/12/2007
  Q: So, here is my question. Can a Christian be involved in a chruch along with a Christian ...
  A: but one that I find quite intriguing! If I understand you correctly (and please feel free to come ...
NIV Bible8/23/2007
  Q: WHY DOES THE NIV VERSION DOES NOT HAVE THESE VERSES... AM I READING THE WRONG BIBLE? I ONLY FOUND ...
  A: You have mentioned a lot of individual verses and, basically, the reason is the same for each and ...
The book of Haggai5/23/2007
  Q: what is the Lord saying to you that it mean's?
  A: what is the Lord saying to you that it mean's? Hi Tina Wow! What a question!! Thank you, however, ...
satan5/9/2007
  Q: Was satan GOD'S chief musician? If so, where is it in the king james bible
  A: This is certainly a very interesting question. The simple answer is that I am unaware of anywhere, ...
obeying man5/4/2007
  Q: should i "obey" my BOYFRIEND? we're so in love its a deep love and we're serious about it.Thank ...
  A: My simple, and immediate, response is "No"! You do not share any detail as to what it is your ...
hell2/8/2007
  Q: why do so many religions believe and teach the eternal torment in hell doctrine?
  A: and thank you for your interesting question. I’d like to offer an answer in two parts. The first of ...
going to church1/8/2007
  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 responses that you have already given to your friend are exactly the ones that I would use ...
Adam and Eve1/7/2007
  Q: Mr. C. Brian Ross thanks for the answer- perfect Now I have to follow up--- liberals will ask me-- ...
  A: again, Jeff. I actually commenced this answer last night – while right in the flow, as it were! – ...
errors in scripture1/4/2007
  Q: I debate a lot with liberals-- they think for sure there are errors in the bible-- one of many they ...
  A: ! One of the things that we sometimes forget is that God deals with us according to our knowledge ...
Adam and Eve1/4/2007
  Q: I saw on the Simpsons-- the little boys of the Crhsitian guy- the neighbor to Homer said Daddy if ...
  A: First of all, may I apologise for the delay in answering your interesting question. I have just ...
temple vs synagouge1/3/2007
  Q: Could you please share your knowledge on the differences between the Jerusalem temple and the ...
  A: First of all, an apology for the delay. I was on holiday for a few days and, although notified in ...
Trinity1/3/2007
  Q: I think the Trinity is strange: why did God present himself as 3 things (does it actually say this ...
  A: Having now read your second question, I realise that I have answered it in my previous reply!! ...
Gods1/3/2007
  Q: Do Christians believe in multiple gods? I mean: they believe that Allah is not the same god as ...
  A: First of all, an apology. I have just returned from a few days holiday and, although I did notify ...
faith12/29/2006
  Q: i was a very strong beliver in christ jesus.Until recently i have had so many problems that i have ...
  A: There is a sense in which you might be better asking it of a Christian scientist (which I make no ...
inheritance12/26/2006
  Q: 1. Where in the bible does it talk about inheritance from fathers to children? Specifically is it ...
  A: multiple questions. With regard to the first one, there are hundreds of references to inheritance ...
Number 40.12/21/2006
  Q: What does number 40 means in the Bilbe? I've come across some of these... Gen 7:4 - Rained 40 days ...
  A: I owe you an apology. I had started an answer to your question, yesterday, but was suddenly called ...
pool of siloam12/3/2006
  Q: Yes it was a long answer and so I appreciated it all the more - for some reason or other, this ...
  A: After nine months, you are probably a greater expert on the subject than I!!!! However, for what ...
pool of siloam12/2/2006
  Q: During the last day of the feast of the tabernacles - the Jews were doing their whole water ritual. ...
  A: The first question I was asked was relatively easy to answer, but you have raised a more challenging ...
Preaching the word11/29/2006
  Q: Where would I find that verse that says something like this: If anybody put their hands to the ...
  A: and thank you for asking me my very first question since being accepted by AllExperts! Thank you, ...

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