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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Assignment. | 3/12/2009 | Thurman C. Petty, Jr. |
| Q: Sorry for the LONG wait,I've been busy and I decided to read the chapter and I think I have a clear ... A: Yes, unfortunately, it’s quite normal for a person to question his/her salvation. But it’s not safe. ... | ||
| Anger in the Old Testament | 3/12/2009 | Scott Talbot |
| Q: I've been discussing the issue of God's personality with a friend (formerly a Christian) and he ... A: It's nice to hear from you. If you go to www.crosswalk.com and click on BIBLE STUDY TOOLS and then ... | ||
| Creation | 3/11/2009 | Thurman C. Petty, Jr. |
| Q: Where in the bible does it say that God created the "birds of the air"? A: " Although the Bible doesn't use quite the words you remember, it does speak of the subject: Gen ... | ||
| bible | 3/10/2009 | Pastor Don Carpenter |
| 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 ... | ||
| Assignment. | 3/10/2009 | Thurman C. Petty, Jr. |
| Q: Sorry for the LONG wait,I've been busy and I decided to read the chapter and I think I have a clear ... A: Think back over the letters we’ve written to each other, and remember what kind of person Jesus is. ... | ||
| Assignment. | 3/10/2009 | Thurman C. Petty, Jr. |
| Q: Sorry for the LONG wait,I've been busy and I decided to read the chapter and I think I have a clear ... A: Yes, you are right. When Jesus comes the second time, He will come in the glory of His Heavenly ... | ||
| Christian view on resurrection & reincarnation | 3/10/2009 | Thurman C. Petty, Jr. |
| Q: I was wondering if you could perhaps clarify this for me so I can settle a debate with my friend. ... A: Most Christians believe that when a person dies his/her soul immediately ascends to heaven, or (God ... | ||
| isa 28:21 | 3/9/2009 | Rev. Frank Ricketts |
| Q: In this verse it refers to God's "Strange," and "Alien," work. What do these words mean. Does it ... A: Isaiah 28:21 For the LORD shall rise up as in mount Perazim, he shall be wroth as in the valley of ... | ||
| isa 28:21 | 3/9/2009 | LEBoyd |
| Q: In this verse it refers to God's "Strange," and "Alien," work. What do these words mean. Does it ... A: The Hebrew words for these two have several meanings. I'm not sure why the NIV translates there's ... | ||
| Isa 28:21 | 3/9/2009 | Pastor Don Carpenter |
| 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 ... | ||
| Theology | 3/9/2009 | Thurman C. Petty, Jr. |
| Q: What is speaking in tongs, is it Aramaic, or is it a language, how is it learned? A: Speaking in tongues can be seen most clearly in Acts 2, and in 1 Cor. chapters 12, 13, and 14: There ... | ||
| Bible info. | 3/8/2009 | Mike Muya |
| Q: Where abouts was the Garden of Edan at; By the maps of today? And what are you basing your answer ... A: Am sorry for the delay and here is what i know. I wish Moses had included a map of where it was when ... | ||
| Salvation. | 3/8/2009 | Tyler Eldred (formally known as DarkBlue) |
| Q: Well if a person comes and tells you that the Holy Spirit told them that you were not saved,does ... A: I am glad to be corresponding with you again. It is my sincere hope that you have not suffered too ... | ||
| Salvation. | 3/7/2009 | Tyler Eldred (formally known as DarkBlue) |
| Q: Well if a person comes and tells you that the Holy Spirit told them that you were not saved,does ... A: If the Holy Spirit says anything to a person, it must be true, but I also know that it possible for ... | ||
| question about Elisha | 3/6/2009 | Kerry Gray |
| Q: How long did Elisha serve Elijah? Many years or 10? Please direct me to the scripture that validates ... A: It begins in 1 Kings 19:19-21 (the time of the wicked king Ahab) 1 Kings 19:19-21 So Elijah went ... | ||
| Impossible to Know The Truth on This Planet | 3/5/2009 | Marilyn |
| Q: I have been researching all religions since I was a teenager. The latest research has been on ... A: You said, "...I did ask Jesus to come into my heart, years ago. That's all I wanted to be guided ... | ||
| Impossible to Know The Truth on This Planet | 3/5/2009 | Marilyn |
| Q: I have been researching all religions since I was a teenager. The latest research has been on ... A: Collin; I'm not surprised you're depressed! You've set yourself an admirable, but daunting task. ... | ||
| a question about The New Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible | 3/4/2009 | Edward Bode |
| Q: Bode; I want to know what does exactly page 64 of The New Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the ... A: I have searched several research websites on the Concordance but was unable to find a reference to ... | ||
| JW's | 3/4/2009 | Michael O`Flaherty |
| Q: I have been very interested in the JW's, even though I have difficulty with "Soul sleep'and death of ... A: In all fairness to you, I serve out here as a voice of opposition to the JWs. For a long time, I was ... | ||
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 3/4/2009 | Tom Smith |
| Q: I have researched a lot of different religions and the lates being Christianity, JW's, Mormons ... A: Colin, I have researched these issues in detail, and would be interested in discussing this with ... | ||
| Great Commission | 3/4/2009 | Rev C.Brian Ross |
| 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" ... | ||
| Impossible to Know The Truth on This Planet | 3/4/2009 | Marilyn |
| Q: I have been researching all religions since I was a teenager. The latest research has been on ... A: Let’s develop some practical criteria here, forget the “spiritual” stuff for now. The Bible is the ... | ||
| Catholicism | 3/3/2009 | Tyler Eldred (formally known as DarkBlue) |
| Q: why is it that the Pope (??) back in the early 1500's made a statement of edict that he alone is the ... A: I sincerely apologize for taking so long to respond to your message. I can see that it is important ... | ||
| Great Commission | 3/3/2009 | Rev C.Brian Ross |
| 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 ... | ||
| Assignment. | 3/2/2009 | Thurman C. Petty, Jr. |
| Q: Can you resend the assignment? (I'll have to put it somewhere safe this time so that I don't forget ... A: Read 1 Thessalonians 4:16, 17 and tell me all the things that are going on there. Try getting a ... | ||
| cyrus | 3/2/2009 | Scott Talbot |
| Q: who was cyrus according to the book of isaiah 45 verse 1-3.what were the special things about him ... A: I'm glad to see you're studying your Bible. Old Testament history is an exciting topic of study. It ... | ||
| Assignment. | 3/2/2009 | Thurman C. Petty, Jr. |
| Q: When do you want the list of 10 beautiful things about my state. ANSWER: Send it whenever you want ... A: Corrina, Your state sounds like a beautiful place. California and Florida have nothing better, and ... | ||
| Daniel 9:25 | 3/1/2009 | Mrs. Priscilla Lyons |
| Q: Where does the 62 years comes form in this verse, and what does it mean 7*62 years but this will be ... A: Daniel 9:24 says "70 weeks are determined upon thy (Daniel's) people (the Jews)" so the 7 weeks and ... | ||
| Assignment. | 3/1/2009 | Thurman C. Petty, Jr. |
| Q: Could you please resend the last assignment,please? ANSWER: You’re learning a lot about Jesus. ... A: Many years ago (43) I was assistant pastor of the church in Hagerstown, MD. We had another church on ... | ||
| Assignment. | 3/1/2009 | Thurman C. Petty, Jr. |
| Q: Could you please resend the last assignment,please? ANSWER: You’re learning a lot about Jesus. ... A: Wonderful! You're right! I'll give you high marks for that. When a person dies, it is as though ... | ||
| Theology.(holy Trinity) | 2/28/2009 | Mr. McClellan |
| Q: Good morning. I am keen to know about the Holy Trinity,(very intriguing). My questions are as under: ... A: I don't understand the "concept" of "procession." It must be some kind of false teaching because ... | ||
| Watchmen | 2/27/2009 | Rev C.Brian Ross |
| 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 ... | ||
| Holy Spirit | 2/26/2009 | J.M.J. West |
| Q: How many people in the bible was recorded of have the holy Spirit. A: Angel, Thanks for the question. There are very many people who are recorded as having the holy ... | ||
| Assignment. | 2/25/2009 | Thurman C. Petty, Jr. |
| Q: Could you please resend the last assignment,please? A: You’re learning a lot about Jesus. We’ll come back to Jesus and learn more later. Right now we’ll ... | ||
| Philosophically speaking... | 2/25/2009 | Marilyn |
| Q: Does the real world exist? And can we believe it is the same as it appears to be? A: You might look for a Truth Project in your area: http://www.thetruthproject.org/ This organization ... | ||
| Theology(Trinity) | 2/25/2009 | Rev C.Brian Ross |
| 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 ... | ||
| Qns | 2/25/2009 | Messianic Rabbi Yochanan Levine |
| Q: i hold on to the reformed position of understanding that you cannot loose their salvation I would ... A: Sorry for the delay in replying. For some reason the AllExperts system failed to notify me of your ... | ||
| Qns | 2/25/2009 | Glenn Hansen |
| Q: i hold on to the reformed position of understanding that you cannot loose their salvation I would ... A: Jason, It is a mistake to assume a position and then interpret Scripture from that position. We must ... | ||
| Qns | 2/25/2009 | Rev Philip Dacre |
| Q: i hold on to the reformed position of understanding that you cannot loose their salvation I would ... A: Everyone has a choice in their hearts and doing evil is one of those choices. " Many are called but ... | ||
| Salvation. | 2/25/2009 | Tyler Eldred (formally known as DarkBlue) |
| Q: So what exactly is baptism for then? ANSWER: Hello again, I am very glad that you decided to ask ... A: I am afraid that my previous response must have been a little unclear to you. I have given a lot ... | ||
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I`ve been a Pastor and Bible teacher for 40 years.
I`m a writer--author of 18 Bible-based books and over 200 journal articles. Web site: www.PettyPress.com where a lot of my books and writings are posted. I've been married to the same lovely lady for 49 years. We're more in love now than when we married. My wife and I were missionaries to Pitcairn Island, in the South Pacific, from 1982-1984.
Organizations
I've been a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church since the age of 9.
Publications
Books: Pacific Press Publishing Association; Review & Herald Publishing Association; PettyPress. Number of titles published: 16.
Journal Articles: Adventist Review; Signs of the Times; Guide Magazine; Ministry: A Journal for Clergy; Sabbath School Leadership; The Youth's Instructor; Student Movement; Cord, and others. Total Journal articles: over 200.
Web Site: www.PettyPress.com. Contents: 18 of my books; 41 Bible study guides; over 30 sermons; Stories; poems; links to other sites, etc.
E-mail address: PettyPress@gmail.com
Education/Credentials
I have a BA and a Master`s degree--both degrees are in Biblical studies.
Awards and Honors
I was awarded the "Golden Cord" from my Alma Mater, Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska, for my foreign mission service.

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