Q&A 0224 – Evidences websites
Written on March 31, 2006 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
What are some useful websites I can visit on Christian evidences? There are many many useful websites out there. While some are sloppy or claim more than the evidence really… Read More
Q&A 0223 – Literacy in the time of Jesus
Written on March 29, 2006 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
Could most people write and read in the first century? Was Jesus teaching the illiterate masses, or were many of them able to read and write? Despite many tightly held… Read More
War and the Christian, by Glenn Giles
Written on March 29, 2006 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
War and the Christian Glenn Giles, March 23, 2006 To read the article (a word document), downloaded by clicking here: article (.doc – 36k).
Apologetics: Hurricane Questions
Written on March 29, 2006 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
(By John Clayton, Does God Exist? January/February 2006. Used by permission.) Hurricane QuestionsThe tragedies associated with the hurricanes of 2005 are fresh on Americans’ minds, and we want to express… Read More
Q&A 0222 – The Didache
Written on March 27, 2006 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I recently read the Didache, which is described as a handbook for the early Christians. I was curious why it didn’t make the final cut, in terms of being canonized… Read More
Q&A 0221 – The Perfect in 1 Corinthians 13
Written on March 25, 2006 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
Is “perfection” in 1 Corinthians 13 referring to the canonization of the New Testament? I have heard that “perfection” is neuter in the Greek, and so cannot refer to Jesus’… Read More
Q&A 0220 – What is a cubit?
Written on March 23, 2006 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
What is a cubit? The cubit was a common O.T. measure of length. Although scholars are still discussing its exact length, it seems the common cubit was eighteen inches, or… Read More
Apologetics: Stem Cell Breakthroughs Clarify Issue
Written on March 22, 2006 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
(By John Clayton, Does God Exist? January/February 2006. Used by permission.) We have reported consistently in this journal Does God Exist? that the use of embryonic stem cells in stem… Read More
Q&A 0219 – Consumerism and materialism
Written on March 21, 2006 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I am doing a study on the effects of consumerism in our society. Do you have any reading ideas? Indeed I do! I would like to suggest four works in… Read More
Operation World
Written on March 20, 2006 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
Excellent resource for international prayer needs:http://www.gmi.org/ow/
Q&A 0218 – Racism
Written on March 19, 2006 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
Please advise me on how to study out the subject of prejudice — especially when it may occur in the church. And most importantly, how can I guard my heart… Read More
Q&A 0217—Role of the teacher (criteria)
Written on March 17, 2006 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
Douglas, it seems to me that the role of Teacher (didaskalos) isn’t really an office, but a role that some leaders fill (prophets in Acts 13:1, pastors in Ephesians 4:11,… Read More
Q&A 0216 – Good in our natural state?
Written on March 15, 2006 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
C.S. Lewis intimated that the only difference between a despot and a factory worker might well be the opportunity to carry out evil. That their hearts, and ours, are all filled… Read More
Apologetics: Exciting new archaeological finds
Written on March 15, 2006 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
(By John Clayton, Does God Exist? January/February 2006. Used by permission.) Israeli archaeologist Eilat Mazar believes she has found David’s palace. A seal impression with the name of Jehudi, a… Read More
Q&A 0215 – Sun and Shadow
Written on March 13, 2006 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I was wondering, are the words "sun" in Joshua 10:12-13 and "shadow" in 2 Kings 20:8-11 the same? — Angela (Atlanta) The Hebrew word for sun in Joshua 10 is… Read More
Q&A 0214 – Date of the Exodus
Written on March 11, 2006 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I’ve been doing research on a book on the life of Joseph, and am troubled by trying to pin down the approximate time of the Exodus. I’m thinking from all… Read More
Q&A 0213 – Once Saved, Always Saved
Written on March 9, 2006 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
What is your best answer to counter the "Once Saved, Always Saved" argument? The strongest statement I have seen in the Bible to support the idea of eternal security is… Read More
Apologetics: Taking on Dawkins
Written on March 8, 2006 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
(By John Clayton, Does God Exist? January/February 2006. Used by permission.) The most vocal academic atheist in the world today is probably Richard Dawkins. He has written several books and… Read More
Measuring What Matters
Written on March 8, 2006 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
Read the article from Christianity Today. It is an interesting discussion between the growing gap of what Christians believe and what they practice. Attached is a pdf.
Q&A 0212—What you are about to do, do quickly?
Written on March 7, 2006 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
And after Judas took the piece of bread, Satan entered into him. Jesus said to him, “What you are about to do, do quickly” (John 13:2, 23-27 NET). Why did Jesus… Read More
Q&A 0211 – Luke 6:38 in the Chinese Bible
Written on March 5, 2006 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I have a question. I read the Chinese Bible. In a morning Quiet Time I came to Luke 6:38, where the word "funnel" is used, whereas "good measure" is used… Read More
Q&A 0210 – The Gospel of Thomas
Written on March 3, 2006 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I understand that Thomas went as far as India, but I am not so sure whether he is the one who wrote The Gospel of Thomas. Should this book be… Read More
Q&A 0209 – Islam and Bible purity
Written on March 1, 2006 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I’m a former Muslim, now a disciple of Christ. I recently got into a bit of a theological argument with Muslims, who argued that God does not have a son,… Read More
Apologetics: A Help in Understanding What God is, by John Clayton
Written on March 1, 2006 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
To help the reader comprehend the nature of God, I would like to borrow an analogy from the book Flatland, by Edwin Abbott.1 Abbott was a mathematician and the model… Read More
