Q&A 0452 – Is the New Testament “Scripture”?
Written on June 30, 2007 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
It seems difficult for me to prove that the New Testament writings are scripture. The Old Testament is called scripture many times in the New Testament, but can we be… Read More
Q&A 0451 – Liberal theology
Written on June 28, 2007 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
The Jesus Seminar is an increasingly popular, but very liberal, group of scholars (such as Bruce Chilton, author of Rabbi Jesus) who re-interpret the scriptures based upon liberal presuppositions. E.g.,… Read More
Q&A 0450 – Foot-washing
Written on June 26, 2007 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I noticed that soon after Jesus washed the feet of his disciples (John 13), he mentioned his Father’s house (John 14). I’ve heard that it was customary to wash people’s… Read More
Q&A 0449 – Doctrines and opinions
Written on June 24, 2007 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
In Matthew 15, Jesus denounced the religious for upholding practices that were obstacles to obeying the Bible. When Jesus saw the intense focus of the traditional mindset, this proved to… Read More
Q&A 0448 – Approximate obedience?
Written on June 22, 2007 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
What do you believe is the significance of Matthew 12:2-7? Can I conclude that God might accept people even though they are not completely following his word accurately? — Jaxon… Read More
Q&A 0447 – The kingdom of God
Written on June 20, 2007 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
Can you recommend some good books to help me understand the Kingdom of God? Thanks. Yes, let me recommend two. They are both by Jim McGuiggan, a preacher in Northern… Read More
Q&A 0446 – A.I. and Blood Transfusions
Written on June 18, 2007 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I’ve read your column for several years, and I love it! Please continue your great educational work. I do have an issue regarding your response to a question about artificial… Read More
Q&A 0445 – Leadership
Written on June 16, 2007 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I know leadership requires respect, but some people use 1st Samuel chapter 24, about the relationship between David and Saul, to talk about giving full support to leadership even when… Read More
Q&A 0444 – Praying in the Spirit
Written on June 14, 2007 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
In Ephesians 6:18, Paul talks about praying in the Spirit. How can we do this? — L.V. (Virginia Beach) In Ephesians, as well as in 1 Corinthians (14:14) and Jude… Read More
Q&A 0443 – Bible contradiction about the end of the world?
Written on June 12, 2007 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
My question is about Matthew 10:23. It seems contradictory when it says that they will not be finished going through the cities of Israel before the Son of Man comes,… Read More
Q&A 0442 – Bahais
Written on June 10, 2007 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I have some Bahai friends. Many times they ask me to join their ceremonies. When I told them I am a Christian they say this is OK — and even… Read More
Q&A 0441 – Judah and Tamar
Written on June 8, 2007 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
What do you think is the purpose of the story of Judah and Tamar? I am studying out Joseph in Genesis 37-50, because his life speaks to mine (going through… Read More
Q&A 0440 – Tithing revisited
Written on June 6, 2007 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I wanted to write to you about a couple of comments you have made in regard to tithing on your website. First let me say I appreciate your approach to… Read More
Q&A 0439 – Hermaphrodites
Written on June 4, 2007 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I was recently involved in a conversation about hermaphrodites. I was stumped by a very tough question. Since a hermaphrodite is born with male and female sexual organs, he/she is… Read More
Q&A 0438 – Continual cleansing?
Written on June 2, 2007 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
It has been taught often that in the Greek, 1 John 1:7 is in the continuous present. The point is then made that the blood of Jesus cleanses us from… Read More
