Q&A 0513 – Reading sources for World Religions
Written on October 30, 2007 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I enjoyed your class on World Religions in Orlando in 2003, and would now like to read the scriptures of the following world religions: Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Zoroastrianism, Taoism, and Judaism…. Read More
Q&A 0512 – The end of the age?
Written on October 28, 2007 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I want to ask you about Matthew 10:23. What did Jesus mean when he said: "You will not finish going through the cities of Israel before the Son of Man… Read More
Q&A 0511 – Sinful for a woman to shave her head?
Written on October 26, 2007 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I was just wondering if it is a sin for a woman to shave her head? I was just curious if it there was any biblical reference about the subject…. Read More
Q&A 0510 – Movies?
Written on October 24, 2007 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
It seems that actors and actresses are held up as the standard to live by in the world, to the point of being worshipped (idol worship). We as humans can’t… Read More
Q&A 0509 – Baptism and forgiveness
Written on October 22, 2007 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
Do we really have to be baptized to have our sins forgiven?… Please explain to me what Paul is talking about when he says, “I have been crucified with Christ:… Read More
Q&A 0508 – Depression and anxiety
Written on October 20, 2007 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I have been struggling with emailing you because I know you probably get a million emails a day and I didn’t want to burden you with my question, but then… Read More
Q&A 0507 – “Extreme poverty”
Written on October 18, 2007 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
On page 12 of your book I Was Hungry you state: "There is no inherent virtue in poverty and certainly none in asceticism" citing Proverbs 30:7-9 and 31 as proof… Read More
Q&A 0506 – Missing Sunday?
Written on October 16, 2007 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I read your recent response to the matter of missing meetings. My dilemma is a little different. I am an athlete and have decided to compete in a decathlon. This… Read More
Q&A 0505 – Must a wife want ministry?
Written on October 14, 2007 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
In a document about qualifications of a teacher, you wrote (in the eighth criterion): “His wife must have passion for the ministry as well; they must be well matched in… Read More
Q&A 0504 – Church boards
Written on October 12, 2007 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
Is it biblical and or wise to leave final decisions to church boards who are neither elders nor full time staff regarding issues such as ministers’ salaries, the spiritual direction… Read More
Q&A 0503—Divination
Written on October 10, 2007 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
There are quite a few references to divination in the Old Testament. What is it? It is my understanding that it was not proper for God’s people to practice anything… Read More
Q&A 0502 – Baptism for the dead?
Written on October 8, 2007 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
1 Corinthians 15:29 seems to suggest that Paul acknowledged the practice of getting baptized for the purpose of having those who have already died take part in the coming resurrection…. Read More
Q&A 0501 – “Forceful Men” qualification
Written on October 6, 2007 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
In response to your paper discussing the concept of "forceful men" and leadership, I felt it worth pointing out that the new version of the NIV, the TNIV (Today’s New… Read More
Q&A 0500 – The Sin that leads to death
Written on October 4, 2007 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I have been taught that any sin may be forgiven. Romans 6:23 says the wages of sin is death. And yet this does not fit with 1 John 5:16-17 –… Read More
Q&A 0499 – Saints?
Written on October 2, 2007 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I’ve been reading and studying the Book of Ephesians. I have come across the term saint/saints several times (Ephesians 1:1; 15-18; 3:18; 6:18). I am confused as to who the… Read More
