Q&A 0574 – And by faith he still speaks
Written on February 29, 2008 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
Hebrews 11:4 says, "And by faith he Abel still speaks, even though he is dead." My Bible notes suggest that he still "speaks" through his spiritual reputation and good influence…. Read More
Q&A 0573 – Valid marriage
Written on February 27, 2008 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I have been reading a book on Greco-Roman cultural norms. It was mentioned that in most cases the Roman government would not legally recognize the marriage of a citizen to a… Read More
Q&A 0572 – Expel the immoral brother?
Written on February 25, 2008 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
In Corinthians 5 Paul challenges the church at Corinth to expel the immoral brother from the fellowship, and then he lists other sins at the end of the chapter. Is… Read More
Q&A 0571 – Practical repentance: Smoking
Written on February 23, 2008 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
If you’re studying the Bible and are a smoker but haven’t been baptized yet, should being a smoker stop you from being baptized?… Most smokers haven’t been immersed, therefore they… Read More
Q&A 0570 – Not to become legalistic
Written on February 21, 2008 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
Which scriptures will help a believer not to become legalistic? Any help will be greatly appreciated. — Veronica Galatians is very much written to combat legalism. Romans also addresses the… Read More
Q&A 0569 – Born of water
Written on February 19, 2008 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I have always had a concern when connecting/projecting Jesus’ directing Nicodemus that he must be born of water and the Spirit to new covenant baptism, as in Acts 2:38. I… Read More
Q&A 0568 – Serpent in Garden of Eden a Dinosaur?
Written on February 17, 2008 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
My second question: I have often thought that perhaps the serpent in the garden of Eden was a dinosaur, and when God gave him his punishment in Genesis 3:14, that… Read More
Q&A 0567 – Free will in Heaven?
Written on February 15, 2008 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
Your article on the limited duration of hell was extremely beneficial to my faith; I cannot tell you what an answer to prayer it was! Since angels have free will… Read More
Q&A 0566 – Churches with independent authority
Written on February 13, 2008 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
Romans 16 shows that there were many churches in the city. Is it possible to have five or eight churches in one city, each with independent authority? — Fabio Castellanos… Read More
Q&A 0565 – “Body”: the church or individual Christians’ bodies?
Written on February 11, 2008 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
Does 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, 6:19-20 refer to the body as a group or rather to individual Christians? I have heard that the applications of these scriptures to us as individuals… Read More
Q&A 0564 – Eye of the Needle
Written on February 9, 2008 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I have been told that the “Eye of the Needle” was a narrow passage in Jerusalem’s city wall through which caravans could pass only with the greatest difficulty. Perhaps this… Read More
Q&A 0563 – Within you or among you?
Written on February 7, 2008 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
Today I read Luke 17, Jesus’ words about the kingdom of God. In the NIV he says "the kingdom of God is within you," but in the New American Standard… Read More
Q&A 0562 – Faith alone?
Written on February 5, 2008 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
James 2:24 says, "You see that a person is justified by what he does and not by faith alone." I’ve had to chew on this one for a while as… Read More
Q&A 0561 – Wisdom
Written on February 3, 2008 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
What does the Bible say about wisdom? Where should I go in order to study out this theme? Let me suggest you approach the subject by studying wisdom and its… Read More
Q&A 0560 – Cynicism?
Written on February 1, 2008 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
Recently I was given these questions by my teenage daughter. I would appreciate it if you would comment on these questions, as they are probably similar to questions other teens… Read More
