Q&A 0635 – Mark 4:10-12
Written on June 30, 2008 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
In Mark 4:10-12, we read, "When he was alone, the Twelve and the others around him asked him about the parables. He told them, ‘The secret of the kingdom of… Read More
Q&A 0634 – Judas’ field
Written on June 28, 2008 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I’ve often wondered what Judas did with his money he received for betraying Jesus. In Acts 1:18 it says he bought a field (where he died). But in Matthew 27:5-7… Read More
Q&A 0633 – Baptismal expectations
Written on June 26, 2008 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I have helped many people get baptized into Christ. I’ve also prevented many people from getting baptized because they were not meeting my expectations (or the specific challenges I laid… Read More
Q&A 0632 – A contradiction in the infancy Narratives?
Written on June 24, 2008 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
Can you help me reconcile these two scriptures: Matthew 2:13-23 and Luke 2:22? In Matthew, we find Joseph bringing Mary and Jesus to Egypt right after the visit of the… Read More
Q&A 0631 – The Ark of the Covenant
Written on June 22, 2008 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I do not see the Ark of the Covenant mentioned in the Bible after the time of Solomon. What happened to it? Where might it be? Is recovering it of… Read More
Q&A 0630 – One church, one city?
Written on June 20, 2008 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I have heard it argued for years that there should only be "one church in one city." Yet I have found at least three biblical examples of multiple churches in… Read More
Q&A 0629 – Leaving the church
Written on June 18, 2008 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
In my spiritual world, quitting church and returning are very hot issues. The question is often posed, What must we expect from people who want to return to church? It… Read More
Q&A 0628 – The momentum of sin
Written on June 16, 2008 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
According to the Law God gave us by Moses each person should be responsible for his own deeds. “The father shall not be put to death for their children, nor… Read More
Q&A 0627 – Obey your leaders?
Written on June 14, 2008 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I have read in a book, Twisted Scriptures, that Hebrews 13:17 should not be translated "obey your leaders" — that this is an incorrect way to read the passage. It… Read More
Q&A 0626 – Did Paul share his faith in Tarsus?
Written on June 12, 2008 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I think that I’ve read somewhere that Paul stayed for several years in Tarsus after he had been baptized and before Barnabas came and picked him up. I used to… Read More
Q&A 0625 – Recovering alcoholics
Written on June 10, 2008 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I heard a sister say, "Hi, I’m a recovering alcoholic." I understand that the point of this is to keep one humble by reminding oneself one is still an addict… Read More
Q&A 0624 – Is seminary necessary?
Written on June 8, 2008 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
Do you think it is important for a preacher to attend seminary? (A frequent question) Short answer: no. Long answer: Please keep reading. In the New Testament, it seems that… Read More
Q&A 0623 – Acts 3:21 — The end of the world?
Written on June 6, 2008 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I get confused about when the Bible is talking about the end of the world or the end of Judaism. What is the "time of restoration" in Acts 3:21? If… Read More
Q&A 0622 – Gentiles into the Temple
Written on June 4, 2008 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
In Acts 21:29, Paul was criticised for bringing an uncircumcised Greek into the temple courts. I was trying to find the OT regulation stipulating that Gentiles, aliens or the uncircumcised… Read More
Q&A 0621 – 850 Book recommendations for deeper Bible study
Written on June 2, 2008 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
Can you please suggest some books so that I can go deeper in my Bible study? This will also help me prepare lessons. You might want to take a look… Read More
