Q&A 0650 – The Qur’an, Jews and Christians
Written on July 30, 2008 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I noticed in The Muslim Challenge at the website the "Fatiha." I have studied part of the Koran back in high school in Lebanon and recently bought a copy of… Read More
Q&A 0649 – Mary and Martha
Written on July 28, 2008 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
Is Mary in Luke 10:38 the same Mary who appears at the foot of the cross in Luke and John? — Tasha No, Mary, sister of Martha and Lazarus, is… Read More
Q&A 0648 – 1 Corinthians 11:19
Written on July 26, 2008 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I am trying to figure out 1 Corinthians 11:17-19, where Paul talks about how there will be differences among brothers to show which have God’s approval. Does this mean the… Read More
Q&A 0647 – Keys of the Kingdom
Written on July 24, 2008 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I have been taught that in Matthew 16 Peter was given the keys (plural), and used one in Acts 2 for the Jews then the other in Acts 10 to… Read More
Q&A 0646 – Crucifixion
Written on July 22, 2008 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
What do we know about crucifixion in the ancient world? One of the best books I have ever read is The Cross of the Son of God (London: SCM Press,… Read More
Q&A 0645 – Marrying outside Israel
Written on July 20, 2008 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
From Deuteronomy 21:10-14, it would appear that God allows his people to marry outside of Israel. Was this a special case? What seems odd to me is that the husband… Read More
Q&A 0644 – Snake Handling, Part II
Written on July 18, 2008 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
Thank you for your website. I find it quite helpful to hear the questions of others, and am thankful that others are just as confused about some things as I… Read More
Q&A 0643 – What about snake-handling? Part I
Written on July 16, 2008 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
Doesn’t Mark 16 encourage Christians to handle snakes? What do you say about that? In Mark 16 — if we accept the passage as genuine — Jesus predicted that believers… Read More
Q&A 0642 – Who was Nostradamus?
Written on July 14, 2008 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
Biblical prophecy is nothing like the so-called prophecies of the world. It is accurate, reliable, and sure. The prophecies of the world, by contrast, tend to be vague, phony, or… Read More
Q&A 0641- Disciples before the 12?
Written on July 12, 2008 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I was reading through Luke, focusing on how Jesus started his ministry, and I started to wonder why Jesus wouldn’t call anyone to follow him before Simon and Andrew. Jesus had to have… Read More
Q&A 0640 – 2 Samuel 7:11-16
Written on July 10, 2008 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
My questions regard 2 Samuel 7:11-16. The passage seems to be referring to Solomon. On the other hand, I am tempted to believe this scripture refers to Jesus. Who is… Read More
Q&A 0639 – Blood and flesh
Written on July 8, 2008 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
Why did Jesus tell people they couldn’t have life unless they ate his body and drank his blood? This seems strange, as though it is coming out of nowhere. I… Read More
Q&A 0638 – Eternal sin
Written on July 6, 2008 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
The question is about Mark 3:28 and Matthew 12:32 versus Luke 12:10. This is of importance for me, because Mark 3:28 is often explained by reference to its context. In… Read More
Q&A 0637 – Adonai and “Lord”
Written on July 4, 2008 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
"The LORD says to my Lord" in Psalm 110:1 is usually considered proof of Jesus’ divinity. However, I’ve read some Jewish writers claiming the second "Lord" is a false translation… Read More
Q&A 0636 – 1 Corinthians 3:17 and Euthanasia
Written on July 2, 2008 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I’ve heard and learned that committing suicide is sin. Some people have cancer that doctors can’t help. Do they have to go through pain and suffering? The AMP version of… Read More
