Q&A 0711 – Psalm 1
Written on November 29, 2008 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I was reading in Psalms 1, and I noted verse 5: "Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous." I was… Read More
Q&A 0710 – The mother of Rufus
Written on November 27, 2008 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
Romans 16:13 says that Rufus’ mother was like a mother to Paul. Speculating that this woman was the wife of Simon of Cyrene Mark 15:21, when did Paul develop this… Read More
Q&A 0709 – The deaths of Nadab and Abihu
Written on November 25, 2008 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I have begun reading through Leviticus to get a better understanding and appreciation of the temple/tabernacle worship. One of the striking things is the sudden death of Nadab and Abihu,… Read More
Q&A 0708 – Baby Baptism
Written on November 23, 2008 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I am truly trying not to "speak where the Bible is silent," and I feel like baptizing children is one of those issues. I see that Jesus called children to… Read More
Q&A 0707 – Slaughter of the Midianites
Written on November 21, 2008 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
In the first five books of the OT, there are at least 21 times where people were killed directly or ordered to be killed by God. Yet God said, "Do… Read More
Q&A 0706 – Paul’s citizenship and birth
Written on November 19, 2008 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
Acts 22:28 states that Paul was a natural born Roman citizen, while Philippians 3:4-5 states he’s a Hebrew. There are other passages in Scripture indicating his apparent dual citizenship. My… Read More
Q&A 0705 – John the Baptist in prison
Written on November 17, 2008 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
When do you think John the Baptist was taken into prison in relationship to Jesus’ ministry? It seems like one account says that after Jesus got back from the wilderness,… Read More
Q&A 0704 – Celibacy
Written on November 15, 2008 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I appreciate your answers to the questions concerning dating and whether to marry. I recall you writing that if you have the gift of celibacy you should consider remaining single… Read More
Q&A 0703 – Casting Lots
Written on November 13, 2008 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
In Acts 1:26, the apostles cast lots to determine who would replace Judas as the twelfth apostle. Proverbs says, "The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision… Read More
Q&A 0702 – Homosexuality
Written on November 11, 2008 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I have a question regarding homosexuality. I am a Christian and obviously believe God’s word to be true. The Bible says homosexuality is sinful — something to be repented of…. Read More
Q&A 0701 – Does “we” mean “all of us”?
Written on November 9, 2008 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I have a question about 2 Corinthians 2ff. and Ephesians 1. Paul often uses the term "we," "our," etc. In our reading and preaching of these texts, it seems to… Read More
Q&A 0700 – Extra sentences in the Bible?
Written on November 7, 2008 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
"For many are called, but few are chosen" appears in some Bibles as part of Matthew 20:16, after "the first shall be last and the last shall be first." Yet… Read More
Q&A 0699 – Is abortion wrong?
Written on November 5, 2008 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I would like to share the following submission from one of my readers. (My own position is that in 99% of all cases, abortion is indeed wrong.) Would you consider… Read More
Q&A 0698 – Achish a Giant? David evangelizing Achish?
Written on November 3, 2008 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I visited a Bible discussion on campus at a nearby university. The topic was the life of David. The leader mentioned (commenting on 1 Samuel 29) that since David fled… Read More
Q&A 0697 – Bible Study Classes
Written on November 1, 2008 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
Can you please suggest some websites with some good biblical study courses? (several inquirers) John Lang, of Indianapolis, recently sent the following great links. I think you will appreciate all… Read More
