Q&A 0772 – Baptism and 1 Peter 3:21
Written on March 31, 2009 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I have a question concerning 1 Peter 3:21. The NIV reads "the pledge of a good conscience," whereas the NASB translates "an appeal to God for a good conscience," and… Read More
Q&A 0771 – Early Church History
Written on March 29, 2009 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I was wondering if you had any recommendations on primary source literature relating to early church history. I have read bits and pieces of Eusebius’ Ecclesiastical History, and that seems… Read More
Q&A 0770 – Sanctified (non-Christian) spouse? (Sobre esposos — esp*)
Written on March 27, 2009 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
My question is about the scripture that teaches that a believing spouse sanctifies her non-believing husband. I don’t understand this scripture. — César Herrera Mi pregunta es acerca de la… Read More
Q&A 0769 – Maitreya
Written on March 25, 2009 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
Someone wrote, "Many now expect the return of the awaited world teacher, Maitreya, whether they call him the Christ, Messiah, the fifth Buddha, Krishna, or the Imam Mahdi. Millions now… Read More
Q&A 0768 – 100% immersion?
Written on March 23, 2009 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I think that when I was baptized, I was only 99% immersed, and there was a small portion of me that didn’t go under the water. This was unintentional. Is… Read More
Q&A 0767 – Dedicating infants
Written on March 21, 2009 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I would like to know your thoughts on dedicating infants to God during a church service. My husband is concerned that it is somehow unbiblical. His thoughts are more that… Read More
Q&A 0766 – Humans and animals
Written on March 19, 2009 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
Is the gulf between humans and animals really that significant? I have heard that genetically we are nearly identical to chimpanzees.Good question. I would like to respond with a piece… Read More
Q&A 0765 – Mary Magdalene: what are the facts?
Written on March 17, 2009 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
Why is there so much odd information on Mary Magdalene? How can we be sure that none of it is actually true? How do we know if something is inspired?… Read More
Q&A 0764 – When did Jesus receive the Spirit?
Written on March 15, 2009 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
My Bible group asked me a question I was unable to answer, and so I seek your advice. Did Jesus receive the Holy Spirit at birth? I know John the… Read More
Q&A 0763—Evidence for the Exodus?
Written on March 13, 2009 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
This question is for Douglas Jacoby and John Oakes. I was conversing with a friend the other day about the Bible. He said he prefers to read the New Testament… Read More
Q&A 0762 – The morning after pill—abortion?
Written on March 11, 2009 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I was having a conversation with a friend debating whether the morning after pill is considered to be abortion or not. I’m interested to see if there is anything in… Read More
Q&A 0761 – Authority
Written on March 9, 2009 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I have a thought on that prickly topic of authority that so many are wrestling with. Sometimes I think we are looking at the issues backwards. We are assuming one… Read More
Q&A 0760 – Confession before marriage
Written on March 7, 2009 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
Are you obligated to confess every single sin you’ve committed in your past to your fiancé before getting married? If the sin has nothing to with your relationship, do you… Read More
Q&A 0759 – Numbers in the Bible
Written on March 5, 2009 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I want to learn more about numbers in the Bible, how they were used, when they are literal and when they are figurative, but I am having a hard time… Read More
Q&A 0758 – The Cabbala
Written on March 3, 2009 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I read a book called With God in Solitary Confinement, by Richard Wurmbrand. There is a part about his thoughts on the female principle in the Deity. He uses Genesis… Read More
OT01 Old Testament Character Intro – Adam and Eve
Written on March 1, 2009 at 12:00 am, by Douglas Jacoby
For the O.T. Series Intro (3 minutes) and Lesson 1, Adam & Eve (23 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and… Read More
Q&A 0757 – Moving forward
Written on March 1, 2009 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I am a battered, wounded sheep who has forgiven all the hurts and sins committed against me and has sought forgiveness from those that I’ve hurt, yet I’m not moving… Read More