Q&A 0802 – Ezekiel Bread?
Written on May 30, 2009 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
Is “Ezekiel Bread” the kind of bread we should be eating? For several years I have seen it in the bread section of our local supermarket. What’s your view? I… Read More
Q&A 0801 – Interpretation and the silences of the Bible
Written on May 28, 2009 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
On the subject of deaconesses you wrote: “The office of deaconess had not developed until the 3rd century. What does the Bible teach? What was the practice of the first… Read More
Q&A 0800 – Nazareth existed in Jesus’ day?
Written on May 26, 2009 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I have a question that has seemingly come out of nowhere for me, and I’m finding it very difficult to deal with. While I certainly don’t endorse the overall quality… Read More
Q&A 0799 – Ephraim
Written on May 24, 2009 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
In reading Hosea, I found that in several places Ephraim is singled out. I understand that Hosea was prophesying to Israel in general, but what is the reason for the… Read More
Q&A 0798 – How did Paul receive his miraculous gifts?
Written on May 22, 2009 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I got asked a bit of a stumper the other day. Paul received the indwelling of the Spirit at baptism, but he was laid hands on by Ananias, who was… Read More
Q&A 0797—Philip and the Samaritans
Written on May 20, 2009 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I don’t understand why Philip couldn’t give the miraculous gifts to the Samaritans in Acts 8. Why didn’t he lay his hands on the newly baptized Samaritans so that the… Read More
Q&A 0796 – Ecology and Christian ethics
Written on May 18, 2009 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
In my religious ethics class, I learned that some scholars and religious environmental activists argue that a better understanding of Genesis 1:26 (where God gave man rule over the earth)… Read More
Q&A 0795 – Truth truer than the Bible?
Written on May 16, 2009 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
If you discovered a truth that was truer than the Bible, would you go for it? In other words, if you were to discover there to be a higher truth… Read More
Q&A 0794 – When does a woman “cross the line” in having authority over a man?
Written on May 14, 2009 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
As a Christian man, I have been wrestling with a question for some fourteen years. How can we tell when a woman might be violating 1 Timothy 2 — that… Read More
Q&A 0793 – Egg donation
Written on May 12, 2009 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I have been asked to forward to you the following questions from a dating couple regarding an egg donation from the sister to her biological sister who is not a… Read More
Q&A 0792 – Sexual immorality and church discipline
Written on May 10, 2009 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
How should I treat a sister who has sexual contact with a man without being married to him? As far as I know, he does not believe in God, but… Read More
Q&A 0791 – Isaiah has two authors?
Written on May 8, 2009 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I’ve been studying out the Old Testament prophets recently; Daniel was extremely faith-building as I researched the historical accuracy and the arguments behind dating its writing. I’m working on Isaiah… Read More
Q&A 0790 – Greek and Latin
Written on May 6, 2009 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I have the opportunity to either take an Attic Greek or a Latin class at the University of Florida. I am interested in learning Greek and Hebrew (for the obvious… Read More
Q&A 0789 – Advertising & Christian responsibility
Written on May 4, 2009 at 12:00 am, by
I have recently read your paper “Television and the Media,” and I have also read the book Rich Christians in an Age of Hunger by Ronald Sider. It seems that… Read More
Q&A 0788 – John 14:12-14: In Jesus’ name?
Written on May 2, 2009 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
In John 14:12-14, Jesus says that he will do whatever we ask and that we may ask him for anything. Also, Stephen, when dying, says "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit."… Read More
OT02-Cain-and-Abel.mp3
Written on May 1, 2009 at 12:00 am, by Douglas Jacoby
For the O.T. Lesson 2, Cain & Abel (25 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or… Read More
