Q&A 1152 — Finding the harmony between the Bible and Evolution
Written on April 30, 2011 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I have been doing a personal inventory on my belief system, and kind of rearranging some of my ideas. As a science teacher who believes in God, I often feel I… Read More
Q&A 1151 — Romans 16 original?
Written on April 28, 2011 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I have read in several places the theory that Romans 16 was not an original part of Paul’s letter to the Romans. Some scholars contend that it is more likely that… Read More
Q&A 1150 — Commentary suggestions?
Written on April 26, 2011 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
Greetings from Mumbai. It is so fullfilling to read all the Q&As at your website. Currently I am using commentaries from E-Sword, and for the New Testament, Matthew Henry’s. However, I am… Read More
Q&A 1149 — Funeral viewings?
Written on April 24, 2011 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
We presently have a situation in the church here in Monrovia and need all the biblical help and advice we can get. Is it wrong or right biblically to put… Read More
Q&A 1148 — Saving money (David Ramsey)?
Written on April 22, 2011 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
In our congregation we are doing a financial seminar sponsored by David Ramsey’s book and Financial Freedom Seminars. It sounds very logical, but I often get a little confused when reading… Read More
Q&A 1147 — Did Paul Use Profanity (skubalon)?
Written on April 20, 2011 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I was wondering what your definition of the Greek word skubalon is, and how Paul is using it in Philippians 3:8? I looked it up and found two meanings: 1…. Read More
Q&A 1146 — Female presidential candidate?
Written on April 18, 2011 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
My question is in regard to politics. I like to keep up with what is going on in the United States, and as you know we currently have a female presidential… Read More
Q&A 1145 – Jesus and the Talmud
Written on April 16, 2011 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I would like to hear your opinion about Jesus and the Jewish Talmud. Personally, I do not believe Jesus regarded the Talmud as a “book” of authority, considering his opposition… Read More
Q&A 1144 — Jeremiah 31:40: Jerusalem never to be destroyed?
Written on April 14, 2011 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
In Jeremiah 31:40, the prophet says that the city of Jerusalem would be rebuilt and never again destroyed. The context is the new covenant, so is it referring to the… Read More
Q&A 1143 — Moses afraid, or not?
Written on April 12, 2011 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
In Exodus 2:14, we read, "Then Moses was afraid." After he learned that Pharaoh had heard about what he had done, he fled to Midian. It seems fairly obvious to… Read More
Q&A 1142 — Asa a good king or a bad one?
Written on April 10, 2011 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
Can you let me know your thoughts about this? The account in 1 Kings 15:14: "Although he did not remove the high places, Asa’s heart was fully committed to the… Read More
Q&A 1141 — The Golden Incense Altar
Written on April 8, 2011 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I had a question about Hebrews 9, where the writer says the altar of incense was in the Most Holy Place. My study Bible says that the writer was trying… Read More
Q&A 1140 — The end of the miraculous age
Written on April 6, 2011 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I’ve been considering the Holy Spirit. I wonder: if you were left only to the scriptures, what would you conclude about the Holy Spirit and whether or not the miraculous aspect… Read More
Q&A 1139 — The meaning of “blessed”
Written on April 4, 2011 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
"While most English Bibles use ‘blessed,’ a few modern translations have preferred ‘happy’: ‘How happy are the poor of spirit…’ " ‘ "Happy" isn’t good enough," Rabbi Steven Schwarzschild once… Read More
Q&A 1138 — Transubstantiation and Catholicism
Written on April 2, 2011 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I can’t understand the Protestant interpretation of John 6. In your opinion, is there anything true in the Catholic Church’s teachings today? It is making some outlandish claims, notably that you… Read More
