Q&A 1273 – “Spiritual pornography” to read the Qur’an?
Written on December 30, 2011 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
In regard to the Qur’an, is there any part of that book that is productively applicable to our lives? Is there a danger in reading it? Wouldn’t this be the… Read More
Q&A 1272 – Were the ancient Jews polytheistic?
Written on December 28, 2011 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I have read of claims that the early Israelites were heavily influenced by their neighbors (Canaanite religion), and were in a sense polytheistic. They believed in the supremacy of YAHVEH… Read More
Q&A 1271 – Preachers and sound exegesis (exposition)
Written on December 26, 2011 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
There is somewhat of a mild debate going on in the church I attend. One brother with a degree in theology, understanding of Greek etc, always gets on to the… Read More
Q&A 1270 – Violent Jesus?
Written on December 24, 2011 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
Thank you for your websites. I am a premium member, which is good, as my sons are reaching the age of many difficult questions… I have a question of my… Read More
Q&A 1269 – The view of Jesus in other religions
Written on December 22, 2011 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I want to understand how other religions view Jesus. Have you written anything on that topic? I want to make sure I am on base as I share this information… Read More
Q&A 1268 – Elohim: plural God? Waters above the firmament?
Written on December 20, 2011 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
Why does the bible refer to "God" as Elohim when "Elohim" is plural for "gods"? And in Genesis the verse that talks about two types of water and the expanse:… Read More
Q&A 1267 – The New Atheists
Written on December 18, 2011 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I have heard a new movement on the rise called the "New Atheists," and they recently held a "Blasphemy Day." They have attacked, mocked and belittled God, and it made… Read More
Q&A 1266 – Helping a husband get spiritually engaged
Written on December 16, 2011 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
What’s the best way for a Christian woman to help her husband get spiritually engaged? It seems that he’s a true introvert and not close to many of the brothers,… Read More
Q&A 1265 – Edomite god
Written on December 14, 2011 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
What god did the nation of Edom serve? I have been searching for weeks and can’t find anything. — Mike Harris Whereas the gods of the Moabites, Ammonites, Philistines, et… Read More
Q&A 1264 – Evangelizing someone with a learning disadvantage
Written on December 12, 2011 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I recently reached out to a young man, and although he speaks English fairly fluently, he cannot read and write very well. He was orphaned as a young child, and… Read More
Q&A 1263 – Open Theism: If the Lord knows the future, do we have free will?
Written on December 10, 2011 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
When you said you believe "God’s future knowledge is conditional on our free-will choices," do you believe in open theism? — Adam Great question. I find open theism untenable in its… Read More
Q&A 1262 – Read the Psalms
Written on December 8, 2011 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I hope all’s well and that the year is fantastic for you! If it’s all right, I was hoping to pose a couple of questions: Do you have any advice… Read More
Q&A 1261 – Numbers 3 contradiction?
Written on December 6, 2011 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
Help me please to understand one instance in Numbers: "Those numbered of them, by the number of every male from a month old and upward—those numbered of them were 7,500… By the… Read More
Q&A 1260 — John the earliest and most Jewish of the gospels?
Written on December 4, 2011 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I found the following excerpt from a book I’m reading, The Ancient Library of Qumran, 3rd Edition, by Frank Moore Cross. He writes: "[Essene] parallels to John and the Johannine Epistles will… Read More
Q&A 1259 – Black Hebrew Israelites
Written on December 2, 2011 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
What do you know about Black Hebrew Israelites? During the twentieth century there have been several African-American groups that organized themselves around the belief that they were the "true" descendants… Read More
