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on the word QUESTION: for the Dave’s response.
Question: Is it OK with Jesus for us to
believe him (and believe in him); and also have severe doubt about the bible
being "OKed" by 1.Him 2. the
Holy Spirit 3. or God?
Question: (originally inspired by this article and
Lucy Crawford's discussion of it on the "Praying Wall”, and thus defined
by its context:
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here original question:
Question: How can God forget our sins if we can
remember them?
Question: Where did Cain get his wife, since he was a
son of Adam and Eve??
Question: Do you believe God is sovereign in ones salvation (i.e., He chooses us, by changing our hearts to say
yes to Jesus, Eph.2:1-10)? I have a home group, where some of the members were
curious about your views. For the most part, we all believe that God is
sovereign in salvation and life itself. Yet, we are a group who believe in home
churches, and are weary of institutional church.
Question: All the gospels tell of the soldiers
dividing up Jesus' clothing at the crucifixion, and that He was wrapped in
linen for burial, as was the custom of the day. When those who saw Him
after the resurrection, what was He wearing? I don't recall seeing it written
anywhere, but I assume He had been given His heavenly robes. What do you
say?
Question: What are your top 3
"un-answerable" theological questions--
Question: You wrote: "The word 'church' is not used
in Bible for a building or a Sunday gathering. So to emphasize this, we try not
to say 'at church,' for example, because we are the church. "
Question: "Why
are Jesus and Lucifer both referred to as the "Morningstar" in the
Bible?"
Question: I need
your advice on what to do in a complicated subject. Someone told me that you
have to be baptized in order to be saved. I have told them this untrue, that
you only have to confess with you mouth and believe with your heart that Jesus
is Lord...They continue to argue, and even brought me literature on having to
be baptized in order to be saved. She told me that Jesus even said so in Mark
16:16, I just think that they are misinterpreting it. I know what is true and
what the Bible says, but this is the first time I have been challenged (over
and over again...) on what I believe. Just wanted to know what you think and
how I should handle the situation. Thanks so much!!!
QUESTION: If
you are daring enough to answer: Where in the world did Christians get the idea
that sexual relationships are dirty and sinful, even in marriage?
QUESTION: What is the deal with "Son of Man?" That
is, why does the Bible use it so much for Christ, though everyone knew he was a
human, and NOT literally a son of a man?
QUESTION: I've always struggled with my question to you. I
have never really asked anyone with any kind of authority on this particular
subject. I've always wondered and hope with all my heart that the answer to my
question is yes. Do animals go to Heaven? I know that the Bible refers to the
white horse in several places. My Grandmother, a devoted woman of God, told me
they do not go to Heaven. If the answer IS no, how will I truly be happy in
Heaven without my beloved pets and friends?
QUESTION: What is the basic difference between Christianity
and other religions?
QUESTION: When I pray for forgiveness, do I need to pray for
each specific sin (i.e. telling a lie, being impatient ,
acting rude, etc.), or can I ask for forgiveness in a more sweeping, general
way (i.e. for missing the mark, in my thoughts, words and behavior, that God
has set for me; for not allowing Him to be in complete control of everything in
my life; for not living how He has commanded me to, etc.)? Or can I do either,
as long as I am sincere and have a contrite heart? I feel like if I have to
remember every specific thing, I'd spend my entire life making that list, but I
do want to make sure I clear out everything with God.
QUESTION: In your estimation, what is the unpardonable sin?
Is it one specific sin, or is it different for everybody? I know someone
worried they have committed it.
QUESTION: I want to know about LUCK. Are some people lucky
or luckier than others? Is there such a thing as luck? Are some people paying
just for their forefathers' past sins? For me, I've always felt I've had good
luck. Things have most always gone good for me. Even when it's not my way, it
doesn't seem that bad to me. Maybe it's just my way of looking at times. I know
others who seem to have bad luck most all the time. Is there more to this or is
it my faith? What do you think?
QUESTION: If God said "Do not murder," how come He
told the people in the OT to kill their sheep and animals for a sacrifice?
QUESTION: Is it true Jesus wants us to be perfect? If so,
what does that mean, and how do we do it?
QUESTION: I have
become quite concerned about some of the movements today, such as
QUESTION: I thought your sermon was so right on and spoke to
my heart as only God's Word can do. I walked away believing that I need only to
seek His Kingdom. Just how I go about that is my question. I think it's through
prayer. I think it's through the reading, studying and practicing of His Word.
When I go about my day, however, my mind will wander off and slip into fear or
frustration or whatever. That is when I take my eyes off Him and find myself
seeking what I think is the best for myself or my
loved ones. I want whatever it is God wants. Period! So, how do I keep my eyes
on Him and first seek His Kingdom?
QUESTION: What creates daily faithfulness with God? Does
passion precede, follow, or coincide with it? Is frustration the result of
conviction or perfectionism? Do you think we hinder the work of God in our
lives through our own workings, or does He take that in stride?
QUESTION: How can I connect what I feel inside to be true
about God with what I hear others saying is true, when they don't match up?
Should I deny the understanding & relationship I've developed about God in
favor of other concepts which are tightly held by friends & family members,
but seem strange & untrue to me? Can I be a Christian by picking &
choosing among the ideas that circulate within the various Christ-based
religions, assembling something that feels believable 100%, or must I take the
totality of the dogma of one sect believing many parts to be untrue? I'm
looking for a way in. Any suggestions? Also, how can I
deal with the concepts that seem false? Disregard them, or fake belief? Faking
belief seems dishonest.
QUESTION: A practical
question on prayer: I experience times of distraction--thinking about things I
need to do, for example, as I'm praying. Is there any help for me?
QUESTION: A friend
of mine could really benefit on your advice regarding which is the best Bible
translation. My friend has a hard time really believing that any other version
than the King James is kosher. What do you recommend?
QUESTION: I was
doing my devotions yesterday, and came across one that really caught me off
guard because I had always been taught different. I wanted to get your take on
it. The verse it used is Leviticus 19:28, "Do not
cut your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourselves." Well, I
had firstly heard it translated as "do not tattoo graven images on your
body", but even then, the verses surrounding this one are things like
"Do not cut your beard...do not touch a pig skin...eat fruit off a tree
for its first 3 years." So what I am wondering is why this one verse is
taken as still holding true today, and then the rest of the verses aren't.
Also, the devotional writer said that tattoos and body piercing were a form of
personal mutilation. I personally disagree because I have a tattoo and a body
piercing, and I would not say that I did either as a form of mutilation. What
do you think? Have we just forgotten these verses cause
we want to secularize God, or have these old testament laws changed, minus the
10 commandments of course. I'd like to know your take on:
QUESTION: This
weekend I happened to stumble on a Bible verse that I had never heard anybody
speak on: 1 Corinthians 5:9-13. Paul has just been telling the
QUESTION: Do you
know anything about Thomas Keating and the Centering Prayer? Is it associated
with the New Age movement? I believe it this was started in
QUESTION: Here is a
tough question I have struggled with. Maybe no one else does. Some groups have
their women wear their hair covered or in a bun. Why don't most denominations
do that, since it is mentioned in the Bible?
QUESTION: Lately, I have learned more about what the Bible
says about when we die, and I was surprised. If it is just a sleep we go into I
was not very happy about that at first. I thought we would be with Jesus and
maybe others we knew right off the bat. Then I figured it's all about trusting
God yet one more time, and knowing He's got it figured out for the best of us
and much better than I could come up with. Can you give me some clarity on
this, or tell me what to check out? Don't I sound like a little kid? Guess
that's a good thing though. Anyway I think you are the greatest pastor I have
ever met and I continue to pray for you every day.
QUESTION: Did Judas make it to heaven?