Questions & Answers

Did All Christians in the First Century Possess Miraculous Gifts?

Did every Christian in the first century receive the gift of performing miracles?

Why Do You Refer to Israel as Palestine?

Is it proper to use the name “Palestine” for the territory of Israel today?

Should a Christian Join the Gideons?

Should a Christian join the denominational organization called the Gideons as a means of promoting the gospel?

Who Were the Nephilim?

This article addresses the identity of the Nephilim mentioned in Genesis 6:4.

Does Starlight Require Millions of Years to Reach the Earth?

Does starlight require millions of years to reach the earth?

What About the Sins of Bible Heroes?

How does the sincere Bible student explain the terrible sins of some of its greatest heroes?

Is Taking an Oath in Court or Reciting the Pledge of Allegiance Forbidden?

Does James 5:12 prohibit a Christian from “swearing” to tell the truth in a court of law? What about saying the Pledge of Allegiance?

What Was the Nature of Cain’s Sin?

What was Cain’s sin? Was it weakness, lack of faith, or rebellion?

Will God Bring All Sins into Remembrance?

Will God remember all sins on the day of judgment, even those once pardoned?

Were the King James Version Translators Biased Toward the “Faith-Only” Doctrine?

This question discusses whether or not the translators of the King James Version had some bias toward the protestant dogma of faith-only.

Will Wicked People Be Annihilated in Hell?

This question discusses the ultimate fate of the wicked. Will it be annihilation or conscious suffering?

Does the Old Testament Condemn Tattoos?

Does the prohibition of the law of Moses, against making “markings” in the flesh condemn modern tatoos?

Was Potential Sin by Christ Prophesied?

This question explores the possiblity of whether Nathan prophesied about the possible sin of Christ.

What Is the Baptism of Fire?

What is the “baptism of fire” mentioned in Matthew 3:11?

Is Christianity Polytheistic?

How is Christianity different than religions that worship several gods?

Is Fasting for Christians Today?

Should Christians practice fasting?

Does God Limit His Own Foreknowledge?

Is there biblical evidence that, in some cases, God has limited his own foreknowledge?

Was the Fruit of the Vine Fermented?

What should be the nature of the fruit of the vine used during the Lord’s supper?

What About Social Drinking and the Old Testament?

Does the Old Testament provide precedent for “social” drinking today?

Was God Cruel to Animals?

This is a response to those who may be critical of God for his command to Israel that they hock the horses taken in battle.