Ask a Bible Teacher

Why Does He Do That?

Published: October 25, 2012
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I am confused by Matthew 10:23 when it says “you will not finish going through the cities of Israel before the Son of Man comes.” It appears that Jesus is speaking of the “end of the age.” I am confused why he switches from speaking in the present tense to the future tense without informing the reader. I would appreciate your thoughts on this passage.


OSAS And 1 Tim 4:1

Published: October 23, 2012
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Re: 1 Timothy 4:1. ” The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons.” Since you teach eternal security can you please explain this scripture above? The people it refers to must have been in the faith (or believed) to be able to abandon their faith. In my thinking, you can’t abandon something you don’t have to begin with. Am I wrong in thinking this?


Are Aborted Babies Part Of The Church?

Published: October 23, 2012
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Will babies who have been aborted go directly to the Lord as members of the Church or will they be part of another population? I imagine they would be the Church, but I’d appreciate your clarification.


Can They Ever Please God?

Published: October 22, 2012
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Re: No Longer In A State Of Adultery. As a believer, I know God forgives past, present and future sins. My question, however, is God going to look unfavorably on their relationship for eternity, or Does he accept and bless them because they have asked for, and have received, His forgiveness? Can their relationship ever be pleasing in God’s sight, or are they doomed to fail?


Different Races. Follow Up

Published: October 21, 2012
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Re: the different races. I have argued that races were man made not from God. I use Act 17:26 to defend this. “And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation.” What do you think?


Is Yoga OK?

Published: October 20, 2012
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What is your opinion on the art of yoga? I am saved and a Christian but I just started taking yoga and it’s been beneficial for stress-relief, toning etc. But it also involves something else other than exercise, I am told. I heard it involves the religion of Hinduism and I also notice during class there is an air of ” The Secret”, although it’s not mentioned. But they do mention having all power within us and things of that nature. My question is, Do you think I am able to practice and/or teach yoga for the beneficial aspects of it and not offend God?


Who Is The Thief In John 10:10?

Published: October 20, 2012
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Regarding John10:10, “The thief comes but to steal, and to kill and to destroy”. Contextually, it seems that Jesus was referring to the Jewish religious leaders and projecting into the future warning believers about false teachers and doctrines. Is it also correct to attribute this to Satan? I know that this is his nature.


Neanderthals And Nephilim

Published: October 20, 2012
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A recent article I read that claims that there is a certain ethnic group with DNA segments that come from Neanderthals. Is it possible that Neanderthals were actually related to the Nephilim or to the corruption of the flesh that is spoken of as occurring in those times before the flood? Is it possible that some of this DNA was carried onto the ark by one of the wives of Noah’s sons? Wouldn’t this explain the second incursion of Nephilim spoken of in Genesis?


Tradition, Tradition

Published: October 19, 2012
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I have a question regarding traditions within the Church. I have been having discussions with friends and family about the traditions of Catholicism, Orthodox, Protestant, etc.. We have gone back and forth about the importance of tradition, and how it can be good and edifying, or empty and meaningless. In your opinion, is adherence to tradition necessary to be in right relationship with Christ?


Where Did Different Races Come From?

Published: October 17, 2012
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Why do you suppose God told us why there are different languages but not why there are different races? The different races is an argument atheists use for evolution.