Q. I’ve been bothered as of late, with a kind of curiosity that has beset me that wants to know what is the deal with magic. I know the scriptures say that the dark arts are a bad thing. I know that dealing with anything that summons demons is a bad thing of course. My interest has brought me upon a book titled “The Book of Abramelin”  This book is said to be a originally written by a Jewish Talmudist and contains information on how to achieve “knowledge and conversation” with the “Holy Guardian Angel”  What are your opinions on magic and the Kabbalah, and if somebody like me who has the holy spirit within me, am I protected against the evils of magic? Or is magic an area I should avoid all together?

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Q. Is lilith or lilin mentioned anywhere in the Bible? if so can you tell me where to look?

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Q. I enjoy reading the questions and answers in the newsletter you kindly provide.  I find them extremely interesting and thought provoking.

One of my current avenues of study is the exploration of the rite of baptism on behalf of those that have passed on without knowing Jesus.   To this end I am using the Bible and the Patrologies (writings of early Church leaders).  Reading the text (of 1 Cor. 15:29) it appears that (Paul) considers the practitioners of proxy baptism actually do believe in the resurrection from the dead and that is the reason they make attempts to save non-Christians that have died, as many have lived and died without even the name of Jesus falling upon their ears.  Have you considered the beliefs and practices of Early Christians regarding their belief in this rite, and, if so, do their beliefs and teachings make any kind of sense to you?

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Q. I have a question regarding those who have died without hearing the gospel.  While I believe that God will do what is right and just, I did run across a strange (to me) article that used scripture to try to prove that after the millennium Christ will give these newly resurrected people the chance to be saved. The writer of the article  used  1Cor 15:22 and Rev 20:5 as a basis for this belief.  I read both, actually both chapters to try to get the context, but could not.  Can you see anything in these verses that would make the writer believe that those throughout the history of the world who died without hearing about Christ will be raised to life after the millennium and be given an opportunity to accept salvation?

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Q. What do you think of (a well known author’s) website? She claims to have spent 40 days in Hell with Christ to witness the abominations of hell.  And, is it true that according to general Albert Pike, 33rd  degree Freemason, World War III is necessary to stage Anti-Christ?

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Q. I am new to your website and am enjoying it very much.  Thank you for your obedience to our Lord.  I have a friend who buys into everything (blows with the wind) and I am very worried for her.  She has come to me with things like soaking prayer and healing rooms and such.  I have worked at finding scriptures on my own and now with the help of your wonderful website.  I would appreciate knowing any information you have on these things.

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Q. I am going to be very bold and say I am gifted with discernment.  I know immediately, sometimes I feel I know upon seeing someone, if they are a false teacher.  I can also sense spirits who hang on people, either good or bad.

This question concerns false teaching–I have a hard time “going” to church.  I feel a problem with most of the messages being preached.   And I feel it is a valid concern.  I have young children and cannot have them being taught lies, fallacies, deception, whatever.  I feel it is my responsibility to “train up a child in the way they should go.”  As a result we, as a family,  are isolated from the body of Christ.

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Q. What is your feeling regarding the G12 cell structure, that is popular amongst the churches?  It appears to have all the bells and whistles,with “add ons”.  I personally believe that we do not need a name for the gathering of the believers in houses, and also that it maybe a pyramid scheme without money.  Please assist.

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Q. My question:  When I became a Christian at 19 it was because someone told me about Jesus Christ dying for my sins. I didn’t know anything else except I wanted Him as my Lord. I built my doctrine from there by reading the Bible and attending churches and fellowships.

I’d like to know what you believe can keep a person from actually having been saved.  I didn’t know about the Trinity. I fully believe it now as I learned it years ago. But what about Mormons who love the Lord and dedicated their lives to Him and then were taught by their church that there is no trinity?  I’m fully aware that Mormon or Jehovah Witness or even Catholic theology is wrong, but where does the line get drawn? They are being taught wrong doctrine and yet many of them claim to have fallen in love with the Lord the same way I did.

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Q. I am pleased to find your website.  I have had a question for some time and haven’t found an answer yet. perhaps you can help. I was reading Acts 8 about Simon the Sorcerer becoming a believer & following Philip (v. 13).  I believe in the grace of God as our only foundation for salvation; most of the time I understand how I have previously misinterpreted verses.  But I do not understand verses 20-24 in the light of unconditional eternal salvation.  Either Simon wasn’t a believer or salvation is dependent on confession of individual sins- as in simons case. Please shed light on this for me.

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