Ask a Bible Teacher

Is Gambling A Sin?

Published: March 4, 2009
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I want to know if gambling in general is a sin or just certain forms. The reason I ask this is because my spring break is coming up and I wanted to gamble at a casino on my trip. I decided I would play with $100 and none more. If I win some, great. If not, no big deal. I like the rush of a winning hand, it’s just for excitement. I’ve played before and lost about $70 and it was no big deal, just something to do on vacation. I know I’m not going to develop a gambling problem, so is it still a sin?


Was There An Ice Age?

Published: March 4, 2009
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Since there is no mention of it in the Bible I have often wondered if there actually ever was an “ice age” as many in science claim with certainty there was, or if all the physical evidence that they point to was actually caused by the flood. Do you have any thoughts on this?


Are We Closer To The Rapture Now?

Published: March 3, 2009
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Now that Mr. Netanyahu is the prime minister of Israel it seems more possible (to me) that Psalm 83 could come into the picture. It is a more likely scenario now than in the case of victory of his political opponents, knowing both parties political stance and ideas about the peace process. I read opinions from those who think that Mr. Netanyahu going to bend to the international pressure concerning the peace process and there will be an agreement (land for peace if necessary). They are anxiously waiting for a peace agreement to happen which can be confirmed by the future AC, cause they yearn for the rapture. Their fear is that the more distant the peace agreement seems the more distant the rapture is. I’d like to know our opinion.


More On Speaking In Tongues

Published: March 1, 2009
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I have always heard that speaking in tongues in the evidence of the baptism of the holy spirit. My Mother has never spoke in tongues but I am sure she is spirit filled. I know she is very shy and feels people are always looking down on her. Because of her my brother and sister are saved along with many of my extended family on my fathers side. She wants to have a prayer language. Also I cannot find the verse in the bible that states that speaking in tongues is evidence. Thank you so much for your help on this. I love reading your website. It has been alot of help to me.


Ezekiel And The Fall Of Judah

Published: February 26, 2009
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Why did God have Ezekiel prophesy the destruction of Israel and Judah? I thought Israel and Judah were already destroyed before the days of Ezekiel because, Ezekiel said in the beginning of his book that he was in the midst of captivity. Where was Ezekiel located (where did he live) during the time he was prophesying?


Could The Anti-Christ Be Moslem?

Published: February 23, 2009
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I know there are differing opinions on who and where the anti-Christ comes from. Is there any indication that he may be a Muslim? Seeing that the whole region was a part of the Roman Empire is it possible. Or do you think he will be of European descent?


Angel Sex, Follow Up

Published: February 20, 2009
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Your website is great. In your answers about women and fallen Angels you state that Angels can have sex but don’t. I find it thoughtful that God gave the Angels an ability and then told them not to use it. Your thoughts please?


Explaining The Transfiguration, Follow Up

Published: February 18, 2009
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I enjoyed your response to Explaining the Transfiguration. Although I have never thought of that way, I appreciate the added insight. I always understood that passage to mean that Jesus was referring to the Apostle John. Of course, John was the only apostle who died of natural causes, but was privileged to be the recorder of Christ’s revelation, and therefore saw Him in the future on His throne before, during, and after the Earth’s judgments commenced.


The Curse Of Eve

Published: February 15, 2009
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If Adam and Eve had not partaken in the act of sin, how would man have procreated? God cursed Eve and said that “I will greatly multiply thy sorrow and thy conception; in sorrow thou salt bring forth children and thy desire shall be to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee.”

We know now what an ordeal giving birth to a child can be. It is very painful with out medication, and Eve didn’t have medication. Would they have had sexual relations that would result in birth just as it does today, if they had not sinned? It seems that the birthing process, as it is today, would be very painful. I know that they were immortal before the fall just as we will be again in our glorified bodies. That is why there will be no need for procreation for saints after the rapture of the church. I have always wondered how the world would have been populated if Adam and Eve had not sinned. Thanks in advance for your answer.


The Singularity

Published: February 14, 2009
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I have been reading about The Singularity recently. Is there any place in the Bible where it says or points to The Church or the world will be here while this is going on? It sounds like it is going to be a bad time and some weird things will be happening.