I have been told that God was the originator of giving man more than one wife, in earlier times, because he was building a nation. I think on such Bible patriarchs such as Abraham, David, Solomon, Jacob and Moses, who were allowed to have many wives and in some instances were even given another by God.

So my questions is, were all these major Bible characters committing sin by having multiple wives and was God just ignoring it or have they been unfairly treated by later generations? Can you provide solid evidence that Polygamy is of God or of Man?

As a follow up to ‘The Emergent Church’ and ‘Purpose Driven Ministries’ I have a question for you.

As far as I understand, the particular teachings of these two types of church center around seeking out non-Christians – but water down the Gospel in the process.

If we are not to become involved in this type of ministry, what is our purpose as Christians living in these final days before the rapture? Is it not our duty to spread the Word and do as Jesus instructed ‘…go and make disciples..’?

I feel quite confused regarding this matter. Although I don’t subscribe to ‘purpose driven teachings’, I have always taught my children that we are to be witnesses to God’s grace through Our Lord Jesus Christ. Are we still to reach out to the unsaved or just live our lives as we are? In short – what is God’s will for our lives?

Have you read (a well known author’s) book on The New Temple and the Second Coming? He shows apparent evidence that the Sanhedrin court has reconvened and is in the process of preparing in all matters for temple worship.

I have been reading something that says the Talmud of Immanuel was the original Book of Mathew in Aramaic. I would like your insight into this. It makes me wonder if this is leading people to believe in the Antichrist. It seems very misleading and does not fit with the translation of the Abomination of Desolation translation.

What is your opinion on (a well-known Pastor) that has been in the news lately? Is there really a white church and a black church? There are a few black people that attend my church, but other than that it is white. I just want some clear thinking opinion on this.

I know this will sound like the dumbest question in the world but here goes: my sister and family moved to Pahrump Nevada where prostitution is legal. My sister and her family are born again Christians. My sister’s son is around 21 years old, married with 2 little girls and decided to look for a job at a brothel. Isn’t this wrong? Shouldn’t we have nothing to do with stuff like this and also shouldn’t we avoid the appearance of evil? He boasts and says, oh I would never be tempted even if I worked there.

Thank you so much for your insight that must be from God. My question this time is regarding the Emergent church movement. We are seeking a new church to worship with, and have been in contact with several prospects. when I asked one church if they supported the Emergent teachings, the pastor said that he was aware of that movement, but believe their’s is an “Emerg-ing” church that is “reaching out” to their community.

I may be “gun-shy” after all we’ve seen so far, but I believe the Lord led us away from that church. The pastor also refused to comment on the Purpose-driven Movement, stating that he wouldn’t criticize another pastor. Were we right not to attend their services?

I read your response to the question titled “should there be an Israel” and I was wondering about the last part of the verse you quoted. It says:

“Only if these decrees vanish from my sight,” declares the LORD, “will the descendants of Israel ever cease to be a nation before me.”

Now I understand that there have always been Jews on the earth but this verse particularly says Israel will never cease to be a nation. However isn’t that exactly what happened after the destruction of the temple? Isn’t that why Israel becoming a nation is looked upon as such a big sign of the end times, since the nation ceased to exist until recently? Perhaps I have misunderstood what the verse is saying and I was hoping you could shed some light on the issue.

I recently heard a CD by (a well known teacher) saying that Prince Hassan Bin Tahal, may very well be the Anti Christ, since he is a direct descendant of Mohammad, has spent his life studying all the religions, is the President of the Club of Rome and would be the one person that all Islamic peoples would trust, therefore being able to bring the different factions together. What is your opinion of this?

I was wondering if you’ve watched certain Christian interview shows where the guests talk about receiving personal visits from Jesus and/or His angels – sometimes on a regular basis since they were kids?

They say that during these visits, He gives them special revelations, prophecy, spiritual gifts, etc. I just watched one and heard this woman claim (even though she was/is saved) that because she and another woman in her congregation had some animosity between them, Jesus told her that Hell was her destination (and literally took her there) unless she forgave this other woman. Also, Jesus told her that many Christians would end-up in Hell because they fail to obey and/or meet His commandment to love one another with an uncompromising love (agape?).

I’m guessing that during your years of ministry, you’ve encountered Christians who’ve confronted you with these types of special revelations from God, which conflict with what you believe the Word of God actually says. How do you deal with someone who claims to be a Christian, and gets personally visited by Jesus? I don’t want to call them a liar, but then again, I don’t want to accept whatever they say as gospel. Would you share your thoughts on these types of situations?

Thank you for this Bible-study website. It’s been a blessing to me.