General Biblically Related Topics 553. Is it scriptural to celebrate Christmas and Easter? 554. Do we know when Jesus was born? 555. Should Christians fast today? 556. What is the best way to let your friend know that you have committed sin? 557. Is there any biblical reason to decorate church buildings today? 558. Why does the Bible not indicate all of the disciple’s activities? 559. Some of our brethren use words such as liberalism, conservatism, anti(ism), millennial, and premillennialism. What do these words mean? 560. How can one identify those who promote various “isms”? 561. What is the meaning of 606AD and 33AD? 562. Does 33AD mean 50 days after Christ’s death or does it mean 33 years after Christ’s death? 563. What do the numbers 4, 7, 12, 14, and 40 signify? 564. Will all pagans go to hell? 565. Which book in the Bible does not mention the name of God? 566. What was the original name of the apostle called Barnabas? 567. What man’s name has the same meaning as Jesus? 568. Is it good for Christians to be soldiers? 569. Is it good for Christians to be “footballers?” 570. What is a brute? 571. When a person dies, does his spirit stay in the grave or does it go to heaven (Ecclesiastes 12:7)? 572. Are there male and female devils? 573. In the first lesson of the correspondence course it says that the Bible has a theme, a plot, a conflict, a climax, and a conclusion. What does this mean? 574. Will the madman be saved? 575. What is the work of a missionary (preacher/evangelist) in a foreign country? 576. How does one become one of your local preachers here ( Africa)? 577. What is the significance in showing favor to a particular child as Jacob did to Joseph in our families today? 578. Why was the Bible written? 579. How were the books of the Bible gathered into one volume? 580. How is the Bible translated into the many languages today? 581. Who is Diana, queen of heaven in Jeremiah 7:18 and Acts 19:35? 582. What is the difference between a preacher, priest, teacher, elder, and evangelist? 583. Where does a preacher preach? Where does a teacher teach? Where does an elder teach? 584. Does an evangelist evangelize those already converted, or those yet unreached with the gospel? 585. Who are ministers? Are they servants? 586. Why should we examine the Bible? 587. How old is the Bible? 588. How many ancient manuscripts of the Bible exist compared with ancient secular writings? 589. How widely has the Bible been distributed? 590. How accurate is the Bible in matters of science? 591. What does the Bible say about the earth and its support? 592. Why doesn’t the Bible say anything about the destruction of Jerusalem in 70AD? 593. If the Bible was written after 70AD, why didn’t God’s people talk about it? 594. Why is there so much suffering in the world? How can those who suffer be assured that God is with them? How can they be helped or led out of their problems? 595. How many books are there in heaven? 596. I recently attended a “Ladies Day” unlike any Ladies Bible Study I have ever seen! They were handing out prizes such as cookbooks! When did “Ladies Days” begin? Are they right? 597. Does God appoint a specific time for each of us to die? 598. Why did they use scrolls? 599. What are Cherubim? 600. What does “glory” mean? 601. Is it possible that some people will not taste of death before Judgment Day? 602. When a person dies, how long does it take the soul to leave the body? 603. What is Systematic Theology? 604. What is the difference between a “reverend” and a >“preacher?” 605. Some say the Bible is full of lies (contradictions). Is this true? 606. What do most people say about the purpose of life? 607. Are the Israelites God’s chosen people today? 608. What grand prophecies are now being fulfilled? 609. Are we near the end of the world? 610. Is it wrong for a Christian to vote? 611. Is it wrong for a Christian to attend festivals? 612. Does God prohibit men wearing women’s garments and women wearing men’s garments? Is it a sin for a woman to wear jeans? 613. In the early centuries before Christianity came to Africa our ancestors prayed to idols. Will they be lost? 614. How does one become a preacher? 615. What is the difference between Judaism and Christianity? Can one rightly practice Judaism today? 616. Would you define the following terms: Illumination, Salvation, Restoration, Rewards, Chastening, and Sanctification? Are they related? 617. Can you make clear to me what people are saying about the earth being destroyed in the year 2000 by collision with the greatest star in heaven? 618. What is the meaning of “Alleluia?” 619. Can people today expect to live as long as Abraham and Sarah? 620. Adam died at the age of 930 years. Why does modern man die so early? Why has his life span been reduced so much 621. Why do people have natural hatred for others? 622. There are many problems on the earth such as poverty, crime, prostitution, robbery, etc. Will the nations find a solution to these problems? 623. We are not told when or where the apostles, Paul, John, and Peter died, nor where they are buried. Can you give me information on this? 624. I have been told it takes about eighty-five years for one to really understand the Bible. Is this true? 625. My husband and I have donated our bodies to U.K. Medical center to help others. Do you find anything in the scriptures wrong with this? 626. What Bible verses would you recommend for me concerning my failing health that has affected my marriage? 627. Is the New International Version too dangerous to be used in our classrooms? 628. Which is the better version, the King James or the Revised Standard Version? 629. There have been conflicting explanations of what a “soul” is. Please, can you tell me your version? 630. Where will the proceedings of Judgment take place? On the Earth or Heaven? I believe that Christ will not set foot on the Earth and that we will meet Him in the air. 631. Where will Paradise be following the Judgment? 632. Should Christians practice weddings? Should it be done in the church assembly hall? 633. Why do those in Muslim countries not suffer from “aids” as much as those in Christian countries? Is it because Christians have refused to follow the laws of God that He has decided to bring this killer disease upon them? 634. Is the Devil different from Satan and demons? Who is Lucifer? 635. Is it okay for a Christian to be involved in politics? Can a Christian serve as a president, governor or member of a council? 636. Is it advisable for a Christian to salute or honor a national flag? If yes, explain Daniel 3:8-25. 637. What about Homosexuals? 638. Is Satan a fallen angel? 639. What about the “Good News Bible?” Is it a good translation? 640. What is zeal and how does it affect our lives? 641. What is the meaning of Good Friday? 642. What of seven heavens? 643. I think we need to stay out of legalism and live in freedom. Agree? 644. Will we know each other in heaven?