New Testament 169. Did Satan work through Judas as he did the serpent? 170. Will Judas go to heaven or hell? 171. How did the apostles convert to Christ? 172. What is truth? 173. In Matthew 5:3-12, it says that those who possess these characteristics will be saved outside the church. Would you explain this? 174. Would you explain Matthew 5:17-18? 175. In light of Matthew 5:34-37 and James 5:12, would it be wrong to “swear to tell the truth so help you God” as a witness in court? 176. What did Jesus mean when He said “new” wine should not be put in “old” bags (Matthew 9:17)? 177. Jesus said in Matthew 13 that the “tares” should be left in the garden. Do the tares represent those in the denominations who cannot be convinced of the truth? 178. What is Jesus teaching us in Matthew 15:22-28? 179. Would you explain Matthew 20:16? Who are the first and the last? 180. To whom does the “Son of Man” refer in Matthew 24:37? To Jesus or to the Father? 181. Would you explain what appears to be a discrepancy between Luke 23:39-43 and Matthew 27:38-44; Mark 15:32? Did one or two of the insurgents rail on Jesus? I know that all scripture is inspired of God and truthful! 182. Would you please explain Luke 17:20-21? 183. John 1:12 says that those who believe have been given the power to be saved. In other words they will be saved. Then why aren’t the devils who believe also saved (James 2:19). 184. Please comment on I Corinthians 3:12-15. a) In what way will the fire try our works? b) How can one’s work be burned and himself be saved? c) To what work is Paul referring? 185. Who is the man Paul saw in his vision of II Corinthians 12:1-4? 186. Does the establishment of our faith in the four gospels assure us of the promises of Jesus? 187. Would you explain Matthew 21:44? 188. Does Acts 15:20 prohibit Christians today from eating blood? 189. Why did the wise men bring gifts to Christ? 190. What is meant in I Timothy 2:15 . . .”she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety? 191. Would you please explain I Timothy 5:23-25? 192. Should we anoint the sick with oil as James teaches in James 5:14-15? 193. Would you explain Colossians 2:16? 194. Would you explain Colossians 3:2 and 3:5? 195. Does Colossians 4:11 have reference to Jesus Christ? 196. What is Peter teaching in I Peter 5:6? 197. Most of the apostles were uneducated. How did they manage to do Gospel work? 198. Why did the apostles decide to use assistants? 199. How many were chosen to go with the apostles? 200. What kind of men were chosen to go with the apostles? 201. How did the apostles want to spend most of their time? 202. Was Theophilus a Christian and very rich? 203. In Luke 22:36, does Jesus encourage self-defense? 204. Why did Paul often use diatribe in His writings? 205. Would you please explain Hebrews 10:28? 206. Why are Paul’s writings referred to as epistles and letters? 207. In Acts 1:9-11, Christ enters heaven with flesh and blood, and it was written that flesh and blood cannot enter into heaven. What is your stand on this? 208. Luke 14:26 says I must hate my brother. I John 4:20 says if I hate my brother, I am a liar. Please explain? 209. In Romans 8:16, what is the difference between the spirit which is in man and the Spirit Himself? 210. Why did the blind man in Mark 10:50 cast away his garment? 211. What does it mean when some say, “All will be judged alike?” 212. Would you kindly show me how the Samaritans were baptized, since they did not receive it of Christ or His apostles? 213. What was Paul’s thorn in the flesh? 214. Would you please provide a general comment on the book of Revelation and explain the symbols “seven, six hundred sixty-six, one thousand, beast, pit, Babylon, and rod of iron?” 215. What do the “seven Spirits of God” in Revelation 4:5 represent? 216. What is the holy city, New Jerusalem, of Revelation 21:2? Is it the “new heavens and the new earth” of verse one? 217. What does Revelation 11:11-12 mean? 218. If we understand that the mark of the beast in the forehead (Revelation 14:9) is a type of baptism, does this mean that we can sprinkle? 219. What does “no gatherings” mean in I Corinthians 16:2? 220. Is it true that Elijah went into heaven (II kings 2:9-11)? If so, how is it that Jesus said. “no man hath ascended up to heaven, but He that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is in heaven?” 221. What is the meaning of the “foolishnesss of God?” 222. Why was Stephen taken out of Jerusalem to be stoned to death? 223. In Acts 15:21 there were those who preached Moses in the synagogues every Sabbath. Why did they not preach Christ? 224. Why did Jesus command His disciples at the first not to go to the Gentiles? 225. Is Pentecost a Jewish feast or was it begun by Christ for the purpose of giving the Holy Spirit? 226. Would you please tell me about the synoptic gospels: the date of each and their problems? 227. Who wrote the book of Hebrews? 228. In Revelation 7, why is the tribe of Dan omitted? 229. In I John 5:16-17, what is the “sin unto death?” 230. Should Mark 16:9-20 be included in the Scriptures? 231. Romans 1:24-32 says men have changed from the natural use of women to men which is against nature. Has the manner of dress brought this about? 232. II Timothy 3:1-17 warns us of God’s judgment upon wicked men. Part 1: Does verse ten apply to believers? Part 2: Shall we be saved if we believe in the Gospel? 233. How are Christians chastised? 234. Is the place Jesus gone to prepare (John 14:1-3) for the righteous and the sinner? 235. In John 19:23-24, the soldiers took Christ’s clothes. In the fortieth verse, Nicodemus and Joseph wound Jesus’ body in linen clothes for His burial. In John 20:7, we see that, after the resurrection, the linen clothes were left in the tomb. Where then did Christ get clothes in which to make public appearances before His ascension? 236. Are people possessed by “demons” today? 237. Is it right to withdraw fellowship from sinners who will not repent? 238. After the death of Jesus, how many sons did Mary bear? Name them all. 239. Is the grave Hell? 240. If the lost are going to suffer an eternal burning, will it be in heaven or on earth? 241. Is it true that there is no place of eternal punishment (hell)? 242. What will burn in hell? The soul? The flesh? Or both? 243. In Luke 16:23 and II Peter 2:4, it seems like there are two hells. If one hell is before Judgment Day, what is the purpose of Judgment? 244. Is it in order to say that the saints have been resurrected with Christ - Matthew 27:52-53? Who were these people? What were their names? 245. Was the resurrection of Matthew 27:51-53 the first resurrection? Are there not two resurrections indicated in I Thessalonians 4:13-17 and John 5:28-29? 246. Would you explain Revelation, chapter seventeen? 247. Why are Christians forbidden to cry and mourn for the dead as Jesus did (John 11:35)? 248. In my letter I have stated my thoughts on the subject of taking a brother to law (I Corinthians 6:7-8). Do you agree? What can you offer? 249. Is it right to “judge?” 250. Is it right for a Christian to judge his enemy by praying that God will do bad things to him? 251. In Colossians 3:5, what is the meaning of uncleanness? Of inordinate affection? Of evil concupiscence? 252. Romans 10:9-10, what does it mean? Why do some say this is all one has to do to be saved? How can one show that belief (mental assent) is not enough for salvation? 253. In the Bible, it says to try the different faiths or spirits to see if they be of God, and if they confess that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh, they are of God. Would you please explain this passage (I John 4:1-3). 254. Does not Ephesians 4:11-13 teach that there are apostles today? 255. What does it mean in Revelation 13:17-18 that none might buy< or sell unless he had the mark of the beast? 256. What is being taught in I Peter 3:3? 257. In Matthew 20:20-23, the baptism of suffering is applied to the believer who is physically suffering from fever or disease. After these were anointed, did he or she become saved immediately? 258. John 1:1 says that God created the universe with words. Can you tell me how these words were made? 259. Would you please explain what John 1:1 means? 260. What are the “greater works” discussed by Jesus in John 14:12? 261. Does I Corinthians, chapter eleven, teach that women should wear a head covering today in worship to God? Are we to understand that hair is the covering to which this passage refers? 262. Would you explain Hebrews 4:1-13? 263. Does I Corinthians 7:39 teach that a Christian widow can only marry another Christian? 264. Will those who have not heard the gospel be lost in Judgment Day? What about Romans 7:7-8? 265. What does it mean in II Thessalonians 1:8, “them that know not God?” 266. What is baptism for the dead in I Corinthians 15:29? 267. What does it mean in Hebrews 7:1-3 that Melchisedec was “without father; without mother; without descent? 268. Regarding Revelation 14:2-3, why this revelation? Who are the four living creatures? 269. Would you explain Revelation, chapters 12 through 20? 270. Please explain in I Peter 3:18-20 and I Peter 4:6. Who did the preaching? To whom? What was the result? 271. Is the resurrection meant only for those who partake of the Lord’s Supper? If yes, explain why, but if no, explain John 6:53-54. 272. What baptism did John the Baptist receive? Where was he baptized? 273. Do such passages as Philippians 3:12 and Hebrews 12:14 teach that men can attain to a degree of “sanctification” so that they can no longer sin? 274. One is teaching that a man may sleep with his girlfriend without sinning provided that he later marries her. He quotes I Corinthians 7:36 as a proof text. Is this true? 275. Would you please explain Revelation 14:4? Who are they that were not defiled by women? And who were these women? 276. Would you please explain Revelation, Chapter 20? 277. People say 666 will come after Christ comes. Is this true? Who is 666 (Revelation 13:18)? 278. Does Matthew 24:1-14 tell us what signs will appear before Christ’s second coming? 279. Does Mark 9:43-48 teach that we must literally cut off our hands if they offend or cause us to stumble? 280. In John 9:1-7, Jesus healed a blind man by spitting on the ground and mixing the saliva with dirt and putting the mud on the man’s eyes. If a man did that today in Africa, they would say he was a Witch Doctor. What is the difference? 281. Please explain Mark 11:22-24. 282. According to Hebrews 4:15, Jesus was tempted. How could He be tempted if He was God in human flesh? 283. Does Hebrews 6:1-2 teach that we should place no emphasis on repentance, baptisms, etc.? 284. Relative to the word “elements” in II Peter 3:10, I believe that the vast majority of biblical scholarship misunderstands the usage of the word. Further, based on Strong’s number 4747, I believe that the word “means” the “Law.” Would you comment? 285. Does Hebrews 13:8 teach, since Jesus does not change, that the gifts continue today? 286. Will you explain Romans 14:5-6?