God and Christ 1. What is God like? 2. How do we see (know) God in our everyday living? 3. Why do we praise God? 4. Did God plan to insert sin into His creation? 5. Why did God not immediately destroy Satan so that we would not sin? 6. Because God allowed Satan to mislead His people, does this mean that God was powerless to do anything about it? 7. If God is the head of Christ, would it not be more proper and honorable to ascribe the headship of the church to God the Father? 8. Since God cast Satan out of heaven into this world, does not God become liable for the sin of this world? 9. Who created God? 10. Does God know when a baby is in the womb? 11. When God comes to stay in your heart what will you feel? 12. Is God the cause of human suffering in certain classes of society? 13. Why does God not immediately end this world with all its sin and rebellion? 14. Why doesn’t God provide food for His people today? 15. If we all trusted God, would racism end? 16. Was God slack concerning His promises because Jacob received the blessing instead of Esau? 17. Can those who sincerely want to know God find Him? 18. In Genesis 1:27, God created man in His own image. Then in John 4:24, we see that God is a spirit. Now, what kind of man did God create, spiritual or bodily man? Are we really like God? 19. A man said that if Christ was God He would have known when He was going to return (Matthew 24:36). Is Christ God? If God is the Father and Christ is the Son, who is the Mother? 20. Why did Jesus die? 21. For whose creation did Christ die? 22. Why couldn’t Jesus have destroyed the disease of sin that has plagued our spiritual lives? 23. Where was Jesus’ spirit while His body was in the grave? 24. Was Jesus in the grave for three days and three nights? 25. In what way is Christ the “firstborn (first fruits)” from the dead? 26. Are all of the teachings of Christ to be found in the Bible? 27. Jesus was not a sinner. Why was He baptized? 28. During the temptation of Christ, did he actually fast for forty days or is this just an estimation? 29. Where was Jesus residing during the forty days before He went to heaven? 30. What things did the disciples not understand about Jesus? 31. Why was the transfiguration not a strange thing to Christ? 32. Why did Moses and Elijah appear with Christ at the transfiguration? 33. Is it true that the blood of Christ is still flowing in Israel today? If so, where? 34. What does Christ promise if we love and obey Him? 35. How can we abide in Christ and Christ in us (John 15:4)? 36. Why did Christ rise on the third day? 37. Were parables used by Christ to make matters clear or to leave His audiences with a question? 38. Was Jesus a white-skinned man? 39. Why do many people say that Christ will be coming back after 2000 years? 40. Will Jesus literally return with the clouds of heaven or will He return as He came the first time, i.e., through a miraculous birth? 41. Will the heavens and earth literally be destroyed at His Second Coming? Will we literally meet Him in the air? 42. Is Jesus God? Would it be blasphemous to say so? 43. Are there other messiahs today besides Christ? 44. Would you provide evidence that Christ used the Greek language? Was Greek the only language He knew? What language did Jesus use in Matthew 4:17 and Luke 2:46-49? 45. In answer to a question in the Bible Correspondence Course, I answered that Jesus had an earthly father named Joseph. You marked it wrong. Why? 46. Can man today live without food for forty days, as did Christ (Matthew 4:2)? 47. Did Jesus drink alcoholic beverages? 48. Did Christ resurrect in body? If yes, explain I Peter 3:18 and I Corinthians 15:42-44, 50. 49. Did Jesus become a sinner when He died on the cross for our sins? 50. Would you please explain Matthew 27:46-47? 51. Some people say they have seen Jesus Christ. How is this possible if Jesus is a spirit? 52. What was the reason and what was really happening on the Cross, when Jesus said, My God, My God, why hast thou forsaken me?” Holy Spirit 53. Are men baptized in the Holy Spirit today? Do men receive the “gifts” of the Holy Spirit today? How does He work in people today? 54. If the gifts have passed away, what about I Corinthians 12, 13, & 14? 55. What is the difference between the words “Ghost” and “Spirit”? 56. What is the “gift of the Holy Spirit” (Acts 2:38)? 57. Does not Joel 2:28 teach that the Holy Spirit would be poured out upon all flesh? Why do you restrict this to the apostles and the household of Cornelius? 58. Does not Jesus tell Nicodemus (and us) that he needed to be baptized in the Holy Spirit (John 3:5)? 59. Were not the people in Acts 19:1-7 baptized in the Holy Spirit? 60. Do you believe that the Holy Spirit is of no use today? 61. What is baptism of the Holy Spirit and the baptism of fire as expressed in Matthew 3:11? 62. Can one be qualified to be an apostle today? 63. Did Paul see the Lord only in a vision? 64. For what purpose did the apostles impart gifts to others? 65. Since some in the church today are still babes, are not gifts still necessary for maturation? 66. The purpose of Holy Spirit baptism is to give special abilities. You explained that the Holy Spirit indwells only through the word. Since you have the Holy Spirit dwelling in you, but you have no special ability, how is it that you can teach the Bible? Where did you get the ability? 67. Does I Corinthians 12:7 (all men) include Christians today? 68. Does Mark 16:17-20 teach that gifts of the Holy Spirit are meant for us today? 69. Some say that the one hundred and twenty disciples (Acts 1:15) were baptized in the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost. Is this true? 70. What does Ephesians 5:18 mean? How can one be filled with the Spirit? 71. What is the difference in being baptized with the Spirit and being filled with the Spirit? 72. How does the Holy Spirit convict men of sin as John 16:8-13 says? 73. How is the fruit of the Spirit produced in our lives today (Galatians 5:22-25)? 74. If heaven is a place of no pain, no tears, how can the Holy Spirit of God be grieved (Ephesians 4:30)? 75. Jesus, according to Matthew 4:23-24 and other passages, healed people with various diseases. Do pastors, evangelists, and bishops have this same power today? 76. If some have the power to heal today, why don’t they heal those in the hospitals? 77. In John 16:12-13, is Jesus telling only His disciples that they will be guided into all truth by the Spirit of truth or is He saying that He will guide people today into all truth? 78. Please explain I Corinthians 13:10 as to what the “perfect” is. Basically we teach that it is the complete Word of God as opposed to Ephesians 4:13: “unto a perfect man.” Is this correct? 79. If you are a Christian, but cannot speak in tongues, what can you do about it? 80. How are we to understand the word “now” in I Corinthians 13:12 and how are we to understand the word “now” in I Corinthians 13:13? Are they to be understood as referring to different periods? 81. Please explain further Ephesians 4:7-14. 82. Our “Pastor” says that the “perfect” in I Corinthians 13:10 refers to the Second Coming. True? 83. Does I Corinthians 13:1 teach that there are two kinds of tongues; one of foreign languages; the other a heavenly language? 84. Is it true that we take away the empowering of the Holy Spirit today when we discredit Mark 16:16-20? 85. Why were not all of the gifts mentioned in I Corinthians 13:8? 86. Have we concentrated less in the past on the Holy Spirit than the Father and the Son? The Church 87. Is it necessary to be a member of Christ’s church in order to be saved or can one be saved in the Catholic Church, or one of the other denominations? 88. Is the church the house of God? 89. Who is the head of the church in the world and where is he found? 90. Are hospitals and schools part of the work of the church? 91. Does the church save? 92. Would you inform me about the organization and the worship of the church? 93. Would you tell me about the unity of the church? 94. Why was the church of Christ divided? 95. When did Jesus build His church? 96. On what date was the church of Christ established? Some say that it was established only four years ago and is, therefore, not as old as the Catholic Church, Methodist, and others. 97. What name is given to the church that Jesus built? 98. Were the Campbell’s inspired? 99. If an individual has never been to a church of Christ can he diligently study God’s Word, become a Christian, and establish a congregation of the Lord’s church in his area? Can a hand of fellowship and acceptance be given to such an establishment? 100. What was the restoration movement? 101. Where was the church during the Dark Ages and how could it grow without the Bible? 102. If a Christian man marries a second wife, we know he has sinned, but what will the duties of this person be in the church? 103. May the person referred to in the preceding question continue to lay hands on the sick? 104. Is it better to walk alone or worship with those who have compromised the truth? 105. Since the church of Christ was established in Jerusalem, why is it’s headquarters not there? 106. Would you explain about the church that Jesus built; that it has no earthly headquarters? 107. As a Catholic, I would like to know about the church from a Protestant point of view. Did Jesus really establish the church through His apostles? 108. Did Christ really appoint Peter and his successors head of His church until the end of time? 109. What is the work of a woman in the church? 110. May a woman establish a church? 111. Are we to obey church doctrines or Bible doctrines? 112. If a person is in sin; refuses to repent; is withdrawn from; divides the congregation, and starts another congregation, will it be recognized as the church of Christ? 113. Is the church supposed to be in the business of making money? 114. Is it a sin for a church to practice “Sunday School?” 115. Would you support a “ Non-Sunday School Church” that engages in serious Bible correspondence courses? 116. There is in Nashville an African Christian Schools Foundation and in Searcy, Arkansas, an African Christian Hospital. These two groups regulate the money sent by American brethren to support people in Africa. Is it right to support these organizations? 117. How can we convince people that Christ accepts only one church? 118. Can we scripturally have a Church Women’s Organization within the church organization? 119. Is it wrong for a congregation to have a fellowship hall (I Corinthians 11:20-22; 33-34)? 120. Since I Corinthians 16:1-2 is an example for us today, is it also implied that our offerings should be given to others? If so, how will the needs of the local congregation be met? 121. If a group wants to erect a church building should they develop a money-raising scheme to do so? 122. Our preacher told us that the church of Christ will not take medicine or go to the hospital. Is this true? 123. Our preacher told us that the church of Christ will not cooperate with unbelievers. Is this true? 124. Our preacher told us that the church of Christ does not allow the wearing of necklaces or earrings. Is this true? 125. If the kingdom is the church, as you teach, and it has already come, then why did Jesus teach us to pray, “Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, etc.?” 126. If we are to be true followers within the church of Acts 2:47, should we not do as they did and sell all of our possessions and hold all things in common (Acts 2:44-45)? 127. What if a church has been established that is not using the name “ Church of Christ,” but they are scriptural in organization, work, worship, and doctrine? Is this wrong? 128. Is it right for a congregation to write a letter of disassociation to a sister congregation for any reasons whatsoever? If yes, biblically prove. Worship 129. One Sunday evening two men in our congregation put a “feetwashing.” Is it right to do this as part of the worship service? 130. Is clapping hands while singing forbidden in the New Testament? 131. Is it a sin for women to leave their heads uncovered during worship services (I Corinthians 11:1-16)? 132. Are Christians today commanded to partake of the Lord’s Supper? 133. Why have many of your kinds of churches stopped using (fermented) wine and substituted grape juice? 134. Are Christians today commanded to tithe as those in the Old Testament? 135. Why are women not allowed to ask questions, pray, or preach during the worship service? 136. There appears to be a contradiction between I Corinthians 14:33-38/I Timothy 2:11-15 and Acts 2:17-18. The Acts passage seems to allow what the other passages, written by Paul, prohibit. Would you explain! 137. In a recent issue of “Truth for the World” (Vol.4, Number 4. August,1995) in a discussion of prayer in public worship, you only speak of a particular kind of prayer. Aren’t there other types of prayer? How about Romans 8:26? 138. Why when people pray do they say “through Jesus our Lord?” 139. Is it forbidden for a person to justify himself in prayer to God? 140. Is it scriptural to close your eyes during prayer? 141. During prayers in church should everyone pray aloud, or is itbetter for a man to lead? 142. Is it scriptural for a sister in Christ to give comments after the “Bible Study” period, instead of asking questions submissively (as was the case of the women in the worship service of I Corinthians 14:34-35)? Is such a sister in violation of I Timothy 2:12? Is such a sister usurping authority over the men? 143. What is the specific time to partake of the Lord’s Supper? 144. Does I Corinthians 14:26-27 authorize groups of two or three singing during worship? 145. Is it scriptural to perform simultaneous acts of worship during the assembly, such as singing during communion? 146. Does not Galatians 3:28 justify the use of women in a leading role in public worship? 147. If choirs that mostly sing songs not known to the rest of the church are allowed, would the church be allowed to sing any song that some of the members don’t know? 148. If such songs can be sung by members who know them, and those who don’t know them can’t sing, how does this differ from a choir? 149. If a church cannot sing a song which is not known to some members, how can those members learn it? 150. In Romans 15:9 and Hebrews 2:12 (Psalms 22:22) are these quotations from the Old Testament: “I will confess to you among the Gentiles and sing to your name” and “I will declare your name to my brethren; in the midst of the congregation I will sing praise to you.” Is this talking about singing together or, I, a single person, singing among the midst of many people? 151. If the church must be taught a song not known to them, where in the Bible do we read about Christians coming together to learn a song?Where do we read about the use of songbooks? 152. Larry Powers says in his tract on choirs that Colossians 3:16 “teaching” means to teach, instruct by word of mouth and “admonishing” means to put in mind, instruct, warn. Therefore, this teaching and admonishing is to be done to one another, which means that all do it at the same time together. If what Larry Powers says is true, then it means that pulpit preaching, teaching, and admonishing are wrong, because only one person does it at one time. Is this true? Please explain. 153. Nowhere in the New Testament are choirs mentioned. If this means choirs are wrong, then why are not many cups in communion wrong, because nowhere in the New Testament do we read of many cups being used, but only one cup? Since there is no scripture telling us how many cups to use in communion, who decided we should use many cups, and by what authority? 154. Since Christ instituted the Lord’s supper in an upstairs room and the apostles received the Holy Spirit in an upstairs room, then an upstairs room has some importance to Jesus Christ. Why don’t we go to an upstairs room to partake of the Lord’s Supper? Do we have Bible authority for taking the Lord’s Supper downstairs? Where in the Bible do we read that it does not matter where we observe the Lord’s Supper, but it does matter what we observe? 155. Why do men not wear hats during worship to God? 156. Because we now have liberty in Christ, would it be acceptable to burn candles or to sleep in worship services? 157. I have enclosed a document entitled “Breaking Bread.” Would you please explain what is being taught? Is it right or wrong? 158. If a church fails to get wine for communion, is it right to use other juices, such as pineapple or lemon? 159. Where in the Bible are we told what to wear when presenting a sermon in church? 160. Is there any biblical instructions about who should prepare the Lord’s table? Where the elements should be prepared? Who should give thanks? Who is to get the leftovers? 161. Should there be special seating in the church for the “prominent” members? 162. I hold the view that in things that are essential to our salvation there should be unity. In things that are non-essential we should allow liberty. Can issues like the number of cups used at the Lord’s Table; women serving the Lord’s Supper; ordination of women; and head coverings constitute essentials? 163. What are the acts of worship authorized by the New Testament? 164. Is it a sin not to attend mid-week services? 165. Is it right for a fornicator to partake of the Lord’s Supper? 166. Is everything we do worship to God? 167. Paul says in I Corinthians 14:34 that women should keep quiet in the meeting, and yet the same author says in Galatians 3:26-29 that we are all the same because of the blood of Christ. What does he mean? 168. If women are forbidden to preach in the church, does this mean that they don’t have to talk to unbelievers about Christ? 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? Old Testament 287. Is the Old Testament written for our example, yes or no? 288. Does Genesis 3:15 refer to a conflict between Christ and Satan? 289. Was King Saul not in the original plan for Israel? 290. Would you explain the phrase “to obey is better than sacrifice?” 291. Why was God not with Goliath during his fight with David? 292. What is the difference between the Ten Commandments and the law of the tabernacle? 293. Exodus 20:13 says, “Thou shalt not kill.” Does this refer to animals and other creatures, or to human beings? 294. What are the “old paths” as mentioned in Jeremiah 6:16? 295. A: In Genesis chapter eleven, why did men try to build the tower of Babel ? B: Were those involved a humble people? C: What was the one language used prior to this event? D: Was this the beginning of our languages today? 296. Why did not the new king of Egypt “know” Joseph (Exodus 1:8)? 297. Why was Jacob blessed by God even though he had deceived his father? 298. How many years did it take Noah to build the ark? 299.Did God provide Noah the exact type of wood that He required? 300. Did God recall Cain or did he die as a vagabond? 301. What covenant did God make with Abraham? 302. Would you explain Proverbs 16:4? 303. Why did God call David a “man after His own heart?” 304. Would you explain Ezekiel 19:1-14? 305. Who was the mother of King David? 306. Why was Uzzah killed (I Chronicles 13:9-10)? 307. Was Nathan (David’s son) a prophet? 308. Why was David not allowed to build a house for God? 309. Would you explain Proverbs 31:6-7? 310. Who succeeded Pharaoh after his death? 311. Where was Joseph buried? 312. Would you please tell me which kingdoms are represented in Daniel 2:38-45? 313. In Genesis 10:31, it was written “after their tongues” (more than one tongue), but in Genesis 11:1 it was written that the “whole earth was of one tongue.” Is this a contradiction from the compiler/translator? Or from whom? 314. Will those who died in the flood be punished a second time in the Judgment? 315. Is Isaiah 66:17 applicable to us today? 316. Who wrote the last chapter of Deuteronomy? 317. Why do you believe that the Israelites marched around the walls of Jericho thirteen times? 318. Who are the sons of God in Genesis 6:2? Are they angels? 319. Why did Obadiah relay Elijah’s message to King Ahab (I Kings eighteen)? 320. What does it mean, “O troubler of Israel?” Who troubled Israel ? 321. How did the three and one half-year’s drought end? 322. Would you explain the Patriarchal and Mosaic dispensations? 323. Please explain. Do the seven days of unleavened bread (Exodus 12:14-16) come before or after the fourteenth day of the month? How are we to observe the Passover today? 324. Where may I read of the history of the prophet Daniel? 325. What does Psalm 37:25 mean? 326. Do not some Old Testament passages teach that the Ten Commandments will stand forever (Psalms 111:7-8)? 327. Why is it that some prophets like Elijah went to heaven alive while others died and were buried? 328. What is the meaning of the name “Moses” and in which country was he born? 329. Was it God’s will that the daughters of Lot commit adultery with him? 330. Did Lot’s daughters become his wives after theycommitted adultery with him? 331. To whom does Psalm 119:19 refer? 332. Who is referred to as the messianic prophet? 333. Is it true that the first time rain fell on the earth was at the time of the flood? 334. Did man exist before Adam? 335. Will Cain enter heaven? 336. What kind of a tree was the tree of the knowledge of good and evil? Did the partaking of its fruit symbolically represent sexual intercourse? 337. Was Adam and Eve black or white? Where did the black race come from? 338. Is it true that the first month of the Bible year is April; that God created the world during this month? 339. Does the Garden of Eden exist today? If so, where? Do angels with a flaming sword still guard it? 340. Why are there different accounts of creation? 341. Did God create man first and then create the woman from him (Genesis 2:22-23) or did He create them both at the same time as the Bible states in Genesis 1:27? 342. Was the tree of the knowledge of good and evil an actual tree? 343. Was the serpent created good? 344. Why was the woman so stupid to believe the lies of the devil? 345. Did Adam and Eve die, as God said they would, on the very day they ate of the forbidden fruit? 346. When Cain was “driven from the face of the earth” (Genesis 4:14), was he removed from the earth? 347. How was it possible that the earth was without form, because our earth has a particular shape like an egg? If God created the heavens and earth, then where did the water come from? 348. What is the essence of the mark of Cain’s forehead (Genesis 4:15)? 349. In Genesis it says Cain traveled to the east of Nod and married. Please who were the people who lived there at that time? 350. Please explain Isaiah Chapter 19 in full detail. 351. Would you explain Daniel’s seventy weeks of prophecy? 352. What are the two tribes that make up Judah? 253. There seems to be a contradiction between what is stated in Exodus 33:20 and the encounters that occurred between God and some of the Old Testament prophets. Please explain. 354. Did God create the dinosaurs at the same time that He created all other beasts? 355. Would not the belief that dinosaurs existed millions of years ago conflict with the Bible? 356. When were the dinosaurs destroyed? 357. “We know from Science and Biology that such creatures (dinosaurs) did exist.” Is this the only way we can know? 358. What does “pertaineth” mean in Deuteronomy 22:5? Elders 359. I have been informed and have proof that an elder is guilty of child molestation, but he continues to deny it. Should this man continue to serve as an elder? 360. May women scripturally serve as deacons and elders? 361. If a man has been chosen to be an elder, because of his money - doesn’t visit the sick, his children don’t fear the Lord, he is not careful with his tongue, his wife attends the denominations, can he be dropped? If yes, how? If no, why not? 362. In light of a statement in your correspondence course that “Nowhere do you read of a pastor (preacher) being head over a congregation,” would you explain Ephesians 4:11? 363. Do we have spiritual leaders in the church today? 364. If an elder’s wife dies must he step down? Does he have the right to step down? 365. How can one become an elder if his wife belongs to a denomination? If a man can’t control his own house, how can he take care of the Lord’s church? 366. What is the work of deacons in the church? 367. What do we call the person who chairs the church meetings? 368. Can we appoint someone as a deacon who drinks? 369. By what authority do churches of Christ have committees composed of elders and deacons? 370. Is it scriptural for an elder or deacon to be appointed by his fellow elders and deacons without input from the congregation? 371. If one does not meet the qualifications to be an elder is he allowed to do or carry out the duty of an elder if there are no other elders in the church? 372. Are the following positions scripturally correct? 1. If a man has but one faithful child he cannot scripturally serve as an elder. 2. If one of a man’s children have becomes unfaithful after leaving home, the father cannot be appointed as an elder. 3. If a man is appointed as an elder, after which one of his believing, faithful children leaves home and apostatizes, the man becomes disqualified at that point. 4. That Proverbs 22:6 says that if we teach our children well, they will always remain faithful. Salvation / Baptism 373. What is faith? 374. How do we get faith? 375. Is water baptism necessary to salvation? Please send supporting scriptures. 376. Can a person save himself? 377. Can a person have his sins remitted (be saved) before or without baptism? Can one go to heaven if he or she has not been baptized? 378. If one is baptized by immersion into a denomination, does one need to be baptized again? 379. Why isn’t it necessary for a Christian who falls away to be rebaptized to be restored to one’s salvation? 380. If none can be saved outside the church without baptism, how is it that Jesus saved many without the church or baptism when He was on the earth? 381. Is there a difference between being “born again” and being “baptized?” Can one be sanctified without baptism or without being born again? 382. What action must a Christian take when he sins in order to continue in the faith? 383. Does the New Testament authorize the practice of sprinkling and pouring as baptism? 384. Is it necessary to be a member of the Catholic Church, Pentecostal Church or any other church in order to be saved? 385. Is the purpose of water baptism to lead us to a “good conscience,” or is it “for the remission of sins?” 386. Is the baptism of Acts 2:38 water baptism or Holy Spirit baptism? 387. What is meant by, “We are saved by faith, but not faith alone?” 388. Why is baptism necessary in our lives? 389. What is the baptism of Matthew 28:18-20? 390. Which baptism in the New Testament is right, Matthew 28:19 or Acts 2:38? 391. Who will enter eternal life? 392. Where in the Bible does it say that baptism forgives sins? The KJV says that Christ’s blood forgives sin. 393. Why do some not see the importance of baptism? 394. If one has to be baptized to be saved, why did Jesus not say in the latter part of Mark 16:16 “But he that believeth not and is baptized not shall be condemned?” 395. What about the thief on the cross? 396. John 1:12 says that those who receive Christ have been given the power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on His name. Does this mean that our sins still remain before we are baptized? 397. What things must a sinner admit? 398. What does it mean to believe? 399. Is not the statement, “I baptize you in the name of the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit for the remission of sins” a prayer? If it is, how can God hear a heathen’s prayer? 400. Some teach that to baptize “in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost” is wrong; that we must baptize “in the name of Jesus only.” They further teach that this phrase must be stated as one is being baptized. Is this right? 401. If a Christian is not available, and one has learned the Gospel and wishes to be baptized, can a non-believer (male or female) baptize him? 402. It is true that Judas Iscariot baptized people, but this was before he betrayed Jesus, and it was while the Law of Moses was in force. Is this not the same as Jesus forgiving the thief on the cross? In other words, we can’t use this example today, because we are under the Law of Christ. 403. Is a person lost or saved by the deeds of others? 404. There are children of Methodist parents whom we have taught and who have come to a knowledge of the truth. They have requested baptism. If the children are baptized their parents, who hold positions in the Methodist Church, may send them out of their homes and discontinue school support. What should we do? 405. Does Ephesians 4:5 teach that there is only one baptism or does it mean that the baptism we get is one in Jesus alone? What about the baptism of Holy Spirit and fire? 406. Is it proper to wear a bathing cap when being baptized to preserve a hair-do or permanent? 407. How can we immerse during the dry seasons when the rivers are dried up? Must we travel to far away rivers? Must we wait for the rainy season? 408. Does Acts 19:5 refer to baptism in the Holy Spirit? 409. How can I, as a Christian, know when I repent and pray that I have truly been forgiven? 410. >If a man embezzled billions in government money and used it to build houses and factories, purchase automobiles, and to marry, how can he make restitution when he becomes a Christian (Luke 19:1-8)? 411. Can a woman be saved who is involved in witchcraft? 412. Would you please explain John 3:16 as relates to our salvation? Does it not teach that we are saved at the point of belief? 413. Does not John 10:27-29 teach that one cannot fall from grace? 414. Since none can enter heaven without New Testament baptism, will those who lived before the New Testament be able to enter in? What was the importance of Christ’s death to those who lived before the New Testament? 415. What kind of baptism did Paul and Silas use to baptize the Jailer and all his family (Acts 16:30-33)? 416. What can I do to help another friend who believes she will be saved by her good deeds alone? 417. How can our inner man be changed? Musical Instruments 418. Is it a sin to use and/or sing to the accompaniment of mechanical instruments of music in worship services? 419. May Christians today look to the Old Testament for authorization to use instruments of music in worship to God? 420. Does the use of instruments of music by David before King Saul justify the use of instruments in worship services today? 421. Is it right to use instruments of music for weddings in the church building? 422. Can we justify the use of instruments in worship on the basis that God created the materials of which they are made? 423. What is the difference between instruments and human beings? Both are His creation. 424. Could it be that the reason for not using instruments in the early church was that they were not available? 425. Where in God’s word did He command us not to use instruments in worship? 426. In Matthew 16:19, Jesus promised Peter that whatsoever he would bind on earth would also be bound in heaven and whatsoever he would loose on earth would also be loosed in heaven. Can we not do the same today and thereby authorize the use of instruments in worship to God? It should be proper if ‘whatsoever we do, we do it all in His name’ (Colossians 3:17). 427. Does not Colossians 3:17 authorizes instrumental music when it says, “Whatever you do in word (singing) or deed (playing instruments), do all in the name of the Lord Jesus?” 428. What is the meaning of “choir?” 429. Is it wrong to use instruments of music outside the church? 430. What will happen to those who sin by using instruments in worship to God? 431. Where in the Bible are we allowed to make inferences in one thing, but not allowed to make inferences on other things? 432. Would you please explain Revelation 5:8 as relates to the use of instruments of music? Does this passage justify their use in Christian worship today? Infants 433. Some say that according to Ezekiel 18:20, “babies are born sinless.” Can you look at Job 15:14, 25 & Psalms 51:5 and tell me how these are to be comprehended? Other scriptures for consideration are: Job 14:4; Psalms 58:3; John 3:6. 434. Would you please explain Luke 18:15-16 in relation to infant baptism? 435. Does the phrase “all have sinned” in Romans 3:23 include children who have not yet come to the age of accountability? 436. Does not the Bible teach that children can also be received into the covenant of God’s grace since they can believe (Matthew 18:1-6)? 437. Should we not baptize infants against their will, since Ephesians 6:4 teaches that adults are baptized against their will? 438. Isn’t it true that even after adults are baptized they still are not free from sin; that they are unaware of their sins, just like infants? 439. When an infant dies, doesn’t God decide where the child will go? 440. What is a good age to baptize a child? 441. Did the infants of Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 19:24-25), and those who perished in the flood (Genesis 7:21-23), die because of inherited sin? Did God not kill these infants in anger because of their “wrongful deeds?” Doesn’t Exodus 20:5 teach that God punishes children for the sin inherited from their fathers? Marriage, Divorce and Remarriage 442. Is there anyway a man can scripturally divorce his wife apart from adultery on her part? 443. A woman has been involved in an adulterous relationship with a married man. The man’s wife has died. Is the woman now free to scripturally marry the widower? 444. Upon being divorced from her first husband, a woman married a second man, who is now dead. She desired to return to her first husband, but couldn’t since he had already remarried. Can she with God’s approval marry another? Another Christian? 445. Can one be forgiven while remaining in a second marriage after having committed adultery and divorcing the first spouse? 446. Would the person described in the above question have to live as a single person the rest of his or her life? 447. If a married couple (professing Christians), with children, accepts the truth that their marriage is not scriptural (each having left their previous mates without scriptural cause), may they, with God’s approval, remain in the marriage with the proviso that they abstain from sexual activity? Some so teach today! 448. If there are children involved in a second adulterous relationship, what is the responsibility toward them? 449. Is it lawful for a man to put away his first wife for every cause and marry a second? 450. What is Paul saying in Hebrews 13:4? When is marriage honorable and the bed undefiled? 451. Would it be scriptural for a Christian to remarry after his wife had departed with the statement that she was just baptized, but did not believe? 452. I am now twenty-three years of age. Am I fit to marry? 453. If you kiss someone other than your own husband or wife, is it a sin? 454. If a divorced man, who has a great family with a second wife, accepts the gospel, do I have a scriptural right to baptize him? 455. Can a Christian marry an unbeliever? 456. How can there be more harmony and happiness in the home? 457. I committed adultery during my first marriage of which my wife had no knowledge. She pursued a divorce that I did not contest. I married another woman with whom I had a child. Does my adultery during the first marriage mean that I cannot be married to my present wife? 458. Since most of God’s Kings in the Old Testament engaged in polygamy, why is it forbidden today? 459. A man was never married, but lived with two different women at different times, both of whom were eventually put away. He was married to a third who bore him two children, but who left him, because he could not pay the bride price. He later apologized and she desires to go back with him. A) Is she in her right marital home? B) Must they be joined, since both are unbelievers? C) Is one of the first two women his rightful wife? 460. I have committed adultery. Do I have to go to the husband of the wife with whom I committed adultery to say, “forgive me?” Or should I only pray for forgiveness? 461. If one cannot live with his wife, can he still worship? No adultery or sin was committed on the part of the wife. 462. If a woman divorces her husband for the cause of fornication and marries again, what advice would you give the second husband? 463. If a Christian sister is the second wife to a certain man and the first wife dies, what is the stand of the Christian sister? 464. A man has divorced his wife and married another woman. Can the man leave his second wife and return to his first wife, when the first wife now has a friend? 465. If a man and woman are married for many years and the wife does many things to hurt and kill the husband, is he free to divorce her or must they continue to live together until separated by death? 466. A man divorces his wife for unscriptural reasons and marries a woman from another place who is already married (her first husband knows nothing of it). The woman becomes a Christian. The man divorces her and is finally reconciled to his first wife. Is he right to do that? 467. Can one scripturally marry the divorced wife of a polygamist? 468. If one divorces and remarries without scriptural authority (that is, for the cause of fornication) can that person continue in fellowship with the church because he or she happens to attend services regularly or he or she has more money than most others? 469. If a Christian man divorces his wife and impregnates a second woman, should the church stop him from doing church duties? 470. If a Christian man divorces his wife and impregnates a second woman, can he continue with the second woman in order to keep her and the child from suffering? 471. If the situation described in the above question is not solved after a long time, and if the divorced man continues with the impregnated woman, but wants to continue worshipping, should the local church just forget about it? 472. Can a married couple (previously faithful) who now lives together, but has no marriage certificate of any sort, separate, remarry each other, confess sin publicly, and be accepted by the local church? 473. Some argue that since a person can confess, be baptized and receive a baptismal certificate (which shows one is married to Christ), that they can, likewise, confess sexual sin publicly and receive a marriage certificate that will sanctify their relationship. Is this true? 474. I have a habit of committing fornication, and although I know it is wrong, I can’t seem to stop. What can I do? 475. If one has devoted his life to Christ, and is living in the spirit, and not the flesh, is he wrong if he doesn’t marry? Is it wrong for him to serve as an elder? Why? Sabbatarianism 476. Where in the Bible does it teach that the SDA (Seventh Day Adventist) is the right church? 477. The SDA teaches that the fourth beast of Daniel 7:23-25 is Pope Paul of the Roman Catholic Church. Is this true? 478. The SDA teaches that the “abomination of desolation” of Matthew 24:15 and the “beast” of Revelation 13:1-18 also have reference to Pope Paul and that he will soon go to Jerusalem to exercise his power. Is this true? 479. Does Deuteronomy 29:1 teach the Adventist idea of two old laws? 480. Does the New Testament clearly state that Christians are no longer under the Ten Commandments? 481. Were the Ten Commandments reinstated under the New Testament? 482. What caused the Sabbath to change from the last day of the week to the first day of the week? 483. Why is it not allowable to work on the Sabbath as some teach? 484. Should Christians pray on the seventh day (Saturday)? 485. Does Hebrews 4:10 teach that we are to keep the Sabbath Day, because God rested on the seventh day? 486. Some say we are to worship on Sundays; some say Saturday. I believe we are to assemble for worship every day of our lives and that we cannot forsake the assembling on Sundays or any other day. Would you please clarify this for me? 487. What is the understanding of Colossians 2:16? 488. Mark 1:21 and Luke 4:31 talk of Jesus going into the synagogues and teaching on the Sabbath Day. If the first day was a commanded day , why didn’t He encourage them to assemble on that day? 489. Acts 17:2 and Acts 18:4 says that Paul went into the synagogues on the Sabbath Day for the purpose of worshipping. This was after Jesus’ ascension. Why did Paul not encourage people from worshipping on the Sabbath? Denominationalism/Other Religions 490. What is the meaning of denominationalism and denomination? 491. Is it right to discriminate against others churches? Would this not violate Matthew 7:1? 492. If it is proper to condemn denominational names, it would follow that it is also proper to condemn the names of the books of the Bible! Should we not call them Book No.1, Book No.2, etc.? 493. What Christian denomination are you affiliated with? 494. What do the scriptures teach about the “rapture”? 495. Should we believe in the “rapture?” 496. Should we believe in purgatory? 497. Is there any scripture that says Priests and Nuns should not marry? 498. What does it mean when the Bible says, “we are saved by grace through faith?” 499. What do you understand scripturally about the millennial (1000-year) reign of Christ on this earth? 500. If the Holy Spirit is one and is truth, why are there so many Protestant denominations all believing they know the truth? 501. Would you tell me more about the Anglican Church? 502. Do all different churches (denominations) make up the church of Christ? 503. Can the Christadelphians be called Christians? 504. Must we pass through the great tribulation described by Jesus in Matthew 24:21? I ask this because Jesus said the tribulation must come before He returns in Matthew 24:29-30. 505. What is the “Tribulation Period?” 506. What are some beliefs of Lutherans? 507. What are some beliefs of the Animists? 508. What are some beliefs of the Calvinists? 509. Is the teaching of Catholicism about celibacy scripturally accurate? 510. Why do most people not honor Mary, since God Himself honored her? 511. Are the Mormons like the Baptists and the Catholics? 512. What effect does certain food and drink, i.e., tea, coffee, pork, etc., have on a person in relation to Christian life? Will one be kept out of heaven because of food? 513. Is it true that the Islamic religion arose through the family of Ishmael? 514. Is Allah of the Koran different from the God of the Bible? 515. What will happen to Moslems when Jesus comes? 516. Are all Moslems going to hell? 517. What are mystics all about in black magic as per African wizards? 518. What are some teachings of the Jehovah’s Witnesses? 519. On the basis of Matthew 5:5, the Jehovah’s Witnesses teach that we will be on the earth forever. Is this true? 520. My brother is a Jehovah’s Witness who says that Mark 12:25 is applicable only to the people who were there at that time. Is this true? 521. In Revelation 21:1-2, what is the significance of the “New Jerusalem ” coming down from heaven? 522. Who were the 144,000? Does not the Bible teach that these will be with God in heaven, while the “great multitude” will inherit, and live on, a renovated Earth? 523. Specifically, who are the 144,000 of The Revelation? Is the number literal or symbolic? 524. When did the Pentecostal movement start? Did it start in the USA as some say? 525. Where does the Bible teach that Christ is the mighty God and the eternal Father? 526. Where does the Bible teach that Christ was God in the flesh? 527. In John 1:1-3, does it mean Christ is God or a god? Is this passage mistranslated when it says, “the Word was God?” 528. Is Satan ever called “God” in the Scriptures? 529. What is the battle of Armageddon? Sin 530. What is sin? 531. Can someone who is born again still sin? 532. Does God forgive the worst type of sin - child molesting? 533. The Bible teaches that a child does not inherit the sin of it’s parents (Ezekiel 18: 20). In other places it seems like the Bible teaches that God does punish a child for the sin of the parents. Which is right? 534. Is masturbation sin? 535. In light of Genesis 1:27; 9:7 (Be ye fruitful and multiply), is it right to use contraceptives and family planning? 536. Is it sinful to drink alcohol and use tobacco? 537. Is it good to stay with sinners? I stay with my brothers who use abusive language and go to prostitutes. What can I do? Can I stay with them? 538. Why do we fall into temptation? 539. Is it sinful to be cremated? 540. Where will those who mock Jesus be in eternity? 541. Should a Christian dance socially? 542. Should a Christian play music like “disco” and “blues?” 543. I owe people money, but I am not able to pay it back. What should I do? 544. When a person is diseased does it mean he has sinned? 545. (A) Is it true that God has put aside certain people who no longer trust Him? (B) If so, does God direct these people to speak certain things about His kingdom? 546. What do you understand about the division of sins? 547. How will people be able to support their families if, when becoming Christians, they must leave sinful businesses, such as, beer brewing, dealing in stolen goods, prostitution, etc.? 548. What does the Bible teach about destructive devices that we are truly ashamed of, but can’t seem to give up? (Smoking, drinking, cussing, etc.) 549. Is it wrong to play pool? 550. Is it a sin for a seventeen-year-old boy to have a girl friend? 551. If a brother is disfellowshipped should he be allowed to place membership in other congregations without repentance? What should the attitude of other congregations be toward him? 552. Is it right for a Christian to watch television or listen to the radio? 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?