Category: Q&A
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What is the impact of computers, iPhones, and other devices on the study of God’s word?
There are many good things that we can use us to aid in our study of the word of God. Like so many other things that are a result of an increase in knowledge, we warn as always, it depends on how you use it. When we become dependent on the screen in front of…
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How do we come to a proper understanding of truth?
We study to show ourselves approved to God (2 Tim. 2:15). Using the example of those in the first century, they were studying what they heard from inspired men, daily (Acts 2:46; Acts 17:11). Today we do not have inspired men but rather an inspired Book. We should exercise what we have learned from those…
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Why is there so much confusion regarding certain prophecies from the Old Testament?
We are faced with one of two conclusions. Either the Spirit of God gave men “words” to write or He gave them “thoughts”. The answer from scripture is that God gave them “words” (1 Cor. 2:13). The Bible is clear about men tampering with the Words which God gave by which we have scriptures. We…
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Has time finally run out for America?
Let us take a moment and define some terms. The nation of America had its beginning by individuals from all other lands who came together to build a new life in a new land. We point to the time of 1776 as beginning for on July the 4th of that year we declared our independence.…
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Why is Jesus shown with long hair in paintings and movies?
It would be hard to know, especially older paintings, what the mindset of the artist was. It would be hard to know what film makers have as their attitude without asking them. Some of what we call “Masterpieces” portray Jesus with long hair and perhaps Hollywood influenced by such paintings just create their image of…
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What is the connection between the rapture and Genesis 12:3?
The Rapture, no matter which view one takes of it, will have a final major war occurring in the land of Israel. The battle is called the battle of Armageddon (Rev. 16:16). According to the Rapture theory, nations will come together to defeat and wipe out forever, the nation of Israel. The journey is a…
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Why is the preaching of the social gospel so appealing to many?
Politicians and political parties have long understood the power of perception. They take 30 seconds on a television ad to show you the candidate and why you should vote for him. The idea is to package the person before the camera and present the best picture possible. The picture and the candidate may be entirely…
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Why does the government try to make laws that conflict with God’s laws?
The love of money is the root of all kinds of evil (I Tim. 6:10). Those who are seduced by it cause themselves to trust in uncertain riches (verse 17). The Christian is taught to use his money wisely but the thrust of his life is lay up his treasures in heaven (Matt. 6:19). The…
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What about the new movie “God Is Not Dead”?
There is an increase of movies being made from the viewpoint of Christian principles. They are said to be “Christian movies” for all the family. As to content of some of these new movies family values are lifted up, connection to a church and honest conduct by the actors and actresses are portrayed. This in…
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How do we understand 1 Tim. 4:8 today with all the emphasis on physical health?
What God says is always true (Rom. 3:4). The wisdom of man is of this earth, by definition earthly, sensual and devilish (James 3:15). Exercise and eating the right kind of foods in moderate amounts can make one’s life better in terms of health. The problem is when man tells us what exercises, food and…