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Simon The Canaanite

What can you tell me about the Disciple Simon the Canaanite? Are there any other references to him in the New Testament? Georgianna I find four references to Simon the Canaanite. In two, he’s referenced as a “Canaanite” which means someone from Canaan and in the other two, he’s referenced as “Zelotes” which simply means “Zealot”.… Read More »

Surfing Angels

Do you think angels are ministering through the internet? Glad if they are Of course I do. Holy and unholy alike. Hebrews 13:2 Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. The verse above isn’t in the scriptures just to be there. It’s there for a reason. And we need… Read More »

The Scapegoat

2Sam:7:14: I will be his father, and he shall be my son. If he commit iniquity, I will chasten him with the rod of men, and with the stripes of the children of men To whom does this verse of scripture refer?? Also does this verse refer to the birth of Christ or the second… Read More »

Christian Music

What is your opinion on contemporary christian music? Gotta Ask As long as you can tell the difference between the worlds music and the Lords music, I have no problem with it. As the Psalmist said ” Make a joyful noise unto God” I do have a problem with those groups that associate Gospel music… Read More »

Geographic Problem

Where can I find the scriptures telling of the death of St. Peter in Rome? Geographically Confused No where in the scriptures are we told the Peter died in Rome. As a matter of fact we have no evidence that he even visited Rome. We know that Paul was executed there, and that Luke was… Read More »

Lion Or Lamb

Why did the Jews reject Christ? Jimmy Cates Because He wasn’t what they expected Jimmy. They were looking for the Redeemer to come as a Mighty Lion, and not as the meek Lamb for the Sacrifice! Isaiah 11:1 And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall… Read More »

Perturbed

Was troubled by your dilution of the Word of God – Mat 7:21-23 etc. When Jesus said He never knew them – He means he never knew them as walking in His light fully. Many Christians today are saved, born-again, but are not walking worthy – consider the church of laodecia in Rev chapter 3.… Read More »

If Any Way Will Do

I was raised in an independent Baptist church & attended Christian schools from 4th grade through college. While in Bible college, we had some family problems that tore my family apart. My sisters blamed God / church. My folks (dad was deacon-trustee & mom a S.S. teacher) and sisters quit church. At the time, I… Read More »

Temptation Of Our Lord

Parson, I am having some difficulty with the scriptures about the temptation of our Lord. I know all the scriptures, but cannot reconcile in my mind whether since there was no plan b:Jesus could have yielded to the temptation. In my heart I have always believed that He could have chosen to yield, since he… Read More »

Listed Questions

Dear Brother Tim, I pray that you can help me understand some scripture that my Pastor has recently discussed : I do not understand Matthew 5:3 – why is it blessed to be “poor in spirit” ? I would think we would want to be rich in the spirit – and to keep receiving the… Read More »