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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
The KJV uses the words “believe on”…, while the NIV uses the words “believe in”… What is the scriptural difference between these phrases? Curious about the word. This would be yet another example of the watering down of the Word of God. (NIV) Acts 16:31 They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will… Read More »
Dear Pastor, May the Lord bless you and your Ministry, always! Should you have the time, I will appreciate very much any consideration over the subject: “Christian ethics”, or “the ethics in the Christian Ministry.” Is there a situation where the people in charge of the business part of a church, sustained that “there is… Read More »
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 »
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 »