Question: A friend told me that ‘Good Luck‘ is not a phrase Christians should use, but I cannot understand why. I have been in the habit of saying “Good Luck!” much as one would say “Good bye” when someone is leaving, as though wishing them the best. What can be wrong with this? Answer: The … [Read more…]
Question: It seems sacrilegious to use the phrase “If the Lord wills” in connection with everyday matters, such as “I am going shopping, if the Lord wills,” or to make plans and say “If the Lord wills.” It makes it sound like we are puppets of God. What do you think? Answer: It is never … [Read more…]
Question: I question whether the Internet is a proper medium for displaying the truths of the Word of God. I hear about the pollution out there, the foul language, and rotten entertainments—aren’t we supposed to keep separate from all such? Your comments would be appreciated. Answer: No one will dispute that much on the internet … [Read more…]
Question: Texas, as you may know, is in the process of soon asking the voters to approve casino gambling. This pretty well completes Texas as a gambling state, since Texas already has horse racing, dog racing, and three levels of lottery. Since many states are seeking to add gambling, while other states are planning how … [Read more…]
Question: When we see our government openly embracing practices which God abhors, I wonder if this is a time not to “render unto Caesar”? I do not feel right about paying taxes to a government that endorses some of the godless policies which our present administration is adopting. I would appreciate your comments. Answer: Your … [Read more…]
Question: I have a question in regard to self-defense. I have read this in your literature: “If we knew an enemy had vowed destruction to ourselves, or to someone whom we thought to be God-fearing, would we not fight in self-defense? We would get out of the way if we could, but in the last … [Read more…]
Answer: The Bible does not directly address the point of one taking his own life; however we do have a number of guidelines as well as examples. The Bible writers credited all life to “the breath of the Almighty” (Job 33:4; 12:10), accordingly it was rightfully His prerogative to take it away. “The Lord kills, … [Read more…]
Question: A subject has been asked of me: Capital Punishment. So I am calling upon your Scripture expertise for help. Do you have any advice or recommendations according to Scripture on this subject? Regarding capital punishment, I find my human nature reacting to the matter. For example, when I hear what the ‘sentenced to death‘ … [Read more…]
Answer: The Bible does not say anything about such a state. It does not even hint of it. It speaks of two states, living and dead. The dead are said to be at “rest from their labors” (Rev. 14:13), or simply “asleep” (John 11:11-14). God is said to be a God not of the dead … [Read more…]
Question: Last Sunday I heard a preacher talk on the Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31). I have heard several sermons on this story. I believe that Lazarus refers to the Jews. They rejected Christ and have been persecuted for centuries. In verse 31, Jesus makes the point that they had Moses and the Prophets, … [Read more…]