Question: I have in front of me where you wrote, “This is the very condition that God predicted.” I would qualify that by adding to that sentence the words “and directed” to complete the thought and show that it is God’s doing, not just God’s prediction. Revelation 17:17 is explanation enough, even though there is … [Read more…]
Question: How do you consider Daniel’s three friends in the fiery furnace, allegory or literal? Answer: From the account we believe it was a literal occurrence, a real fiery furnace into which they were thrown. There is nothing here that contradicts Scripture teaching or is beyond the power of God. This was a marvelous display … [Read more…]
Question: What are the ‘crisping pins’ in Isa. 3:22 Are they the same as hair curlers used by women today? And what about the other items mentioned? Is there anything here that pertains to us today?” What are the ‘crisping pins’ in Isa. 3:22 Are they the same as hair curlers used by women today? … [Read more…]
Question: I enjoyed reading your article on Elijah. One thing, though …in the Scriptures heaven is also used as the air we breathe. That is, it is used to represent the air in our immediate vicinity, such as where the birds fly. Why couldn’t Elijah have been taken away to another place where he was … [Read more…]
Question: In your booklet Christ The Saviour Is Born, it is written that Mary went with Joseph to Bethlehem to celebrate the first month of the sacred New Year beginning with the new moon of April or March, the first month of the Hebrew year. It is also stated that loyal Jews were under bond … [Read more…]
Question: Why did Jesus say that Sodom and Gomorrah would be better off in the day of Judgment than the people He was talking to? Does this mean that everyone will be resurrected to be judged at the last day, even the people of Sodom and Gomorrah? (See Matt. 10:15; Luke 10:12; Mark 6:11; Matt. … [Read more…]
Question: I have been looking at Hosea 6:1-3. May I have your opinion on these verses? Answer: The NKJV reads: “Come, and let us return to the Lord; For He has torn, but He will heal us; He has stricken, but He will bind us up. After two days He will revive us; On the … [Read more…]
Question: Your web site has been really helpful but I have a question I would value any comments on. I go to Sutton Coldfield Girls’ School in Birmingham, UK and as part of a R.S. lesson there was a discussion with the title: Do you need religion to know the difference between right and wrong?”As … [Read more…]
Answer: Jesus spoke repeatedly of His Father and of His own role as Son, hence, we cannot believe He was His own Father. Nor can we accept the idea that He was equal in power and authority to His Father, for He said, “My Father is greater than I” (John 14:28). He was sent of … [Read more…]
Question: Is it appropriate to attend a church that does not uphold correct Bible teachings if you yourself are aware of the true teachings of God’s Word? Answer: We are unsure of what you intend by your condition: “if you yourself are aware of the true teachings of God.” You may refer to our individual … [Read more…]