Ask a Bible Teacher

Supporting Conditional Security With Scripture?

Published: September 14, 2012
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I came across a website that opposes Eternal Security. The author has a lot to say and has scripture references to back up everything he says. I’d like to know what you think and maybe point out anything wrong with his opinion. I am really beginning to doubt the OSAS doctrine and honestly question why the Gospel is even called the Good news.


Did Jesus Bleed Out On The Cross?

Published: September 13, 2012
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In a recent article you wrote, “Of course the real issue is whether the Bible is the inspired word of God or not. If it is, then Jesus, the thief, and Lazarus all went to Paradise when thy died, just like the Bible says, until Jesus went to Heaven to sprinkle His blood on the altar there and opened its gates to the spirits of all dead believers who would follow.” Since the blood of Jesus has been completely spilled out from his body according to John 19:34, how did he do the sprinkling?


Ishtar And Yule

Published: September 13, 2012
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I am looking for answers to a question posed to me on the origins of Easter – does it originate in Babylon and is known as Ishtar and also the yule log used in yuletide festivities that originates from Semiramis in the plains of Shinar (Babylon)?


Praying Him In

Published: September 12, 2012
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I know that we should pray for the unsaved to come to faith. However, how are we supposed to pray when a person won’t even listen to reason? My son says he doesn’t believe in any idea of a God, and doesn’t want to hear about it. Please help me to understand how to pray for him, and how to influence him to discover the God who loves him.


Can Jews Be Saved Without Jesus? Follow Up

Published: September 11, 2012
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I read your answer to “Can Jews be saved without Jesus?” and am confused about something. I know a prominent Jewish man who is such a thoughtful, knowledgeable, clear thinking, logical man I am beside myself as to why he can’t see the obvious that is right in front of his nose. The only explanation I have is it is supernatural, as described in Romans 11:25 where Paul said that blindness in part has happened to Israel until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in. What do you think?


The Age Of Accountability, One More Time

Published: September 11, 2012
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Is there anywhere in the bible that specifically says “age of accountability”. The Baptist claim 12 years old but I cannot find biblical proof of 12 and the Presbyterians say there is no age of accountability. I’m in discussion now regarding children being saved “by default”. There are arguments that children are saved because they do not know better. Others say that they are saved because of Gods covenant with the parents. If the 12 year old daughter of the Jehovah Witness parents dies in an automobile accident whats the fate of the child?


UFOs In The Bible, Follow Up

Published: September 10, 2012
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I read your answer about UFOs not being in the bible and gasped. The Bible talks about them extensively. Beginning with Genesis and on through Revelations God and Christ both refer to UFOs, which are really no more than fallen angels, nephilim and Satan’s tricks. As a police officer and journalist I’ve seen mutilations and photos of mutilations and was told in the Police Academy that UFOs and aliens are real, but that as officers we are never to admit to it, to report on it or to talk about it. Please do some research and revisit this question. It is vital to the end times.


Confused About Voting

Published: September 10, 2012
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I’ve read some articles on Christian websites saying Christians should not vote at all this time because neither candidate truly represents our values. But others are just as adamant in saying we should vote for the candidate who is most representative of our values. It’s so confusing. What do you think?


Can The Seal Be Broken?

Published: September 9, 2012
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I have some friends who believe in conditional salvation. I firmly believe it’s impossible for us not to sin and therefore our salvation has to be unconditional. One of my friends sent me to a website that supports conditional salvation. Most of its claims are easily refuted, but there is one article regarding the seal of the Holy Spirit that I’m having trouble with. It said the seal can be broken. Can you please help me with this?


How Do We Know We’re Right?

Published: September 9, 2012
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During a conversation with friends, the “why do you believe” question came up. Since I’m a fairly new believer, it was a difficult question to answer. Their comments were there are many faiths, and who am I to say Christ is the only way. I told them that’s directly from the word of God. Then they wondered how I know it really is the word of God. Can you help me do better with questions like this in the future?