Calvinists use verses like Matt 1:21, Luke 1:68, John 10:11 and John 17:1-2, 9 to say Jesus only died to save His people from their sin. But 1 Timothy 2:3-6 says Christ gave himself as a ransom for ALL men, not just His people. Can you help me reconcile this apparent contradiction?

I understand the obligation to forgive and am striving to do so, but how do I deal with being offended by a minster who refuses to repent, will not say sorry, has no intention of correcting the wrong and sees no reason to make any effort to deal with the matter. The minister concerned knows that they have done wrong but is of the view that ministers should never lower themselves to apologize to the laity.

What can you say about Isaiah 5 vs 22 which says “Destruction is certain for those who are heroes when it comes to drinking, who boast about all the liquor they can hold.” Concerning that, is alcohol forbidden?

To what extent can we assume that Jesus might have been blending events (speaking of both rapture and 2nd coming) to keep things obscure enough as to not give away too much information? Did Jesus ever refer to the rapture directly, or was Paul the one to present its “First Mention” in scripture?

A dear friend has asked for clarification about the first generations of the human race like, who did Cain marry, did he have many sisters, etc. I assume that Adam and Eve had many children over their long lives and that their children also had many children of their own. Am I correct in my assumption that we have no idea how old the brothers were before the murder?

I’m struggling with the two sets of 1260 days given for the 70th week. From what I understand, the first half or the first 1260 days will begin when a contract is signed with the Antichrist (Dan 9:27). From there, the 70th week will be basically 1260 days x2. If this is true, then once the treaty is signed (Dan 9:27) then the return of Christ appears to be predictable. However, Christ said it will come as a surprise because no one will know the day or hour in advance. I know there is the 75 day period after the Great Tribulation is finished. If Christ doesn’t return on the 2520th day, then His return would be narrowed down to at most a 75 day window and the “surprise” factor is reduced greatly. Can you help me on this one?

Can gentile people who miss the rapture still be saved during the tribulation? Thanks for any help you can give me with this question.

I recently heard the following comment. “Additionally, for believers who have committed and not repented of sin, the judgment seat of Christ will not be the ‘pie in the sky, by and by.’ We are accountable for every sin we commit.” Is this accurate? While I try to avoid sin in my life, I thought that every sin we have committed or ever will commit is covered by the blood of Jesus Christ. Is there an accountability for unconfessed sin I am not aware of?

Re: The time Before The Law. In view of the Romans 2:14-16 passage will those who did not know the Law but had the Law instinctively in their hearts be saved from the second death? If so, this is a new insight for me because what I’m now seeing is that those “who show the work of the Law written in their hearts” will enter eternity with all those who were of the first resurrection. This would answer the question “what about the people in deepest, darkest Africa who never heard the gospel?” Answer: Jesus will judge them at the Great White Throne and those who kept the Law even though they did not know the Law will be saved. Do you see what I see and do you agree?

From reading your articles and answers, you seem to indicate that the prayer language is not the same as the gift of tongues, and that it should not be spoken in a public place. Does the Bible says that it exists, and if so, is there a case for using it in private (e.g. is it meant to edify oneself as mentioned in 1 Cor 14:4)? My church teaches that this prayer language is for everyone, although it is not required evidence for being Spirit-filled. I have been prayed for many times to receive it but it has not manifested, even though I have tried to be “co-operative” with the Holy Spirit.