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Taking The Mark?

Published: February 21, 2008
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I’ve just read an article concerning putting in ID chips in some populations; maybe the U.S. Government will ‘chip’ all enlisted personnel. They are considering it now is what I read. Ontario is thinking of ‘chipping’ babies. I could give other examples but you see what I mean. To me this is very close to putting in The Mark! I just need to be very sure. We won’t be around when this is done by the Anti Christ, right? Sorry, but I’m feeling more then a little panic when I read an article like this.


Will Jerusalem Be Divided?

Published: February 21, 2008
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What does the Bible have to say about the dividing of Jerusalem in the last days, and where does that fit in to the time line of last days events?


Birds, The Lord’s Clean Up Crew

Published: February 20, 2008
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Question: As for the Gog war; the only thing that trips me up from believing it will happen before the 7 year Tribulation is the feast of Carrion mentioned in Revelation 19…could there be two feasts of Carrion-one before the Trib and the final one in Rev 19?


Speaking In Tongues Or Prayer Language?

Published: February 18, 2008
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I appreciate your website so much,may The Lord bless you and bless your service to Him. I am a believer since 1972.

When I first accepted Jesus as my Lord and Saviour, 2 days later I received the gift of The Holy Spirit and I spoke in tongues for long time. I have the “prayer language” so to say. It doesn’t make me holier than thou, I realize that without Jesus I am less than nothing. My life as a believer has not been a “bed of roses”, but I thank The Lord for His faithfulness and Grace and Love.

I don’t understand why some believers attribute glossolalia ( tongues) to the work of the enemy.

I also believe that of course The Holy Spirit came to me before the baptism because I was a blind sinner and He convicted me of sin, righteousness and judgment and brought me to JESUS CHRIST.

I would love to hear your opinion to why so much contention about the baptism of The Holy Spirit and His gifts, even though I recognize that there have been abuses and abusers and there are still. Please what do you say?


Three In One, Follow Up

Published: February 17, 2008
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In your question titled “Three In One” where someone asked if there was a verse that said the Father, Son, and Spirit are one, what about 1 John 5:7?

“For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.”


End Times According To Ezekiel, Follow Up

Published: February 13, 2008
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I read with interest your commentary title “The End Times According To Ezekiel, Part 4”.

One comment in particular was this one; “I can’t imagine the enemy carrying in enough of any traditional energy source to supply Israel’s national power and heating needs for 7 years, so a more modern application is in order”.

Some thing else came to mind when I read this. Israel becomes energy independent. Energy independent means not to be in bondage with the world geo-economy, which will be controlled by the government of the anti-Christ. Israel will not be force to make a choice to take the mark of the beast to buy energy.


A Lie My Father Told Me

Published: February 13, 2008
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I have to comment on your response to the person who wanted to know if the nephilim could have been saved by the cross. When I was a very young girl, my parents were divorced and my dad got custody of my brothers and myself.

As I recall, I was nine or ten when my dad told me that he was not my father. He explained that an incubus had crawled in the window and had sex with my mother. I was the result. I was utterly destroyed by this lie. I KNEW that I KNEW that I KNEW that God could never love me. I became more and more mentally ill, and somewhere along the line became a multiple personality.

I was in my forties before I came to realize that I am fully human, and as worthy in God’s sight as any other human. I can’t go into detail all the ways my life was affected by this lie, but I am sure you can understand a little of how it was for me. I still can’t stand to see movies about aliens from outer space, etc.

I praise God that I am now whole, thanks to the healing touch of Jesus, and I have been reborn of the spirit. My whole family is amazed at my transformation. One of the first things I did as a new Christian was forgive my parents for the harm they caused me. I realized that we have the same enemy, but I have been set free, by the Grace of God.

My point is this: am I unique? Did Satan prompt other parents to tell similar lies to their children? I wonder if this person who wrote to you was trying to find a way out of their perceived trap? You see, they couldn’t tell you why they want the nephilim to be saved, since they would believe, as I did, that they could not trust ANYONE with the secret of their DN


I’m In A Hurry!

Published: February 6, 2008
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Thank you for the teaching on Ezekiel. But somewhat disappointing, because I was hoping that the next war would be the one we would be going home to the Lord. Boy it sure feels like a long ways away from now, or I’m in a hurry to go home. By any chance will we go home even though it is not Ezekiel 38 yet? I know we will not know day or the hour but I really hope that it is very soon. I see Tony Blair and others running for the EU president set in 2009. So could this be anti-Christ?


Getting Peace About My Mother’s Death

Published: February 6, 2008
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I am having hard time getting perspective on the death of my mom. I had become her car giver and we fought a good fight together. She overcame much and was a best friend and guide. She was not perfect and there were still issues between us, but she was a deep part of my life. I took care of her for the last 15 years. I even saved her life on many occasions.

In October, she suddenly fell very ill- i had a bad feeling about it. She became confused, weak and had to go on oxygen. I then spent 3 months and innumerable visits to doctors, specialists and the nursing home to try to get answers as to what was wrong with my mom. I never did get that answer, in fact the week before she died, the doctor told me that she was fine and why did our family insist on getting her into the hospital.

The nursing was as good as possible, but they kept calling me telling me something was bad wrong and the doc was not doing anything. I did not know who to believe. Mom kept failing. It was horrible.

Finally after being told she was in congestive heart failure after those 3 months, mom lasted another week and after a good visit having no idea she was dying, she peacefully went on a few days later, but i did not get to see her or be with her again. I am having a hard time forgiving the horror of these last months and the pain the docs put me through. Can you help me with some perspective?


Dress For Respect

Published: February 6, 2008
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Hello, and thank you again for your wonderful web-site. I read it everyday! It has given me so much comfort and new-found knowledge of the scriptures.

I was perusing through the Q&A section and read an article on prayer-veils, specifically that women should cover their heads when praying or prophesying. I’ve done some more reading on the matter, and I believe as you do, that it isn’t just “custom” but an obligation out of respect and reverence. Which then brings me to my real concerns/questions.

I talk to God all the time. Especially when I am in the car, or strolling my little one out-side etc… But I don’t “pray” all the time. I have tried to make a habit of praying once a day, but I’m not yet there consistently. I guess I have always treated prayers differently. When I pray, I find a quiet place where I can kneel and bow my head and be formal and reverent, but I would hate to think I was being disrespectful during my one-way “chats” as I go about my daily business! So needless to say, am I being disrespectful when “talking” to God with my head uncovered?

I don’t want to stop casually talking to God. But what’s the difference between talking to God and praying to God? Should all of my conversing be in “prayer” style? Does he not hear me, or answer me unless I pray to him appropriately?