There is a debate raging about whether or not the Big Bang theory contradicts the 1st and 2nd law of thermodynamics depending if we consider our universe close or open system. Do you have any thoughts on the subject?

We recently had a discussion with others concerning young children whose parents are Christians and would be taken at the Rapture. The question arose as to whether the children – quite young, would go to heaven by the Rapture or would they be left on this earth to go thru the tribulation.

John 3:16 says “Whosoever believeth..” but the problem is young children may not fully understand what that means. Can you give us some scriptural light on this?

I’ll admit to confusion but simply put, a peace treaty as is being proposed between Israel and the Palestinians could not necessarily be “The Peace Treaty” as described in the Book of Daniel since it will be a Future Roman price who confirms that treaty, or could it be?

Also, does the Bible describe the Peace Treaty as involving all of the Middle East or only those involving Israel? Thanks for your patience in my inquiring!

It is widely understood by many prophecy experts, that the dragon with ten horns (in Revelation) is believed to be the Revived Roman Empire, or EU. However, we have the EU, and Pres. Bush is forming the North American Union, or NAU. Now, there is an effort to unify the African continent into the AU. With all these countries unifying, couldn’t the ten horns of the dragon be ten regional super-nations?

Have you even covered or researched the subject about the Red heifer? For years I have heard about this but never fully researched it.

According to Numbers 19:2: “Speak unto the Children of Israel that they bring thee a red heifer without spot, wherein is no blemish, and upon which never came yoke”. It must not have hairs of any other color, it must be in perfect health, and it must never have been used to perform work. The cow is then slaughtered and burned “outside of the camp”. Cedar wood, hyssop, and scarlet are added to the fire, and the remaining ash is placed in a vessel containing pure water.

Then I found this in Ezekiel 36:25-26. “Then I shall sprinkle pure waters upon you, and you shall be clean, from all your uncleanness, and from all your idols, will I cleanse you. I will also give you a new heart, and I will place within you a new spirit… ”

How does this Red Heifer pertain to The Tribulation? and or the re-building of the New Temple?

Re: The verses in 1 peter 3:19-20 where it says “through whom also he (Jesus) went and preached to the spirits in prison who disobeyed long ago when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ark was being built. In it only a few people, eight in all, were saved through water…

I studied the chart from Clarence Larkin about the underworld and he shows that Jesus went into a chamber (Abraham’s bosom) that held the believers. Did Jesus go to the other part of the chamber (hell or sheol or hades) where the unbelievers went??

According to Luke 16 there is a great gulf that separates them.

We have at our little rural church, a young Christian, who has appointed himself as a prophet. He has no formal training, is very opinionated about the order of worship, and has defied our church leadership, calling for God to kill them if they “defy” him. I always believed, that Jesus was our last preist, prophet, and king. Are there still prophets in the church? If so, what are the requirements?

My question for you is about those who are alive during the 7 year tribulation. It is my understanding that during this time there will be much persecution for those who are Christians, especially from the anti Christ himself and his government.

My question is … Will it be wrong for Christians to defend themselves, their families, and even their homes during this time? I know that we are supposed to be willing to die for our faith but it would be very hard for me to let someone else abuse, torture, or even kill my wife for her faith without taking violent actions against them to prevent it. What does the bible say about this matter if anything?

I have (yet another) question about the rapture and the Holy Spirit as the “restrainer” being taken away. My dad is adamantly post-trib, and he maintains that the Holy Spirit is both present in us and moving throughout the earth in order to soften the hearts of those who will come to the Lord and restrain the spirit of lawlessness, and that even now God is slowly removing that from the earth – which is why we see such an increase in evil in these days.

And that during the tribulation, we (the church) will be the ONLY source of the Spirit and that is why people will still be able to come to Him, because of the church’s presence and continuing testimony even in the face of persecution and during the tribulation. He always mentions scriptures about the spirit softening the hearts of men and preparing them to receive the gospel, and that the only way we can know Him is by the Spirit revealing it to us. Thoughts on this?

And just one more, what will the people of the world think when we vanish? Aliens? Plague? What will be the various world governments’ excuse for such a thing? Will this be something that leads apostate Christians back to the Lord?

God Bless your site and thank you for all the times you answer my questions. My family has recently been struggling with some deep issues. I divorced my husband and now I have found out that for years he was molesting my daughter who is now 15. The authorities are handling everything and we are starting Christian counseling.

Here is my question, can you point me to scripture to share with my daughter to help her understand that even tho she is angry and hates him she should pray for him and forgive him. I struggle just as much as she does I am sure, and I have shown her that God will take vengeance for her, but she should in turn pray and forgive her father.

Also, many children that go through these things have similar symptoms, can you point me to any scripture to help her battle the demons that will lurk within her as well? That was a lot. I know I am not a new believer but not nearly as knowledgeable as I wish I was, I have always had a hard time understanding the Bible, and then a friend pointed me to your site. Any help would be greatly appreciated.