Questions & Answers

How Many People Were in Jerusalem When Jesus Was Crucified?

Is there any way to know how many people were present in Jerusalem when Jesus was crucified by the Roman soldiers?

How Many People Died in Noah’s Flood?

Is there any way to know how many people were on the earth at the time of the Great Flood of Genesis?

What About the Name Jehovah?

Some writers strongly object to the name Jehovah, as found in the American Standard Version (1901). Is this criticism justified? Are these critics consistent? Look at this matter carefully.

Did Jesus Exclude Repentance from Forgiveness?

Why do some Bible verses seem to indicate some people were forgiven without repentance?

What About Potlucks and Church Discipline?

Is the New Testament command to not eat with unfaithful Christians apply to a potluck gathering?

What Do the Two Beasts of Revelation 13 Represent?

Who or what are the “beast from the sea” and the “beast from the earth” in Revelation 13? What do these creatures represent, what roles do they play in end-times prophecy, and what is the meaning of the “mark of the beast”?

Buy a Sword?

When Jesus said, “Buy a sword,” what did he mean?

Do Human Beings Have an Immortal Soul?

Some contend that the Bible teaches that human beings possess an immortal soul. Others deny that this is the case. Where do the facts lie?

The Christian and Higher Education

Christians attending secular educational institutions are frequently confronted with seriously erroneous teachings. How do they deal with these dangerous situations? It doesn’t have to be a hostile encounter.

What Is A Cappella Music?

Did the first-century Christians employ mechanical instruments of music in their worship of God? If so, where is the evidence of such? If not, why did they refrain from such when instruments were readily available in that era?

Will Only “Your Bunch” Be Saved?

A reader wants to know, “Will only your bunch be saved?” Though the question usually is highly prejudicial, we will elicit two answers — his and ours.

What Is the Meaning of Romans 3:31?

Many are confused as to the meaning of Romans 3:31. In this article we explore the meaning of the sacred text.

The Gospel Writers and Their Quotations from Jesus

When the Gospel writers cite the words of Jesus, they frequently vary their terminology. This is troubling to some. Is this circumstance cause for concern?

Do Psychics Really Have Mystic Powers?

So-called “psychics” claim to have mystical powers, such as predicting what will eventually occur in one’s future. Do they really?

When Peter Stood Condemned

When Peter refrained from associating with the Gentiles at Antioch, Paul declared that he “stood condemned.” Does this mean Peter could have been lost?

How Can the Church Be the Fulfillment of Daniel 2:44?

Was Daniel 2:44 fulfilled by the establishment of the church, or should we look for some other interpretation?

Did God Reward Midwives for Lying?

Did God reward the midwives who may have lied to Pharaoh, only to kill Ananias and Sapphira in Acts 5 for the same infraction? Does God deal prejudicially with people? Does the Bible represent the Lord as an inconsistent, unfair God? Let’s take a close look at a question that speculates on the justice of God.

Is It a Sin for a Christian To Be Depressed?

“Is it a sin for a Christian to be depressed? How can Christians experience the “peace that passes all understanding” that Paul describes in Philippians 4:6-7?"

Is a Church Obligated to Support Mission Work?

Is there a congregational obligation to help others, especially by supporting the preaching of the gospel in other places?

Should Christians Have All Things in Common?

Communism has historically oppressed millions by redistributing personal resources among the masses. Some also claim that early Christianity was marked by this attitude, asserting that those in “need” have a “right” to others’ prosperity.