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Was Mordecai Out of The Will of God? Nov 07, 2024

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Full Question: Was Mordecai “out of the will of God?” In a current study of Esther, one commentary described Mordecai as ‘out of the will of God’ because he stayed behind in Babylon. I have never heard this take on the uncle/cousin of Esther. Your thoughts, Dr. E?

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Who Are You Voting For and How Should Christians Vote? Oct 31, 2024

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Full Question: Who are you voting for and how should Christians vote? What does the Bible tell us about making wise political decisions?

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Dr. Jeff Myers on inContext

Jason Yates on inContext

Dr. Cal Beisner on inContext

David Closson on inContext

Dr. Brian Baugus on inContext

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Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? Oct 24, 2024

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Full Question: Should Christians participate in Halloween? Are we making a big deal out of nothing or are we engaging something that is evil?

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Is Messianic Judaism a Valid Belief? Oct 17, 2024

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Full Question: Messianic Judaism puzzles me. You have Jewish religion, you have Christianity, then you have something created in between the two in the 1960’s with that said is messianic Judaism a valid thing--this is all weird to me. Didn’t all the apostles that were Jews convert to Christianity (believers in Christ)? Am I right in saying that they never went back to their Jewish traditions and Jewish worship?

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Do Musical Instruments Belong in The Church? Oct 10, 2024

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Full Question: A work colleague of mine, and Church of Christ preacher on the side, often debate theology. The biggest debate topic is the idea of that musical instruments do not belong in the church; a well known tenant of the Church of Christ. I ask him what about David and his harp? And he quotes Amos 6:4-7.

He says there is no mention of instruments AFTER Amos, so they shouldn’t be used in worship, and has alluded to me that I may not be saved if I do go to a church that has instruments. Other members of the Church of Christ have essentially told me the same thing, or at least try to cast doubt on my salvation because of the instruments. Would love for this all to be put in-context!

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Are Our Tribulations Punishment or Just The Aftermath of a Fallen World? Oct 03, 2024

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Full Question: I am currently reading through Judges and came across the passage in 9:23 “Then God sent an evil spirit between Abimelech and the men of Shechem; and the men of Shechem, dealt treacherously with Abimelech,”

Since we have all sinned in the sight of God and are deserving of punishment, does this verse give credence to people who believe their struggles and trials are all some sort of punishment sent from God for their bad deeds? Obviously, our God is a God of justice, but also a God of grace who is in control of everything. Even the evil spirits of this world. Where do you feel the Bible lands on this issue?

Are our tribulations a result of God sending punishment or just the aftermath of a fallen world? If the answer is both, how do we discern between the two and encourage others toward the truth?

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Was Simon the Magician in Acts 8 Saved? Sep 26, 2024

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Full Question: Was Simon the magician in Acts 8 saved or was his faith fake? Can we know for sure?

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Does Isaiah 65 Support a Millennial Kingdom? Sep 19, 2024

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Full Question: When reading about “the new heavens and a new earth,” in Isaiah 65:17-25, I read, in verse 20, about the youth will die at the age of one hundred and the one who does not reach the age of one hundred will be thought accursed.” I wonder if this is support for the idea of a millennial kingdom, or does this refer to some other time? Because it speaks of death, I imagine it is not speaking of the heaven we experience after our resurrection, but I am not sure what was meant by this passage. (Other pastors have been happy to skirt this question, but I know you better than that.)

Links Mentioned:

Bible.org

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Was Jesus Fully God and Fully Man on Earth? Sep 12, 2024

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Full question: I send out a weekly email with 1 Bible verse, 1 quote, 1 question each week…. Recently I sent out an email that included Mark 1:35 and I wrote a little commentary that said: If the God-man (remember He was FULLY God and also fully man) needed to get up early in the morning, get away from all the people, and spend time in the presence of His Father-- HOW MUCH MORE DO WE?! I got an email back that said this: Almighty GOD is not a man nor has he ever been. Read a little deeper in your Bible. Learn his name and differentiate between the father and his son who also is a god but the one and only ALMIGHTY GOD. So, I thought it’d be fun to bring this to you, mi padre, and see how you would respond to this person.

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How Do I Know That I Love God? Sep 05, 2024

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Full Question: How do I know that I love God? I read the Bible daily, I pray, practice spiritual disciplines, do all the things a Christian “should do” but how do I know that I really love God and am not just doing all those things because I know I’m supposed to or because I’m trying to earn His favor?

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