Bible Q&As
Question: Please will someone comment on the doctrine the apostles taught, the very doctrine of Christ, the gospel of Christ—the gospel Paul speaks of in 2 Cor. 4:3-4. I cannot abide using any Bible but King James. It frightens me for people to do so. It’s close to Rev. 22:18-19. I see no need for … [Read more…]
Question: Would you please tell me something about what is meant by the term “higher criticism”? Thank you. Answer: Biblical criticism divides into two basic groups: lower and higher. Lower criticism, usually called textual criticism, is the study of the original documents behind Scripture in order to determine as closely and as carefully as possible … [Read more…]
Question: I have been told that we cannot depend upon Ecclesiastes, because it was written by King Solomon, who turned away from God. Please comment. Answer: Ecclesiastes can be considered King Solomon’s personal memoirs and he did indeed turn away from God. Does this mean we cannot rely upon his words as Scripture? On the … [Read more…]
Question: I read in your literature that the Trine Baptismal formula stated by Jesus in Matthew 28:19 may not be authentic text. What is your authority for this statement? Answer: The text in question reads: “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the … [Read more…]
Question: I am concerned about your words “correctly understanding” the Bible. To me the Bible is black and white. The different denominations are irrelevant to me. What our Lord has given us in the Bible is what I know is true. Answer: We admire—and share—your respect for the Bible. We agree completely that the Bible … [Read more…]
Question: Was it really any more lawful for Samuel to offer sacrifices than for Saul? (1 Sam. 14, 15). If so, why was Saul condemned? Wasn’t the offering of sacrifices the duty of the priests? Answer: Under the Law of Moses, offering sacrifices was one of the duties reserved for the priests, along with teaching … [Read more…]
Question: In 1 Samuel 7, we read about a revival in Mizpeh, where Samuel drew water and poured it out before the Lord and fasted on that day, then as people asked him for continual crying on their behalf, he offered a burnt offering. What is drawing and pouring water before the Lord? —S.J. Answer: … [Read more…]
Question: Could Samuel as a Levite, though not a priest, offer a burnt offering away from the tabernacle? Answer: Jump To: Samuel was a Priest It may seem that making sacrifices away from the tabernacle is not allowed according to Leviticus, chapter 17. Perhaps this is what you have in mind. But let us look … [Read more…]
Question: A question from, though not confined to Samuel’s times: The people were called to bring their offerings to the tabernacle at the three major pilgrimage feasts, but people then had to make a list of offerings they are going to bring with them to the tabernacle for the next feast or could they go … [Read more…]
Question: I would like to ask your advice, and your prayers for an area in my life which sorely needs all the prayers and advice (from reliable, Christian folks) possible. I recognize a talent which I possess in the area of creative writing. But I am so often writing words that show the devil in … [Read more…]