Sermons and Biblical Studies

A querist asks , “If the firmament is the atmosphere and Heaven is the firmament, does that mean Heaven is all around us? Brother Eric Lyons of Apologetics Press answers this question: “No One has Ascended to Heaven“

A querist asks, “I found what looks like a contradiction in the Bible. I know there are not any “ so I need some help. 2 Samuel 10:18 talks about David slew the men of 700 chariots of the Syrians and 40,000 horsemen and Shobach the commander. I Chronicles 19:18 says that David slew the … Continue reading “Does The Bible Have Numerical Mistakes? – Bible study”

A querist asks, “From the Bible, can you please tell me whether or not women have the authority to speak in a Bible class?” Yes, a woman can speak in Bible class as long as she does not “teach or to have authority over a man” (1 Timothy 2:11-12), i.e., teaching a Bible class where … Continue reading “Women Speaking In Bible Class — A Question – Bible study”

A querist asks, “When there is a problem or dispute within the church, can you take your problem to the elders? Can only men do this or can a woman sit down and meet with elders to discuss a problem? I have heard that a woman does not have authority to take her problems to … Continue reading “Problems And Disputes Within The Church — A Question – Bible study”

A querist asks, “I was not interested in the Bible until I started to read some of its passages and found some of them very interesting. I was wondering, does one of the passages say something like if you’re dying, love is what can keep you living?” The passages of Scripture that immediately come to … Continue reading “A Question Regarding Dying And Living – Bible study”

A querist asks, “If a Christian has been granted salvation (cf. Acts 2:47; 1 Corinthians 15:1-2), why does Paul speak of the “hope of salvation” in 1 Thessalonians 5:8? Doesn’t hope indicate something yet to be received? In 1 Thessalonians 5:8 – NKJV, the text reads: “But let us who are of the day be … Continue reading “The “Hope Of Salvation” — A Question – Bible study”

Have our eyelids ever suddenly become heavy when the preacher steps into the pulpit and begins his sermon? We often joke about those who “doze off” during worship, but there are other kinds of sleeping that can reflect a more serious problem than sleeping during the service: 1) One of these is what some call … Continue reading “Kinds Of Sleepers – Bible study”

The story is told of a faithful dog who was a constant companion of a small child. One day, both the dog and child disappeared from their home, which was located close to the woods. A diligent search by parents, friends, and neighbors proved to be fruitless. The child could not be found. After several … Continue reading “Jumping To Conclusions — A Great Danger! – Bible study”

A querist asks, “At what point in their life should my children be baptized?” As we all know, children mature at different rates. Having arrived at both genuine faith and the need for remission of sins at a relatively early age, one child may be a proper candidate for baptism, while another child may not … Continue reading “When Should My Children Be Baptized? – Bible study”

A querist asks, “Does the Bible teach that there is a difference between sanctification and justification? Or are those two things essentially the same?” Yes, there is a difference between the two terms. The basic meaning of the word “sanctify” means to “set apart” or to dedicate one’s life in service to God. The word … Continue reading “Sanctification Versus Justification – Bible study”