Sermons and Biblical Studies

Is saying words like gosh, golly, heck, darn, dang, etc. the same as saying the “bad” words? I hear lots of Christians say these words. Are they wrong? Here is a good question. This shows that someone out there is concerned about their speech and the influence of their speech upon other people. The Bible … Continue reading “Don’t be Clueless! Are slang words (euphemisms) wrong? – Bible Questions”

I am a 19 year old college student. I do know that babies and young children are going to heaven, because our God is a merciful God. I recently got into a tiff with my boyfriend about how they are saved. He says they are saved by faith that He gives the children (Matt 19:13-15) … Continue reading “How are infants and young children saved? – Bible Questions”

What is the meaning of “baptized for the dead” in 1 Cor 15:29: “Otherwise, what will those do who are baptized for the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, why then are they baptized for them?” Two observations: 1. “the dead” seems to be plural, so I can’t see this as a … Continue reading “What does baptism of the dead mean? – Bible Questions”

Is it OK for a man to be in public with his shirt off for any reason? If yes, what is the difference between a man doing it and a woman doing it? This question is a question regarding modesty. Modesty deals with the question of the presentation of the physical body in public situations. … Continue reading “Should men go topless? – Bible Questions”

When did God make dinosaurs? In Genesis 1:24 we read, “And God said, Let the earth bring forth the living creature after his kind, cattle, and creeping thing, and beast of the earth after his kind: and it was so. And God made the beast of the earth after his kind, and cattle after their … Continue reading “When did God make dinosaurs? – Bible Questions”

Jesting in the Bible – Define Jesting as found in the Bible in Ephesians 5:4. What does jesting mean? Is it sinful or is it not? Please explain what Ephesians 5:4 means as to foolish talking nor jesting. Please, what does jesting in the Bible mean? “But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it … Continue reading “Define Jesting in the Bible, Ephesians 5:4 – Bible Questions”

Do dogs and other animals go to heaven? Ecclesiastes 3:21 states, “Who knoweth the spirit of man that goeth upward, and the spirit of the beast that goeth downward to the earth?” Solomon compares man to beasts in this chapter. While men have a soul that will return to God (Ecclesiastes 12:7), animals do not. … Continue reading “Do animals go to heaven? – Bible Questions”

In 1 Corinthians 11:24, some translations read “This is my body which is broken for you.” Is this a correct translation because in John 19:36 we read “that not a bone of Him shall be broken.”? Also what Old Testament scripture was referred to in John 19:36. There are two questions here, so let me … Continue reading “Is there a contradiction between 1 Corinthians 11:24 and John 19:36? – Bible Questions”

One might think that the answer to this question is obvious. Faithful Christians should oppose homosexuality in all forms (Romans 1:26, 27). So where does the question come from? I have heard from a few different people who don’t think that we ought to have laws that oppose the homosexual marriage or laws that limit … Continue reading “Should Christians Oppose Homosexual Marriage? – Bible Questions”

Q: Would you please address the question of the use of instrumental music within worship? A: According to the Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological, and Ecclesiastical literature, instrumental music was not introduced into the church until pope Vitalian did so in A.D. 660. Even after this point, the instrument was not used in various places to … Continue reading “What about instrumental music? – Bible Questions”