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Bible Study / Discussion
If you have written a question to us in the past and we have not answered your question, please write us again as we try to answer as many questions as we possibly can. The best and fastest way to get an answer is by e-mailing your question to us at panellgt@embarqmail.com and giving us your e-mail address. Thanks, Gary and Marlene Panell
Recent Bible Discussion Questions:
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I was reading the entries on sleeping together but not having sex and I am sad because it is true. I did not get burnt completely, but I sort of did. We sort of did, and now I feel very bad. I don't know how to go past this. I am truly ashamed, and I said those words, I have self-control. I am still a virgin, but I am scared to think of how far we let things go. I have asked God for forgiveness, but how can I forgive myself?
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I am glad that you have realized that God can and does forgive your sin when you sincerely ask for forgiveness. A Christian needs to continually go back to 1 John 1:9, 10. “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His word is not in us.” Notice verse 10. It says that we have all sinned. (This passage was written to Christians.) God does not say that one sin is greater than another. He doesn't look at a person's sin to decide if He will forgive or not. He tells us to confess our sins (no matter what they are), and He will forgive them. Once you have asked Jesus into your heart, then when God looks at you, He sees His Son, Jesus. Jesus is perfect. You are justified (just as if you had not sinned). Verse 9 says that once you confess your sins, that God forgives you. Not only does He forgive you, He also cleanses you from all unrighteousness. That means that He puts you in right standing with Him. When the woman who was caught in adultery was brought to Jesus, He did not condemn her. Instead He said that He did not condemn her, but to go and sin no more. “When Jesus had raised Himself up and saw no one but the woman, He said to her, ‘Woman, where are those accusers of yours? Has no one condemned you?' She said, ‘No one, Lord.' And Jesus said to her, ‘Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more.'" (John 8:10, 11) If God does not condemn you, how can you condemn yourself? After Jesus tells His disciples how to pray, He says something very interesting. "For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.” (Matthew 6:14, 15) Yes, you will probably always remember and regret what you have done, but you do not have to live in condemnation. “For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.” (John 3:17) Satan would love to have you not be an effective witness because you cannot forgive yourself. Unforgiveness only hurts you. “The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” (John 10:10) Here are some other questions on the same topic: Christian dating, courting, and struggles with lust; Is it alright for two Christians to live together without being married?; I am a Christian teenager; Is it o.k. for me to spend the night with my boyfriend; Our friends are allowing their son and his girlfriend to live together; and What does the Bible say about a Christian lady sleeping in the same bed with her boyfriend, but they don't have sex? If you have any more questions, feel free to write again. Remember God has forgiven you. Ask God to help you forgive yourself, and then go live a victorious life!! In Christian love, Marlene Panell |
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I've committed adultery. Can I still go to heaven?
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Thank you for your comment and question. I think it would be good for you to read our track Jesus Forgives Adulterers! (Which should probably be called Jesus Forgives Adulterers and Adulteresses!) Here is how the tract starts out: Maybe you think a person who is an adulterer cannot be forgiven. You could not be more wrong. In fact, Jesus wants to forgive adulterers! We have an example of this in the Bible: “Then the scribes and Pharisees brought to Him a woman caught in adultery. And when they had set her in the midst, they said to Him, ‘Teacher, this woman was caught in adultery, in the very act. Now Moses, in the law, commanded us that such should be stoned. But what do You say?' This they said, testing Him, that they might have something of which to accuse Him. But Jesus stooped down and wrote on the ground with His finger, as though He did not hear. “So when they continued asking Him, He raised Himself up and said to them, ‘He who is without sin among you, let him throw a stone at her first. And again He stooped down and wrote on the ground. Then those who heard it, being convicted by their conscience, went out one by one, beginning with the oldest even to the last. “And Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst. When Jesus had raised Himself up and saw no one but the woman, He said to her ‘Woman, where are those accusers of yours? Has no one condemned you? She said, ‘No one, Lord.' And Jesus said to her ‘Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more. Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, ‘I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.” (John 8:3-12) It is interesting in this story that the man was not brought in also. Who knows, maybe that is what Jesus wrote on the ground the first time. The statement that Jesus made next was “He who is without sin among you, let him throw a stone at her first.” Maybe the second time He wrote on the ground, He was writing their sins, starting with the oldest. If we are honest, all of us have committed this sin of adultery in our hearts at one time or another. Jesus said another time: “You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not commit adultery.' But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman [a man] to lust for her [him] has already committed adultery with her [him] in his heart.” (Matthew 5:27-28) You could also say, “ Whoever looks at a man to lust for him has already committed adultery with him in her heart .” Notice that she was not told by Jesus that she had not sinned. In fact He told her to go and sin no more. He also told her that He did not condemn her. Jesus said He came the first time to this earth to be our Savior. It is not that He does not hate adultery, He does, and Scripture talks about this a lot. He hates the sin, but He loves the sinner. He could see this woman's heart, though, and He knew she was repentant. She called Him Lord, and I am sure she went from there a changed person, knowing how much God loved her! God loves you and me too! The Bible says: “For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.” (John 3:17-18)… Right now if you want to be washed spiritually, by the blood of Jesus, you can pray this prayer: “Have mercy upon me, O God, according to Your loving-kindness; according to the multitude of Your tender mercies, blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. I believe that Jesus Christ Your Son died on the cross for my sins. That He came to life the third day, right now; I repent (turn from) of my sins and receive the LORD Jesus Christ as my Savior. In Jesus name, Amen.” Again, I would like to encourage you to read the whole tract on Jesus Forgives Adulterers! Also, if you have not prayed the prayer above please do so now. We will be praying for you and many like you that have committed similar sins. Here are some other questions and answers on similar topics: Where is there a Bible verse on adultery?; I cheated on my husband; I just found out that my husband committed adultery; What does the Bible ay about adultery? God loves you still and wants to save you, Gary T. Panell |
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What does the Bible say about not having sex, but living together before marriage?
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We have addressed this question in several different forms on this discussion page. God tells us that we are to abstain from all appearance of evil (1 Thessalonians 5:22). The Bible also tells us to not cause a person to stumble, or to fall away from the Lord. (2 Corinthians 6:3; 1 Corinthians 8:9-13) Here are some other discussion questions and answers on this or similar topics. Christian dating, courting, and struggles with lust; Is it alright for two Christians to live together without being married?; I am a Christian teenager; Is it o.k. for me to spend the night with my boyfriend; Our friends are allowing their son and his girlfriend to live together; and What does the Bible say about a Christian lady sleeping in the same bed with her boyfriend, but they don't have sex? An even more important question that a couple would need to answer, is what is their relationship with God? God desires to have a personal relationship with each of us, but this can only happen as we realize we are sinners, and God can only forgive our sin through the sacrifice of His Son, Jesus Christ. We must come to God, ask for His forgiveness, and then read the Bible and fellowship with other Christians so we can grow spiritually. I trust this answers your question, and that you will live the way God has intended for you to live. In Christian love, Marlene Panell |
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Do you have some literature for me to do some in home studying and some classes on-line?
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We have a lot of Bible study materials on our website located at bible-christian.org. That will take you to the main page. Click on the Christian Literature icon. We have studies on Acts, Romans, 1 Corinthians, part of 2 Corinthians, the Gospels, Ephesians, Worldview, as well as specific topics such as alcohol, homosexuality, abortion, psychics, etc. Some of our Bible studies have audio included, and these are sermons that mainly Gary has given on these topics. We also have some video of Gary doing ventriloquism. We are working on getting these to load faster, as they take quite some time to load now. We do not have a Bible study course, but if you go to our main webpage and click on the Online Resources icon, we have links to different places that do have some free courses, such as the Seminary for Apologetics. I trust this gives you some help. Feel free to e-mail us at anytime! In Christ, Gary and Marlene Panell |
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I know it is a sin to lust after a woman. When have you crossed that line? |
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I want help from the Bible on how to best represent my love for my fiancé. |
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This is a follow-up question to “What should a wife do whose husband will not support her?” He has not kept a job – but is either fired or walks off of the job. He does not seem to have the ambition to support himself or his family. There are 5 children involved in this marriage. |
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Is it ok to leave a husband who can't provide financially for his wife? What should a Christian wife do if her Christian husband can't provide for her financially? |
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Is alcohol addiction a disease? |
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I have a friend who is getting married, but because of her fiancé not having a job in the state she lives in, they are going to live apart. She feels that this is okay in God’s eyes. Is it? |
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Recently we were asked a question about what a military wife should do about fear and worry over her military husband being away on duty. |
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My husband and I live in Texas. My husband’s sister lives in Pennsylvania. She has had a hard time making it financially. Her son has left his wife and three children and is living with another woman. My sister-in-law is living with her daughter-in-law, and they try to help each other financially. The oldest son is living with the daughter-in-law’s brother, even though she is still very much involved in his life. Recently my sister-in-law lost her job. Her daughter-in-law got a job to try to make ends meet. Someone needs to stay home because one of the children has some severe disabilities. The daughter-in-law fell at work, and now neither of them has a job. My husband and I try to help when we can, but it isn’t much. We were thinking that possibly they could come live with us. Our friends tell us this is a bad idea. My sister-in-law is a strong Christian. Her daughter-in-law is struggling because she is angry with God. Do you think the Lord is moving in this direction to have at least my sister-in-law, if not the whole gang move in with us? Any insight would be helpful. Thank you. |
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My 26 year old Christian son has just told us through an
e-mail that he is going to get married. He just met this girl
3 months ago. He has always wanted to be married and have lots
of children. All of his friends are encouraging this marriage.
He is a fine Christian.
We do not feel good about
this. We believe our son is making a big mistake. My husband
has written to him and warned him about this girl. We love our
son. He has told us that he will get married whether we come
to the wedding or not. Will we be sinning if we go to the wedding?
How can I feel joyful when I feel dread? |
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My question has to do with prayer. I believe that God knows all and that He knows what our lives will be like before we live them. If this is the case, where does prayer come in? Does it really change God’s mind when we pray or is it just to bring us closer to Him? Also, when I give Him something in prayer (such as the salvation of a loved one) sometimes I feel like I don’t trust God enough if I pray for it again and again. I know we are to pray without ceasing, but what about when we’re told to give our troubles to Him and then not take them back? Is repetitive prayer against His will? |
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What does the Bible say about a Christian lady sleeping in the same bed with her boyfriend, but they don’t have sex? |
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I just started my career in Ohio. My ex and I just got back together and we are now engaged. She lives in California. We met each other in college and have been together for about four years. We want to be together, but her problem is that she has a problem with moving to Ohio. I prayed about the situation but she keeps saying that I am being selfish and she quoted a verse from Philippians. I read Ephesians 5;22-28 to her, but I just want to know what to do. |
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Hello Gary and Marlene, I thank you for your response and
prayers. I have some good news, but I did want to answer your
question first. I did live with my husband during our engagement
for about a year before we were married. We dated about 2 years,
were engaged, and will be married 2 years in the beginning of
September. Regardless, I had confessed and repented of the sin
of living together shortly after we married. I did grow up in
a Christian family, but the encouragement was to be the best person
you could be and as long as you have Jesus—that was the
bottom line. And it is, but no one lived differently than the
rest of the world.
That is no excuse for me, but it wasn’t until just a few months before our wedding that my husband and I found the church we are now members of. We have learned so much about what it means to really live your life as a Christian and it has been a time of immense spiritual growth. We still struggle and maybe always will, but with the Lord we can do anything. So the good news is…he agreed to seek counseling with me! I had already shared my situation with a Christian sister and she and I had been praying about it for weeks. I did give the ultimatum. At first I didn’t think he would, but he has agreed. This weekend he has said and shown his determination to change but only time and counsel will tell if his heart is really in it. I don’t know if you would feel lead to discuss this any further with me but it so, I wonder if I might share some other concerns I have? My struggle is that I honestly don’t understand why sexual immorality is the only grounds for divorced… [Here she gives a study on line that tries to show from Scripture that divorce on other grounds than sexual immorality is ok in God’s sight.] I don’t mean to try to justify what I’m saying AT ALL, I’m merely sharing inner conflicts I have with other Christians who are more mature in the faith than I—to hopefully discover some deeper understanding of the word of our Lord. I truly want to seek and do what is right… I am at this time very hopeful and grateful that the Lord has helped my husband see the situation we are in and has encouraged him to agree for help. I hope that one [day what I have gone through will be used to help others… |
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In answer to who will be the Antichrist you responded, “The papacy, the anarchistic socialism [communism] and rationalism [humanism] some day will join and be headed by one man whom the Devil shall especially gift and in whom he shall dwell, and that man will be the Antichrist. “Does the papacy refer to the Roman Catholic Church? I know people who believe the Antichrist will come out of the resurrected Roman Empire. May I also add that I love this Bible study. I read it almost every night as I learn a lot from it. Thank you so much for your time and efforts that I see as a labor of love. |
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Is there a verse where it says that God threw the devil out of heaven and 1/3 of the angels with him? |
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I was wondering if you would comment on a husband who is
mentally and verbally abusive but who is also a Christian? I know
this to be true, because while I do feel that he loves me, he
also goes to church with me almost every Sunday and he and I are
involved in Bible studies. (We just finished a couples class through
church actually), he has grown more accustomed to tithing with
our church. He also on occasion will comment about Christ's upcoming
return and saying how exciting it is. I do feel that he is a good
person. He shows that by helping everyone who asks him. He even
asks me to pray with him at night. But he is only abusive to his
mother and myself, a learned behavior from his father. I believe
that he struggles with anxiety/depression and low-self esteem
but he refuses to seek help with or without me. He has said that
he would read books or watch Christian marriage seminars at home
with me, and we have, but none have made him put anything we've
learned into practice. We have been together for about 5 years
now but only married for a year and a half.
So the "unbearable" I would describe as this, he is often agitated. So much so that anything I say or don't say will set him off. This means that he will start yelling at me, telling me I don't know what I'm talking about, that I'm so annoying and frustrating. He is a faced-paced individual and thinks that my calm - more slow nature is bothersome to him. He's called me names like, "piece of ----- ". When I don't talk to him he asks what's wrong with me in a very ill-mannered way. Not as in he's concerned that something is bothering me. If I try to work things out after a fight or during a fight he often just shuts me out. Or he will just loudly interrupt with "LA,LA,LA,LA" so that I can't talk or he can't hear me. He has often said, that he doesn't know why we got married, that he doesn't know why I'm with him, that I need to accept that this is just the way he is and this is how he handles his anger. I would say that this happens at least once a week. We did go a good 6 months recently in which we were pretty happy, but I'm not sure how or why that fell away. I'm not doing anything different. I am positive that he is faithful to me. I also don't know if he would actually ever leave me even though he threatens me with leaving. This translates into intimacy issues as I would prefer to connect with him when we are communicating well, or when I feel respected and loved. So when he feels that I am being a little distant he criticizes me for not being passionate or "fun" enough. I do not withhold from him completely, but it doesn't feel "real" for me and It almost makes me resent times that we are together. I realize that you do not know me or my situation well but if you have any advice I would greatly appreciate it. I really want to do what is God's will for me. I have talked to my pastor and he advised me that I am unable to leave the marriage. That my husband must leave. I also wonder whether or not this is actually abuse. I feel it in my heart but I'm sure there are people who have much worse? My spirit is often just crushed by him but still hopeful that things will work out. Anything is greatly appreciated. |
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This is embarrassing, but I can't get knowledge if this act of oral sex is considered immoral within the marriage. If two consenting adults, I was told, then it would be all right. What if one does not consent-namely the wife who is supposed to be submissive to her husband. Please help me! |
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Can you find in the Bible where it states one should attend church? I have a friend that thinks you don’t have to go to church to worship God; he feels that it is the house of hypocrites. |
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Where do dead believers go? |
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I was married to a man who called himself a Christian and who ended up beating me all day. I asked for help and we got separated for one year. I accepted him back, because he said he was now a new man and also because of our two boys. He continued to beat on all of us. We got divorced. I found this…man to whom I am married now and we are truly happy. We are a real family. The children are great and we attend a local Christian church always with a great joy in our hearts. My question is: am I living in sin? Thanks. |
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When Jesus comes back for the Church, will unborn babies go to heaven still? Also, in the Battle of Armageddon, will we fight or just the angels? |
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Who will be the Anti-Christ? |
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Some people, [to] show their love towards Jesus, physically [hurt] themselves. Is [this] correct…or should we…only fast? |
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I really need to find some verses on living up to our sins, paying the consequences of what we do even though God forgives us. Thanks! |
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I am trying to convince my cousin that Roman Catholics are wrong…he is asking where in [the] Bible is it written in the New Testament [that] we must not pray with a photo or idol of Jesus Christ. |
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Do you have a list of benedictions? |
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I want to work at a Christian school, and you have to sign a standard of conduct, but my husband believes no one should tell you how to live outside of a job! Would it be hypercritical to work at that school knowing his beliefs? |
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Our friends are allowing their son and his girlfriend to live together in their house without being married. How are we to approach the subject and show them that it's inappropriate for the kids to live together? |
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Who is God, not what did He do or is doing, but who is He? |
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Is saying the same prayers everyday correct by the Roman Catholics? In Matthews 6:7 it says not to do that. |
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Thank you for this [article on Hell]. I’ve been trying to explain to a Jehovah’s Witness guy at my school why there is a hell and this will really help. Thanks and God Bless!! |
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Hello, my name is -----, and I was truly impressed with this article [Is it Alright for Christians to Drink Alcohol?]. It is so hard to find a man of God who will be willing to tell the truth these days, concerning the gospel of Christ. I agree with you completely that Christians should not, and are not supposed to drink alcohol, because it says that Christ is without sin, and then in other areas it condemns drinking in Proverbs and many other Old Testament verses. I am encouraged by this to know that I am on the right path. Maybe if you have the time an article on Spirit Baptism would be good. Never hurts to hear that one, so many people do not know about it that should. |
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I've just heard that my nephew and his wife are losing their second baby to a miscarriage. What verses do you suggest as comfort for this young Christian couple that desperately wants to start a family? |
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Television pastors are claiming that Jesus after His death on the cross went to hell and had to fight Satan so that our sins would be forgiven. After that He was reborn. How do I use scripture to prove that this is not biblical? Also the name it, [and] claim it. I am having a hard time finding scriptures to show if there is truth in this teaching. |
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A prostitute sent this letter to us some time ago,
but I feel it could be used now to help others, who are caught
in the same trap as this individual. The name and location of
this woman will not be given so as to protect her identity. Let
me assure you, though, that she is a real person.
Dear Gary, My name is --------, I am 25 years old, and I have a beautiful 19 month old daughter, -------. Here’s my deal. I’m a prostitute. I’ve been one for about 5 years, 4 of which I have been in ---------. My daughter’s father used to be my pimp, but he now wants nothing to do with either of us. I was raised by my mom who is a good Christian, so I sometimes wonder how I chose the road I am now traveling down. I need help. I’ve been praying to God a lot lately to give me the strength to get out of this life, but I’m still doing it, and I don’t know how to get out of it. I have a child to support so it’s not like I can stop tomorrow and still support my baby and I. I don’t know what to do and I don’t know how to get out of this. I read your article on the Internet about how Jesus still loves prostitutes [,] and thought I would write to you. Maybe you can help me? |
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Why did God allow stoning to death or killing in the Old Testament? |
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Should a Christian woman stay in a marriage of verbal abuse for over 20+ years when the husband refuses to go and get some help and counseling and is angry at the whole world and he is also a racist. He has repeatedly said that he has done nothing wrong and that he is not changing for anyone especially his wife and daughter. The family had almost ended up in a physical fight with which all three involved could have been hurt or killed. The husband had told the wife and daughter to get the ______out!!! The wife and daughter finally left and have not been back for about 10 months. He has called and harassed [his] wife and daughter on the phone several times with threats etc. The wife and daughter were getting so physically sick that they could NOT take it any longer. He is a very, very, prideful man and does NOT like a woman to tell him anything or what to do. He does NOT listen and respect his family’s views. The wife has left him over and over again and still went back because of their baby. This man was always in and out of work and it was always the other employee’s fault and he blamed it on the management all the time. You just could NOT reason with him anymore and the most important thing is that he just would NOT listen either way. The only thing that he really did a great job (100%) was paying all the bills and putting money in checking account for food. He has stopped paying the car insurance for wife and daughter since they have moved out. I would so appreciate some advice on this situation. The wife and daughter have felt sooooooooooooo much better and have had no knots in their stomach and feeling sickly [as they did when they were] living in that home. It had gotten to be truly un-bearable. |
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I am concerned by the state of the church in America to-date. It seems church growth is the driving force, and winning the lost has taken a backseat. My husband, of 37 years, is unsaved and I am very aware of the lose of intensity for the salvation of the lost. Also, of concern (and related) is that sermons and worship services seem to be of an intellectual ‘bent.’ Clearly, “man believes with the heart.” We are saved ‘with our heart, not our heads.’ What do you think, is the church in a ‘drift?’ |
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My mother and I have been away from the church and God for 5 years now. A good friend says we should get baptized again. Is this necessary? And what exactly does baptism represent? |
Was tithing instituted by the Mosaic Law? |
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You should rethink your theory of a Satan, and demons running around, not to mention the notion that there is a hell!!! How can a God be all loving, all forgiving, all knowing, and create me full well knowing I will reject his beliefs, and then damn me to a fiery hell forever [?] Not my God, maybe yours, mine loves me no matter my mistakes, or beliefs, and will welcome me to heaven. I believe people in that day, the Catholic church, needed to instill fear to gain control. I hope one day you can release your fear and know you will go to the other side no matter your mistakes, even if you haven’t had a chance to ask for forgiveness. I find it odd your knowledge of “Satan.” How are demons privy to knowledge only God knows according to you [?] Is God letting him in on some secrets just to trip us up [?] Realistically, do you really invest your life of fear to a
group of “leaders” who control what you read and
believe for hundreds of years that just gradually becomes the
bible [?] |
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Is it wrong for a Christian wife to leave a non-Christian husband? The marriage is unbearable. |
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Is it ok for me to spend the night with my boyfriend on the weekends? It’s not about sex, it’s just about being near each other, since we don’t have a lot of time to give each other during the week, since we both work full time. I want to start living with my boy friend, we are planning on getting engaged within the next 6 months. What does the Bible say about living with someone before marriage? |
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According to Jesus who would teach His followers all they needed to know? |
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I am a new Christian and I have been reading my Bible and anything I can get my hands on that is of [a] biblical nature. But, I am confused about the Sabbath. I am attending church now on Sunday, but my gut says the Sabbath is Saturday and that is the day that I should hold “Holy” and not Sunday. Also, in relation to the 10 Commandments…We are to keep them all and that means the Sabbath also. I cannot find anything in the Bible stating Sunday is the Sabbath. I also, understand that the first day of the week in the Bible was Sunday and Saturday the 7th day. Am I right on this or not? |
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The question on alcohol, if a Christian wasn’t allowed alcohol, why did the Pharisees condemn Jesus for drinking, if it wasn’t alcohol. Why did Jesus say not to drink wine in excess if there was no alcohol in it? Also, why did the Corinthian believers get drunk on it? Why did Lot get drunk? As for the Catholic Church questions, doesn’t Jesus tell His people to come out of her in Revelation? I believe the Lord was talking about the Roman system. I believe when a Catholic gets saved he should leave that church and not be encouraged to stay there. I asked Jesus to save me, but I am having a problem with smoking, will that keep me out of heaven? Thank you. |
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Prior to becoming born again, I married a Muslim man. The marriage ceremony was performed by a Muslim priest (Imam). Am I married to this man in the eyes of God? |
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I am a Christian teenager. I’ve believed that Jesus is my Savior with all my heart for my entire life. But there has been something bothering me for a while now. I go to a Christian school and I’ve found a girl I like very much, and I just went on my first date with her. But when I think about the future I worry about if I’ll fall into sexual immorality. I’m the kind of guy who likes to follow guidelines, but I can’t find anything that really defines how deep Christ’s command on [abstaining] from immorality is. Can you tell me, or where I could find, how deep Christ’s definition goes? |
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My family believes that if you divorce for any reason and remarry another, you are living in sin. That I also believe, but the confusing thing [that] I cannot get them to see is if that divorced person now gets saved [they shouldn’t go back to the first husband or wife.] They believe that that person should go back to the first wife or husband. Now that I am wiser and reading my Bible I see nothing in the Bible that supports that. How can I get them to see that two wrongs don’t make it right? |
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I’m a Christian man and I’m in love with a Muslim girl. She’s [at] work with me. I’ve never thought of being married [with] her because I’m living in a country that prohibits Christian men marrying Muslim women, so I’m just loving her. The problem is that from the time I felt emotions towards her, I felt things going upside down in my life and I started thinking that this might be God’s voice for me to stop loving her. So, could it be so and if true, what can I do? It’s very difficult to get rid of this love because we see each other nearly everyday in our job. So is love with an unsuitable partner a sin, even pure love? Please help me. |
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I have a five year old daughter who was born outside wedlock. I have been raising her on my own and with the help of my parents from birth. Her father lives in another country, and father and daughter are still yet to meet each other. But, we are still very much in contact. I was a teenager and had only known him for less than three months…and left his country. It was initially thought that we would get married but I have since seen things in a different/actual light and I strongly feel I would be happier without him. For a long time now I have decided I do not want to get married to him nor am I looking forward to getting married at all. But, I am worried if either of these would be healthy for my child’s spiritual and social development. My questions are: according to the Bible and for her personal development, does she need me to be married to her biological father even if it will cost me my happiness? Can she still be perfect if I marry someone else or do not marry at all, with reference to the Bible? What does the Bible say about unmarried parents, are they compelled to marry each other? |
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Where does the Bible compare being unevenly [unequally] yoked [in marriage] to a cow and horse being unevenly yoked and trying to plow together?; Is Polygamy Okay?; Musical instruments in the Church; How do I love an enemy that hates me? |
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I have three children ages 28, 21 and 19. They do not attend any church and are not saved. I [have been] a Christian for almost 21 years. Please give me some Scripture about my children’s salvation. |
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See if you see any similarities between these two notes that were sent to us from different countries: Lady number one: “My husband is Hindu and he is having [an] affair with [a] Christian female. When I caught them he said he [would] stop it, but that female is not leaving him. She is married and [I] even requested her [to leave him], but she ignores me and pushes my husband hard to maintain [the] relationship.” Lady number two: “I’ve been married for 2 years. I recently found out my husband has a profile on -----.net and --------.com. After having a check up, I found out that I have a STD. What does the Bible say to do?” |
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I believe these two questions fit in the same category: First writer: "I have a relationship with a young man. He does not currently attend church. He states that he believes in Christ, but he has never been saved. When he was younger he was baptized. I enjoy going to church and [I am] praying to grow in the Lord. He would eventually like to be married. My question is, ‘Should the saved marry the unsaved that has not fully committed himself to the Lord?’" Second writer: "Is it alright as a Christian woman for me to marry a Muslim man?" |
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Christian dating Jewish, Christian marrying Jewish. |
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Where can I read in the Bible about the Sea called Forgetfulness? |
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Is it true [that] in order to have the Holy Spirit in you, [you] have to speak in tongues? |
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Words of encouragement for someone taking care of a sick relative. |
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Was Samson’s strength really in his hair? |
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Who comes first, Jesus or Antichrist? |
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Why do Roman Catholics believe the Eucharist actually becomes the body and blood of Christ, and what should be our attitude towards the bread and grape juice used in Communion? |
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Do just some people see demons and other people don’t? |
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How do I love Jesus? |
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How often should I forgive my brother? |
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I have heard that when we become believers in Christ that we are considered a Jew by our rebirth. I may not be saying this correctly, and I most certainly am not trying to be disrespectful, [but] is it a sin to be anti-Semitic? |
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What does the Bible say about women preachers? |
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Is it okay for a Christian to marry her child’s father who is a backslider? |
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How was Jesus in the tomb for three days, and how was the Sabbath drawing nigh at Jesus’ burial? |
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I’m a Muslim man, and I am so in love with a Christian girl. She feels the same way about me, but she feels that it would be wrong to be with me and to marry me. I don’t have any problem with her believing, and I respect her with all of my heart. I don’t know what to do, and where to look [turn], and I don’t want to change my belief, like I don’t want her to do [this either]. PLEASE HELP |
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Is it wrong to say the Rosary? |
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I want to do a word on Mary mother of JESUS for church, Mother’s Day can you help? |
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I need scriptures for a recovering alcoholic… |
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I was reading in Corinthians and now I am confused. Were there two disciples named Judas? They say he bought a field named blood field. I thought he hung himself and the money was at his feet? Please help me. |
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Is it alright for two Christians to live together without being married? My sister’s boyfriend’s brother, who is a Christian, lives with his girlfriend. I don’t know if there is any sexual activity going on, but I think this is influencing my sister to consider doing the same. She feels that there is nothing wrong with spending the night at her boyfriend’s house or having him spend the night at our house. How does God feel about this? Is it living in sin? |
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What does the Altar represent? |
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I have an old born again friend who is married to a non practicing Jehovah’s Witness. Would you class them as unequally yoked? His wife is also threatening to leave him if he does not start to follow her to her meetings. He asked me for advice a few weeks ago but I am not sure what to tell him, what would you suggest? |
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The battle for Moses’ dead body: "Yet Michael the archangel, in contending with the devil, when he disputed about the body of Moses, dared not bring against him a reviling accusation, but said, ‘The Lord rebuke you!'" (Jude 9) |
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What does I AM mean, and who is I AM? |
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What happens to your spouse and you after you die, are you still united in a marriage bond? I know when you confess your vows before Christ you state till death do us part. The scripture states that in heaven we will be like the angels not given in marriage. I am just curious, if God is so protective over the marriage union, what happens to us after we die? Do we just say after 30, 40, or 50 years of loving harmony in joy, and sorrow, "Hey its been fun see ya around sometime," then spend your time just hanging out with the boys watching football? |
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Who is Yeshua? |
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I'm seeking God's guidance in a decision that needs to be made. It was suggested to me that I "throw out a fleece." I know the story of Gideon so no need to preach a history lesson on him...but what defines a fleece? It's something only God can do, I know that. But are there certain guidelines to the whole thing? Can I ask God to produce a snow storm? Can I ask God to let me see a rainbow even if it's not raining? Does it have to be something natural like that? Or can it be something as simple as asking God to make the phone ring at a certain time? Let the next person who walks in be a certain person? Or can it be all of these? |
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Where does the Christian go at death? |
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I once read in the New Testament, I think, that too much prayer is sinful, could you please tell the book it’s in. Too much, meaning praying over and over for the same thing. |
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Marriage customs in Bible times. |
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How did the different languages come about? |
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What is the meaning of a dream about snakes that attack the dreamer (on her legs and feet) in her dream? Also, what is the meaning when the mother and daughters ages 16 and 19 have similar dreams of being attacked by snakes in their dreams? Please note this family is saved and believe in the teaching of the Lord Jesus Christ. |
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What exactly does Romans 8:28 ("And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.") mean? |
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Chapters of the Bible |
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What is Christian REIKI? Is it biblical, mystical or eastern Buddhism? |
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Why did the New Testament have to come into existence…or what’s the purpose of the New Testament? Did Jesus close heaven for 400 years between Malachi and Matthew? |
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Hello everyone, I may be only 14, but I am trying to get right with GOD, so if anyone would like to preach to me...Please I need help I love the Lord, I do...if anyone will take me up on my request then I would really appreciate it! |
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After reading your site I was touched. As I have always felt this way. I can worship in any church with believers. I do have one problem. My husband is Catholic and I was raised Methodist. I would like to be Catholic with my husband because it brings peace in our home; however, will God be angry with me? Is it okay to pray to Mary to ask her to pray for us? What about calling the Pope the Holy Father? Are these things considered idolatry? My husband loves God and we believe in no other gods. We do not consider the Pope above God nor Mary, however I do not want to be offending God. My family is against me being Catholic because of these issues. What do you say about this? I know you are a protestant, however you seem to not separate yourself from any true believer. I also have some family members who are trying to bring back old Jewish traditions. This past year we celebrated Rosh Hashanah. They say our holidays are evil. All of this is confusing me. What should I do? Please help me understand God’s Word. As I believe He has all the answers in the Bible, if I only knew how to interpret it. |
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My husband WAS a recovering alcoholic. He has drastically fallen off the wagon again. I love him dearly, but cannot endure a lifetime of the lying, secrets, drunkenness and basically a husband who would prefer to stay at the office and drink than be with his family... We have been going to Biblical counseling, but he has since refused to go and admitted that all the promises he made there were lies, and he never intends to stop drinking...take it or leave. I left it. I have temporarily moved in with my parents, hoping that he will understand what his choice of alcohol is costing him. I know the Bible would say to not throw in the towel ever, but in our situation I don't think it is practical or safe for myself or our children. Any thoughts? Thanks |
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I love a Muslim very much and I am a Christian. We both strongly love God and we pray that he is with us. We want to pray together that God will be with us and be on our side. My boyfriend feels that God is [on our side] because we are both seeking to love him. We want to get married. I believe that love comes from God and that if I did not have God, I could not love. Is it really so wrong to love him and want to marry him? Sometimes I pray for signs asking if it is ok to marry him and the signs turn out in my favor. What does this mean? If I marry him, will God not accept me? Will God turn his back on me for loving someone who loves me just as much as I love him? Is it wrong to pray to God, saying to him, "God, if you don’t want us to marry, then intervene and separate us. Put someone between us." If I’m not supposed to marry him, then why do I have so much love for him? What do I do? |
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I would like to know, what is a Bible Christian? My Great, Great, Great Grandparents were Bible Christians and I have no idea what you do. Thank you for your time. |
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What does the Bible say about your guardian angel? |
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I recently accepted Jesus Christ as my Savior and got baptized. I tell you that I feel like I was born again. My surrounding (i.e. The sky, the moon the stars creation in general) appears different to me. The type of person that I am, I am really sort of impatient. I want more of my Lord, and I want to grow more spiritually with Him, but I feel that I am not doing something right. I want and need to feel His presence all the time. There are times that I think that I do, and there are times that I don’t. I want to know how to reach Him with my spirit. How can I know if I am doing it right. Yes, I am an infant spiritually. Your studies are so helpful to me as I started to really read the Bible. |
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When we have trouble saying no. Taking on too many responsibilities. |
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Liquor |
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What changes have to happen in Israel before the Lord returns? Has this been made clear in the Scriptures, and if yes, is it happening? |
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Standing Stones. |
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These two questions came at different times, but I believe they could be related. 1. If a husband is into drunkenness, he steals from his wife and their children, he has been verbally and physically abusive, and he has had extra martial affairs, is she wrong for divorcing him (paraphrased)? Even when he refuses to leave the martial home? 2. What does the Bible say about loyalty, once broken, can it ever be restored? |
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Is it ok for a Christian woman to marry a Muslim man in the eyes of Christianity? |
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What is the origin of the different races? |
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Is it okay to have sex with my husband when I am having my periods? |
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Who specifically was the Apostle Paul addressing in his first letter to the church at Corinth? |
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Goads |
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Is the sea of forgetfulness in the Bible? |
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I have been married for nine years; my husband and I are going through a difficult period right now....he does not believe that he has to set boundaries for his family...He also has a niece and nephew living in another house next door to us, he pays their bills...when he comes to his family and does not agree with anything I have an opinion about...His family has become a burden to me, he and I have 3 children of our own...I have built up a lot of resentment towards them. Since we started having these problems he has turned to another woman...who has two children by him and a baby by her husband...He says she understands how he feels about his family...He recently bought airline tickets for them to come to the town where we live and he is paying for her to stay in a hotel...and he has taken our three children with him when he goes to spend time with her. I have decided to let him have this time with her, because I cannot do anything else. I am praying that he sees what he is doing as wrong, and come back to me. I have faith in God that he will bring my husband back to me. Am I fool to stick it out till the end, what scriptures can I use to aid in my final decision? |
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"Luke" |
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Why is it important for parents not to show partiality to their children? |
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I read what you said about divorce but in Deuteronomy, God said if a man finds uncleanness in his wife, he can give her a bill of divorcement? Can you explain? |
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What does the word destiny mean in the Word of God? |
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I just recently found your web article about Islam. I have recently come up against followers of Islam who attack the King James Bible as not being reliable because of who King James was himself. Have you come against this and if so, what can you lend as far as info to combat this? I look forward to hearing from you. Thanks - |
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Genesis chapter 42: What plans for his brother’s good did Joseph have when he called his brothers spies? |
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I’m a 59 year old Christian. I have watched and listened to what the --- network has to say. I speak in love, and not hate. I have come to the conclusion, that these so-called Christian stations, many denominations, are full of snakes, and are doing just what Christ said they would. False teachers, something new, for a price, and God said there is nothing new under the sun. My question is, where are God’s people, and ministers, and why don’t they speak the truth? I thank you. |
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What is God telling us (in the following verses), beyond the obvious? Both cities where these events took place were totally destroyed. Did God provide the detailed description of these people’s sinful behavior so that we could conclude that EVERY city state in Canaan was guilty of this identical crime and MUST be totally destroyed? Are we being told homosexuality was customary for those who worshiped Baal and Asherah? "They shouted to Lot, ‘Where are the men who came to spend the night with you? Bring them out so we can have sex with them.’" (Genesis 19:5) NIV "While they were |