A Bible Answer 2005 Archives

Moderated by Michael McDaniel of the
Central Church of Christ in Caruthersville, Missouri
and Dustin Forthun of the Phillips Street Church of Christ
in Dyersburg, Tennessee

Date	Panelists	Subjects
January 2, 2005	Rick Lawson David Williams Brent Arnold	SPECIAL SHOW ON "MUSIC IN THE WORSHIP OF THE CHURCH" * Could you please explain the purpose of singing in worship?Why doesn’t the church of Christ use instrumental music?Since David used instrumental music, why don’t you all feel comfortable doing the same?What suggestions would you give for enhancing worship to God in song?I once heard someone teach that instrumental music is a matter of opinion. He said that some may use it and others may not. Is this correct?Would it be Scriptural to have solos or choirs in the worship assembly?Please discuss on your show the practices of putting microphones on "the best singer" and making instrumental sounds with their voices. Why is it that some are so determined to turn worship to God into some kind of performance?
January 9, 2005	Keith Mosher Bobby Liddell Jason Hilburn	What may I do to help my prayer life? I feel like I do not pray like I should.Can a person file chapter 7 bankruptcy in keeping with Christian principles?Currently, high-stakes poker has been a ratings bonanza for a number of television networks. My question is: Should a Christian play poker for money?How can the Bible be accepted as universal when certain aspects of it are impractical or obsolete to some cultures and cannot be applied practically?Can’t the Bible be interpreted in many ways? Isn’t it to ambiguous to be trusted? Why should I believe your interpretation?In First Corinthians 7:14, how is an unbelieving wife sanctified by the believing husband and how is the unbelieving husband sanctified by the believing wife?What is the anointing of which John speaks in 1 John 2:20-21?
January 16, 2005	Keith Mosher Bobby Liddell Jason Hilburn	Who was responsible for the death of Jesus?Since the introduction of the New Covenant abolished the old (Heb. 8:13; 8:7), does this mean that all of the Old Testament books were taken out of the way? Why then do we study them?Is there anything spiritual in the Song of Solomon? If so, what is it?What is the gift of tongues? May people speak in tongues today?How will man be judged on the judgment day?Some believe that the Bible is not always scientifically accurate. One writer said, “when the Bible describes a ‘firmament’ that separates the waters above from the waters below, one may wonder if the Bible intends to make an accurate scientific statement.” Please comment.Was Elihu inspired in what he said to Job? (Job 32:8). Did he speak the truth?
January 23, 2005	Keith Mosher Bobby Liddell Jason Hilburn	Is it necessary to attend services on Sunday night?Some teach that the earliest gospel account is Mark and that Matthew and Luke drew material from Mark. Also they say that what was not found in Mark was derived from an unknown source which is called “Q”? Is this right? How long does it take for a Christian man to no longer be a novice (1 Tim. 3:6), that he might meet the qualification to serve as an elder?What is the form of doctrine spoke of in Romans 6:17, which the people in Rome had obeyed to be made free from sin?Should a congregation that is receiving outside financial support from sister congregations to sustain it, commit itself to supporting various mission efforts in other areas on a monthly basis?*Why do some people refer to the Lord’s supper as a sacrament?
January 30, 2005	Keith Mosher Bobby Liddell Jason Hilburn	Can you give some explanation in regard to the “keys of the kingdom?” (Mt. 16:19)What is the work of a gospel preacher?Discuss Matthew 19:28. What is meant by the word regeneration, and what would the apostles be doing?Should one man be designated as the bishop of the church?What is meant by “the gates of Hell” in Matthew 16:18?*What does it mean when it says in Acts 13:48, “and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed”?
February 6, 2005	Larry Powers Adolphus Walker Bobby O’Dell	Is children’s church scriptural?What is the rock upon which Jesus built His church in Matthew 16:18?I would like to know how the church can Scripturally bring Christmas into the church, it coming from the pagans and the popes.How do you reconcile John 18:31 with John 19:7?Does Acts 10:47 sustain the position of voting on candidates for baptism?*What does the church have to do to be saved?
February 13, 2005	Larry Powers Adolphus Walker Bobby O’Dell	If a person commits a crime against you, and after notifying the police, the person who is arrested is found to be a member of the church, what are your obligations relative to 1 Corinthians 6? May you pursue prosecution?Where does the New Testament teach us to partake of the Lord’s Supper every Sunday?Does the Bible teach that it did not rain before the flood?Please explain what the breaking of bread is in Acts 20:7 and also in Acts 20:11.What is meant by placing membership?Does Acts 8:37 belong in the Bible?Why do you think that the baptism referred to in 1 Corinthians 12:13 is water baptism? Could it not be Holy Spirit baptism?What was the significance of the veil being rent in the temple when Jesus died?Is it permissible for a husband to contribute for his wife or is it necessary for the two to contribute separately?
February 20, 2005	Larry Powers Adolphus Walker Bobby O’Dell	Please discuss what laying hands suddenly on no man means in 1 Timothy 5:22.Please explain when a person comes in contact with the blood of Christ in conversion.Please discuss Acts 3:20-21. What are the times of restitution of all things?Must we pray before taking up the offering?Is it our Christian duty to attend Bible class and to encourage others to do the same?*Is it right for the church to give to an orphan home out of its treasury?
February 27, 2005	Larry Powers Adolphus Walker Bobby O’Dell	Why do innocent people have to suffer?What is necessary to be done when a child of God who has wandered away in sin desires to be restored?What does the Bible teach about the practice of euthanasia?May a woman serve as a church treasurer?Does man have a sinful nature?*Is it right to call preachers “reverend”?
March 6, 2005	Harrell Davidson Terence Mannis Victor Eskew	Theme show on sin: What is sin?Explain John 9:31. How can sin affect my prayer life?What is man’s relationship to sin? Are we born sinners?Did God create sin?How can I keep from sinning? I want to do what God requires, but temptations are so forceful?
March 13, 2005	Harrell Davidson Terence Mannis Victor Eskew	Is it scriptural to use the pre-broken communion pieces?Did the limited commission included preaching of the death, burial, and resurrection?Were the twelve apostles baptized into Christ in Acts with about 3000 others?Who was or is Melchizedek?When Jesus told us to eat his flesh and drink his blood, does this refer to the Lord’s Supper? (John 6:53-54).*Should a Christian support the taking of lottery funds to further the work of Christian schools?
March 20, 2005	Harrell Davidson Terence Mannis Victor Eskew	What does the word Scripture mean in 2 Timothy 3:16?Could you tell me please by whose authority was the New Testament title page placed in between Malachi and Matthew and when and why isn’t there a title page between the patriarchal age and the Mosaic age?The local church of which I am a member has withdrawn its fellowship from my father who is living in an adulterous relationship. My question is: what should be the relationship of my husband, my self, and my two children to my father? What is and is not permitted?How does the Holy Spirit convict one of sin?Why did Rachel steal the family gods in Genesis 31:19?Does Mark 16:9-20 belong in our Bibles?Is it right to pray to Mary?
March 27, 2005	Harrell Davidson Terence Mannis Victor Eskew	Is the reason why the early church did not use instrumental music because they were in hiding for the most part and did not wish to be discovered?In Genesis 6:2, did angels cohabit with women?How did the Lord open Lydia’s heart in Acts 16:14?If Peter was the head of the church as many believe, how could Paul confront him in Galatians 2?How was Christ made sin? (2 Cor. 5:21).Are there degrees of faith? When does faith become saving faith?What is the meaning of First Timothy 2:15? How is the woman saved through childbearing?
April 03, 2005	Robert Taylor Jr. Ed Ballard Kevin Lawrence	Why are Church of Christ Ministers not called Pastors?On the Day of Judgment how will congregations without elders and deacons be viewed by Christ?How should congregations without elders and deacons go about appointing them? What should they look for in these potential leaders? Who should head up such a search?Should a man be hired as a pulpit preacher if his wife is unsaved?How should visiting preachers be paid, and whose job is it to do this?Is there a certain way that Christians should greet one another?What does the Scriptures say about two items of worship going on at the same time?
April 10, 2005	Robert Taylor Jr. Ed Ballard Kevin Lawrence	Should children be allowed to play the games that you find in Wal-Mart and other stores where they can win a teddy bear?Are we supposed to eat pork? The Bible speaks continuously of it being unclean.What happens to Christians and non-Christians at the point of death?What is God's view of interracial marriages?How will the meek inherit the earth? (Mt. 5:5)
April 17, 2005	Robert Taylor Jr. Ed Ballard Kevin Lawrence	What are some differences between the Churches of Christ and the Independent Christian Churches?In Mark 11:20, 21, why did the Lord curse the fig tree?How can we strengthen our marriages against the ravages of divorce?Is it possible that the lost will be annihilated?Is the pitch pipe or tuning fork the same as an instrument of music?*What is meant by the word Godhead?
April 24, 2005	Robert Taylor Jr. Ed Ballard Kevin Lawrence	How does the New Testament authorize something?What causes us to be lost?Is Psalm 16:7-11 a prophecy of Christ?Does the Bible specifically condemn the drinking of alcoholic beverages?What about suicide? Will one be lost for murdering himself? Or is it the case that such a person is never in their right mind?
May 1, 2005	Jimmy Colvett, Charles Taylor, Mark Howell	My question is do you go to be with the Lord as soon as you die if you're a Christian? Why does the Bible speak of a resurrection?"Who was the John in the book of Revelation? My son has had a problem with drugs for a long time. I have sought to help him financially and otherwise. Am I doing the right thing?Do you believe in degrees of punishment?Why does God allow so much suffering in our world?
May 8, 2005	Jimmy Colvett, Charles Taylor, Mark Howell	How much power does the Devil have in the world today?I am in an unhappy marriage and am thinking about getting a divorce. Would this be a sin? Could I marry again?If divorce is not pleasing to God, why did Moses allow the Hebrews to divorce?Who is the angel of the Lord in the Old Testament?Are we commanded to fast today?
May 15, 2005	Jimmy Colvett, Charles Taylor, Mark Howell	Please explain what an expedient is?As a college student on a state college campus, should I join a fraternity?I am battling extreme loneliness after the loss of my spouse. What advice can you give me?Are we to keep the ten commandments? Was the Sabbath changed to Sunday?Are miracles being performed by people today?
May 22, 2005	Jimmy Colvett, Charles Taylor, Mark Howell	When should children be baptized?Should we offer public prayers in restaurants where they are heard by others?What is meant by the creation groaning in Romans 8:19-23?Why did Paul have Timothy circumcised in Acts 16 but adamantly refused to circumcise Titus in Galatians 2?Could God really dwell in temples (Acts 7:47,48)?*In Acts 9:7 it says that those men with Paul heard the voice. But In Acts 22:9, it says they did not. Can you please explain this?
May 29, 2005	Rick Lawson Brad Brewer Andy Brewer	Suicide, Old Testament, Women Preaching, and more Broadband Version
June 5, 2005	Rick Lawson Brad Brewer Andy Brewer	Marriage, Traditions, Deacons, and more Broadband Version
June 12, 2005	Rick Lawson Brad Brewer Andy Brewer	Hand Clapping, Holy Spirit, Mark 16:17-18, and more
June 19, 2005	Rick Lawson Brad Brewer Andy Brewer	Public confession; 1 Cor. 9:22; sprinkling and baptism; church organization; and more
June 26, 2005	David McElwain Brent Arnold Ronnie Scherffius	Angels; Judas’ death; how do you know God exists; B.C. & A.D. and more
July 3, 2005	David McElwain Brent Arnold Ronnie Scherffius	Will a Christian drunk-driver who is killed in an accident go to heaven; miracles; women’s role; and more
July 10, 2005	David McElwain Brent Arnold Ronnie Scherffius	Trinity; Luke 6:26; Exodus 20:5; marriages between Christians and non-Christians, and more
July 17, 2005	David McElwain Brent Arnold Ronnie Scherffius	Tongue speaking, Women and prayer, confession and more
July 24, 2005	Robert Taylor Tom L. Bright Frank Paris	Special theme show on "Where are the Dead?"
July 31, 2005	Robert Taylor Tom L. Bright Frank Pariis	Baptism, Discipline, Work on Sunday, Kingdom, and more
August 7, 2005	Robert Taylor Tom L. Bright Frank Pariis	Clapping, Baptism, Cutting Hair, Polygamy, and more
August 14, 2005	Robert Taylor Tom L. Bright Frank Pariis	Special theme show on Premillenialism and the church
August 21, 2005	Larry Powers Sam Willcut Chris Butler	The day of Pentecost; faith, grace, and works; John’s baptism; inherited sin; and more
August 28, 2005	Larry Powers Sam Willcut Chris Butler	Guardian angels; official titles; evolution; Barnabas; and more
September 4, 2005	Larry Powers Sam Willcut Chris Butler	Calling upon the name of the Lord; the sheep of John 10:16; miracles; Christ saving blood; and more
September 11, 2005	Larry Powers Sam Willcut Chris Butler	Esau; 1 Corinthians 7:15; the contribution; young ladies’ work; and more
September 18, 2005	Rick Lawson Terence Mannis Mark Howell	Witnessing, instrumental music, the Lord’s supper, fellowship, and more
September 25, 2005	Rick Lawson Terence Mannis Mark Howell	Jesus’ first miracle, human creeds, "faithful children" (Titus 1:6), and more
October 2, 2005	Rick Lawson Terence Mannis Mark Howell	The temple; Ephesians 2:8-10; 1 Corinthians 7:10, 11; Christ’s resurrection; and more
October 9, 2005	Rick Lawson Terence Mannis Mark Howell	Mates, the apostles, heavenly powers, types of sin, and more
October 16, 2005	Jimmy Ferguson Mike Hixon Jerry Martin	Lord’s Supper, giving treats in Bible class, giving, troubles in marriage, and more
October 23, 2005	Jimmy Ferguson Mike Hixon Jerry Martin	Psalm 23, the kingdom of Heaven, becoming a Christian, financial statements, and more
October 30, 2005	Jimmy Ferguson Mike Hixon Jerry Martin	Wearing jewelry, anointing the sick with oil, women teaching, drinking wine, and more
November 6, 2005	Jimmy Ferguson Mike Hixon Jerry Martin	Understanding the Spirit’s teaching, baptism, letting the dead bury the dead, the communion, and more
November 13, 2005	Gary Colley Tom Bright Kevin Thomason	The song "Tell It To Jesus Alone," the Masonic lodge, giving, clapping and more
November 20, 2005	Gary Colley Tom Bright Kevin Thomason	Inherited sin, Colossians 1:5, Bible class periods, Matthew 6:3, and why God was so upset with Moses (Numbers 20:1-13)
November 27, 2005	Gary Colley Tom Bright Kevin Thomason	A family member who is not a Christian, Ephesians 2:1, the use of drugs, depictions of Satan, and more
December 4, 2005	Gary Colley Tom Bright Kevin Thomason	Prayer, knowing that the Bible is really from God, the doctrine of “limbo,” Rahab’s lie, and more
December 11, 2005	Richard Carlson Jimmy Colvett David McElwain	The Godhead, family tradition, Matthew 24, baptism, and more
December 18, 2005	Richard Carlson Jimmy Colvett David McElwain	“Precious Memories,” salvation, divorce, and more
December 25, 2005	Richard Carlson Jimmy Colvett David McElwain	Church cooperation, repentance, Christmas, and more