Questions and Answers

From what I understand, it is believed by some that faith is an active process of works through which you are saved by grace. The reason for this belief is James . . . [read more]

I was wondering what your view of Malachy's prophecy of the popes is in relation to eschatology?

My local assembly seems to have caught the "Petrus Romanus" bug with the . . . [read more]

Dear Tony,

Does it matter what position one holds regarding the timing of the Rapture? As long as we agree that the Rapture would take place, and that Israel and the church are . . . [read more]

I am a mother who has home educated our children, who have graduated. I have no degree, etc. I teach a high school, home school class each week. It is a Biblical worldview class, including . . . [read more]

Hello Tony,

I read your doctrinal statement^a in regard to the Holy Spirit which contains a single line . . . [read more]

I’ve listened to your commentary on Rom. 11:25-36 The Salvation of Israel^a, and . . . [read more]

A question I have pertains to Revelation 16:15.

Behold, I am coming as a thief. Blessed is he who watches, and keeps his garments, lest he walk naked and they see his . . . [read more]

I am often frustrated that each flavour of evangelical church seems to cover some Biblical gems very well but at the expense of other areas. For example, the new charismatic church appears to . . . [read more]

Hello Tony,

I was wondering if you could recommend an excellent resource on New Testament use of the Old Testament. I was thinking of buying Beale and Carson's Commentary on New . . . [read more]

Hi Tony,

I’m confused. I’ve been told we’re still sinners after we’re "born again." Most have referred to the Apostle Paul when he said in 1Timothy . . . [read more]

When President Obama was initially elected in 2008, it seemed very much like the Old Testament Israelites demanding a king. In general, that didn’t work out very well for . . . [read more]

Can you tell me where I can find the original meanings for words and numbers, in Hebrew and Greek (Old and New Testaments), for the KJV Bible?

I'm preaching from the letter to the Hebrews. I read the introduction from Andy about this letter. While the most of the letter I can follow very well there are some texts which are difficult . . . [read more]

My question involves this: my church is quoting from the book of Enoch and saying it is a good book to read. I am very uncomfortable with the noncanonical books and your site has helped me . . . [read more]

Could you suggest a list of resources for readers who would like to become more familiar with Dispensational Theology?

I've often heard prophecy teachers say that in every generation Satan has someone that he is grooming for the possibility to become the Antichrist. However, today I was reading a piece on a . . . [read more]

Hello Dr. Garland,

I'm confused about the statement in your article titled Daniel and the Times of the Gentiles . . . [read more]

[The following response is based on an email follow-up to the comment of a long-time engineering friend at a dinner party we recently attended. The friend was curious to learn that since we . . . [read more]

I've recently come across your website while trying to research information for a personal Bible study. My study is about how to interpret the Old Testament correctly.

I have found your . . . [read more]

I am going through your Revelation study^a and so appreciate your gentle tone and teaching style. There is much to glean and . . . [read more]

A friend recently passed on a prophetic teaching regarding Micah 5:5 and the 7 shepherds and 8 leaders of men. The writer implies that this is a current and End Times fulfillment. He ascribes . . . [read more]

I read your article on Bible Prophecy Blog^a [also . . . [read more]

I seem to remember reading about mass extinction of sea life in the bible but I cannot pinpoint where I read that. Can you elaborate on the subject?

In the news recently there seems to . . . [read more]

Hello Mr. Woods,

I recently listened to your message on America's Christian Heritage . . . [read more]

Dr Woods,

I really enjoy your articles and insights.

I wanted to ask your opinion on something. Like you, my primary Bible has been the Ryrie Study Bible. I use the Ryrie NASB is . . . [read more]

Hi Tony,

I follow the teachings of both you and Jack Kelley. I was surprised to see the differences of opinion concerning the assurance of salvation of Tribulation believers, so I . . . [read more]

Could you comment on this article^a by Jack Kelly which . . . [read more]

Could you comment on this article^a by Jack Kelly which . . . [read more]

I'd like to thank you guys once again for the resources you provide online, good stuff.

Well I had a couple of questions and perhaps a comment. How is it that the more I study biblical . . . [read more]

Dear Pastor Woods,

I struggle and struggle with eschatology [the study of last things] between the viewpoints of Dispensationalism and Historic Premillennialism. What advice can you . . . [read more]

How do you interpret and chronologically order Revelation 13, 17, 18.

I've been listening to your Revelation commentary^a. (It's extraordinary!) Near the end, you've recommended George . . . [read more]

We know from Ephesians 4 that God has given the Church "pastors and teachers" to contribute toward the equipping of the saints for the work of the ministry and for the edifying of . . . [read more]

Hello Tony,

I was listening to your interpretation^a of the woman . . . [read more]

I was reading your article Ten Lost Tribes?^a.

At the end you . . . [read more]

Hello Paul,

[Former dispensationalist] Grover Gunn^a says dispensationalists say the . . . [read more]

Covenant Theologians like myself believe that many OT passages were fulfilled in the NT while Dispensational Theologians like those on your website believe that many of the OT passages are . . . [read more]

What exactly is the relationship of the Abrahamic covenants and it's promises to the church? I know that gentiles could become Jews as proselytes under the Mosaic covenant. I also know that in . . . [read more]

In the Old Testament, the terms "Israel," "Jacob," and "Jew" all seem to clearly be applied to the grandson of Abraham, the son of Isaac: the man Jacob and his . . . [read more]

A self-described atheist writes:

[In your Q&A article on Accepting Christ after His Return^a you state], ‘Paul makes . . . [read more]

Hey Andy,

I listened to the rapture material^a and am wondering if Matthew 24:32-42 applies to the . . . [read more]

Greetings. I had downloaded some time ago, Tony Garland's A Testimony of Jesus Christ^a. Of course it was in the Logos 3 . . . [read more]

Tony,

The men's group at the church I belong to will start a study of Revelation next month. I would like to reference your material. Is that OK?

I anticipate some reaction to . . . [read more]

Dear Tony,

I have been quite confused concerning a couple issues on demonology. My pastor teaches that demons are not fallen angels (I believe they are) but are disembodied spirits from . . . [read more]

Hi Paul,

I’m interested in your answer to the following: If one believes that Jesus paid the penalty for our sins, and if the wages of sin is eternal, conscience torment, why is . . . [read more]

Tony, I have been using your work A Testimony of Jesus Christ^a as a study guide for Revelation for about 6 months.. It has . . . [read more]

I enjoyed your recent article on Babylon of Old^a. In it you list several . . . [read more]

Since the scripture states that women are to keep silent in the church ... let her learn from her husband (1Cor. 14:34), how does that apply to an adult Sunday School class setting? Is it . . . [read more]

I thank you for your support and godly advice, I am praying about being led into a strong body of believers, I have been out of the organized church for over a year now, and it seems most . . . [read more]

Dear Tony,

I am listening to your audio teaching on Revelation^a. There are a few things I do not understand with . . . [read more]

Hi. I stumbled upon your site today and have read many of the answers that have been posted to questions pertaining to the end-times and Israel and related topics. I have to say your biblical . . . [read more]

If Peter and his fellow apostles understood that, during the period covered by the first chapters in the Book of Acts, the Great Commissions (Matthew 28:19-20 and Mark 16:14-18) authorized . . . [read more]

It's been a while since I've written in, but I saw this report on the CNN website about the Oldest Known . . . [read more]

I have been trying to find a hardcopy of the book The New Treasury of Scripture Knowledge . . . [read more]

Hi.

First off I would like to thank you for your excellent teaching and useful website.

My question stems from a Sunday school class where the topic of wine came up. I had always . . . [read more]

I was wondering if you would be able to help me. I am a preterist but am wanting to look at the historic and dispensational premillennial view of end times. I was wondering if you could give . . . [read more]

Greetings from Europe.

I have been viewing your Powerpoint presentation on The Fall of Man . . . [read more]

Dear Tony,

I have gratefully listened to over 70 hours of your teaching so far. Wonderfully helpful. I live in Australia.

You mentioned being a '4 point Calvinist'. I assume . . . [read more]

Hello Tony,

I downloaded your Commentary on Revelation^a. I was wondering how I can order a hard . . . [read more]

This morning I was distraught following yet another attempt to witness to my mother who was raised in the Unity cult where they believe there is no Satan, no hell, God is only love, etc. She . . . [read more]

My husband and I are finding ourselves more in need of joining with true believers, but we have been discouraged by the compromise of many local churches that seem to be moving more away from . . . [read more]

Hi Andy,

Thanks for you great article on salvation^a. Would you agree that although only . . . [read more]

Blessings to you and Shalom,

As I study I have found verses that state there were two in a bed and one was taken, there were two in the field and one was taken. Most people state that . . . [read more]

Who on earth has the ability to follow the rambling explanation^a you give regarding the two differing genealogies of Jesus in the . . . [read more]

Tony,

Do you believe the Bible teaches that God has an individual will for each person? I have struggled with seeking and praying for God's will in my life with many decisions. Recently . . . [read more]

Some Christians hold that all the Apostles (besides Judas, who hung himself) died a martyr’s death, and this is somehow an evidence of testimony of the validity of the death, burial and . . . [read more]

Thank you all for your time and effort to teach us the Bible and the Lord Jesus Christ. Although I am a "reluctant/moderate" dispensationalist I still have lots and lots of questions . . . [read more]

Andy,

I really love your ministry and I have grown so much and continue to be encouraged by your ministry through Dr. Mal Couch’s Gathering Storm CD's.

I want to ask . . . [read more]

Hi Tony,

Thanks again for all of your very helpful and enlightening information. I read you posting about Study Bibles . . . [read more]

Dear Tony,

I have been listening to your introduction to Daniel^a and am anxiously waiting for the actual . . . [read more]

Dr. Woods,

Our church has decided to use John Piper's material for our children’s Sunday morning Bible study material. I know he is not dispensational but covenant theology. My . . . [read more]

Dr Woods,

I've been listening to your presentations on What is the Rapture? . . . [read more]

I presented the view of the ‘angels that sinned’ in 2 Peter 2:4-5 along with Jude 6-7 this morning and was asked the question about how to reconcile what I believe the passage in . . . [read more]

I have been told by many ministers two different tales of salvation. One says "once saved always saved," another says "no, a person CAN fall from grace."

My mind is . . . [read more]

I live in South Africa and discovered A Testimony Of Jesus Christ^a. I want to thank you for writing this . . . [read more]

Hi Tony,

About a year ago you helped me out with the book on Israelology (Israelology: The Missing Link in Systematic . . . [read more]

How would you pray for Israel at this time . . . as we see Turkey, Iran, other Arab countries and the world gathering momentum against her? Are there scriptures to give me a roadmap and a . . . [read more]

Your “Who enters the Millennial Kingdom^a” article is very good, thanks. If you have time, here is a follow-on . . . [read more]

Dear Tony,

Would you help me and my wife with a question?

Who will enter the millennium? Will it only be the Tribulation Saints and those of us taken up in the Gathering of the . . . [read more]

Dr. Woods,

I enjoyed your excellent article on Matthew’s use of Hosea 11:1^a. As a . . . [read more]

Why do the genealogies of Jesus in Matthew and Luke contradict each other? There are several differences, such as branching from King David (Matthew states He came from Solomon; Luke says he . . . [read more]

The question I have is about church fathers who directly succeeded the apostles—the “second generation church fathers,” such as St. Polycarp. My question is why are the . . . [read more]

This is something that has been weighing very heavily on my heart for the past couple of years. I have always gone to church on Sundays (among several other nights of the week as well), but . . . [read more]

Tony,

Some have described themselves as 'moderate' dispensationalists rather than 'progressive' dispensationalist. What is the difference?

I need to purchase a new Bible because my old Bible is quite worn. My old Bible was a KJV, however I am considering purchasing either a NKJV or ESV Bible this time around.

Here is my . . . [read more]

For quite some time I've watched my church go through what I have come to view as sort of radical practices, such as being slain in the spirit (which is rare; I can only remember this . . . [read more]

When I come across something that seems contradictory or something that doesn't make sense to me, I tend to pay more attention to it because it's something I don't expect to see in a . . . [read more]

It seems to me that the purpose of tongues was to reach believers that speak other languages. The way I would imagine it to be used is that foreigners come into visit a church, and in order to . . . [read more]

I would like to know which Study Bibles are the most theological accurate in your opinion and why? I am considering purchasing a Study Bible and I want to buy a good one.

I recall several instances in the Bible where it describes God as having the appearance of a man. Why would God need to look like a man? To say that He has a human-like body is to suggest that . . . [read more]

I wish to begin a more in depth study in the Bible, but to tell you the truth I don't really know where to begin or end. Can you provide some guidance?

I think the reason my pastor preaches on the cross of Christ so much is that he believes it is the solution to every single problem ever faced by a Christian. He says that even after a person . . . [read more]

This is very commonly asked question, but my concern is with the people who have never had the chance to hear the gospel. Take, for instance, China, 40 A.D. The gospel had barely circulated . . . [read more]

When I was younger — around 10-13 — I would often talk to my pastor about things I was going through. I trusted him very much, but recently I have grown to distrust most . . . [read more]

Andy,

I have a Ryrie study Bible and find it a very good source of information—quite encyclopedic. However, it does not seem to have much dispensational teaching (like Scofield's . . . [read more]

As the story of Noah begins, it briefly mentions that "there were giants in those days" because the sons of God came and procreated with the women. I have heard theories that say . . . [read more]

When Adam and Eve were banished from the Garden of Eden, it is said that God placed a flaming sword that went every direction to guard the place so that mankind couldn't return to eat from the . . . [read more]

At the end of each “day” of creation, it ends with, “and the evening and the morning were the first day.” By our standards, a day, and the sections such as evening and . . . [read more]

On the second day of creation, it is said that God created a “firmament,” which I assume means the sky. It said that He created it to divide the “waters from the . . . [read more]

I wish to offer, in advance, my apologies if I come across as demeaning at all — I don't wish to offend you in any way, and I will try to choose my words carefully. I don't believe I . . . [read more]

Hi Andy,

I'm enjoying your videos on Genesis Chapter 3^a.

I wanted to . . . [read more]

In 1 Corinthians 11:29 Paul speaks of “discerning the Lord’s body.”

Is this body the bread of communion, the body of Christ (His Church), or the Body of Christ . . . [read more]

I was interested in finding out a little more regarding The Truth Project^a by Focus on the Family.

I . . . [read more]

Dr. Woods,

I am writing my dissertation on the topic of a pastors guide for teaching the Olivet Discourse. focusing on the Book of Matthew, but I plan to cover the differences in Mark . . . [read more]

I am very pleased with having found your website, and hope to make lots of use of it in the future, due to its being so well-equipped with the scriptural links.

While not in agreement . . . [read more]

I had a chance to listen to you speak at Calvary Chapel Philadelphia back in September.

In the Last Days Apostasy of the Church portion you quickly touched on the parables in Matthew . . . [read more]

Greetings in the name of Jesus. This message is for Mr. Garland, or anyone else that cares to respond.

Dear Mr. Garland, I'm hoping you can help me out here, as no one that I have . . . [read more]

I was reading over your notes on the rapture^a. I know you have more than likely addressed . . . [read more]

I am busy with your teaching on the covenants and finding it very informative. I would just like to ask you the following:

• Are we as "gentile Christians" part . . . [read more]

We have been attending [a church] regularly and the topic of Baptism came up. I see nothing in scripture where this is mandatory, and when the Apostles discussed circumcision etc. for today's . . . [read more]

What is the full meaning of the words spirit and truth? Is there a distinction between them? Why does Jesus mention they are both needed in order to worship God?

Could you please tell me who the two prophets are that will return before the coming of the Lord - Elijah and ??? Please provide me with scriptures.

Do you believe that people have free will? Do you believe that people, given free will, have a choice to reject salvation, even though God has offered them the free gift of salvation through . . . [read more]

I am leading a Bible Study on the Book of Daniel and am looking forward to your completed resources on Daniel . . . [read more]

Is the NASB Update 1995 version as accurate as the older version of the NASB? I use the Ryrie and need to buy another and was wondering which edition to purchase: the older version prior to . . . [read more]

I have been gathering some books for a study of Revelation. Is "The Theocratic Kingdom" by George Peters a book worth buying? Is it doctrinally acceptable?

I have been trying to answer my own questions, even asking about them to people connected with theology.

One of them that I believe made mother Theresa shake in her faith a little is, . . . [read more]

I am witnessing to a co-worker right now who has also said “I am not ready right now.” This is a very difficult critical time for me and her. I have a responsibility here that is . . . [read more]

Hi Tony,

I appreciate your wisdom and knowledge of the Bible. I have two quotes I've heard from pastors, theologians, and Christians in general. The two quotes are:

1. . . . [read more]

I taught at my church last night and the issue of pride with regard to servant leadership came up and I mentioned that nowhere in scripture is pride used in a positive sense. I was brought to . . . [read more]

I recently had a conversation with Dr. Renny Showers of Friends of Israel^a about Babylon and he noted that it is . . . [read more]

May I ask you - where do you place the Gog and Magog war in the book of Revelation? Most people seem to place it at the midpoint of the tribulation - which is one of the trumpets I think - . . . [read more]

I have a question regarding Revelation 13:5-6:

And they worshipped the dragon which gave power unto the beast: and they worshipped the beast, saying, Who is like unto the . . . [read more]

What does the Bible have to say about cremation? I have been considering cremation but I can't seem to find anything in Gods word about it. Thank you for any help you can give me.

I . . . [read more]

The question I have I can't answer. Hope you can help. In John 3:16 we see God's love for the world. However, Psalms 11:5 seems to indicate something different.

My Bible(NASB) states: . . . [read more]

Dear Andy Woods,

I am a seminary student at the Master's Seminary^a. I am writing a paper on Babylon in Jeremiah. . . . [read more]

Hey Andy,

I listen to you often on the Gathering Storm CDs^a with Dr. . . . [read more]

I have joined a small group at my Bible church and I convinced them to let me take them through a Bible study that basically covers the basic Bible doctrines from creation to the cross, it's . . . [read more]

I've been greatly blessed. I work over night shift and I am free to listen to my MP3 player most of the night and I have found your teachings to be of great benefit in building up my . . . [read more]

At a meeting last night the question was asked, “How does one determine and know what God's will is?”

I have been reading Revelation a lot and America seems to fit the description. What are your thoughts?

Hi Tony,

I have a question about Arnold Fruchtenbaum's book Israelology . . . [read more]

Andy,

I have really enjoyed your teaching with Dr. Mal Couch. I receive many of the CDs you and Dr. Couch have done and have learned so much from your teaching.

I wonder if I . . . [read more]

Hi. I stumbled upon your site while researching the 7x70 in Leviticus 26:21, but that's not why I'm writing.

I don't know how you feel/or what you think about the 'sons of God' issue . . . [read more]

My husband and I had been Jehovah's Witnesses for many years. We tried hard to comply with every word written by the organisation believing it was Gods channel. I really didn't think we were . . . [read more]

If God made humankind, why is he (she?) not universally known to all humankind and never has been?

A good “father” does not remain a stranger to his children, right? As an . . . [read more]

I recently had a conversation with someone from the Church of Christ. He said that they believe that a person needs to be baptized and believe in Jesus to be saved. I know we are saved by . . . [read more]

I just read the article by Andy Woods entitled What is the relationship of the Church to the New Covenant . . . [read more]

From your web page:

We study Abraham's role as the father of the Jews, discussing the promises originating with Abraham and their unconditional nature. . . . [read more]

In a recent article on Christian parenting regarding how to study the Bible, the author makes the statement, . . . the King James Bible is indeed accurately translated and is the preserved . . . [read more]

For Dr. Charles Ray:

Recently, I have conducted a great deal of intense theological research into the KJV transliterated passage of Daniel 9:26, and I hereby humbly submit my findings . . . [read more]

You state that the Church does not "join" Israel. How is that consistent with passages such as Romans 11:16-24?

Is it a biblical fact that elders, deacons, etc. are part of "the order of the Church?" I personally think that there is too much man and God is not welcome and it's all politics . . . [read more]

Is there someplace on your site where you've laid out your perception of the end times, including who is involved (the Church, the Jews, etc.) in each piece? And/or biblical support for a . . . [read more]

Is there a significant difference between the Literal Translation (LITV) and the Modern KJV, all from Sovereign Grace Publishers (Jay P. Green, Sr.)? Would either make a good . . . [read more]

Charles,

In part two of your 4-part series on Daniel^a, you wrote:

To suggest there is here . . . [read more]

Good morning. Concerning the 3 books to be stranded on an island with:

• You mention the KJV Bible. Does this not include the NKJV?
• You mention an exhaustive . . . [read more]

Are the Gifts of the Spirit (the supernatural manifestation type) for today? I was raised in a liberal Baptist church that taught the Gifts died with the Apostles, although they never could . . . [read more]

Who are the two women in Zechariah 5:9? Are they good angels,demons, fallen angels or something else?

I just found your website and I really enjoy most of its content. It is set up in a great way and is really helping me understand idea's and concepts. it is encouraging to see others pour . . . [read more]

I enjoy reading your comments about various Bible translations. I have read about the ESV (their website) and wondered what your opinion was of this translation. I don't find it too different . . . [read more]

I was viewing your site regarding comments on the Amplified Bible, or the New International Standard Version that claims to be the most reliable and accurate English translation . . . [read more]

Besides the Ten Commandments, where in the Bible can I find God's word on abortion? He has been dealing with me to spread the word that abortion is wrong. I need to find more Scripture about . . . [read more]

I wanted to ask about helps for reading the KJV Bible. There are many resources available for the archaic words—that's not a problem. I'm concerned about words that I already know but . . . [read more]

Is it likely that the church will have already been raptured by the time Gog attempts to invade Israel? I mean, there's no indication that any other big nations are preventing the attack. And . . . [read more]

I would like to take a course study on your program, but I don't know how. I am very much interested to study the word of God and I hope you can help me regarding this matter. I was able to . . . [read more]

I want biblically mentioned plants described in detail with references, please mail me.

I want to read the Bible in Its original languages. Can you suggest any good Hebrew-Greek Bibles?

I am brand new to your site. I have a question regarding Bibles. I have just about every version I can think of except the TNIV and The Old Scofield Bible. Can you tell me which is better: . . . [read more]

Do you have any information on the concept of 'remnant' from a Jewish perspective?

I'm in the process of looking for a study bible and have started researching several different ones. However, during my research I have found that the NIV translation is NOT recommended for a . . . [read more]

What is the difference between longsuffering and Patience? I am enjoying listening to your Study on Colossians. I like the idea of people asking questions while you are teaching.

Would it be possible for you to clear up one question I have?

It is regarding 2 Thessalonians 2:1-4

I have tried to understand this portion in light of the teaching of Scripture . . . [read more]

I have an interesting question for you. Most dispensationalists believe Daniel 7:11 and Revelation 19:20 are parallel.

Dan. 7:11 - Then I kept looking because of the sound . . . [read more]

When I read in my Bible in Acts 7 I noticed in verse 38 that Stephen actually uses the word "church" in reference to the time of Moses. I understand that the word 'church' comes from . . . [read more]

I understand and fully believe in the leadership of men in the church, especially in the pastor - elder role. My questions are, can a woman be the Worship Leader (or Music Minister)? Can she . . . [read more]

I wish to thank you for the two CDs received. I have been going through your Revelation Commentary . . . [read more]

Just came accross your website last night. I look forward to spending some quality time there in the near future.

Additionally, your use of an audio/slide presentation grabbed my . . . [read more]

In the book of Revelation, it mentions the 24 Elders who also sit on thrones. Are the 24 Elders the 12 Apostles and the 12 sons of Jacob which are the 12 tribes of Israel?

The Seven Spirits of God? What do they represent? What are the seven spirits and where can I find it in the Bible. I know that it is in the book of Revelation, but what is it?

Thank you so much for helping me to see so clearly Romans 9:6 especially with the help of your diagrams . . . [read more]

Are the Four Horses of Apocalypse analogous to the four horses of Zechariah 6:1-5?

And I turned, and lifted up mine eyes, and looked, and, behold, there came four chariots . . . [read more]

On your site you have a NASB in your WordLinks Study Bible^a. Is that available for purchase or download?

There are so many Bibles. What would you recommend? NKJV, NIV . . . study Bible? What would be your recommendation for the best all around Bible? Thanks for taking the time to . . . [read more]

You mention that the Thompson Chain Reference Bible NKJV doesn't have "cross referencing" (question #24) and yet looking over mine it does.

I was very concerned at first, as I . . . [read more]

Im looking for an answer to this: When I was witnessing one night, the person asked me if he could be saved at a later date, he just wasnt ready right now. How long is the opportunity there? . . . [read more]

I like how your website has some verses that compare the KJV, NKJV and the KJ2000 to each other. At the same time I wish that there could be a way to know about all of the differences between . . . [read more]

In your material on Nero (3.12^a) you point out that the Neronic geomatric calculation was not proposed until the 1800s . . . [read more]

I am on a team charged with establishing a constitution and by-laws for a new church. We are addressing the Spiritual Infrastructure of the church as described in the NT. Presently we are . . . [read more]

Thanks for the well structured and delivered Biblical Interpretation course^a.

With a background in linguistics . . . [read more]

I would like to know more about your studies. I have some questions. Are these studies free?, Do you study them at your own pace? Where do you begin, at the particular study available at the . . . [read more]

Where did the word Allah come from? I've heard the many names for our God, but never Allah. Is the Allah of Islam the same as the Allah of Arab Christians?

The word Allaah is not . . . [read more]

A recent article in the September 7th edition of the Stanwood/Camano News^a titled STANWOOD-CAMANO DIVERSITY: . . . [read more]

Is Sunday said in the bible as the day Christians meet at church or did that day just evolve in time as the day Christians meet?

You state:

We respond to all sincere questions by those who are truly interested in learning. This is not intended as a forum for debate, but for edification and learning. . . . [read more]

I am very gratetul to you for your commentary on Revelation^a on the Spirit and Truth site. It . . . [read more]

You're right of course that ge sometimes does have a global referent and preterists recognise this. The question is does it have it in Rev 13? Interestingly I note that although . . . [read more]

I'm currently working my way through issues related to preterism. In a review of La Haye and Ice's . . . [read more]

I was looking over your advice concerning study Bibles and wanted to ask your opinion of the Thompson chain reference Bible. This Bible has an interesting system of references and topic chain . . . [read more]

I was was listening to what Alan Watts teaches about eastern philosophies and found this:

The assumption of Judeo-Christian culture is that man is by nature sinful and . . . [read more]

I have been following your answers concerning "Mid-Acts Dispensationalism" and my question concerns your remarks about the beginning of the present . . . [read more]

Do you think that the NRSV translation itself is good to study from (without the [more liberal] Oxford study notes)? Also, you seem to like the NKJV. I heard that although the NKJV is also . . . [read more]

I was reading your Q&A discussion of Bible Versions. Although I like the KJV it is rather difficult to read—even with helps (like Webster's 1828 dictionary). A Bible I do like a lot is . . . [read more]

I will be introducing my nephew (10) to some basic Greek and theology over the course of the summer, and for the theology part I would like him to memorize the fourteen attributes of God as . . . [read more]

I deeply appreciate your taking time to answer my questions about mid-acts dispensationalism. In researching this kind of dispensationalism I think I know how they would respond to some of . . . [read more]

I appreciated your comments on mid-acts dispensationalism (e.g., Cornelius Stam) that you sent to me about a month ago. Teachers of this type of dispensationalism make the point that none . . . [read more]

One thing I am having some difficulty with is a good book on hermeneutics. How to study the bible so I can understand what some of those difficult to understand passages mean and I could . . . [read more]

After having finished a Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology (genetics), I had a change of heart and decided I would be of most benefit to the world teaching Religion in a College setting. I was . . . [read more]

Do you keep feast days?

Someone mentioned to me the NET Bible (www.bible.org) which has thousands of translation and study notes. I downloaded it (the standard PC version . . . [read more]

I wanted to ask your opinion of the Hebrew-Greek Key Word Study Bible (in any of the available translations). I heard that this is a dispensationally oriented Bible with many good language . . . [read more]

I am fairly new to dispensational thinking and wanted your opinion concerning the Scofield Bible. Is this still a useful tool for the study of the Bible from a dispensational perspective? . . . [read more]

Perhaps just a small point to your second set of lecture notes [for the course Israel through the Eyes of Scripture^a] . . . [read more]

I am working on finding some outlines or articles on Learning God's truth and why we believe. Is the bible really God's word and how to apply it to our lives. I work with our youth at Grace . . . [read more]

When I was searching the Internet for David Baron's Book, The Ten Lost Tribes, I discovered the CTS web site with your article on that same topic as part of your book on Revelation. . . . [read more]

Just wondering where you are coming from? Baptist, Reformed, Charismatic . . . ?

Please tell me what do these verses mean:

1Ti 2:12 But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.

1Co 14:34 Let your women keep . . . [read more]

I wish that there was a test or survey that I could take to see which of the editions of the KJV Bibles is the closest to how I remember the Bible. Thank you for your time and help.

Why do I find it so hard to stay saved?

Just out of curiosity, does it really matter the identification of the "hand" that held the pen or is it more important to realize the spirit behind the hand? If we rest on a . . . [read more]