Bible Questions Podcast

Bible Questions Episode 240 (Sin and the Curse)

After creation, "God saw everything that He had made, and indeed it was very good" (Gen 1:31). Then Adam and Eve sinned and as a result of their sin, God pronounced a curse. Evangelist Alan Hitchen joins us to discuss:

• What did the curse mean for mankind?
• What happened to God's creation after the curse?
• How are we affected today by the curse?
• We answer Bible questions submitted about the curse

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Bible Questions Episode 239 (Questions about Baptism)

Baptism is a subject that is one of the most misunderstood and misinterpreted in the Bible. There are many good questions that have been submitted over the years on this subject, so we thought we would share a sampling of these questions. Some of the questions we will answer:

• If John the Baptist was baptizing "for repentance and remission of sin - what was the purpose of him baptizing Jesus?
• Must a person be baptized after salvation to be truly saved? Must a person be baptized to receive the full power of the Holy Spirit? 
• Should someone be baptized again if they:
  1. Were baptized as a member of a denomination
  2. Did not get baptized for the right reason (did not understand why they were being baptized, baptized to join a church vs forgiveness of sins, outward showing of commitment to Christ, etc.)
  3. When I sin after I am baptized?

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Bible Questions Episode 238 (Alleged Bible Contradictions)

Have you ever heard the Bible has hundreds of contradictions that clearly show it was written by fallible men and is not God’s inspired word?  Have you ever been confronted by a person pointing out something seemingly wrong with the Bible and didn’t know how to respond?  Have you ever discovered what you think is a contradiction and don’t know what it means? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then today's episode is for you! In this episode we will:

• Consider some popular alleged Bible contradictions
• Look at sources of alleged contradictions
• Give some tips on how to handle alleged contradictions

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Bible Questions Episode 237 (The Change of the Covenants)

One of the most commonly misunderstood areas of truth in the Bible are the two covenants that God made with mankind. This misunderstanding or lack of knowledge leads many religions to practice elements of the Old Covenant (Old Testament) along with or in place of the New Covenant (Law of Christ), which mankind is to follow today. In this episode we want to:

• Examine the purpose of the first covenant and God’s plan to replace it with a second covenant
• Look at the parts of the Old Covenant that many religions follow today and the consequences of doing so
• Seek to understand key elements of the New Covenant
• Answer questions related to this subject

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Bible Questions Episode 236 (Value of Wisdom)

The Book of Proverbs is a rich text with many beneficial passages that teach us a variety of truths. The main theme of the book is wisdom and there are many contrasts presented between the wisdom from God versus the wisdom of men. In this episode, we will consider some of the lessons we can learn about wisdom through passages we find in Proverbs. We will discuss:

• Wisdom in the treatment of neighbors
• Leaving the presence of a foolish man
• How there is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death
• How those who are slow to wrath have great understanding

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Bible Questions Episode 235 (The Lord's Supper)

In this episode, Alan Hitchen joins us to examine what the Bible teaches about the Lord's Supper. In the religious world today, few religions properly observe the Lord's Supper, and some do not observe it at all. We will examine the truth from the Bible on this important memorial. We will discuss:

• The four detailed accounts in which Jesus commanded us to partake of the Lord's Supper
• Paul's teaching to the church of Corinth regarding the observance and abuses of it
• How often Christians should partake
• Why we know it was not part of a common meal 

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Bible Questions Episode 234 (How to Properly Study the Bible Part 2)

In this episode, we continue to look at the important principles we should follow when studying the Bible. We discuss:

• Correctly defining words
• Precautions and the proper attitude we should have when studying
• Use of study aids
• Proper application of scripture
• We answer Bible questions submitted on this subject

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Bible Questions Episode 233 (How to Properly Study the Bible)

In this episode, we discuss the principles that should be followed to properly study and understand the Bible. We will consider:

• The importance of studying the Bible
• Why we should understand the context of what is written
• The audience that is being addressed
• Literal versus figurative language
• The conditions and circumstances at the time of a writing

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Bible Questions Episode 232 (Questions from the First Half of 2024)

In this episode, we look at some of the questions that have been submitted to our web site (biblequestions.org) over the first half of this year. Some of the questions we will answer:

• Is Jesus the Creator in Genesis?
• Does God want us to be perfect? 
• If Jesus is God, then why Jesus is praying to God?
• What can do we do as Christians to help someone believe in Jesus or is that the Holy Spirit's job?  
• Can a person who is gay be a born-again Christian? Should they be allowed to teach at church?    

 

Bible Questions Episode 231 (Questions about Anger)

In this episode, we will answer questions that have been submitted to our web site (biblequestions.org) about anger. One of the more challenging aspects of our lives as humans is “controlling our temper.” The good news is that the Bible has a lot to say on this important subject. Some of the questions we will answer:

• What does the Bible say about what causes anger?
• What is the difference between "righteous anger" like with Jesus at the temple and just being angry?
• Why does the Bible say God is slow to anger and also says He is angry with the sinner every day?
• What does it mean to actually forgive people who have done terrible things to you?