Q&A 0074 – Tongues today?
Written on May 31, 2005 at 12:00 am, by admin
Could I hear your take (biblically) on speaking in tongues and why this is not practiced in the churches where I worship today? My other question is on the offices… Read More
Q&A 0073 – Counterfeit miracles
Written on May 29, 2005 at 12:00 am, by admin
There’s a fellow on my ship who is a charismatic. He has real life experiences with miracles, including one instance with his wife. She had developed these bumps of some… Read More
Dallas report, 15 May 2005
Written on May 29, 2005 at 12:00 am, by admin
Submitted by DFW Church of Christ On a recent visit May 14-15, 2005, Douglas Jacoby inspired the Dallas disciples to cast off old ways of thinking and challenged them to… Read More
Q&A 0072 – Holy Spirit – Acts 10
Written on May 27, 2005 at 12:00 am, by admin
I have a question about baptism and receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit. There are certainly numerous accounts in the Bible indicating that baptism is an integral part of… Read More
Q&A 0071 – 1 Corinthians 7:14
Written on May 25, 2005 at 12:00 am, by admin
In 1 Corinthians 7:14, what does the word "sanctified" mean? Does it mean "saved"? Can an unbelieving spouse be saved through the believing spouse? –Jeanette (Phoenix) I believe Paul is simply urging… Read More
Q&A 0070—Unschooled and ordinary men?
Written on May 23, 2005 at 12:00 am, by admin
Concerning your observation that “a number of paid ministers consider continuing education to be optional,” I believe it is important to remember that Jesus was never “educated” (John 7:15), and… Read More
Q&A 0069 – Pauline authorship
Written on May 21, 2005 at 12:00 am, by admin
I wanted to know what you thought about the authorship of some of the NT books traditionally accepted as written by Paul. For instance, some scholars state that the books… Read More
Acts 2:38 and Understanding Purpose
Written on May 20, 2005 at 11:56 am, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Click to read this article by Douglas. Acts 238 and Understanding Purpose
Q&A 0068 – Jericho
Written on May 19, 2005 at 12:00 am, by admin
I’ve been taught that at the time the Israelites would have come upon Jericho, it was little more than an unfortified, and very sparsely populated town, whereas the biblical account… Read More
Israeli-Palestinian Speaking Tour, by Aziz Sarah
Written on May 17, 2005 at 12:00 am, by admin
US Tour by Aziz Abu Sarah It’s been two weeks since I have got back from the USA trip. I traveled around the East Cost. I was invited by different… Read More
Q&A 0067 – Did God create evil?
Written on May 17, 2005 at 12:00 am, by admin
Since God created everything, did He create evil? I refuse to believe that, but I am left with no other thoughts; I am not a struggling disciple, and no matter… Read More
Q&A 0066 – Theodicy
Written on May 15, 2005 at 12:00 am, by admin
The following question comes from a relative who I would like to help more: "Why would a God who is omnipresent omnipotent and all-loving create people when He knows such… Read More
Q&A 0065 – Deaconesses?
Written on May 13, 2005 at 12:00 am, by admin
In 1 Timothy 3 the scripture talks about the standard of appointing a man as deacon. Appointing women as deaconesses was not mentioned in the scripture. Why? Is it a matter of… Read More
Q&A 0064 – The abomination that causes desolation
Written on May 11, 2005 at 12:00 am, by admin
What exactly is the abomination that causes desolation? — Kathy Ofallon (Boston) I believe you are referring to Jesus’ prophecy in Matthew 24:15 (Mark 13:14), which is a reference back… Read More
Q&A 0063 – Iron and clay in Daniel 2:43
Written on May 9, 2005 at 12:00 am, by admin
In Daniel 2:43, Daniel explains that the toes of the statue King Nebuchadnezzar dreamed of were partly iron and partly clay, meaning that the people of that kingdom would be… Read More
Q&A 0062 – E-mail from a dead Mormon!
Written on May 7, 2005 at 12:00 am, by admin
I had an online Mormon friend, a woman supposedly dying of cancer. I tried sharing the gospel with her, yet it went nowhere. She kept trying to get me to… Read More
Q&A 0061 – JWs and quarreling
Written on May 5, 2005 at 12:00 am, by admin
I have been advised that it is pretty useless studying with Jehovah’s Witnesses because they are stubborn and nothing will eventuate. Surely there has to be an effective way to… Read More
Douglas Jacoby’s Teaching Weekend in Jamaica, by Camille Taylor
Written on May 4, 2005 at 12:00 am, by admin
by Camille Taylor, member of the Kingston Church of Christ The members of the Kingston Church of Christ were treated to faith-building lessons and presentations conducted by Douglas Jacoby during… Read More
Q&A 0060 – JWs and the Kingdom
Written on May 3, 2005 at 12:00 am, by admin
Jehovah’s Witnesses claim that the Kingdom of God (invisible, apparently) is already here and it is not the church. Are there different definitions of "the Kingdom," and if so which… Read More
Churches Under Fire
Written on May 3, 2005 at 12:00 am, by admin
From Christianity Today, May 2005, p. 21 “For the third year in a row, NORTH KOREA has been named the worst persecutor of Christians, according to OPEN DOORS INTERNATIONAL’s ‘World… Read More
Q&A 0059 – Jehovah’s Witnesses and blood transfusions
Written on May 1, 2005 at 12:00 am, by admin
The Jehovah’s Witnesses forbid blood transfusion and quoted a scripture in Acts 15 to support their stance. I read that verse and it just mentioned “blood.” Taking into context the… Read More