Have you ever wondered why you are here on this earth? Do you have questions about God, Jesus or religion in general? During each episode, we will answer your Bible questions and give you answers directly from the Bible. We will also give you the book, chapter and verses to reference and read for yourself. (biblequestions.org)
In Philippians 2:5, Paul encouraged Christians to have the “mind of Christ” in all things. The Bible teaches is in Genesis 1:27 that mankind was created in the image of God. When we sin, we change that image into a worldly image. In this episode, we will see how to restore our image back into the image of God and how we can have the mind of Christ from a spiritual perspective. We will consider: Reshaping our mind and restoring it to the image of God Putting our spiritual life in perspective Understanding the battle between Spirit and flesh Building a spiritual foundation and applying spiritual principles Speaking to the Lord through prayer biblequestions.org
In this episode, we will look at some Bible questions that were recently submitted to our web site, biblequestions.org. Some of the questions we will answer are: "I have a friend that claims he talks to his dead wife regularly. What does the Bible say about this?" "If everything that God created was ""very good"" (Gen 1:31) why are some people born with mental and physical defects, dwarfs (midgets) etc.? Examples: tall - short, heavy set – thin, attractive – unattractive, wealthy – poor, etc." "What does it mean; no one comes to the father except if he's drawn?" "How can I know if I have the Holy Spirit in me? What are the outward signs?"
The term "Stewardship" may not be familiar to some, but it is simply the responsible management of something entrusted to one's care. As human beings and Christians, God expects us to responsibly manage our lives and everything He has blessed us with. In this episode, we will consider the following: God's expectations towards our physical possessions, such as money, our house, etc. The principle that everything belongs to God God's expectations towards our spiritual possessions, our talents and abilities, our family, etc. Questions that have been submitted on this subject biblequestions.org
In this episode, we continue our discussion of Perseverance and how vital it is in the life of a Christian. We will discuss: How do we know if we are persevering? Importance of perspective Great examples of the faithful men and women who persevered The importance of focusing on the goal of eternal life and enduring to the end biblequestions.org
How do you respond when you go through difficulties in life? Do you adapt in the face of adversity? Do you get angry or complain? In this episode, we will see what the Bible says about Perseverance and examine how God expects us to respond to trials and tribulations. We will discuss: What can happen in our lives that requires perseverance How practicing God's principles of righteousness leads to a strong spiritual foundation How passages of scripture can help during temptations The importance of maintaining the right attitude through faith, trust and confidence in God biblequestions.org
No matter where you go, you are likely to see a wide variety of clothing styles. Does the Bible have anything relevant to say about what we wear today, even though it is over 2,000 years old? In this episode, we will consider the following: What does the Bible say about what we wear? What is modest and what isn't? What should a Christian's mindset be towards how we dress? How does culture and other people's feelings affect how we dress? biblequestions.org
In this final episode on the Sermon on the Mount, we finish the section where Jesus corrects some false beliefs about retaliating against others who harm us and hating our enemies. We will discuss: Is it acceptable to retaliate against those who harm us? The role of government in punishment The wisdom from above versus earthly wisdom God's expectations for our conduct towards our enemies The powerful example of Paul towards his enemies biblequestions.org
In this episode, we continue our series on the Sermon on the Mount and consider the principle of committing adultery in our heart and also what Jesus taught on the physical act of adultery. We will discuss: Is only the physical act of adultery condemned? The truth on the feelings that lead to the act of adultery Making a covenant with our eyes Can we divorce for any reason? God's will on marriage biblequestions.org
We continue our series on the Sermon on the Mount by looking at Jesus' teaching on beliefs many hold that are false, where He teaches them the truth. We will discuss: Two different types of anger How our wrath and anger is forbidden The "tipping point" into sin Cursing others Real intent of "shall not murder" biblequestions.org
In this episode, we continue our study on the Sermon on the Mount and discuss how peacemakers and those who are persecuted are blessed. We will discuss: The wisdom of a peacemaker Words and emotions The heart, emotions and attitudes of the peacemaker The paradox revealed by Jesus Persecution for Jesus' sake biblequestions.org
In this episode, we continue our study on the Sermon on the Mount and how those who are merciful and pure in heart are blessed. We will discuss: What it means to be merciful The three realms of mercy Mercy versus apathy Gauging purity Dangers of impurity biblequestions.org
In this episode, Alan Hitchen talks about the next two Beatitudes, Blessed are the meek and those who hunger and thirst for righteousness). In this episode, we will discuss: Praise from God Meekness is a fruit of power A scale to measure meekness God's view of unfairness and injustice God's righteousness biblequestions.org
In this episode, we continue our series on the Sermon on the Mount and look at the beginning of the sermon where Jesus talks about things we can be blessed for. We will discuss: What it means when Jesus says "Blessed are..." How those who are Poor in Spirit are considered blessed How those who mourn and weep are considered blessed Humility and Godly sorrow biblequestions.org
In this episode, we continue our series with Alan Hitchen on the Sermon and the Mount and discuss warnings that we need to be alert to. We will discuss: Finding truth The purpose of the Sermon on the Mount Eight choices we must make Our own will or God's will www.biblequestions.org
In this episode, Alan Hitchen joins us as we discuss the Truth from Jesus on the choices we must make in our life, that will determine our eternal destiny. We will discuss: Eight choices we must make in our life The Narrow path leading to Life Teachers and Prophets Two Disciples Our own Will or God's Will biblequestions.org
Back in school, many teachers would base our grade for the class on the final exam. The more details the teacher gave on what would be on the test, the better prepared we could become. As humans, all of us will face a final exam on the Day of Judgment and fortunately, we have the Master teacher, Jesus who prepares us through the Word to be ready for that exam. Evangelist Alan Hitchen joins us to discuss this final exam and consider what the Bible teaches us about it. www.biblequestions.org
In this episode, we answer some Bible questions that we received at our website: (biblequestions.org) over the last few months. We selected questions that you may not have heard before. Some of the questions we will answer: Are there verses that have more than one correct interpretation? In 1 Peter 2:5, what exactly are the spiritual sacrifices that are to be offered up to God? Paul said that there is no one righteous in the world yet the Bible shows that there are people whom God considered as righteous. How would you reconcile this? If I am sometimes experiencing anxiety, then is that an indication I am not walking by the spirit?
In this episode, we continue our examination of the life of the Apostle Paul, who was an exemplary Christian and is a great example for us today. We will look at his life and see where we might be able to emulate him. We will consider how Paul: Was steadfast Was strong in the Faith Was content in all circumstances in life Had a proper perspective Focused on the goal of eternal life Persevered We will also answer questions submitted about Paul biblequestions.org
In life, we often look at the example of others and try to copy their best qualities. An exemplary Christian that is a great example for us today, is the Apostle Paul. In this episode, we will examine Paul's life as a Christian and compare ourselves with his life and see where we might be able to emulate him. We will consider how Paul: Was completely committed to God Demonstrated great courage Was willing to give up everything for Christ Genuinely loved brethren Encouraged others biblequestions.org
Have you ever wondered what happens after we die? What does the Bible teach on this important subject? In today's episode, we will look at some Bible questions that have been submitted to our web site, biblequestions.org on the Afterlife. Some of the questions we will answer: Where did the souls of those under the Old Testament go when they died? Why are we not supposed to try to communicate with the dead? Was Jonah alive or dead in the belly of the beast? What is the meaning of the statement in Ecclesiastes 9:5 that "the dead know not anything"?
Today, we look back to the Top 10 Episodes of 2024. This ranking is based on the total number of listeners for each of the episodes that aired throughout the year. We will count backwards from 10 to 1, and provide a brief overview of each episode, along with info on how to find the episode if you would like to listen to it. biblequestions.org
In this final episode on our special series on prayer, we discuss how the fervent prayer of a righteous man. We will discuss: James 5:16 and how the effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much Examples of what prayer has accomplished in the lives of God's people The greatness of God's power and how it works in prayer God's conditional promises offered through prayer biblequestions.org
In this episode we will discuss the importance of making sure we are asking according to God's will when praying. We will consider the following: How everything God has told us to pray for in the Scriptures is “according to His will" The prayer of Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane Examples of prayers from Abraham and Joseph Asking "Amiss" when making a request in prayer biblequestions.org
In this episode, we will discuss the importance of asking according to God's will when praying. We will consider the following: The real purpose for prayer How we know if something we pray for is God's will or not Praying with boldness God's conditional promises offered through prayer biblequestions.org
In this episode we will discuss the important principle of properly giving thanks when praying. We will consider the following: Monitoring the content and feelings in our prayers to become more conscious of our spiritual health Danger signs that anyone who is praying should be watching for Passages of scripture that teach us what God sees as the normal way we should give thanks to Him Things we can do to keep our gratitude warm and genuine biblequestions.org
In this episode we will discuss what the Bible teaches us about how we should approach God in prayer. We will consider the following: How our life of prayer needs to be an expression of our love for God How we approach God in prayer reveals the very heart of our admiration, devotion and love to God Examples of prayers in the Bible (Moses, Daniel, David, Apostles and Psalmists) biblequestions.org
In this second study on prayer, we will examine what our responsibilities are in prayer and will consider the following: Why all of our interactions with God must begin with submission, and obedience Reasons why the Lord will not hear our prayer The important of learning how to pray If God knows what we need, why does he want us to ask for them? When and what we should pray for biblequestions.org
Evangelist Alan Hitchen joins us for a series of studies on prayer. In this initial episode of the series, we will consider the following: The importance of good communication skills when speaking to God Those who learn to listen to God can draw near to him in friendship while those who refuse to listen become estranged from Him The listening problem that Cain and the Israelites had with God How we, without the proper foundation, can make our prayers an abomination to God biblequestions.org
This is our 250th episode! Thank you to our listeners in over 160 countries around the world, we appreciate your support! For this episode, we chose a unique subject where we will consider questions that are rarely submitted to our web site or that the religious world tends to never consult the Bible about. Some of the questions we will discuss: Does the Lord give mankind the latitude to add, remove or modify the work, worship or structure of the church? If the Bible does not explicitly prohibit something, does that mean it is ok to practice it? Are we authorized to operate the church as a for-profit business? Is it acceptable Christian behavior to refuse to love or associate with friends and family who I do not agree with politically? biblequestions.org
One of the most important, wonderful, and misunderstood topics in Christianity is that of grace, especially God's grace extended to sinful humanity. This includes controversies over: Will God save everyone (“universalism”) Will God arbitrarily save a select few (“predestination”) Do we need to do anything initially to receive God's grace and be forgiven of our sins (“plan of salvation” and “faith only”)? Do we need to do anything afterwards to continue to be forgiven (“once saved, always saved”, “salvation by works”)? In this episode, we will answer questions submitted over the years about Grace. biblequestions.org
In this episode, we discuss the subject of Gratitude, which according to the Oxford dictionary is "the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.” Unfortunately, in our world today, there are many selfish people who lack the proper gratitude or thankfulness that the Bible teaches we should have. We will discuss: Reasons to be thankful and show gratitude Challenges of gratitude Putting gratitude into practice Questions submitted on this subject biblequestions.org
Over the years, there have been many errors that have crept into the Lord's church. Some of these errors have been around since the first century and others have come into the church over time. In this episode, we will examine some of these doctrines and see what the truth is according to the scriptures. We will discuss: Our responsibility to test, refute, and expose false doctrine Work of the church and use of the treasury Man-made Institutions, foundations, and societies Additional doctrinal error in the modern era biblequestions.org
Evangelist Alarn Hitchen joins us again to discuss other aspects of the kingdom of heaven, such as how We are citizens of the eternal kingdom of heaven. Jesus is King and we are his servants God delivered us from the darkness and brought us into His kingdom We are the temple, and Christ is the chief cornerstone At the end, this kingdom will be delivered to God biblequestions.org
Evangelist Alan Hitchen joins us in this to discuss the kingdom of heaven. In this episode, we will discuss: What is the kingdom of heaven mentioned in the Bible The kingdom which shall never be destroyed How we are in the kingdom now How the kingdom is eternal biblequestions.org
What happened during the period of time between the Old and New Testament? There is a gap of approximately 430 years in the Bible narrative between roughly 435 and 7 B.C. In this episode, we will explore what history tells us occurred during these "silent years" that the Bible does not say much about. We will consider: The Rise of the Macedonian (Grecian) Empire The Rise of Koine Greek and the Septuagint Translation The Maccabees The Rise of the Roman Empire Impact on the Jews" biblequestions.org
What is truth? This is a question that Pilate asked Jesus and is a common question for mankind in general. Many feel that the Truth is subjective and ever-changing. What does the Bible say about this? In this episode, we will consider: Moral Relativism and Situation Ethics Changing the meaning of words The shift in beliefs by generation What is the truth today for modern religions? Bible questions submitted on this subject" biblequestions.org
Many in our modern, high-tech world view the Bible as quaint, old-fashioned, or not relevant today. That includes the closely related concepts of absolute truth, right and wrong, as well as “sin” In this episode, we will answer questions that have been submitted over the years to our website (biblequestions.org) about sin. Some of the questions we will consider include: What scripture should I use when trying to show a proclaimed believer that deliberately walking in sin (homosexuality & sex outside marriage) separates them from God's blessings? When I say my prayers I ask for forgiveness of my sins, but I know that some of the sins will be repeated often. Will I go to heaven? Does God judge thoughts in your head as sin, if it's not about lust? Considering it is God that sets people up in power and that there is no mention of voting for government in New Testament scriptures. Does voting show lack of faith and therefore a sin to vote?
Over last several years, we have seen a general moral decline in America and in world overall. How do we as Christians deal with what we see going on in our society today? In this episode, we will discuss: How mankind has been wicked in every generation What causes people to think and act the way they do? How should Christians conduct themselves? How Christians can help change the world biblequestions.org
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 biblequestions.org
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: Were baptized as a member of a denomination 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.) When I sin after I am baptized? biblequestions.org
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 biblequestions.org
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 biblequestions.org
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 biblequestions.org
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 biblequestions.org
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 biblequestions.org
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 biblequestions.org
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?
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?
As we live our lives, the decisions we make and the actions we take have consequences. Our conduct will result in consequences not only in our lives but often in the lives of others. In today's podcast, we want to look at how our actions, whether good or bad, can have a lasting impact on ourselves and others. More importantly, we want to consider what the Bible teaches us about this important subject. We will discuss: The impact of sin in our life and in the life of others Impact of righteousness in our lives and in the lives of others Important applications Questions on this subject biblequestions.org
As Christians, the Bible makes it clear that we will be engaged in a spiritual battle with Satan throughout our lives. Fortunately, God has given us many tools to fight Satan. In this episode, Alan Hitchen joins us to consider the Whole Armor of God that we have been given to be able to fight and win these battles. We will consider the following: How we must battle against different types of sin and false teaching that often arises The importance of being aware of the battle between Satan and us and why we must be prepared to fight The different devices of the Devil and how we must be strong in the Lord to be victorious Details of the armor God gave us and how each element is tied to the word of God biblequestions.org
In this final episode in this series on Calvinism, we examine Perseverance of the Saints. In this episode, we will consider: How Calvinists claim that a saint cannot fall because God miraculously preserves them Does man have free will and can he fall away if he is one of God's elect? Their reasoning as to why some saints fall away from the Lord We answer questions submitted on this subject biblequestions.org
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