Bible Q&A: If It’s A Sin To Call Someone A Fool, Why Does The Bible Do It So Often?

Jesus said that whoever calls someone a fool will be in danger of going to hell (Matt. 5:22).  However, the Bible repeatedly calls people fools.  Is this a contradiction? Let’s examine the context of the Matthew passage.  Jesus is preaching the Sermon on the Mount.  As a Jew living under the Law of Moses (which… Read More Bible Q&A: If It’s A Sin To Call Someone A Fool, Why Does The Bible Do It So Often?

Bible Q&A: Another Question About The Afterlife

Since Christ ascended into heaven (Acts 1:9-11), are those currently in Paradise able to see Him before the judgment? Based on the information revealed to us in Scripture, here’s what we know:  Christ is God (John 1:1). Therefore, he is omnipresent (Jer. 23:24; Prov. 15:3; Col. 1:17; Matt. 18:20; Ps. 139:7ff). Being omnipresent, he can… Read More Bible Q&A: Another Question About The Afterlife

Bible Q&A: Should Christians Be Involved in Politics?

Should Christians be involved in politics, such as campaigning for a candidate? There’s nothing in Scripture that directly promotes or condemns being involved in politics, so determining whether one should be involved in politics in any fashion, whether it be campaigning for a candidate or any other kind of support, is a liberty or freedom… Read More Bible Q&A: Should Christians Be Involved in Politics?

Bible Q&A: Is It Sinful For Christians To Participate in Halloween?

Is it sinful for Christians to participate in Halloween? This is a good question, and one which is always relevant at this time of year.  Halloween, or All Hallows’ Eve as it was originally known, is thought by some to be originally connected to the Catholic holy days which annually honored saints on November 1… Read More Bible Q&A: Is It Sinful For Christians To Participate in Halloween?

Bible Q&A: Since Jesus Turned Water Into Wine, Can Christians Drink Wine?

Since Jesus turned water into wine (John 2:1-11), can Christians drink wine? Whenever we read of “wine” in the Bible, we assume it to always be alcoholic in nature because that’s how it is today.  This is why some assume the master of the wedding feast at which Jesus turned water into wine was saying… Read More Bible Q&A: Since Jesus Turned Water Into Wine, Can Christians Drink Wine?

Bible Q&A: Does Matthew 19:9 Apply To Non-Christians?

Concerning Matthew 19:9, I have a question.  If God’s law governs God’s people, then are unions between non-believers even considered marriage anyway?  If they aren’t, then would Matthew 19:9 apply to them? It’s noteworthy that Jesus said, “WHOEVER divorces his wife, except for fornication, and marries another, commits adultery” (Matt. 19:9 – emphasis mine).  The same words… Read More Bible Q&A: Does Matthew 19:9 Apply To Non-Christians?

Bible Q&A: Please Explain Ephesians 1:23’s “The Fullness Of Him Who Fills All In All”

What does “the fullness of him who fills all in all” (Eph. 1:23) mean? Let’s look at the entire sentence, which is found in verses 22-23:  “And he put all things under his feet and gave him as head over all things to the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all… Read More Bible Q&A: Please Explain Ephesians 1:23’s “The Fullness Of Him Who Fills All In All”

Bible Q&A: Why Are Deacons Allowed To Drink A Little Bit While Elders Are Not Allowed To Drink At All?

It says in 1 Timothy 3:3 that an elder must not be given to wine, but 1 Timothy 3:3 says that deacons must not be given to MUCH wine.  Why the discrepancy?  That’s a great question.  I would add to the question by pointing out that elders are not only told to “not (be) given to… Read More Bible Q&A: Why Are Deacons Allowed To Drink A Little Bit While Elders Are Not Allowed To Drink At All?