| Number | Question |
|---|
| 128 | What is Calvinism?
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 . . . [read more] |
| 127 | Is Speaking in Tongues Evidence of Spirit Baptism?
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] |
| 126 | How do we handle “contradictions” in the Bible?
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] |
| 125 | How are tongues a sign for the unbeliever?
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 . . . [read more] |
| 124 | Recommended Study Bibles
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.
[read more] |
| 123 | Is God a Figment of Israelite Imagination?
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 . . . [read more] |
| 122 | Getting Started Studying the Bible
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?
[read more] |
| 121 | Victory over Sin
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 . . . [read more] |
| 120 | Lost People Groups
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 . . . [read more] |
| 119 | Interpreting the Bible
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 theologians. . . . [read more] |
| 118 | Ryrie Study Bible
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] |
| 117 | Who are the “sons of god” in Genesis 6?
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] |
| 116 | What is the “the flaming sword which turned every way”?
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 . . . [read more] |
| 115 | How Long were the Days of Creation?
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] |
| 114 | What are the Waters Above?
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] |
| 113 | A Young Man Struggles with Faith
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 will . . . [read more] |
| 112 | Favorite Bible Translation
Hi Andy,
I'm enjoying your
videos on Genesis Chapter 3a.
I . . . [read more] |
| 111 | Discerning the Lord’s Body in Communion
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 referencing his . . . [read more] |
| 110 | The Truth Project and Amillennialism
I was interested in finding out a little more regarding
The Truth Projecta
by Focus on the Family.
. . . [read more] |
| 109 | The Preterist Interpretation of the Olivet Discourse
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 . . . [read more] |
| 108 | Yellow Star of David
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 . . . [read more] |
| 107 | Interpreting the Parables of Matthew 13
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 . . . [read more] |
| 106 | Mark On or In the Hand?
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 . . . [read more] |
| 105 | The Last Trump
I was reading over your
notes on the rapturea.
I know you have more than likely . . . [read more] |
| 104 | Are Gentile Believers part of Israel?
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]
|
| 103 | Why Should Believers be Baptized?
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 . . . [read more] |
| 102 | What does it mean to worship in spirit and in truth?
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?
[read more] |
| 101 | Who are the Two Witnesses of Revelation 11?
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.
[read more] |
| 100 | Who Chooses Whom in Salvation?
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] |
| 99 | Resources on Daniel
I am leading a Bible Study on the Book of Daniel and am looking forward
to your completed resources on Daniela.
. . . [read more] |
| 98 | NASB 1995 Update
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 . . . [read more] |
| 97 | Resources on the Kingdom
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?
[read more] |
| 96 | Why are People Born with Handicaps?
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] |
| 95 | Resisting the Truth
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] |
| 94 | Sinners or Saints?
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:
. . . [read more] |
| 93 | Can Pride be Good?
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 . . . [read more] |
| 92 | Babylon in Apocalyptic Battles
I recently had a conversation with Dr. Renny Showers of
Friends of Israela
about Babylon and he noted that it is . . . [read more] |
| 91 | The Timing of Gog and Magog
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 - not . . . [read more] |
| 90 | Revelation 13 and the Abomination of Desolation
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 . . . [read more] |
| 89 | Cremation and the Christian
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.
. . . [read more] |
| 88 | Does God Love or Hate?
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) . . . [read more] |
| 87 | Babylon in Revelation
Dear Andy Woods,
I am a seminary student at
the Master's Seminarya. I am writing a paper on
Babylon in . . . [read more] |
| 86 | Does the Holy Spirit work only through Believers?
Hey Andy,
I listen to you often on the
Gathering Storm CDsa
with . . . [read more] |
| 85 | Is Satan in Isaiah and Ezekiel?
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, . . . [read more] |
| 84 | A Second Work of the Spirit?
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] |
| 83 | Knowing God's Will
At a meeting last night the question was asked, “How does one determine and know what God's will is?”
[read more] |
| 82 | USA in Revelation?
I have been reading Revelation a lot and America seems to fit the description. What are your thoughts?
[read more] |
| 81 | Israel in Systematic Theology
Hi Tony,
I have a question about Arnold Fruchtenbaum's book
Israelology . . . [read more] |
| 80 | The Parable of the Four Soils
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 . . . [read more] |
| 79 | Sons of God and Daughters of Men
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 in . . . [read more] |
| 78 | The Importance of the Trinity
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 . . . [read more] |
| 77 | Lost Peoples
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] |
| 76 | Does Baptism Save?
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] |
| 75 | Two New Covenants?
I just read the article by Andy Woods entitled
What is the relationship of the Church to the New Covenant . . . [read more] |
| 74 | Abraham as Father of the Jews
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] |
| 73 | Is the KJV Bible Inspired of God?
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 . . . [read more] |
| 72 | The Identity of Daniel's Coming Prince
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 to . . . [read more] |
| 71 | Is the Church Joined to Israel?
You state that the Church does not "join" Israel.
How is that consistent with
passages such as Romans 11:16-24?
[read more] |
| 70 | The Order of the Church
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] |
| 69 | Timing of the Rapture
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] |
| 68 | Literal Translations by Sovereign Grace Publishers
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] |
| 67 | Extending Israel's Exile?
Charles,
In part two of your
4-part series on Daniela,
you wrote:
To suggest . . . [read more] |
| 66 | Three Important Books
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 . . . [read more]
|
| 65 | Are Supernatural Gifts Evident Today?
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] |
| 64 | Women with Wings like a Stork
Who are the two women in Zechariah 5:9? Are they good angels,demons, fallen angels or something else?
[read more] |
| 63 | Jerusalem and the Harlot of Revelation 17
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 . . . [read more] |
| 62 | ESV and HCSB Translations
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] |
| 61 | The Amplified Bible
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] |
| 60 | God's Word on Abortion
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] |
| 59 | Word Meanings in the KJV Bible
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 have . . . [read more] |
| 58 | Ezekiel 38 and the Rapture
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] |
| 57 | Courses at SpiritAndTruth.org
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] |
| 56 | Plants of the Bible
I want biblically mentioned plants described in detail with references, please mail me.
[read more] |
| 55 | Hebrew and Greek Bible Study
I want to read the Bible in Its original languages. Can you suggest any good Hebrew-Greek Bibles?
[read more] |
| 54 | Scofield Study Bible and the Millennial Kingdom
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 . . . [read more] |
| 53 | The Remnant from a Jewish Perspective
Do you have any information on the concept of 'remnant' from a Jewish
perspective?
[read more] |
| 52 | NIV as Study Bible
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] |
| 51 | Patience vs. Longsuffering
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.
[read more] |
| 50 | Revelation of the Man of Sin
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 . . . [read more] |
| 49 | Destruction of the Beast
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 . . . [read more] |
| 48 | Church vs. Israel
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 . . . [read more] |
| 47 | Women in Leadership Roles in the Church
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 be . . . [read more] |
| 46 | Matthew 24, Luke 17 and the Rapture
I wish to thank you for the two CDs received.
I have been going through your
Revelation Commentary . . . [read more] |
| 45 | Webshow Slide Viewer
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] |
| 44 | Twenty Four Elders
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?
[read more] |
| 43 | Seven Spirits of God
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?
[read more] |
| 42 | Romans 9:6 - For they are not all Israel who are of Israel
Thank you so much for helping me to see so clearly Romans 9:6
especially with the help of your
diagrams . . . [read more] |
| 41 | Four Horses of the Apocalypse and Zechariah
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 . . . [read more] |
| 40 | NASB Bible
On your site you have a NASB in your WordLinks Study Biblea. Is that available for purchase or download?
. . . [read more] |
| 39 | Bible Recommendation
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 respond.
. . . [read more] |
| 38 | Thompson Chain-Reference Study Bible
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] |
| 37 | Responding to the Gospel
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] |
| 36 | Comparing King James Bible Versions
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 the . . . [read more] |
| 35 | Nero and the Early Church
In your material on Nero
(3.12a)
you point out that the Neronic geomatric calculation was not proposed until
. . . [read more] |
| 34 | Women as Deacons
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] |
| 33 | Single Meaning
Thanks for the well structured and delivered
Biblical Interpretation coursea.
With a background in linguistics . . . [read more] |
| 32 | Courses at SpiritAndTruth.org
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 time . . . [read more] |
| 31 | Allah in Islam vs. Arab Christianity
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 . . . [read more] |
| 30 | Good Witches?
A recent article in the September 7th edition of the
Stanwood/Camano Newsa
titled
STANWOOD-CAMANO . . . [read more] |
| 29 | Sunday and the Early Church
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?
[read more] |
| 28 | NRSV and Liberalism
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 . . . [read more] |
| 27 | Revelation 1:7 - Past or Future?
I am very gratetul to you for your
commentary on Revelationa
on the Spirit and Truth site. . . . [read more] |
| 26 | Global Context of Revelation 13
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
. . . [read more] |
| 25 | Global Context of Revelation 13
I'm currently working my way through issues related to preterism.
In a review of La Haye and Ice's
. . . [read more] |
| 24 | Thompson Chain-Reference Study Bible
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 of . . . [read more] |
| 23 | How Can Fallen Men Know Truth?
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] |
| 22 | The Beginning of the Present Dispensation
I have been following your answers
concerning "Mid-Acts Dispensationalism" and my question concerns your remarks
about the beginning of the . . . [read more] |
| 21 | NRSV and NKJV Bible Translations
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] |
| 20 | Oxford NRSV Study Bible
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 the . . . [read more] |
| 19 | Attributes of God
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 . . . [read more] |
| 18 | Mid-Acts Dispensationalism
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 . . . [read more] |
| 17 | Mid-Acts Dispensationalism
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 of . . . [read more] |
| 16 | Interpreting the Bible
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 . . . [read more] |
| 15 | Teaching at College
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] |
| 14 | Keeping the Feasts
Do you keep feast days?
[read more] |
| 13 | New English Translation (NET) Bible
Someone mentioned to me
the NET Bible (www.bible.org) which has
thousands of translation and study notes. I downloaded it (the standard PC
. . . [read more] |
| 12 | Hebrew-Greek Key Word Study Bible
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 . . . [read more] |
| 11 | Learning about Dispensationalism
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
. . . [read more] |
| 10 | Christian Liberty
Perhaps just a small point to your second set of lecture
notes [for the course Israel through the Eyes of Scripturea] . . . [read more] |
| 9 | Teaching New Believers
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
. . . [read more] |
| 8 | Israel and the Church
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] |
| 7 | Perspective of SpiritAndTruth.org
Just wondering where you are coming from?
Baptist, Reformed, Charismatic . . . ?
[read more] |
| 6 | Church Attendance and Work
I was wondering what the Bible says on the subject of a profession that
does not allow a person to attend services on every other Sunday night and
every other Wednesday? I work . . . [ read more] |
| 5 | Mid-Acts Dispensationalism
I'm enjoying listening to the various studies on your website. I also get
recent e-mail updates from you. I'm just learning about dispensational
teaching and understand that you are . . . [ read more] |
| 4 | Role Distinctions between Men and Women
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] |
| 3 | King James Bible Versions
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.
[read more] |
| 2 | Salvation versus Sanctification
Why do I find it so hard to stay saved?
[read more] |
| 1 | Authorship of Revelation
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] |
