Bible Questions Podcast

In part 2 of this short series on the future, Alan discusses the free will of man and how God uses us to accomplish His will based on our own decisions and our preparation. We will discuss: How we can be a vessel of honor or a vessel of dishonor That God does not force us to conduct ourselves in a way to accomplish his will How our choices can determine how God uses us to accomplish His will How G...

In this short, two-part series, Alan Hitchen joins us to talk about how we plan for the Future compared to how God plans for the future. We will discuss: How our ability to see the future is limited and how our well laid plans can often end with something we did not foresee How we must contend with time and chance, and with God’s own plans How for God, the future is crystal clear and how He can se...

In this episode, we answer questions submitted over the years about Salvation. Given this is a broad topic, we start with a few of the more common questions we are often asked and then we selected questions that ask about elements of salvation that you may not have heard before. Some of the questions include: Must a person be baptized after salvation to be truly saved? Can we lose our salvation? D...

There are many methods of teaching in the Bible, such as direct instruction, parables, allegories, and other techniques used to help those being taught to learn the Truth. In today's episode, we will examine teaching by paradox, which a method of teaching that uses statements or truths that appear contradictory on the surface, but reveal deeper spiritual realities when understood in context. Some...

In this episode, we continue our short series on questions submitted to our web site about Christianity, with the focus on more complex or thought-provoking questions. Some of the questions we answer: Is someone struggling to overcome an addiction worthy to gain salvation? Should Christians go to war? Can a true Christian worship acceptably at a congregation that accepts/tolerates sin within the c...

In today's episode, we will look at some Bible questions that have been submitted to our web site ( biblequestions.org ) about Christianity. This is a broad category, but the questions are generally related to Christian conduct, beliefs, etc. Some of the questions we will answer include: Is it wrong to take the communion to a faithful Christian that is home bound and unable to attend church worshi...

In this episode, we consider the subject of humility, which is a critical subject that the Bible has a lot to say about. We will discuss: The importance of humility to God How it is a part of God’s image that we “put on” as a Christian How humility should manifest itself in our relationships with others Principles of humility we may not consider, such as the willingness to seek assistance from oth...

In this episode, Alan Hitchen joins us to examine what the scriptures say about prophets and prophecy. We consider the works of prophets and how God utilized prophecy to foretell what would happen in the future. We will discuss: How prophets revealed God’s will to man so man would know how to serve God How prophets rebuked the people when they sinned and bring them to repentance The Messianic prop...

Many people in and out of the Lord's church make statements which sound good, but when they are put to the test from God's word, they are proven to be false. In this episode, we will consider some of these statements and how they often lead men astray. We will discuss these statements: “One church is just as good as another” “It just feels right” or “God just wants me to be happy” “God is loving a...

As we go through life, there are times where it seems like everything is going wrong. We see disease and pestilence, economic disruption, frustration, anger, depression, suicide, etc. and wonder if it can get any worse. What’s a person to do? Whom do you turn to when everything in your world is collapsing all around you? Well, the good news is the Bible has the remedy and helps us to maintain pers...

In this episode, we consider other responses to the Truth from those in denominations and within the Lord's church. We will discuss: How many believe in God and accept some of His word, but they will modify it How some accept the Truth but do not practice it Why some hear the Truth and reject it Questions that have been submitted on this subject biblequestions.org

As mankind is exposed to the God’s word, there are different responses to it. Man's response can vary from outright rejection, to accepting for a short period of time, to accepting it completely. In this episode, we first look at the parable of the Sower and examine the response to the Truth by different types of hearts. We will also examine: Why some fail to understand fundamental Bible teaching...

In part two of this series on Miracles, evangelist Alan Hitchen answers the following questions: What are some of the warnings God has given us in the scriptures about miracles? Is there a method that will always allow us to tell the difference between a true miracle and false miracle? Are there any passages in the Bible that would confirm that miracles must be weighed on the scale of God’s word? ...

In this two-part series on Miracles, Evangelist Alan Hitchen joins us to discuss what the Bible teaches on this important subject. He will answer these questions related to Miracles: What was the initial purpose for miracles and how often they were used? Were there any false miracles being performed? Why Jesus said, "I never knew you" to those who were convinced they were performing miracles Is th...

As we go through life, we know that times we will face difficulties. As a result, we all need encouragement from time to time. In this episode, we consider the following biblical principles: Differences between sympathy, empathy and compassion Biblical principles on the encouragement of others Encouraging ourselves Benefits of encouragement biblequestions.org

In this episode, we answer some questions that were submitted for the first half of this year. Some of the questions we will answer include: Can it be that some are elected and predestined to be saved while others are to go to hell to serve God’s purpose? How do we square God’s ordering the killings of entire nations, children, and livestock and the theft of those nations possessions with the 10 c...

In the final episode of this series, we will continue our examination of evolution and the theories of man and compare it to what the Bible says about the origin of the universe, man, etc. We will be considering: Dating methods used to date formerly living matter through Radiocarbon dating The Fossil Record, Dinosaurs and Man What does the Bible teach? We answer questions submitted on this subject...

In this episode we will continue our examination of evolution and the theories of man compared to what the Bible says about the origin of the universe, man, etc. We will be considering: Evidence for Other forms of Evolution Theistic Evolution: Bible believers attempt to harmonize the Bible’s account of origins with "old earth" beliefs and evolution Geologic Record: Where did the fossilized remains...

Is the origin of the universe, earth, life, and man due to evolution or creation? Or, is there a blending of both? Some claim the Bible is incompatible with Science because Science is fact based and the Bible is faith based. We will explore these assertions and consider the following in this episode: Worldviews: Atheism, Agnosticism and Theism Three main explanations offered for the origin of the...

In this episode, we discuss the five acts of worship and the mindset that God expects when we engage in worship. We will discuss: What it means to worship in Spirit and Truth Five acts of worship: Communion/Lord's Supper Giving Singing Praying Preaching biblequestions.org

Evangelist Alan Hitchen joins us to discuss the subject of Worship. We will examine the type of worship that God accepts and rejects. We will also discuss: Why God accepted Abel's worship but rejected Cain's The meaning of offering worship by Faith What it means to worship in Spirit What it means to worship in Truth biblequestions.org

In this episode, we look at questions about Jesus that have been submitted over the years. Some of the questions we will answer: Is the rapture and the second coming of our Lord Jesus the same event? How could Jesus have been God in the flesh?  Where in the original Old Testament, does one find Jesus? Is Jesus coming back on a white horse or a cloud? biblequestions

A “silent killer” disease produces few or no symptoms and is capable of causing death if not treated. There are also silent killers from a spiritual perspective. These diseases are more serious than physical illness because they have eternal consequences. In today’s podcast, we want to look at these three silent killers that can be a disease among Christians. We will discuss: Apathy Indifference C...

In all areas of our life, and certainly when it comes to spiritual matters, it is critical to see things as God sees them. Failure to do so, often results in approaching important matters in life from a human or self-seeking perspective and can result in spiritual error. In today’s podcast, we want to examine our perspective in spiritual matters and what is involved in changing our perspective whe...

In todays episode, we will answer questions that have been submitted over the years on Teaching. We will answer questions that ask about teaching from the Bible, teaching from men or women, and teaching from different religions. Some of the questions we will answer include: What is secular humanism teaching our children? What does the Bible say about women teaching men? What does the Bible teach a...