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…

Many know the story of Jacob wrestling with an angel. When we just drop in on the account and read what happened, there are many unanswered questions. Why would you pick a fight with an angel anyway? Why would an angel even let you fight? Couldn’t the angel have overwhelmingly defeated Jacob even before the altercation began? What could possibly be…

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 no…

We have all heard the saying, “Life is what you make it!” It is usually at the approach of a new year or a birthday or some landmark life event when we turn our focus inward. We think about changes we would like to make. Normally, these changes are aimed at finding a greater measure of happiness, health or fulfillment in our daily lives. So, what s…

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, D…

When Jesus came to earth 2,000 years ago, he came to pay the price for Adam’s sin by willingly offering himself as a just and equal ransom price to redeem Adam – and therefore the entire human race – from sin and death. To prepare for his coming as a man, God sent the angel Gabriel to deliver preparatory messages to John the Baptist’s father Zachar…

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? Wh…

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 probl…

How does someone become a follower of Christ? Does it begin by becoming curious about this Jesus person and all of the world-changing influence he has? Perhaps we are living in fear and are searching for a kind of security that is different and higher than anything else we know. Maybe we’re overwhelmed with despair in our lives, and we’re searching…

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: Do…

This may sound like an oversimplification, but we’re going to say it anyway: God is intentional. He always knows what He is doing and what it will eventually lead to. While this knowledge should serve as a great comfort to us, it can, because of our limited and imperfect minds, have the exact opposite effect. We may see things in the Bible that on …

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 for…

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 di…

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,…

Evangelist Alan 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 deliv…

The Old Testament Law given to Moses after Israel’s deliverance from Egypt was filled with rituals and sacrifices. All of this was designed to teach God’s people two very basic principles. These principles are fundamental for any civilization that seeks to perpetuate itself. The first principle is to comply with righteous and just rules that transc…

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.orgAv biblequestions.org

Demons are scary. Not only are they mysterious, but they are also powerful beyond our human capacity. In our last episode, we mentioned scriptures that assure us they are restrained in “chains of darkness.” While this condition does limit them, they can still exert great influence on our world - and on individuals as well. We know Jesus cast many d…

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 (G…

The world is such a confused place. For many, discussing evil spirits is fascinating, as looking into dark mysteries beyond our world can be a thrilling and adrenaline-packed ride. For Christians, such conversations are entered into with a fear and respect, as we are speaking of dark and evil things beyond our realm and understanding. It is therefo…

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…

When we read the Bible, it sometimes appears to say things that just don’t make sense. Think about the scripture that plainly says God did not want the Apostle Paul to preach the gospel in Asia. Why not? Jesus told his disciples to preach the word throughout the world. Didn’t Asia count? This apparent discrepancy can stimulate all kinds of question…

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 …

By definition, being a Christian is all about following in Jesus’ footsteps. It’s all about learning how to walk the walk and talk the talk that he himself lived. Of course, this is no easy task, as we are challenged with applying the life lessons he taught us 2,000 years ago to the very different lives we live in our present digital age. As differ…

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? H…

“Tell the truth!” For many of us, we can recall that strongly stated advice as coming from our parents when we were caught doing or saying something that we shouldn’t have. The immediate dilemma was obvious. If I tell the truth, then I’m going to get in trouble. If I lie or just tell a part of the truth, I may get away with it. But what if they fou…

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 an…

To many Christians, the fear of an eternal place of torment for unbelievers is very real. In the first four parts of this Hellfire Series, we addressed many of the sources of these fears one at a time. What we have seen is straightforward. First, the concept of "unquenchable fire" comes from the Old Testament and simply means a fire of destruction …

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 - …

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 i…

To be moral is to conform to a standard of right behavior. Ideally, to be moral is to stand for principles and actions that are positive and contributory to the world in which we live. This sounds great. It sounds like something we would all (with the exception of those who just don’t care) want to live by. However, there is a problem. Who defines …

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…

Jesus is Lord. He sits at the right hand of the throne of God, which is the position of highest power and authority in ALL of God’s glorious creation. This position was not thoughtlessly given. It was awarded to Jesus because his loyalty to and reverence for the heavenly Father were and are without equal. This position of unfathomable power and glo…

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. W…

When Jesus taught, he made many profound and life-changing statements. Here we are thousands of years later, appreciating how what he said can daily lift us up and inspire us. As beautiful as this is, it only scratches the surface. Our theme scripture is a classic example of this. It is awe inspiring to know Jesus is the "bread of life" that vanqui…

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…

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 writin…

The world of politics IS our world. It is incredibly difficult to go through a typical day of interactions and online activity without being BOMBARDED with some form of political activism or opinion or outrage. With political victory comes power, and with power comes authority. With authority comes the ability to shape the lives and directions of t…

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 be…

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 w…

Most people know something about the Parable of the Good Samaritan. The core thought that is well known is the concept of helping a total stranger in a time of their great physical need. Think about it, there are laws in place to protect those who engage in helping strangers in case something goes wrong, called "Good Samaritan laws." There are orga…

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 w…

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: H…

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 …

In this episode, we continue our discussion of the false doctrine of Calvinism and examine the tenet of Irresistible Grace. In this episode, we will consider: What is Irresistible Grace? Is man drawn to God separate from his own free will? Does man have a choice to serve God or are the "elect" irresistibly drawn to Him? Answer questions submitted o…

As we continue our series on the false doctrine of Calvinism, we examine Unconditional Election. In this episode we will answer the following: What is Limited Atonement and did Jesus only die for the "elect"? What do Calvinists teach the death of our Lord accomplished? What does the Bible say about the sacrifice of Jesus? Questions submitted on thi…

In this episode we will consider the next false doctrine in this series on Calvinism, which is Unconditional Election. We will discuss: What is meant by Unconditional Election? Did God predetermine which individuals He would save? What does the Bible teach about God's "elect"? Questions that have been submitted on this topic biblequestions.org…

In part 2 of this series on Calvinism, we will consider the false doctrine of Total Depravity, which is believed by almost every major religion today. We will compare this false doctrine with what the Bible actually teaches and will consider the following: What is Total Depravity? What is the importance and implications of this false doctrine? Is m…

In this series of lessons, we want to take examine the network of doctrines that has become known as Calvinism. This is one of the most destructive false doctrines that has permeated almost all religions in the world today. In this episode we will consider the following: Who Is John Calvin and Jacobus Arminius and what did they believe? The five ma…