Q: We see some Christians marching against the death penalty and some standing in favor of: What’s your view, based on the scripture? A: Over the past several years, we’ve all seen a number of injustices played out in the court system. Therefore we would have to agree that our whole criminal justice system is […]
Q: Dr. Mike can you help me understand the doctrine of election and what it means? A: To try to answer that question in this short format would almost do more damage than good. One of my modern day mentors and well known theologian Dr. R. C. Sproul wrote a superb book, titled, Chosen by […]
Q: Why does God permit bad things to happen to good people? A: First, let’s answer the last part of this question: who are these so-called ‘good people?’ If I remember correctly in my Introduction to the Bible class, there’s none good but God! In scripture, Mark 10:17-18, “And when He was gone forth into […]
Q: Would you explain Matthew 24:40-41, in relationship to Bible prophecy? “Then two shall be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left. Then two women shall be grinding at the mill; the one shall be taken, and the other left.” A:Matthew 24:37-42 tells us that this passage is speaking about […]
Q: The Bible says we should be in the world but not of it: what’s the difference? A: I believe that you’re quoting Romans 12:2, that tells us we are not to be ‘conformed’ to this world, but we are to be ‘transformed’ by the renewing of our mind. First, let’s determine what the differences […]
Q: Dr. Mike, what is your view or should I say, what should the Christian view of EVOLUTION be? A: Like most noted theologians and Bible scholars, I too believe that there is no single view of the subject matter, anywhere, out there. As intelligent as mankind is, even in his ‘spiritual deadness,’ it’s very […]
Q: What are some of the religious persuasions prevalent in the earth today? A: That is indeed a good question, because many people seem to simply concentrate on various Religious groups, more so than what is the religious beliefs of some. (1) PANTHEISM – is a form of religion that states, all things of […]
Q: Islam seems to be one of the fastest growing religions here in America as well as around the world. We see so much on Television about its people; can you share a few facts on the religion and how we as Christians can be effective in our witnessing to the Muslim community? A: The […]
Q: You seem to have a passion and sincere love when you’re teaching from the Book of Revelation; can you give us a few ‘Signs of the End-time’ that will occur just before the rapture of the New Testament church and the Second Coming of Christ? A: Sure! And I’d like to see more Christians […]
Q: You and Bishop James Briscoe did an outstanding job during the two month series on “Important Facts about the Kingdom of God.” I wrote down some of them, and would like to know a few more; can you list some of them for us to keep in remembrance on a daily basis? Thanks for […]