In this episode, we will consider what the Bible teaches about grace and evangelist Alan Hitchen join us to answer questions related to this topic. Here are some of the key points and questions discussed in this episode: Exactly how the grace of God works Are there conditions to God's grace? What is the balance between the grace of God and the wrat…

Influence. We are all touched by it in countless ways and countless times each and every day of our lives. Influence comes from all corners of life. If we are partial to someone, we generally accept their influence positively. If we are at odds with someone, we generally look down upon their influence. Either way, they influence us. Influence comes…

In this episode, we will consider questions that are frequently submitted to our web site, biblquestions.org and can be found in the "Popular" section there. Some of the questions we will answer are: How can I find a faithful church? Why does God let innocent people suffer? Ghosts - Do they exist? Do they haunt people & places? Angels - Who are the…

Let’s begin by stating the obvious: the world is a mess! Now, we all know the world has been a mess for a very long time, so the question is, is this even news? The answer is yes, it is! Our present-day mess has everything to do with the ability to be connected with as many perspectives on and interpretations of truth as we would like. We can now e…

In this episode we will consider the questions surrounding Suicide and Euthanasia. Here are some of the questions we will consider: Does man have the right to take his own life? Does someone who is suffering due to a physical illness have a right to take their life to end the pain? Will I still be able to go to heaven if I commit suicide? What help…

Everyone experiences loss in their lives in one way or another. How we attempt to cope with those losses depends upon several things. First, the kind of loss we are facing can dictate whether our response to it is mild, strong or severe. Second, our cultural environment offers up expectations as to how our mild strong or severe responses are to be …

In this episode we will continue our look at the religion of Islam and we will consider: The assertion that Jesus was not deity, the son of God or the Messiah, but was simply a prophet Is Islam is a religion of peace? What the Bible says regarding our choice of religious beliefs, violence and the doctrines of men What the Christian’s attitude shoul…

Every serious Christian knows about God’s holy spirit. We not only know about it, but we also often talk about what we believe to be its effects upon our lives. Christians speak of being provoked, directed, protected and guided by the spirit. Some of us claim the spirit speaks to us, or perhaps to our pastor, for the purpose of giving us not only i…

In this episode we will look at the religion of Islam and we will consider: Some facts about the religion, such as the five “Pillars” or basic foundations of Islam, the different sects and the global reach Their doctrine with details regarding the Qur'an, Hadith and Sharia Law Assertions they make about the Bible, Jesus, Mohammad and the religion o…

We don’t know much about the spiritual world, especially before the creation of humanity. What we do know is that it was an entirely harmonious world with loyalty and obedience to God at its center. God foreknew that when pride crept into Satan’s heart and was exposed, it would lead to a massive shift in the way things would run. In heaven, it woul…

In this episode, we consider some questions that have been submitted to our web site (biblquestions.org) on the subject of Repentance. Some of the questions we will consider are: Is forgiveness conditional upon repentance? Will people unmarried living together happily who think it is nothing wrong go to heaven? Can they repent and go on living as t…

Jesus is the Savior of the world. We all know how he left his heavenly glory with the Father and was reduced to the human condition so he could be the ransom – the corresponding price – for Adam and his fall from obedience and grace. By so doing, Jesus gave the whole human race an opportunity for everlasting life. So, when we look at Jesus, we see …

In this final installment of our series on Prophecy, Alan walks us through why God removes nations in the world and what we can learn about it. In this episode, we discuss: The guidelines that God gave to mankind to test whether prophecy is from Him or from a false prophet How the ability to see into the future is not a gift God shared with us How …

Honor and respect. These seem like simple enough words but try and find them actively functioning in everyday life and you will find that they are surprisingly rare. As we speculate about why this is, we may conclude that we as a social order simply don’t perceive a need for them. The further we go down the road of each of us primarily answering to…

In part 2 of this series on Prophecy, evangelist Alan Hitchen guides us through a study on prophecies in the Old Testament regarding God's plan to send His son Jesus, to establish His church and to provide salvation for mankind. In this episode we will discuss: Prophecy regarding God's plan to send a Messiah (anointed one) Prophecy regarding the co…

Our society is in trouble. In many ways, it seems that we have lost our way, and we no longer have a general sense of societal respect. Maybe it’s just me, but when I was a kid, I was clearly shown the importance of valuing others. We were taught to respect those in charge, and respect those who enforced the law and kept order. We were taught to ha…

Prophecy is often thought of as men simply making predictions about something that would occur in the future. But is that technically what prophecy is? Evangelist Alan Hitchen joins us for this muti-part series to discuss the true definition of prophecy and to look closely at the prophets and the work God performed through them. We will discuss: Wh…

It would seem that most entering into marriage do so with high expectations of a life of happiness, fulfillment and companionship. Unfortunately for far too many, these expectations are foreign to their reality. Excluding marriages that end in divorce, how many are truly happy and fulfilled, and how many are simply going along to get along? These a…

From time to time, we like to share with our listeners questions that have been submitted to our website. In this episode, we will consider some questions that were submitted to our web site (biblquestions.org) over the 2nd half of 2023. Some of the questions we will answer: If a Christian man is present at a family dinner, should a Christian woman…

Jesus was at odds with the scribes and Pharisees. They stood for traditions that had been built upon the foundation of the Jewish Law but were not part of the already complex rules and guidelines God had commanded through Moses so many generations before them. No, these traditions were fabrications, and were likely in place to separate the ruling c…

In this episode, we consider some of the questions that Jesus asked different people, what the answer was to the question and the lessons we can learn from His questions. Some of the questions we will consider: "For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?" “Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brot…

Jesus was a wise, loving and compassionate man. His whole reason for becoming a man was to give his life as a ransom for every single human being who ever lived, and you can’t be more selfless and giving than that. Yet, with all of his compassion, Jesus was also one to not mince words when a hard message was needed. This becomes extremely evident w…

In this episode, we will continue our study on the organization of the church. We will discuss: Modified religious organizations with central oversight Man-made religious foundations and if they are authorized by scripture Answer questions submitted on this subject biblequestions.orgעל ידי biblequestions.org

Let’s face it. We all know that each and every one of us can be better. We can be better human beings, better friends, co-workers, spouses, cousins and certainly better Christians. The challenge here is obvious. Being “better” requires change. Significant change. To be better in whatever area we are focusing on requires a different mindset, which b…

In this two-part series, we look at the organization of the church as outlined in the New Testament. In this episode, we will discuss: Scriptural organization according to God's plan Organization of local congregations Saints, Evangelists, Elders and Deacons biblequestions.orgעל ידי biblequestions.org

In Part I, we laid a foundation for understanding and managing harmful biases. One primary lesson we learned was that we ALL - no matter who we are and what our background is - are biased. While this is an uncomfortable truth, it is a necessary realization, for a true Christian is to strive to overcome any and all fleshly inclinations. We also lear…

In this episode, we answer questions that have been submitted to our website (biblquestions.org) about Heaven. Some of the questions we will answer are: How many heavens are there and what is the difference between heaven and paradise? Does God send people to Heaven that are prayed over AFTER they are dead? Will Christians just spend 7 years (durin…

I was recently summoned for jury duty. As I sat in the room at the beginning of the day, the court and its representatives showed some really informative introductory videos on what to expect and look out for when serving on a jury. The main topic they focused on was bias. Their premise was that we ALL have biases and we ALL can be in danger of fol…

In this episode, evangelist Alan Hitchen joins us as we look forward to the new year and consider the question, how far can we progress this year in the goals and plans we have set to prepare for eternity? Some key principles we will consider: The attitude of asking God to teach us to number our days How we need to lay aside the weights that can ea…

We all have heard of the biblical account of Jonah and the whale. Because it is so unique and dramatic, it has been an often-repeated story with many lessons - and rightfully so. What many don’t realize is the magnitude of the events and teachings surrounding this amazing circumstance. First, one point of clarification: it wasn’t a whale, it was a …

In this episode, evangelist Alan Hitchen joins us as we look back at this past year and ask ourselves the questions: Are we aware of how quickly time is passing? How did we do this past year from a spiritual perspective? Do we know our end? As we reflect, what should we learn? biblquestions.orgעל ידי biblequestions.org

As Christians, when we think about Jesus and his reason for being born as a man, we’re always inspired by the selflessness of his sacrifice to redeem Adam and all of humanity from sin and death. This gift is truly beyond anything we deserve. When we think of the Messiah, we instinctively think of Jesus. In our last episode, we explored a Jewish per…

This is our 200th episode! Thank you to all of our listeners from over 150 countries. Today, to celebrate, we will have Jesus answer some questions. as He is the master teacher. Throughout the ministry of Jesus, he was asked many questions by mankind. In this episode, we want to examine some of these questions, the answers he gave, and the lessons …

Christians differ on a lot of things, and sometimes these differences can be troublesome. The basics we all agree on are centered on Jesus. We believe he died for our sins, and we believe he came to give his truest followers the opportunity to be in heaven with him. We also believe he is the Messiah. As a matter of fact, we look at the Old Testamen…

At our web site, biblquestions.org, some of the more common questions we receive is about the church. In this episode, we would like to share and answer some of the more unique or complex questions about the church. Some of the questions will we answer: What does the Bible say about women in a leadership role in the church? What does it mean to bri…

God gave us the ability to understand and appreciate His plan of the ages by revealing that plan within the pages of the Bible. This plan is focused on the necessary steps to bring ALL of His creation - both heavenly and earthly - to an existence that will completely and forever live in harmony with one another under His mighty hand and will. In Pa…

At our web site, biblequestions.org, we receive many questions about the church. Fundamental questions like what is the church or do I have to go to church to be saved to more complex questions like, what does it mean to bring reproach on the church or what biblical example is there for elders of the church to interview applicants to become a membe…

In Part I of our series, we focused on how the New Testament describes "perfection." We found that Jesus, though perfect, had to be further "perfected" - further completed - by his personal experiences and sufferings in order to fully pay the ransom price for Adam. Similarly, but on a much smaller scale, Jesus’ disciples have a perfect beginning as…

In our last two podcasts, we considered the subject of the pride of life with our evangelist Alan. Today, we would like to consider the subject of humility, which is the opposite of the destructive pride of life. In this episode, 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 h…

God has an amazing plan that includes every human being who has ever lived. Rather than torturing billions for eternity in a fiery hell, this plan will give all of humanity a legitimate opportunity to be taught how to live in a godly and righteous way. We’re saying God’s plan gives EVERYONE an opportunity to become perfect in His sight. Now, if you…

Evangelist Alan Hitchen joins us for part 2 in our discussion about the Pride of Life and the dangers associated with it. In this episode we will discuss: The real truth about our talents, abilities and accomplishments The pride of life and the Pharisees A warning about pride and the solution from God How to remove the pride of life biblequestions.…

The world around us moves so fast that it’s easy to forget to pause and consider just how profoundly God has blessed us. In the United States, somewhere tucked in between the massive Halloween parties and the exhilaration of Christmas, Santa Claus, presents and fun, is a holiday called Thanksgiving. While we won’t take the time to discuss how it ca…

Evangelist Alan Hitchen joins us to talk about the Pride of Life and the dangers associated with it. In this episode we will discuss: What is “the pride of life?” The First Temptation and Sin Pride of life masked in many forms Pride vs Ambition Detecting Pride biblequestions.orgעל ידי biblequestions.org

Way back in the 1980’s Bobby McFerrin recorded and released his very popular song, “Don’t Worry, Be Happy.” It's a simple and upbeat perspective on living. When you think about it, the title is a profound instruction for life. Don’t worry; instead, be happy! About 100 years before this catchy song, Hannah Whitall Smith wrote an ageless book called …

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 co…

Arise and be baptized! This and many other similar scriptural statements have in many ways defined Christianity. Unfortunately, because Christianity is so splintered it applies these very important words and instructions in a wide variety of ways. Some say baptism changes you, others say it is a symbol, and others say it is necessary for heaven. So…

In today's episode, we will look at some Bible questions that have been recently 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 Christ…

We live in a diverse world, and that can be a really wonderful thing! To observe and embrace the positive differences in our cultures, our backgrounds and our characters is worthy of celebration. Appreciating the immense differences we see in nature due to geographic locations is a fascinating journey through God’s creation. But here is a problem. …

What does the Bible have to say about religious celebrations and holidays? Are they required, optional or even unauthorized if they are man-made traditions? In this episode we will consider: Secular holidays versus religious celebrations versus a blend of both Halloween, Christmas, Easter Other holidays such as Ramadan, Lent, Good Friday, etc. Bibl…

As Christians, we all are encouraged by the scriptural principle that God’s angels are watching over us. What better hands could we be in than those who were sent by God himself to care for our very lives! As encouraging as this scriptural principle is, we need to be careful to avoid turning this reverent truth into some kind of human imagination t…