Questions and Answers

Was Jesus born in 0 A.D.?• Definition of B.C. and A.D.• Before Christ & In the Year of the Lord• Term invited by Dionysius Exiguus in the

early sixth century• A.D. from Latin Anno Domini• Year before His birth was 1 B.C.• At birth it was in the first year of the Lord• Apply to your own birthday

Why do people always use the excuse “once saved, you will always

be saved?”

• Not because the Bible uses it

• Phrase removes free will!• Doctrine popularized by John Calvin• Widely accepted by denominations• See: James 5:19-20; Heb. 3:12

Why didn’t Jesus ever marry? • Paul chose not to be married

• 1 Cor. 7:7 (see also verse 26)• Easier to focus on spiritual (7:32, 33)• Eunuchs for the kingdom’s sake--Matt. 19:10-12•: Jesus did “marry” —2 Cor. 11:2

If we quote 1 Tim. 2:9-16 & 1 Cor. 14:34 as our basis, then why doesn’t

verse 9 apply today regarding women wearing gold jewelry or

braided hair? • They do apply today

• What does the text say about adornment?• 1 Pet. 3:3 forbids “wearing” ANY apparel• Godly women worn jewelry—1 Pet. 3:5; Gen. 24:22

and Gen. 24:30; see also Prov. 31:21-22• What does text say about role of women

Why do good peopIe have to suffer? • All people suffer, why?

• Gen. 3:14-19• Even Jesus suffered—he agonized in the garden• The blessing of suffering—James 1:2-4• Heaven is the place without groaning, hell is place

of eternal torment—Rev. 14:9-11

If your brother/sister does not repent and ask forgiveness are you

obligated to forgive them? Luke 17:3; 6:34

• Definition of terms—forgiveness or longing for them to change while treating them godly.• Does God forgive those who do not repent?• Are we to be like God?• What does Luke 17:3-4 say? Forgiveness is

conditional.

When leading a public prayer which pronoun should be used: “I” or “we”? In Jesus name I/we pray.

• The Bible forbids some kinds of public prayers

• The Bible authorizes others—Matt. 6:9-13• Jesus prayed private prayers• Jesus prayed “private” “public” prayers—Matt. 11:25; John 11:41-42• Prayers need to be such that all can say “Amen”

at the end of the prayer—1 Cor. 14:16

When did Cain get his wife—Gen 4:16-17?

• Some say he married an “alien” or at least people of an unknown origin

• Text does not say he married a woman from the land of Nod.

• Fact # 1—Eve is mother of all living—Gen. 3:20• Fact # 2—Cain married a live woman (obvious)• Conclusion—Cain married a sister or niece

His Plan for Your Salvation

• Believe in Him John 3:16

• Turn (repent) from sin Luke 13:3

• Confess Christ Rom. 10:9

• Baptized into Christ Gal. 3:27

Added to His Kingdom, Church, FAMILY

• Be faithful until deathRev. 2:10