Question: Is the soul of man immortal, or does it ceases to exist at death? D. in Crozet, VA.
Answer: The word immortal basically means not liable to death, undying, or deathless. There is a debate both within the church and without about whether the soul is immortal. At the time of physical death, do we continue to exist or not? To truly understand this issue, we need to first understand what we mean by death.
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Question: Does the Bible teach reincarnation? For example, wasn’t John the Baptist the reincarnation of Elijah?
My Answer: A brief answer is simply, no. But let’s explore this a little bit. Continue reading
Question: “If, as a Christian, I am seeking to follow the 10 Commandments, what about the Fourth Commandment? Isn’t Saturday the Sabbath?”
Answer: Yes. That is the simple answer. But, of course, there is more to it than that. We need to consider several things—the nature of the Sabbath, the 10 Commandments, the Mosaic Law, and what God expects of Christians in the New Covenant.
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Question: How can you tell if someone is truly a Christian or not? Are there things that demonstrate a person’s spiritual condition? Also, if you see someone living a very immoral lifestyle, contrary to the Scriptures, is it wrong to assume they are not a Christian? Or is that just judging?
My Answer: Good questions. In a culture that is infatuated with “tolerance” and acceptance of every lifestyle and belief system, it seems harsh to state that any certain person is not a Christian. Indeed, if you say that about someone, you very likely will be accused of being judgmental and mean-spirited. As always, the Bible itself provides the best answers.
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Question: Someone has asked me about the Enneagram. What can you tell me about this? (T. in Virginia)
Answer: The Enneagram is extremely popular right now. Use of the Enneagram is found in the business world. Psychologists use it in analyzing their patients. New Age cults use it as an instrument for helping people to achieve spiritual enlightenment. Christians are using it as a tool to understand themselves and others, and to guide them in their prayer life. The possible uses of the Enneagram seem endless, according to its advocates. Continue reading
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