Category Archives: Guest Contributors
“Is there such a thing as an ex-Christian?”
This is a question for which there is definitely a clear and explicit biblical answer. First John 2:19 declares, “They went out from us, but they did not really belong to us. For if they had belonged to us, they would … Continue reading
“What does the Bible mean that we are not to judge others?”
This is an issue that has confused many people. On one hand, we are commanded by the Lord Jesus, “Do not judge, or you too will be judged” (Matthew 7:1). On the other hand, the Bible also exhorts us to … Continue reading
“Where is heaven? What is the location of heaven?”
Heaven is most certainly a real place. The Bible very definitely speaks of heaven’s existence—and access to heaven through faith in Jesus Christ—but there are no verses that give us a Mapquest-style location. The short answer to this question is, … Continue reading
“Where is hell? What is the location of hell?”
Various theories on the location of hell have been put forward. A traditional view is that hell is in the center of the earth. Others propose that hell is located in outer space in a black hole. In the Old … Continue reading
“What/where was the land of Nod in the Bible?”
The land of Nod was where Cain settled after he was punished by God for the murder of his brother, Abel (Genesis 4:8). The Bible reads, “Then Cain went away from the presence of the LORD and settled in the … Continue reading
“Will we remember our earthly lives when we are in Heaven?”
Isaiah 65:17 tells us, “For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind.” Some interpret Isaiah 65:17 as saying that we will have no memory of our earthly lives in … Continue reading
“How should a Christian view sports / athletics?”
The Bible doesn’t specifically address participation in sporting events. While it is true that we are ordered to be separate from the world (John 17:14-15), it is also true that we have to live in the world (1 Corinthians 5:10). … Continue reading
“Should a Christian use social networking tools (Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, blogs, etc.)?”
Hundreds of millions of people are running toward social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter to participate in the relational components of the Internet. Are these networks the next big mission field or an enormous waste of time? Should a … Continue reading
“Is it really true that ALL things are possible with God?”
While God can do anything He wishes to do, God will not do things that would be against His holy will, or are contradictory to His purposes. He can commit no sinful act, for example, for He is 100% holy, … Continue reading
“Is God’s love conditional or unconditional?”
God’s love, as described in the Bible, is clearly unconditional in that His love is expressed toward the objects of His love (i.e., His people) despite their disposition toward Him. In other words, God loves because it His nature to … Continue reading
THE WALL: a blog of Baptist Voice Ministries 