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                          Topical Questions - meforshim

                          Adonaic Issues

                          Aren't you worried about naming God?
                          Can believers be called rabbis?
                          Should believers consecrate their firstborn?
                          Should casting lots remain a decision-making process today?
                          Should men wear kippot when they pray?
                          Should we obey the Sinaitic Law?
                          Was Jesus a rabbi?
                          What advice can you give on simplifying my life?
                          What is the Adonaic view of humor?
                          What is the purpose of the Law?
                          Why do you push ecotheology?
                          Why do you use the Old Testament so much?
                          Why don't you adopt all the traditions that other Messianics follow?
                          Why don't you consider the Mishnah authoritative?
                          Why don't you practice the halakhic capital crimes laws?
                          Why don't you serve "communion" on a regular basis?
                          Why don't you wear phylacteries?
                          Why don't you worship on the Sabbath?
                          Why is Rosh Hashanah considered the Jewish New Year?

                          Angels and Demons

                          Can a Christian learn from a demon?
                          Can the Devil read minds?
                          Do demons still exist?
                          Do ghosts exist?
                          How many archangels are there?
                          Is my guardian angel a boy or a girl?
                          What are angels?
                          What are demons?
                          Who can exorcise demons?
                          Who is the Devil?
                          Who has directly encountered Satan?

                          Apologetics - Bible

                          Can you explain the genealogy of Jesus Christ?
                          Does the Bible portray godly fathers as dominant and uncaring?
                          Does the Bible prohibit sculpture?
                          Had the synagogue leader’s daughter died or not?
                          Have any burial sites of people in the Bible been found?
                          Have any structures mentioned in the Bible been found by archaeologists?
                          Have likenesses of people named in the Bible been found?
                          How can I know the Bible is true?
                          How has archaeology verified the reliability of the Bible?
                          Is there any confirmation of Biblical events from sources other than the Bible?
                          Was the "plague of blood" in Exodus real blood or an algal bloom?
                          Why does the Bible list the twelve Apostles differently?

                          Apologetics - Ethics & God

                          Aren't most people basically good?
                          Can God look upon evil?
                          Did Rahab break one of the Ten Commandments?
                          Does God change His mind?
                          How do I know there is a God?
                          If God is loving, why is there evil in the world?
                          What happens to children who die before forming their beliefs?
                          What happens to people who have never heard of God?
                          What is the point of eternal torment?
                          Who were Esau's wives?
                          Why does God harden or soften hearts?

                          Apologetics - Jesus

                          Did Jesus die of asphyxiation?
                          Did Jesus die on Good Friday and resurrect Sunday Morning?
                          Did Jesus really descend into hell?
                          How can Jesus be God and not be omniscient?
                          When was Jesus born?

                          Apologetics - Science

                          Are Adonaic Christians against science?
                          Can we explain the "long days" of Joshua and Hezekiah?
                          Can you point to dinosaurs in the Bible?
                          Do you believe in the Big Bang?
                          Have NASA computers really proven Joshua's "long day"?
                          How do dinosaurs fit in the biblical timeline?
                          Was Darwin a Christian?
                          Why are bats classified as birds in the Bible?

                          Baptism

                          Does baptism need to be by immersion?
                          Is baptism necessary for salvation?
                          Is baptism required for church membership?
                          Why don't you baptize infants?

                          Behavior

                          Can a man wear ear rings?
                          Does God care more about love or holiness?
                          May I change my name?
                          May male believers wear beards?
                          May we dance?
                          Should believers boycott products of forced labor?
                          Should Lowlanders be allowed to serve on mission trips?
                          Should we allow a child with AIDS in the church nursery?

                          Calling/God's Will

                          Can a novice be a deacon?
                          Does God still speak to us in dreams and visions?
                          How can I be called to the ministry if I am still imperfect?
                          How do I determine God's will?
                          What is the role of predestination in the church and Israel?
                          What should I do if I feel called to foreign missions?
                          Why doesn't God tell me my purpose in life?

                          Comparative Religions

                          Are the beliefs of Christianity and Wicca compatible?
                          Can Muslims be good Americans?
                          Can you summarize your objections to Islam?
                          Charismatic laughter
                          Did Mary believe in Jesus?
                          Do you believe in being "slain in the Spirit"?
                          Do you believe in soul sleep?
                          Is prayer to the dead acceptable?
                          Is there a right or wrong denomination or church?
                          Is there a right or wrong religion?
                          Is there such a thing as absolute truth?
                          Should we grow peyot like the Ch’assidim?
                          What do you think about Scientology?
                          What is baptism for the dead?
                          What is the book of Enoch?
                          What's 'wrong' with Methodism?
                          Why don't you believe in Mary's immaculate conception?
                          Why don't you think priests should be celibate?

                          Current Authors/Events/Practices

                          Are you opposed to parachurch organizations and activities?
                          Are you opposed to retreats like Cursillo, Walk to Emmaus, Tres Dies or Via de Cristo?
                          Does the Qu'ran predict the 9/11 incident?
                          Twelve step programs
                          May believers be social activists?
                          What are your views on the book "The Shack" by William Young?
                          What do you think of Mr. Williams' claims that there is no energy crisis?
                          What do you think of Puritan theology?
                          What is New Acropolis philosophy?
                          What is your view of the Manhattan Declaration?
                          Why do you compare famous evangelists to Eden's serpent?
                          Would you comment on another site's teaching on apostasy?

                          Christian Walk/Discipleship

                          Are believers obligated to pay tithes and offerings?
                          Are believers truly immortal now?
                          Are all sins equal?
                          Can a believer commit that unforgivable sin?
                          Can a Christian struggle with depression?
                          Can one's tithe go to the poor or must it go to the church?
                          Could you advise me on budgeting?
                          How can I understand the Bible?
                          How can you say God doesn't need us?
                          How do you balance grace, faith and works?
                          I am afraid of death.
                          Is church attendance necessary?
                          Is it a sin to resist a spiritual urge to fast?
                          Is obeying the spirit and not the letter of the law right?
                          Is there a biblical worship style?
                          Is there a right and wrong denomination?
                          May we use incense in worship?
                          Should a person follow her fears or her heart?
                          Should we thank God in advance for prayers?
                          What about forgiveness as taught in the Sermon on the Mount?
                          What are imprecatory prayers?
                          What is death to self?
                          What is heaven?
                          What is hell?
                          What is the unforgivable sin?
                          What will our relationships with each other be like in heaven?
                          Who is God?
                          Who is Jesus?
                          Who is the Holy Spirit?
                          Who should receive benevolence first?
                          Why can't I perform miracles?
                          Will God only forgive so many times?

                          Eschatology

                          Are there tears in Heaven?
                          Can the unrighteous be raised?
                          Does everyone get judged at the same time?
                          I find the Bema and the Throne of Judgment confusing.
                          Judgment on earth and resurrection
                          What is the biblical view of the proper treatment of the dead?
                          What is the Book of Life?
                          Will we have babies in the Millennium?
                          Will we see God or not?

                          Homosexuality

                          Can we say that some are born gay?
                          Does the word "homosexual" appear in orginial Biblical languages?
                          What is your view of Dr. White's argument for homosexuality?
                          Why is homosexuality culturally damaging?

                          Interpersonal Ethics

                          Can faithfulness in marriage be guaranteed?
                          Divorce and Remarriage
                          Do assertive rights conform to the mind of Christ?
                          How can I graciously refuse to commend a wicked son?
                          How do I deal with my unsaved ex in regards to the children?
                          Is separation allowed in a troubled marriage?
                          May a Christian date a non-Christian?
                          May a Christian separate from an abusive spouse?
                          May I lie to protect my friend's feelings?
                          Should I rebuke this fool?
                          What does the Bible say about interracial marriage?

                          Miscellaneous

                          How long did Paul wait before entering the ministry?
                          Is Lazarus the "disciple Jesus loved"?
                          What are the keys of David?
                          What is the age of accountability?
                          What is the difference between the universal and local church?
                          What is the power of the Lord?
                          What is the Shekinah?
                          What is your vision for CBF?
                          When LORD is used is it most often referring to Jesus?
                          When was the book of Job written?
                          Why did Paul circumcise Timothy but not Titus?
                          Why did you invite a climate scientist to speak in Sunday school?
                          Why do some versions not contain "through His blood"?
                          Why do you use sarcasm?
                          Why do you wear a clerical collar?

                          Salvation

                          Can a Catholic be saved?
                          Do I have to believe Christ is God in order to be a Christian?
                          How do I come to Christ?
                          If I do my best, will I go to heaven?
                          Is a devout life enough?
                          Is repentance necessary for salvation?
                          Must I feel the guilt of my sins?
                          On Judgment Day, will it matter what religion you followed if you lived a devout life?
                          What about those who’ve never heard of Jesus?
                          What is involved in getting "saved"?
                          When will it be too late to be saved?
                          Why was the death of Christ necessary?