QUESTION: What does the Bible say about astrology, tarot cards, and numerology?
ANSWER: Interestingly, all of these “activities” have something in common. They are all part of the occult, because they attempt to find the “hidden” signs that affect human destiny (the word “occult” means “hidden”).
The Bible does address all three of these […]

Question: My son wants to do an inner city missions program. This program asks for each participant to raise support. I don’t think my son feels comfortable asking for support. What’s the best way to handle asking, and is it biblical to ask for support?
Answer: It certainly is biblical […]

Question: I believe I am having dreams about the future. It happens when I least expect it. I will go to bed and have a dream, and them maybe a week or just a couple of days later the thing I dreamed about happens. I keep thinking God is testing me, […]

Question: Does the Bible have anything to say about playing the lottery? Some people say it’s just a game, others say it’s gambling. What do you think?
Answer: The Bible does not specifically condemn gambling, betting, or the lottery. The Bible does warn us, however, to stay away from the love of […]

Question: We are using your book “Knowing God 101″ in our adult Sunday School class. In Chapter 8, “Jesus Christ Son of God - Born to Die,” we are wondering if there is any Biblical or theological significance to the number 40. We know Jesus fasted for 40 days, the Flood was […]

Question: When you get to heaven, will you recognize friends and relatives who are in heaven? Will you be able to communicate with them?
Answer: There seems to be every indication in Scripture that we will be able to to just that. The main support for this idea comes from Jesus. […]

Question: Speaking in tongues freaks me out due to seeing a TV news show that showed people running around with snakes and speaking in tongues. I’m having a hard time letting it go. I know it’s a good thing, speaking in tongues, but it actually scares me. How can I get […]

Question: I have a friend (not a Christian) who is very sick. ls it appropriate to pray for healing for someone who is not a strong Christian, or perhaps not even a Christian?
Answer: Absolutely it is appropriate for you to pray for some to be healed, regardless of their spiritual condition. […]

Question: My dad’s side of the family is Christian, but my mom’s is Muslim, and therefore I have been taught some contradictory things. So, my basic question is this: Are Allah and God the same? I was taught that they are, and since in Turkish the only translation for God is Allah I […]

Question: I am saved and was baptized in the Holy Ghost with the evidence of speaking in tongues, but it seems like I have lost it. I haven’t spoken in my prayer language in a long time, and I’m wondering if I am still filled with the Holy Spirit. Does the Holy […]