Is, Was and Will Be – The Unknown Character of Christ and His Word

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  • Mike, I have another question. I have recently read pages on your site which explain how Christmas, Easter, Halloween and Valentine's Day are based on pagan practices. I see and agree. My question is how is one to respond to someone when they wish us Merry Christmas, Happy Halloween, etc? If we say ... [read more]
  • Hi Mike, Thanks for your response on the animal thing. I'm still struggling with this sovereignty issue. Although I probably know the answer already; are you saying that the answer of the tongue is true for every man, woman and child of all time, and if so at what age does that start? I mean is he... [read more]
  • Hi Mike, Thank you for your last response. I had to read it a few times, but it was a very helpful letter. I appreciate the time you put into it. I have a question about these verses if you can: Php 2: Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem o... [read more]
  • Hello Mike, I do not understand why God accepted and showed favor for Abel's offering but rejected the offering Cain presented. Can you help me to understand this? Thanks, T____ Hi T____, Thank you for your question. Here is what we know: First of all we are told that "Cain brought of the fruit of t... [read more]
  • Dear Mr. Vinson, Can you please explain to me what is the difference between being tested and tempted since the NIV bible translates the word two different ways. Is there really any difference? Thanks, L____ Dear L__, You asked: What is the difference between being tested and tempted since the NIV b... [read more]
  • Hello J___, and thanks for the question. Your question is: I would like to know the truth on this subject.  I believe the animals will be saved because the scriptures say all things or are the scriptures referring to mankind?  Thank you for your time. When asking a question such as ... [read more]
  • Mike, I know you are busy, but if you have time, I would appreciate your comments on this article. S____, the policeman THX On the Believer's use of Forcible Resistance by ____ Question from a pastor: In light of Christ's command to "turn the other cheek" and to "not resist the evil man," is it in... [read more]
  • Hi Mike, I hope everything is going well.  I have a friend who believes the sons of God are fallen angels who had intercourse with the daughters of men. I have read all your writings on the subject and it's clear to me these verses of scripture are not saying that. I have had a talk with him ab... [read more]
  • Mike, It appears from your digression in the Rev 1:13 commentary this past Sunday that the distinction between what we are and what we do is not clear to all. Perhaps it is your choice of the terms 'what we do' and 'what we are' that obscure the issue for some people. The natural man's mind understa... [read more]
  • Mike, Maybe I was not clear at the end but - "then all Israel will be saved", is that it referring  to "spiritual Israel" Because many times in the chapter  it is made evident that that spiritual Israel is the subject matter at hand. Spiritual Israel= natural branches of the election (wh... [read more]
  • Hi Mike, I saw a video where Jews were swinging chickens over their heads and then killing them as a token of transferring their sins to the chicken. They sell the meat, and the money is used for charity. I would presume the meat is sold to entiles, since their sins are placed on the chicken symboli... [read more]