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What does Amos 8:11-12 mean when it says there will be a famine 'of hearing the words of the Lord'? Do you think that believers who speak in tongues are not Christians? Shouldn't our agenda be to reach the lost and not to fight over doctrine? Is it safe for a Christian to watch movies, like the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings, which innocently introduce magic, witches, and wizards? Is it good or bad that my church teaches Calvinism? How can I honor my mother if she doesn't have Christian morals? What advice would you give to a Christian who goes about backbiting and lying on another believer? What is your view on a Christian who refuses food from another believer but begs from shops? Should a Christian freely render their service to another believer and then ask for money? Why do we have to love our enemy when God destroyed His enemy? Acts suggests that the disciples were meeting on Saturday, and that Paul preached on Saturday evening, so why do some Christians say to worship on Sunday? What's the correct way to address the Holy Spirit in prayer? Listen as Pastor/Dr. David Murphy discusses these and other listener questions.

In this Episode of That's Truth, Pastor Dr. David Murphy answers a listener's question about the woman in Revelation 12:17. Other questions include: Why does God allow pain and evil? Did Jesus resurrect bodily or just in spirit? Is there historical evidence for the existence of Jesus Christ?

In this episode Pastor Dr. David Murphy answers many listener questions, including: Please explain Acts 4:12. How would you advise believers, of both genders, in their pursuit of cultivating godly, respectful and pleasant relationships with siblings in Christ? Are there scientific facts in scripture that are supported by modern science? Is there really evidence for the resurrection of Christ? Revelation 12:17 speaks to the remnant people of God who keep the commandments. They will be the target of the devil's wrath in the last days. Which commandants are being referenced here since as the pastor said the original commandments are no more relevant to the life of the believer?

Is the Creation story in Genesis meant to be taken literally or was it written in figurative language? Does Matthew 18:15-18 prohibit public criticism of a pastor's preaching, teaching, and doctrine? Does Matthew 25:46 indicate that there is no eternal, conscious punishment for the wicked? Is the Bible and evolution compatible? Are there scientific facts in Scripture supported by modern science? Is it wrong to be baptized in the Name of Jesus instead of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit? Can a person be baptized more than one time? Listen as Pastor/Dr. David Murphy discusses these and other listener questions.

Does God have a perfect will or plan for the believer? How can a person discover God's will for their life? Do my abilities play a role in knowing God's will? What role should music play in Christian worship? What is the difference between hymns and spiritual songs? Should a Christian listen to Gospel reggae or calypso songs? If a sinner sings a Gospel song, should Christians sing it? Is singing a spiritual gift? Should a pastor ask a member why they stopped giving tithes? What should tithes be used for? Listen as Pastor/Dr. David Murphy discusses these and other listener questions.

What is the difference between healthy and unhealthy sex? How can you help the sexual addict from a biblical perspective? Is body piercing wrong? How broad should public confession be? Are some sins greater than others? What is the difference between the Roman Catholic Church and the Protestant Church? Does the Bible teach gender equality? Listen as Pastor/Dr. David Murphy discusses these and other listener questions.

Pastor Murphy continued our conversation on Sexual Addiction with questions, like: Why do people become addicted to sex? What are some of the symptoms of sexual addiction? What is the cycle of sexual addiction? What core beliefs drive the sexual addict? Is sex idolatrous? Listen as Pastor/Dr. David Murphy discusses this topic and answers other listener questions, like: How long should courtship be for a middle-aged adult who desires children? How do you stop lusting besides prayer and fasting? Is it ok to masturbate in order to avoid fornication?

Does the Bible support social drinking? Where does the Bible say that the wine in Bible times was 2/3 water? Why did Peter say not to drink water only but also a little wine for the stomach's sake? If someone does not repent, do I have to forgive? Why did Saul ask 'Who are you, Lord?' if he already knew it was the Lord speaking to him? If Saul didn't know the Lord, how could he know the Lord was speaking? What color is God? What is meant by 'the soul is the seat of the emotions,' and what is the difference between the soul and the spirit? What race went through slavery the most? What is the meaning of Peter's vision to kill and eat the unclean animals? Are believers sanctified by the Spirit (1 Peter 1:2) or by the Word of God (John 17:17)? What are the seven spirits mentioned in Revelation 1:4? Listen as Pastor/Dr. David Murphy response to these and other listener questions, as well as, begins the topic of Sexual Addiction - it's meaning, names, and statistics.

How can Psalms 5:5 and John 3:16 both be true? Why is the book of Esther included in the Bible when it never mentions God? Hebrews 7:19 suggests that the Law is imperfect, but Psalms 19:7 declares that it is perfect - how can these both be true? Hebrews presents Christ as a priest and then later as a sacrifice - which was He? Can 1 Timothy 5:23 be used to endorse social drinking? How should believers settle disagreements among themselves? What are some things that can happen in a marriage relationship where on spouse does all the work at home? How can a single, Christian woman prepare for the submissive role in marriage? Listen as Pastor/Dr. David Murphy discusses these and other listener questions.

Has the prophecy in Matthew 24 already been fulfilled? Is there any biblical basis for the rapture? Is there a place for Christian entertainment that is not strictly Bible stories? What is meant by 'the unity of the spirit' in Ephesians 4:3? What is meant by 'deliver unto Satan' in 1 Corinthians 5:5? What is the meaning of the different grades of offerings mentioned in Leviticus? Does baptism take the place of circumcision? What is meant by 'salvation is of the Jews' in John 4:22? What is the difference between Christian meditation and Eastern meditation? Listen as Pastor/Dr. Murphy discusses these and other listener questions.

How can we help the victims of rape? Listen as Pastor/Dr. David Murphy discusses this topic and answers other listener questions, like: Who are the true Israelites? Where should someone begin to study Bible prophecy? As a female, how should I go about sharing what I've learned with others? How do I tell others that they are sitting under a false teacher? Is it appropriate to pray for a false teacher to be exposed? What is the difference between the Jews and Gentiles? Please explain Lamentations 5:7-14, where it says 'our skin was black'. What should I tell someone who uses Scripture to say that there is not one God in heaven?

How serious and how common is the problem of rape? What kind of impact does rape have on the victim? What kind of fears does the victim experience? Listen as Pastor/Dr. David Murphy discusses this topic and answers other listener questions, like: How can a Christian entrepreneurs navigate through the relationships that will be formed with unsaved clients? What if a church leader refuses to forgive a brother or sister in the church but still takes communion?

What defines rape? What are reasons behind rape? Who are the most common perpetrators of rape? Where does most date-rape occur? How serious is the problem of rape? Listen as Pastor/Dr. David Murphy discusses this topic and answers other listener questions like: Does Galatians 2 talk about two different Gospels preached to two different groups of people? Is white culture based in racism? Does Christianity push white supremacy? How can we have true fellowship in our churches today? Where did Cain find his wife?

Are there other Gospels besides the four Gospels in the Bible? What is the Gospel of Barnabas? What evidence supports the Bible being the Word of God? Did Christian scientists lay the foundations of modern science? How can we be sure that Christ was the true Messiah? What everyday pressures and challenges cause marital dissatisfaction? How does Genesis 10:5 say, 'each with his own language,' but Genesis 11:1 says the whole earth had one language? Is there a type of significance to the several times that the Bible says Abram built an altar to the Lord? Are the Philistines in the Bible related to Noah's son, Ham? If so, what was their ethnicity? Listen as Pastor/Dr. David Murphy discusses these and other listener questions.

Does Paul's Sabbath preaching in Acts 17 support the Adventist's view that the Sabbath is still binding on the church? Does Romans 8:17 indicate that one day we will become exalted as gods, as the Mormon church teaches? When Paul quotes a pagan poet in 1 Corinthians 15:33, can we consider that pagan writer as inspired? Does the use of non-Christian sources show that there are other inspired writings not found in the Bible? What is the Bible's perspective on the "accommodation theory"? Is it wrong to abort a child? If the Moabites cannot come into the congregation of God according to Nehemiah 13:1-2, then how did Christ come from Ruth who was a Moabite? What book or resource can be shared with an unsaved person who thinks they are an animal and uses this logic when discussing human moral behavior? How should you address a person who claims to be a Christian but uses Scripture to contradict Scripture? Listen as Pastor/Dr. David Murphy discusses these and other listener questions.

What do you think about the recent news that the pope has endorsed priests to bless same-sex couples? What is the "Church of Christ," and why is the "Church of God" only found in the Bible? What is the difference between sun worship and Sunday worship? What is the significance of crowns in the Bible, such as the crown of glory? What advice do you have for someone who is co-parenting? Should we use reason in religious faith? Does John 10:30 prove that Jesus and the Father are the same person? Does John 16:24 teach that we can obtain anything we want if we ask for it in the name of Jesus? What hope can be given to one who is diagnosed with cancer? What do you say to someone who says that at Christ's seconding coming, He will appear as a woman? If a man commits adultery and his wife divorces him, is he allowed to get remarried or is he to remain single? Listen as Pastor/Dr. David Murphy discusses these listener questions and more.

If a person practices a religion other than Christianity and says that they will pray for me, should I accept that? If abortion is wrong, would that make euthanasia wrong too? What is "the heritage of the heathen" given to the righteous in Psalm 111:6? What is the meaning of having doves' eyes in Song of Solomon 1:15? Is it wrong to visit the cemetery to visit a loved one's graveside, place flowers, and speak to them? If there are pastors and teachers in churches today, then why do you say there are not prophets and apostles? If all religions are basically the same, why do Christians insist that one must believe in Christ to be saved? When does sin become unforgiveable? Listen as Pastor/Dr. David Murphy discusses these listener questions and more.

In Ezekiel 34, who are the shepherds who are not caring for their sheep? What are the core principles in bringing up a child? How should a Christian teacher handle a disruptive child in a school setting? Would you put out an adult child who is engaging in a bad lifestyle? What does Luke 14:26 mean when it says we should hate our family and our own self? Should ministers be called reverend? Will sincere people who hold erroneous beliefs concerning the Bible and salvation be lost because of those false teachings? Listen as Pastor/Dr. David Murphy discusses these and other listener questions.

My alcoholic husband pushed me to divorce, so why do I feel so much regret? A man claiming to be a prophet just came to Antigua, is he a real prophet? I know Christ gives us what we can manage, but how do I overcome this feeling of God expecting more than I can manage? If Jesus had not yet ascended into heaven (John 20:17), then how could He commend His spirit into the Father's hands when He died on the cross (Luke 23:46)? Why did Jesus instruct His disciples not to tell anyone that He is the Christ, doesn't this contradict the Great Commission? Should a child be seen and not heard? How can parents improve their child's intelligence? Should a child be punished for bedwetting? What are your thoughts on an adulterous pastor? Should I feel guilty if I ask my adult son to leave my home? Does a woman who gets divorced because of the adultery of her husband have the right to marry again? Listen as Pastor/Dr. David Murphy discusses these questions and more.

Does Isaiah 45:7 teach that God created evil? Are Christians supposed to obey the government unconditionally? In the Matthew 13 parable, are the wheat and tares people in the church, and does it teach against church discipline? Can witchcraft hurt a Christian? What does Jesus mean in Luke 12, when He says He came to turn mother against daughter, etc.? Is it right for a church to sell alcohol and raffle tickets on its compound? How do you deal with the loss of a loved one? Can prayer help you find a missing person? Can a seer be sought to find a missing loved one? What is the biggest problem or issue that churches deal with? How can Christianity improve this country? Listen as Pastor/Dr. David Murphy answers these and other listener questions.