Christianity Q&A

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  Why Can’t I Pitch My Tent Toward Sodom? Dear Roger,A friend and I were debating about Lot, the nephew of Abraham. Was he a “righteous” man? It seems like he followed God sometimes and also made some terrible choices. We agreed that his spiral down... Dr. Roger Barrier Sep 20, 2022
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  Why Do We Have to Experience Pain? Recently, my Bible study group came face-to-face with the age-old problem: “Why do the righteous suffer?” After almost an hour of discussion, a member of our group said, “I’ve recently been reading the book... Dr. Roger Barrier Sep 13, 2022
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  Can I Change God's Mind? Dear Roger,Does God ever change His mind? And if He does, how can I change His mind?Sincerely, SamanthaDear Samantha,Yes, of course!One evening in my Bible study group, my friend raised this exact question,... Dr. Roger Barrier Sep 06, 2022
• Is the United States Mentioned in Biblical Prophecy? I'm wondering if the eagle mentioned in Revelation 12:14 is a reference to the United States? If so, we will see the United States taking part in some of the end-time biblical prophecies? Dr. Roger Barrier Aug 30, 2022
• How Will I Know When God Is the One Speaking? God’s voice is not the only voice that speaks. Self and Satan can both wreak havoc in the lives of Christians who are unable to distinguish among the three. Dr. Roger Barrier Aug 23, 2022
• What Is My Spiritual Growth Checklist? Dear Roger,I’ve been a Christian for quite a while, but I’m not sure how to tell if I’m really growing spiritually. Can you give me some sort of measuring stick so I can tell how well I’m doing?Sincerely,... Dr. Roger Barrier Aug 16, 2022
• Beasts, Dragons, and More: What Does Revelation 12 and 13 Mean? Dear Roger,As I study the book of Revelation, I feel that I have a good handle on understanding the four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, the Seals, the Trumpets and the Bowls of God’s wrath. But I’m struggling... Dr. Roger Barrier Aug 02, 2022
• How Should I Handle Criticism? A friend of mine criticized me for some decisions that I’ve made. Should I ignore what he said and not worry about it? Should I feel guilty? Should I defend myself? How should I respond? Dr. Roger Barrier Jul 19, 2022
• Are Races, Racism, and Skin Tones in the Bible? Dear Roger, I was recently asked when people of skin tone other than white as an indicator of racial or ethnic affiliation first appeared in the Bible. Was it before the Tower of Babel? Dr. Roger Barrier Jun 21, 2022
• Why Aren't There Many Good Dads in the Bible? Why are there so many bad dads mentioned in the Bible? What do you think are some of the most important things about being a good dad? How can I be a good dad? Dr. Roger Barrier Jun 14, 2022
• Would You Renounce Immeasurable Treasure Like Moses Did? In Hebrews 11, the author challenges our faith by describing Moses’ renunciation of the treasures of Egypt in exchange for poverty with the people of God. It seems like we are not seeing much renunciation in... Dr. Roger Barrier May 31, 2022
• How Can I Overcome My Worry and Anxiety? My friends and family call me a "worry wart." I have to agree with them. My worrying makes me miserable. Can you help me overcome my anxieties so that I'm not so miserable? Dr. Roger Barrier May 24, 2022