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General Questions

I'm looking for a new church. Does Michael have any church recommendations where I live?

When looking for a church grounded in Biblical teaching, Michael suggests using this Church Finder tool by Dallas Theological Seminary. This finder shows you every church a DTS graduate is employed. Michael recommends seeing if there is a senior pastor or teaching pastor from DTS in your area using the Church Finder.

What version of the Bible does Michael recommend?

Bible translations exist on a spectrum from literal (word-for-word) translation to paraphrased (concept-for-concept) translation. Michael uses the New American Standard Bible, which is considered a literal translation. It translates words consistently (for example, the Hebrew word “Chesed” will always read “lovingkindness” in the NASB) and holds to divine capitalization, meaning God’s names and pronouns will always be capitalized. You can hear a breakdown of Michael’s thoughts about various bible translations in Ask Dr. E Episode 7, beginning at minute 37.

Does Michael have a recommendation for a concordance and study Bible?

Michael feels strongly about the New American Standard Bible, so he recommends you use a NASB exhaustive concordance  with your NASB Bible.

 
For a study Bible, he recommends either the Ryrie Study Bible (which is 1 author, Charles Ryrie and his commentary) or the Life Application Study Bible, NASB (which is multiple authors contributing to the commentary).
 
Another GREAT free resource is Dr. Tom Constable’s commentaries. He’s written notes on all 66 books of the Bible and updates them every year.
What books does Michael recommend for spiritual growth?

A list of Michael’s recommended books and study resources can be found in the Show Notes (Question #4) of the 10th Ask Dr. E. episode.

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Is it safe to travel to Israel?

This is the number one question Michael gets about traveling to Israel and he offers a longer answer to this question and a quick overview of the ongoing conflict in that area in the 8th Ask Dr. E Episode beginning at minute 26.

In short, there is always conflict over there and, like many places in the US, there are areas it’s wise to avoid. Tourism is a large and valuable resource for Israel and the Ministry of Tourism seeks to keep tourists safe. Additionally, Michael partners with local tour guides that will be able to give phenomenal, up-to-date information about your time in Israel to keep you safe. Michael has been to Israel at least 20 times and has never had an issue of safety.

Are there books Michael would recommend people read before traveling to Israel?

Absolutely! Two recommendations are: The Christian Traveler’s Guide to the Holy Land and The History of the Jews by Paul Johnson. When you sign up to go to Israel with Michael, you will be receive a copy of The Christian Traveler’s Guide to the Holy Land in the mail prior to your trip.

Theology Questions

Can you explain predestination?

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Can you have to believe in hell to be a Christian?

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How do we determine our spiritual gifts?

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Are non-believers given an opportunity to trust Christ after death?

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How do we know God's will in specific situations?

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Is remarriage post-divorce a sin? Is it adultery? Is it ever ok?

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Should Christians practice yoga?

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What are Michael’s thoughts on burial versus cremation?

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Does the book of Leviticus apply to our lives today?

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Are people who never hear the name of Jesus given opportunity to trust Him after death?

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Will the Church be going through the tribulation?

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Are generational curses real and how do we fight Satan and his demons?

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What is the unpardonable sin, and what does it mean to blaspheme the Spirit?

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Is it okay to lie in dangerous or life-threatening situations?

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How are we both saved by grace, and awaiting judgment? Listen here.

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Why do people say that God will provide all the time when there are clearly people in need of money, shelter, and resources - why doesn't God show up for these people?

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Wasn't Jesus kind of harsh rebuking the disciples for being terrified of a horrible storm?

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What is the difference between the “body, soul, and spirit”?

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What are Michael's thoughts on assisted suicide?

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How could Jesus forgive sins before dying on the cross?

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What did Jesus mean by “I tell you the truth, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened.” (Matt 24:34)

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In the Old Testament, they drew lots to determine God's will... why don't we do that now?

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In the Old Testament the Sabbath was observed on Saturdays, many Christians observe the Sabbath on Sundays - is it okay to change the Sabbath day?

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What will the judgment day be like for believers?

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Are tattoos sinful?

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Is there biblical evidence that refutes polygyny as a sin?

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Short of heresy, is it ever okay (and, if so, when?) to leave my church and look to worship elsewhere?

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Why does it seem that church leaders are often so silent in regards to abortion laws and pro-life issues?

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What do the terms inerrancy and infallibility mean?

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Is it in poor taste not to attend a family member's funeral when there’s tension among other members of the family?

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How was Jesus fully God and fully man when He was on earth?

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Did Jesus have the ability to see into the hearts of men on His own, or did He need the ministry of the Holy Spirit?

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How far does the atonement of the Cross extend? I’m not sure I can believe in predestination, that Jesus only died for a few select people.

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When we are secure [in our salvation], can we walk out of the hand of God volitionally or are we in His hand securely once we belong to Him?

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Can we “hear” from God? What is our primary means of hearing from God?

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Does the Bible say you have to spank your child?

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Did God really turn His face away from Christ on the cross?

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What are Michael’s thoughts about Jephthah's vow to sacrifice whatever came out of his house in return for his victory in battle that resulted in the sacrificing of his daughter?

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Is it okay to live together or travel together before marriage if you're not having sex?

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Is there a differentiation between the Old and New Testaments, or the Old and New covenants, and the permanent indwelling of the Holy Spirit?

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Does Michael know anything about the Mirror Bible? Are paraphrases of Scripture okay to read?

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Was there salvation for any other people groups alive during the time of the ancient Israelites?

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What is Michael’s view on Calvinism? Is the evangelical church becoming more calvinist?

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What was Christ's purpose in going and proclaiming to the saints in prison?

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Does Dispensationalism have a place for study and application here in 2020?

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Is polyamory the next pastoral sexual frontier, and if so, how should we respond? (Also, what is polyamory?)

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Can Women be Deacons?

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Will I Get My Dream Home in Heaven?

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Should Christian Parents Have Their Sons Circumcised?

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Does the "lost sheep" the Good Shepherd goes after refer to unbelievers or believers who have strayed?

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Why are censuses usually considered sin in the Old Testament?

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What's the context of "those standing here will not taste death until they see the Son of Man coming..." (Matthew 16:28)

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Was John the Baptist Elijah?

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Why did God create people who would reject Him?

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Is there a biblical argument for Christians to use self-defense?

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Why ask others to pray for us when we can pray for ourselves?

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Is there no accountability for believers on judgment day?

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What is Sanctification?

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How did Dr. E come to know Christ?

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Can you explain limited atonement?

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Did Jesus give the apostles the power to forgive sins?

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Are billionaires biblical?

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What does "having no knowledge of good or evil" mean in Deut. 1:39?

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Why does Jesus handle disabilities differently than instructed by levitical law?

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How Do I Know if I Am Actually Growing?

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Why Do We Pray?

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Was Sexual Desire Present Before The Fall?

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Should We Use People's Preferred Pronouns When it is Counter to God's Truth?

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Proverbs 31 Isn't About a Woman?!

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Why Do We Practice Corporate Communion?

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Is The Great Commission a Command For All Believers?

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Can You Test God With Your Offerings?

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Can We Be Cast Out of Heaven?

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Is it a Waste of Time to Speculate Over Biblical Archaeology?

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How Often Should Something be Prayed About?

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How do we Steward Our Inheritance in Line With Proverbs 13:22?

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Are There Still Apostles Today?

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Why Does Jesus Tell The Man to Wash The Mud Off His Eyes?

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Will We See Our Loved Ones in Heaven?

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Is Forgiveness Conditional?

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What if I Continue Struggling With The Same Sin?

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Is There a Possibility of Life on Other Planets?

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What are Some Resources For Understanding The Bible in Context?

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Are We Able to See Any of The Stones of Remembrance?

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How Should Christians Respond to Gay Marriage?

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