Ask Dr. E

Q: Does the bride have to take the husband’s last name according to scripture? What is the significance of the husband’s last name?

Q: During communion, does the bread and wine change into Christ’s body and blood? If not, why do Catholics believe that?

Q: My 7 year old son wants to be baptized. How do I know he’s ready?

Q: Is Pope Francis correct that God is God for everyone? What is your response to his claim that all religions are paths to God?

Q: Should we pray to God, Jesus, or both as believers? What scripture supports directing our prayers to one member of the Trinity vs another?

Q: What does it mean for Jesus to be Lord of your life? How do we explain it to unbelievers without using ‘Christianese’ phrases?

Q: Since the ‘believers’ in Acts 15:5 thought salvation came by faith in Christ plus being circumcised/following the Law, were they saved?

Q: How is it possible to lie to the Holy Spirit? Are true believers even capable of this? What does scripture say about it?

Q: What do you think about Christian families raising their kids to believe in Santa? Can Christians believe in Santa? Is it right or wrong; what did you do?

Q: In the temptation of Jesus, He appears to change the word fear to worship when quoting Deuteronomy. Did Jesus misquote scripture?