Ask Dr. E

Q: Could you please offer any advice or wisdom you might have on what to say to a friend who is deep into a "christian" cult. I feel good about defending, explaining and preaching what the Bible and the Gospel actually say. And I also feel pretty good on explaining what I find very problematic on his beliefs. So I am mostly interested in any general tips on interaction. How do I navigate a meeting with a former Christian acquaintance who is fully in a cult? We have talked a bit on and off lately on the phone wanting to catch up in person. When that happens I know it may be a bit of a friendly Bible/theology shootout. I want to tell him in love that he is in a very dangerous spot and that its not just about my side being right. If you can share any similar experiences and tips, I would deeply appreciate!

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Q: My question is what is your interpretation as to what the Bible says about women leading in the church? 

My almost 11 year old daughter has a relationship, understanding and hunger for God and His word that is incredible. I have felt/ believed for many years that there is a special calling and anointing on her life. She, in the last year, has declared that she “wants to be a preacher” - 

A few Sundays ago she visited a Baptist church with a friend and in that sermon heard that “women should not be preachers” based on 1 Timothy - 

I have researched, we have talked about it but agreed we (her and I) would “dig in” and figure it out. I want to lead her in the right way and I don’t want to allow doubt to be planted that could confuse her or keep her from Gods will in her life. What are your thoughts on this matter? 

Lastly, I found this article yesterday as I look for insight and understanding. I have attached the article. https://www.relevantmagazine.com/culture/yes-women-are-called-to-lead/

Resource mentioned: https://cbmw.org

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Q: Can you speak on the topic of Angels? Are they amongst us / Do they take on human form? People say they encountered an angel...is that true? Or are we unaware when we interact with them?

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Q: My father recently died very unexpectedly and quickly from a brain tumor following his brain surgery. We rejoice that he is completely healed. I'm wondering if my father can see earthly happenings. I received several sympathy cards that said he could. I'm still trying to understand and find truth in this. My son was married in my parent's backyard before my father died. We are having the wedding reception this weekend. Will my father be able to see this from heaven?

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Q: Battles loom large over the definitions of inerrancy and infallibility. What do these terms really mean when it comes to specific verses?

For instances, some will say it’s an error when the Bible uses round numbers for how many are in a tribe, or for the number of people killed in a battle. When the text uses specific numbers in other places, or when one gospel account has Jesus calling for a single donkey to be brought to Him and He says, “bring it to me” – versus calling for a donkey and the foal of a donkey – “bring them to me.”

Or they’ll cite the last two verses of 2 Chronicles, which duplicates the opening verses of Ezra exactly but cuts off the command of Cyrus mid-sentence, losing the gist of his command. 

Obviously God didn’t inspire the writer of chronicles to do that, there was an error of transmission over the centuries, and part of Ezra was copied into Chronicles. 

I’ve heard good theologians say, and I tend to agree, that scripture is accurate and dependable enough for the purpose for which its intended, but to insist that every word, every description, every story is perfect down to the molecular level leads to unnecessary controversies.

Q: Jesus says I am with you always. So why, in dire situations, doesn't He show up corporally?

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Q: I began my eldership at Central Bible Church in Fort Worth on Jan 1, 2021. We are studying the qualification of "one-woman man" for eldership. The topic I am studying is "an elder can never have been divorced" Can you give me your thoughts on this?

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A local pastor named Josh wrote in and shared a man in his community he's been meeting with, who is an atheist. They've been getting coffee and having lots of "lively discussions." This man pointed the pastor to a series of articles he wrote, called "the false prophecies of Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel." In these writings, he points to some of the more obscure prophecies and posits that history nowhere mentions the fulfillment thereof. He, therefore, comes to the conclusion that all Old Testament prophets are proven false, Jesus is a fraud, and Christianity has been exposed as a sham.

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Q: WHAT WAS CHRIST’S PURPOSE IN GOING AND PROCLAIMING TO THE SAINTS IN PRISON?

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