Bible Answers Live

BAL 2026, Ep07 - Miracle on the Waves, Global Unrest, and the Power of Choice

Join Pastor Doug Batchelor and Pastor Jëan Ross for a riveting episode that begins with the incredible "Amazing Fact" of 13-year-old Austin Applebee, whose four-hour swim through rough Australian seas saved his family from certain death. This story of courage and divine deliverance serves as a backdrop for discussing how we are all in need of a rescue from the currents of sin. The pastors also address the unfolding tensions in the Middle East, offering a biblical perspective on global unrest and the "blessed hope" of Christ’s return during these turbulent times.

This broadcast tackles deep theological and practical questions, including the nuances of original sin versus the freedom of choice found in Ezekiel, and the Christian responsibility toward environmental stewardship. The study explores prophetic signs such as the transition to digital currency and its potential role in end-time "buying and selling" restrictions. From understanding the state of the dead as a peaceful sleep to explaining the symbolic "virgins" of the 144,000 and the history of the Sabbath before Mount Sinai, these scripture-based answers provide clarity and encouragement for your spiritual journey.

Join Pastor Doug Batchelor and Pastor Jëan Ross for an engaging session that tackles some of the most intriguing questions about the Bible and the future. This broadcast begins with a thrilling historical account of a WWII pilot's escape, illustrating the spiritual "point of no return." The discussion then moves into deep theological territory, exploring the distinction between the body and the soul, the biblical perspective on cremation, and the mysterious connection between Solomon's gold and the number 666.

The study also looks toward the horizon of eternity, discussing the timeline of the mark of the beast and the exciting possibility of the redeemed exploring other worlds in the cosmos. From practical advice on tithing and humor to insights on the original language of Eden, these scripture-based answers provide clarity and hope for your walk with Christ.

Join Pastor Doug Batchelor and Pastor Jëan Ross as they explore God's promise of protection, using the historical "Dust Bowl" shelter belts to illustrate the spiritual hedge God places around His people. This session tackles a wide range of viewer questions, from the fate of nations like Iran in Bible prophecy to the mysteries of the "False Prophet" and the battle of Armageddon.

The pastors also provide clarity on the Mark of the Beast, the evidence for the Exodus, and the biblical perspective on the occult. Whether discussing the age of accountability for children or the nature of the New Earth, these scripture-based answers offer peace and guidance for your walk with Christ.

Join us in this installment of Bible Answers Live while the pastors discuss if God wants you to be poor, if you should celebrate the holidays or if you should be speaking in tongues. They'll also answer questions about prophecy, the mark of the beast (could there be someone out there with the mark already ?) and the Ten Commandments. Tune in now and study with us !

1.- How can Jesus be older than Adam and Eve ?

2.- What temple is being addressed in Zechariah 8 verses 7 through 9 ?

3.- Could you explain 1 Peter 3 verses 19 and 20 ?

4.- In Matthew 19 verse 21, it states to sell your possessions and give everything to the poor. This will make you poor ! How does this work ?

5.- Why are the unsaved outside the gates of the New Jerusalem ?

6.- Can the enforcement of the Ten Commandments in public schools act as a gateway to the mark of the beast ?

7.- Have you met anyone with the mark of beast or do you have any idea what the mark of the beast is ?

8.- How far away is the Sunday Law ?

9.- Why do churches celebrate pagan holidays ?

10.- What are the Bible rules of interpretation that help determine whether or not a prophecy is meant to be understood historically or literally, like the seven last plagues ?

11.- Where did King Ahab come from ?

12.- How will we look in Heaven ? Will we recognize each other ?

13.- Is speaking in tongues the only evidence of being filled with the Holy Spirit ?

14.- Are there any examples in the Bible of people sinning after being baptized ?

15.- At the crucifixion, were we all justified before asking for forgiveness of our sins ?

16.- What is a good way to correct someone about the meaning of repentance ?

17.- Is the Jonah mentioned in the New Testament the same Jonah from the Old Testament ?

18.- In 1 Kings, can you explain how Solomon slept with his father and died ?

19.- How many animals were in the ark ?

20.- What is the difference between praying, and praying with fasting ? When should i fast and pray ?

21.- Are the Ten Commandments part of the new covenant law ?

Other worlds or just other planets ? AI in Bible prophecy ? Hamas mentioned in the Bible ? Bitcoin and crucifixes ? This episode of “Bible Answers Live” is packed ! Join us now to hear the pastors discuss all of these topics and so much more !

1.- Does the Bible say that skunks are unclean ?

2.- In Psalm 51verse 5, is King David referring specifically to his own mother ? or is he speaking about mothers in general ?

3.- What is living the abundant life without feeling like you are trying to save yourself ?

4.- When Hebrews 1 verse 2 and 11 verse 3 mention that God made the “worlds,” are these references to multiple, inhabited worlds like ours ? or is it just other planets ?

5.- In 1 Timothy 3 verse 16, what does “seen of angels” mean ?

6.- What are your thoughts on AI and Bible prophecy ?

7.- In Numbers 20 verses 7 through 11, why did God tell Moses to take his rod with him, if he was supposed to speak to the rock ?

8.- The word “Hamas” is mentioned in Joel 3 verse 19 and Obadiah 1 verse 10. How would this apply today ?

9.- Why should we believe in the Bible ?

10.- Does Bitcoin have anything to do with what the Bible says about buying and selling ?

11.- If God knows everything from the beginning to the end, why would He say He was sorry He created the human race in Genesis 6 verse 6 ?

12.- Is the law mentioned in Romans 8 verse 2 more important than the Ten Commandments ?

13.- Is intercessory prayer Biblical ?

14.- Is it appropriate for a church to dismiss a member because of their sin in reference to Matthew 18 ?

15.- Is it Biblical to have a crucifix in my house ?

16.- In 1 Kings 6 verses 23 and 28, what do the cherubim represent ?

17.- In Genesis 4 verse 15, was the mark placed on Cain symbolic ?

18.- According to the Bible, are we nearing the end of time ?

19.- Do the Abraham Accords have anything to do with 1 Thessalonians 5 verse 3 ?

20.- Why didn’t anyone see the animals going into the ark ? Surely if they witnessed this, they would’ve repented and jumped onto the ark as well !

Tune in to this edition of “Bible Answers Live,” as the pastors answer questions about family and loved ones in Heaven. Will we see them there ? Will we be reunited ? Will Heaven be a happy place if we look for them and they are not there ? Join us as the pastors address these and many other topics such as the condition of the Earth before creation, the age of the Earth now and the Lord ending life on Earth at any moment. You won’t want to miss this episode of “Bible Answers Live” ! 1.- Will we see our loved ones in Heaven after they pass away ? 2.- Regarding Galatians 1 verses 6 through 12, does a woman have to die for Eve’s sin like Jesus died for Adam’s sin ? 3.- Can we call our earthly dad “father” ? 4.- According to the Bible, can God end the world at any time ? 5.- Can demons perceive our emotions ? 6.- What does Matthew 24 verses 40 and 41 mean ? 7.- What did Earth consist of before God began the creation process ? 8.- According to Scripture, what day of the week was Jesus crucified ? 9.- Is America the false prophet ? 10.- Why is the pattern of the earthly Sanctuary not consistent with the order of Christ’s life while on Earth ? 11.- How old is the Earth ? 12.- If I sin in my final moment, will I go to hell ? 13.- Is communion a pagan ritual ? 14.- What does 2 Corinthians 5 verse 18 mean ? 15.- Is there any meaning to God having Moses cut the second set of tablets himself ? 16.- Did Jesus know Judas would betray Him ? 17.- How long were Adam and Eve in Eden before they sinned ? 18.- When the New Earth is created, will we be reunited with our families ? 19.- Did God reveal to Adam and Eve the fall of Satan before Satan was able to deceive them ? 20.- There’s going to be a lot of sad people in Heaven when they realize their family members won’t be there. Will that make Heaven happy ?

Sin everywhere and in everything... How much longer can all of this keep going ? Join us as the pastors discuss prophetic topics such as what exactly has to happen before Christ’s return, the time period between the Second Coming and the millennium, and the intriguing one day/ one hour/ one year equation in prophecy. Pastor Doug and Pastor Ross also guide a caller who asks how he can maintain discipline and consistency in his walk with God. A practical, honest and very important question !! Tune in now to this episode of “Bible Answers Live” ! 1.- Regarding Revelation 22 verse 14, do we receive immortality at the Second Coming, or do we have immortality because we eat from the Tree of Life ? 2.- Why did God punish Israel for King David’s sin in 1 Chronicles 21 verses 14 through 17 ? 3.- Do we run the risk of our modern-day church leaders making the same mistake as David, and God punishing the church members for it ? 4.- Based on Revelation 11 verse 18, how long can humans last under the burden of sin we see everywhere and in everything ? 5.- Does the Mark of the Beast and all the signs in the Bible have to happen before Christ returns ? 6.- In the fifth commandment, what is the original term for, “Honor your mother and father” ? 7.- What does the Bible say about the time period between the second coming of Christ and the millennium ? 8.- How do you explain that God is good to a nonbeliever when God destroyed the Amalekites in 1 Samuel 15 ? 9.- Who removed, and why did they remove, the “H” in Shem ? 10.- Where in the Bible does it say that women can preach ? 11.- According to 1 Corinthians 14 verse 2, are tongues known languages or unknown languages ? 12.- In the book of Genesis, who are the people that Cain is afraid could kill him ? Where did they come from ? 13.- How can I become more consistent in my walk with God especially when I feel lazy or distracted ? 14.- What happens when people die ? 15.- Does the Bible say anything about nonbelievers and the decisions they make ? 16.- Acts 16 verses 31 through 34 implies that when the man of the household is saved in Christ, the rest of the household is also saved. Is this true ? 17.- Can you show me where in the Bible it specifies when a prophetess is real ? 18.- Can you explain Matthew 12 verses 43 through 45 regarding the unclean spirits returning to the house ? 19.- Why does Revelation 18 verse 8 say, “one day” but Revelation 18 verse 10, 17 and 19 say, “one hour” ? 20.- Are Exodus 12 verse 6 and Revelation 13 verse 8 related ? 21.- What did Jesus mean when He said, “Let the dead bury the dead” ? 22.- What is the sea of glass mentioned in Revelation ?

The Bible is a beautiful book, an intriguing book filled with so much wisdom and love. It can also be somewhat confusing to understand at times, so join us as the pastors explain and elaborate some difficult passages to this week’s callers ! Wondering about what Hebrews chapter 10 means ? or Matthew 7, Exodus 9 or Luke 8 ? Tune in ! Pastor Doug and Pastor Ross also discuss salvation by grace and God as mother. They’ll comfort too a caller who asks if she’ll be able to recognize her mother in Heaven, in her glorified body. Open your Bible and join us now ! 1.- What does Hebrews 10 verse 37 mean ? 2.- Why was Satan allowed to see God’s face in Job 1 verse 6, but in Exodus 33 verse 20, Moses was not ? 3.- What do Matthew 7 verses 1 and 2 mean ? 4.- Is a person saved because of grace, or by grace ? 5.- According to Ecclesiastes 8 verse 11, “the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil.” How does this relate to a new heart experience ? 6.- Revelation 7 mentions the tribe of Simeon, but Deuteronomy 33 does not. Why the difference from the Old Testament tribes ? 7.- Are mushrooms considered a clean food ? 8.- Is it appropriate for a Christian to invest in a business that sells unclean foods ? 9.- Did Enoch, Elijah and Moses ascend into Heaven without seeing death ? 10.- Why is the Mark of the beast forced ? 11.- Is Exodus 9 verses 6, 7 and 19 saying the same thing ? 12.- I’ve heard that Genesis 1 verses 26 and 27, where it says, “Let us make man in our image,” refers to God as mother. Is that true ? 13.- Where does the Bible say that Peter was crucified upside down ? 14.- In Luke 8 verses 30 and 31, why are the demons asking to not be thrown into the abyss when the abyss is Earth, according to the Book of Revelation ? 15.- What does “firstborn of every creature” mean ? 16.- In Joshua 14 verse 3, why is there no land for the tribe of Levi ? 17.- When should we wait upon the Lord, and when should we move forward ? 18.- Will I recognize my mother in Heaven ? 19.- The Bible commands to keep the Sabbath and honor our parents. How can I do both if my parents, who live with me, do not keep the Sabbath ? 20.- In many churches people talk about being filled with the Holy Spirit and they shake and fall around. Is this biblical ? 21.- How did the devil get into this perfect environment God had created ? Why did He allow the serpent in ?

Enoch, eternal life, Sundays, cooking, garage sales... add a bit of prophecy of course (and much, much more) and this episode of “Bible Answers Live” is sure to be interesting ! Join us now ! 1.- In Timothy 2 verses 14 and 15, what does “saved in childbearing” mean ? 2.- Did Enoch die or was he translated ? 3.- Why do we go to church on Saturday if we are supposed to be resting ? 4.- What is the song the 144,000 sing ? 5.- Why was Jesus angry with the people at the temple ? 6.- How tall were Adam and Eve ? 7.- Is the Lake of Fire a reference to the Dead Sea ? if that’s the case, is God going to drown unbelievers as opposed to destroying them with fire ? 8.- What does Matthew 3 verse 15 mean ? 9.- What does John 14 verse 20 mean ? 10.- Is it a sin to cook on the Sabbath day ? 11.- If there isn’t any support for a Sunday law in the Bible, why is North Dakota trying to pass a Sunday law ? 12.- When we rededicate our lives to God, what Bible promises assure us that we are accepted back into the fold ? 13.- Is the Holy Spirit God ? 14.- What is the difference between the soul and the spirit ? does this also apply to animals ? 15.- Does Scripture say we should not sue a person ? 16.- How do we respond to people who say that the Bible is infallible ? 17.- Is it wrong to go to church on Sunday ? 18.- Should tithe be paid on gains from a garage sale ? 19.- Did Adam and Eve go to Hell or were they forgiven ? 20.- How will we know the signs of the end ? 21.- Why do people believe we have eternal life when Genesis plainly states that Adam and Eve were prevented from having access to the Garden of Eden and the Tree of Life ? 22.- Can you please explain the special resurrection and the general resurrection ? 23.- Is it wrong for a Christian to learn self-defense ?

In this installment of “Bible Answers Live,” Pastor Ross and Pastor Alden discuss how handicaps can affect your salvation, how justification and sanctification relate to salvation, and why Lucifer was excluded from salvation. Tune in and you’ll also learn about how the Bible can guide through abuse within marriage, and how it can lead those out of wedlock to marriage. There’s so much more, and there’s always something to learn and discover ! Study with us now ! 1.- Will I be saved if I do not go to church due to my handicap ? 2.- Is Isaiah chapter 60 and Zechariah chapter 8 speaking of the same event ? 3.- Where in the Bible does it say we need to move out of the cities in the end-times ? 4.- How do I stay faithful to God and set a good example for my children without turning back to sin ? 5.- What is justification/ sanctification and how does it work with salvation ? 6.- What Scriptural guidance is there for dealing with physical and verbal abuse within marriage ? 7.- Is Jesus Yahweh ? 8.- What is the best way to share the truth about Sabbath ? 9.- What is the determining factor between good and evil ? 10.- What does Matthew 21 verse 44 mean when it says to be “broken on the rock” ? 11.- Should I add to my tax return the receipt my church sends me from tithes ? Do I pay tithe on my tax refund ? 12.- Why did Jesus say “if I go” rather than “when I go” in John 14 verse 3 ? 13.- Can a person who is living with their partner, but is unmarried, be baptized after having had Bible studies ? 14.- Does the Bible disclose the location of the ark of the covenant ? 15.- When Lucifer sinned, why did he not need a Savior as Adam needed a Savior ? 16.- What does Matthew 19 verse 9 mean ? 17.- When does Satan’s impersonation of Christ’s return occur in relationship to the close of probation ?