Think on
These Things
Brief articles by Tom McLemore
appearing in the local newspaper
01-03-10 “Brother Tom, Do you have any advice about New Year's resolutions?”
01-10-10 “Brother Tom, What happened to the families of the apostles while they were traveling about with Jesus?
01-17-10 “Dear Sir, Do you think propaganda is being taught in our public schools?”
01-24-10 “Mr. McLemore, What would you suggest as being the best thing we can do to improve our family relationship?”
01-31-10 “Mr. McLemore, is it more important to know the Lord Jesus Christ than to be a member of a church?”
02-07-10 “Dear sir, can you explain what the psalmist means in Psalm 138:2 (KJV)—‘for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name?’”
02-14-10 “Mr. McLemore, please explain 1 Corinthians
02-21-10 “Sir, since the Bible says that God appoints leaders of the government, if you vote for the loser in an election, have you voted against God?”
02-28-10 “Sir, What do you think of the video “Zeitgeist” which has so many people upset?”
03-08-10 “Sir, What is
the stance of the
03-14-10 “Dear Mr. McLemore, Should it be a 'hate crime' to state what the Bible says about immoral, sinful behavior?”
03-21-10 “Preacher, We are hearing much about ethical treatment of animals. What does the Bible teach about so called 'animal rights?'”
03-28-10 “Dear brother McLemore, Jesus said we must exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees. What does this mean?”
04-04-10 “Sir, should
Christians respect the current President of the
04-11-10 “Mr. McLemore, what is your view of the current trend toward recognizing same sex marriage?”
04-18-10 “Brother Tom, How should Psalm 104:8 be translated, and what does it mean?”
05-02-10 “Dear Sir, Gambling is in the news a lot lately. Where should the Christian stand on this issue?”
05-09-10 “What is your take on how the Song of Solomon should be interpreted?”
05-16-10 “I have a
serious illness, and I know I should pray that God's will be done. But I want God's will to be that I get
well. How should I pray?”
05-23-10 “Dear Mr. McLemore, Recently our nation has been characterized as a Muslim nation, etc., and no longer a Christian nation. What does this mean?”
05-30-10 “What is the meaning of the claim that the
Scriptures are inspired?”
06-06-10 “Why does the
06-13-10 “Dear brother McLemore,
When and by whom was the New Testament divided into chapters and verses?”
06-20-10 “Dear Sir, I understand that you people are staunch opponents of using instrumental music in worship. Why is that?”
06-27-10 “Sir, the New Testament nowhere forbids the use of instruments in worship. Since this is true, can’t you give a reason for not using them.”
07-04-10 “Does the New Testament emphasis on grace and forgiveness suggest that the death penalty should be eliminated?”
07-11-10 “Does the Bible teach that one can loose one's faith?”
07-18-10 “Our church teaches that baptism is not necessary to salvation, but it is the seal of faith which is really what saves. Your church teaches that people are
saved as they are baptized. Who is right?”
07-25-10 “Mr. McLemore, I have heard many preachers
quote 1 Corinthians
about that?”
08-01-10 “Dear Sir, Do you think John
08-08-10 “Mr. McLemore, what do you think about people saying ‘Oh my God’ or ‘Oh my Lord?’ I hear this more and more, even from Christians.”
08-15-10 “Sir, what is the difference between liberals and conservatives?”
08-22-10 “Mr. McLemore, does Psalm 51:5 suggest that people are born sinful and corrupt, that is, totally depraved?”
08-29-10 “Preacher, please comment on the fact that
Christians have eternal life now (as in 1 John
09-05-10 “Sir, please comment on Exodus 34:7, particularly the part about 'the third and fourth generation.'”
09-12-10 “Mr. McLemore, Illegal immigration is a big problem. What do you think should be the Christian's view on this issue?
09-19-10 “Dear Sir, What are your thoughts about Christians threatening to burn copies of the Qur'an?”
09-26-10 “Dear Sir, There is much concern today about taxes. Are there any principles in the Bible that touch on this issue?”
10-03-10 “Mr. McLemore, Isn't Allah just another name of the God of the Bible?”
10-10-10 “Preacher, why was Cornelius baptized in the
Holy Spirit? Some say this proves that
salvation comes before water baptism.”
10-17-10 “Dear brother Tom, Is it blasphemy to deny
that people speak in tongues today?”
10-24-10 “Sir,
Recently you wrote that Allah is not the God of the Bible. If he is not the God
of the Bible by another name, what can be said of Allah?”
10-31-10 “Mr. McLemore, I have heard that Muslims claim that the Bible has corrupted the story of the decedents of Abraham and the story of Jesus. Is the Bible
corrupt as
they say?”
11-07-10 “Mr. McLemore, Doesn't Romans 15:7 suggest
that Christ accepts everyone who believes in him regardless of their faith and
practice?”
11-14-10 “Sir, Is it right to put down other religious groups that don't agree with you?”
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