Think on
These Things
Brief articles by Tom McLemore
appearing in the local newspaper
01-04-09 “Sir, Please explain to me the principle of ‘the silence of the Scripture.’”
01-11-09 “Did Elijah ride to heaven in a chariot of fire?”
01-18-09 “My friend is upset that I will not accept his immoral behavior. He says that if I loved him, I would not try to change him. Is this true?”
01-25-09 “The New Testament pattern--What is that all about?”
02-01-09 “Is punishment really a deterrent to crime?”
02-08-09 “Please
explain Acts
02-15-09 “Does the sinful nature continue after one is born again?”
02-22-09 “Do you believe the current economic crisis is a sign of the end times?”
03-01-09 “Why attend a church with no evidence of the Spirit?”
03-08-09 “What is the book of Ecclesiastes all
about?”
03-15-09
“What does Moses mean when he says, ‘Do not put the LORD your God to the test?”
03-22-09 “Sir, I am very concerned about our present economic situation. What does the Bible say that might help to ease my mind?”
03-29-09 (4-05-09) “Mr. McLemore, How does a person become a born again Christian?”
04-12-09 “Dear Sir, How can you say that miraculous signs have ceased?”
04-19-09 “Preacher, on what day was Jesus crucified?
04-26-09 “Mr. McLemore, why do you think homosexuality is so common today?”
05-03-09 “Sir, I don’t agree with you when you recently said that miraculous signs have ceased. I believe God still works miracles today.”
05-10-09 “Preacher, when someone does something that hurts me, am I supposed to just overlook it and go on?”
05-17-09 “Sir, How should the days of Genesis 1 be understood, as 24-hour days or as ages (as suggested by 2 Peter 3:8)?”
05-24-09 “Mr. McLemore, what do you think was Paul’s thorn in the flesh?”
05-31-09 “Mr. McLemore, why do you folks insist that people are not Christians until they are baptized? Did not Paul say, ‘Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel?’”
06-07-09 “Dear
Sir, during these difficult times, I have heard a lot of people refer to 2
Chronicles
06-14-09 “Question: “Dear Sir, on what do you base your recent assertion that Paul urged all of his listeners to be baptized?”
06-21-09 “Preacher, What do Jesus’ words in Luke 19:9 mean?”
06-28-09 “Preacher, When Jesus says, 'Love your neighbor as yourself,' does that mean that we are supposed to love ourselves?”
07-05-09 “Preacher, I think every Christian ought to write the government and protest the unchristian policies being followed. What do you think?”
07-12-09 “Preacher, What do Jesus’ words in Luke 19:9 mean?”
07-19-09 “Dear sir, Is there any difference between ‘the kingdom of heaven’ and ‘heaven?’”
07-26-09 “Mr. McLemore, I recently read that 'the Baptists were the original Christians.' Is this true?”
08-02-09 “Mr. McLemore, Judging from some of what you
write, you don't seem to realize that Alexander Campbell founded the
08-09-09 “Dear brother McLemore, I have heard that the form of early church government was episcopal. What does this mean?”
08-16-09 “Sir, what do you think is the most urgent issue confronting the world today?”
08-23-09 “Preacher, What do Jesus’ words in Luke 19:9 mean?”
08-30-09 “Mr. McLemore, Please give your opinion on the meaning of the First Amendment.”
09-06-09 “Dear Sir: are the writings of Paul to be considered inspired, infallible, and inerrant?”
09-13-09 “At a funeral, I heard a minister promise the family of the deceased that she was in heaven. Is that proper?”
09-20-09 “Dear Sir, Please explain the concept of the separation of church and state.”
09-27-09 “Sir, I practice a religion other than Christianity. Why should I or anyone else care whether or not this is a Christian nation?”
10-04-09 “Bro. McLemore. What do you think is meant by 1 Corinthians 10:4?”
10-11-09 “Brother McLemore, what has caused this nation no longer to be considered a Christian nation?”
10-18-09 “Mr. McLemore, Why are you so certain that it is when a penitent believer is baptized that he receives forgiveness of sins?”
10-25-09 “Sir, is it true that in your church women must be subordinate and are not allowed to hold office or teach? If so, why?”
11-01-09 “Preacher, someone recently told me that since God is good, everybody will be saved. What do you think?”
11-08-09 “Mr. McLemore, Does 1 Timothy 6:10 teach that every single evil can be traced back to the love of money?”
11-15-09 “Sir, Is it right for you to tell others they are wrong when their religious beliefs or behaviors differ from yours?”
11-22-09 “Mr. McLemore, I heard of an employee's being forbidden to read the Bible at her desk during her break. What do you make of that?”
11-29-09 “Dear Sir: Is it wrong to sell a dog?”
12-06-09 “Dear Mr. McLemore: Wasn't it out of character for Jesus to whip people as he did when he cleansed the temple?”
12-13-09 “Preacher, what became of the Garden of Eden?”
12-20-09 “Mr. McLemore, please comment on the recently publicized ad, ‘No God? No problem.’”
12-27-09 “Sir, Can you please explain the terms “justification” and “sanctification.” Thanks.”
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