


Animals in HeavenIncludes Pets? Q. Will there be animals with us in Heaven? What about our pets? (J.M.) Answer: Such a delightful question! For a

TV preachers often say that our bodies are the Temple of the Holy Spirit and because of this we should take care of the body through proper diet, exercise, and nutrition. Is this true?

Which translation and study Bible should I use? There are so many on the market that I find it confusing. I would like to settle on just one.

Up to now we have looked at which Bible translation to use and which study Bibles are useful. We thought you might appreciate some help choosing a Devotional Bible and reading routine as well.

What’s the point in reading and studying the Bible every day? Shouldn’t we work on how we act – not how we study? Shouldn’t we work on being a Christian – not reading “about” being a Christian?

On a T.V. show I heard an expert say the Bible is just a collection of legends and wild tales. How would you respond to this? Should Christians even try? (J.M., Mt. Vernon, WA)

Why would God hide a message in “codes?” …Why wouldn’t He just say it upfront?

Of the hundreds of prophecies made in the Bible (both in the Old and New Testaments), every one to date has come to pass exactly as foretold. Based on this fact alone, we can rest assured that prophecies and promises made by God as documented in the Bible and yet to be fulfilled, will happen.

I wonder about the figurative nature of stories in the Bible. What about the fables? I wonder how literally these stories should be taken. (M.A.)

Q. How can you really believe the Bible is God’s Word, or that a virgin conceived a baby, or believe in a real resurrection? Please explain. (J.M., Mt. Vernon, WA)

You know what – I’m not so bad. In fact, I’m a good person – better than most anyway. So why would God send me to hell? What do I need faith for? (A.J.)