Listen to “Biblical Answers to Questions Christians Are Asking Today,” a podcast from Relation Concepts. We explore scripture to address common questions Christians face, offering practical insights for your walk with Christ.
Predestination and Free Will
Does God predestine everything, or do we have free will? Is our salvation predestined by God or do we choose to be saved? If I stub my toe is that part of God’s predestined plan for my life? Is my life a product of my choices or God’s sovereign plan. In this podcast Dave DeWitt will discuss the age-old question of predestination vs. free will.
Do We Take Anything With Us When We Die
Will we remember our life here on earth after we die? Can we store up treasure for ourselves in heaven? Will we be the same person in heaven as we are here on earth? Are we aware of what is happening here on Earth after we leave? In this podcast Dave DeWitt answers some of our questions about whether things we have gained here on earth will follow us into the afterlife.
How Our Theology Influences Our Interpretation
In this podcast Dave DeWitt will discuss the subject, how does what we already believe influence what we understand as we read the Bible. Since we all tend to bring what we believe to our reading of the Bible, and the Bible is an infinite book, how can we make sure we are learning from the Bible rather than just reading our theology into it? That’s the question Dave DeWitt answers in this podcast.
Expressive Individualism
Four hundred years ago Shakespeare’s Hamlet said, “To thine own self be true.” Today the wisdom of the media is, “Be yourself,” “Follow your heart,” “Only you can decide what’s best for you.” This has worked its way into Christianity with ideas like, marriage is about finding your “soul-mate” and the purpose of the church is to serve people. In this podcast Dave DeWitt will discuss a new philosophy, or a new name on an old philosophy, called Expressive Individualism.
Aliens from Outer Space
Is there any evidence for the existence of life on other planets? If there is life on other planets, where is everybody? What about UFOs? What does the Bible say about life on other planets? Do the biblical descriptions of the heavens and the earth allow for different forms of life on other planets? In this podcast Dave DeWitt will explore the probability of life on other planets and what the Bible says about that.
The Far Distant Future
In the not-so-distant future Satan will bring in a godless kingdom, judged by Jesus at His Second Coming. Then Jesus will set up His 1000 year kingdom followed by a Great White Throne judgment. But then what? In this podcast Dave DeWitt talks about the far distant future.
Natural Moral Law
Do people who have never heard of the Bible know what’s right and wrong? Do we all have the same concept of right and wrong? Were we born knowing what’s right or do we learn that from our society? In this podcast Dave DeWitt will demonstrate that every human being has the same Natural Moral Law built into them by God.
Living in the Future
In the far distant future believers will be living in a New Jerusalem on a new earth. But what about before that? What about life on this earth in the near future? In this podcast Dave DeWitt thinks with us about life for believers in the near future on this earth, as the Antichrist builds his global evil kingdom.
Near Death Experiences
10% of the people interviewed on this subject claim to have had a near death experience. They claim to float out of their body or see a light at the end of a tunnel or see friends and relatives who have died or they see Jesus. Are these experiences real? Are they a depiction of what happens when we die? In this podcast Dave DeWitt will discuss what the Bible has to say about near death experiences.
Why Dispensationalism Matters
Do you advocate putting to death everyone who does any work on Saturday (Numbers 15:32-36)? Do you consider it a sin to wear clothing of two kinds of material mixed together (Leviticus 19:19)? Do you sacrifice a lamb in Jerusalem on Passover (Deuteronomy 16:2)? Do you believe we should kill Canaanites as Joshua did? If not you are what dispensationalist call a dispensationalist. In this podcast Dave DeWitt will discuss why dispensationalism matters.
Hobbies
Should Christians have a hobby? Did people in the Bible have hobbies? Was there any such thing as a hobby in the ancient world? What is the difference between having a hobby and having fun? Where many Christian sites answer the question, “Is it okay for a Christian to have a hobby, on this podcast Dave DeWitt explores the question should a Christian have a hobby?
Faith and Understanding
Everyone has faith. We operate by faith every day. But what is faith? Where does it come from? Does the Bible’s use of the word “faith” differ from all other uses of faith? Can we arbitrarily choose to believe what we want to believe? Since we are saved by faith, do we lose our salvation if our faith changes? In this podcast Dave DeWitt pursues the answers to basic questions about faith.
Israeli Palestinian War
On October 7, 2023 Israel was viciously attacked by Hamas leading go an extended war against other Muslim terrorists groups. How should a Christian view this war? Is it part of the end time prophesy in the Bible? Why does most of the world support the terrorist groups? Why is their such hatred for the Jews? In this podcast Dave DeWitt deals with these questions and gives an answer not usual given.
Are Atheists Smarter than Christians
Why does it seem like Atheists are often smarter than Christians? Since the Bible says Christians should be smarter than Atheists, why does that often not seem to be the case? In this podcast Dave DeWitt answers these questions with some interesting specifics.
Do People Believe What They Want to Believe
A common perspective given by media commentators is that people believe what they want to believe. In this podcast Dave DeWitt shows that to be a foolish statement, not true of anybody. Belief is not based on desires.
What Should We Do About Suffering
Suffering is universal and it comes from the curse God placed on the earth because of the sin of Adam and Eve. But what should we do about that? How should the Christian respond to God’s plan that includes suffering? In this podcast Dave DeWitt will demonstrate how Atheism and Progressivism respond to suffering and then how major Bible figures responded to it.
Judging One Another
Did Jesus tell us to not judge one another? Should Christians judge other Christians who are unrepentantly living in sin? Should Christians judge people who claim they cannot help being what they are (LGBTQ + etc.)? Isn’t making moral judgements part of what separates us from the animals. Isn’t judging one another inevitable? These are some of the questions Dave DeWitt will deal with in this podcast.
Rapture and Second Coming
Beginning in the mid-1800s Bible Scholars, holding to a literal interpretation, emphasized the observation that the New Testament described an event they called the Rapture to be a different event than the Second Coming of Christ. In the 21st Century many, if not most, Bible teachers and pastors deny that they are different events. Whether they are the same or different is what Dave DeWitt discusses in this podcast.
Salvation from Hebrews 6:4-6 and 10:26-27
Hebrews 6 says those who have fallen away, it is impossible to renew them again to repentance.
Hebrews 10 says if we go on sinning willfully after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins.
How these passages relate to the security of salvation is the subject Dave DeWitt discusses in this podcast.
Transgenderism and the Bible
Neither the Bible nor any ancient text we are aware of discusses transgenderism. So how should we apply what the Bible says about sexuality to this subject? That is Dave DeWitt’s focus in this podcast.
What the Bible Says about the Nature of Time
What is time? How do we know about time since we cannot detect it with any of our five senses? Is time a fourth dimension of the universe? Does time exist in the past and future, or just in the present? Does all time exist at the same time? Can we escape from time? Is there time in heaven? These are the kinds of questions Dave DeWitt will be considering in this podcast.
Time and the Nature of God
Does God see time as a progression of events or does He see time all at once, or both? Is God involved in time or apart from time, or both? Did God create time at some point outside of time or is time a part of God? These are the kinds of questions Dave DeWitt will be considering in this podcast.
Annihilationism
Do the biblical words for “forever” always mean time without end? Since hell is called “the second death,” doesn’t that mean people who go there just cease to exist? These and other questions posed by annihilationists will be discussed by Dave DeWitt in this podcast.
Christians Discipling One Another In First Century Church
Discipleship in the first century was not connected to any temple or mosque or sanctuary. It was not associated with any liturgy, priesthood, or religious calendar. Christianity was a fellowship of believers where the more mature helped the less mature using discipleship. This is the issue Dave DeWitt will be discussing in this podcast.
Universalism
Is it possible that everyone everywhere will ultimately repent and go to heaven. Does the fact that Jesus paid for all the sins of the world mean all will ultimately be in heaven. These are the kinds of questions Dave DeWitt will be considering in this podcast.
What the Bible Says about Apostles
What is a New Testament apostle? Was Paul a true apostle? Was Matthias the right replacement for Judas? Is it possible that there are apostles in the church today? These are the types of questions Dave DeWitt will be discussing in this podcast.
Capitalism and Socialism
Why is it that we live better than the Pharaohs of Egypt and the Caesars of Rome – economically? Why do we in the modern western world live in so much opulent wealth that obesity is a major problem throughout our economic spectrum. Did we get here through Capitalism or Socialism, or both. And what does the Bible say about all of that? These are the issues Dave DeWitt addresses in today’s podcast.
Casting Lots
Is it okay to make decisions by flipping a coin or casting lots? Is making a decision by doing something like casting lots bring God into the decision? Is flipping a coin a Christian or a pagan thing to do? In this podcast Dave DeWitt will look at what the Bible has to say about this issue.
Nature of Our Conscience
What exactly is our consciences? Are we born with it, was it passed down from Adam and Eve or do we develop it socially? Do animals have it? Does it always point to what’s right? In this podcast Dave DeWitt will deal with questions like as he explores the human conscience.
Conspiracy Theories
- Is the government hiding the evidence that the world is flat?
- Is the government lying about going to the moon, to get more money for the space program?
- Was Princess Diana murdered?
- Is there an American military Area 51 researching and experimenting on aliens and their spacecraft?
- Are vaccinations safe, or are they developed to give profit for big pharmaceutical companies?
When should we pay attention to conspiracy theories? How should we deal with them? What does the Bible say about that? This is the subject of today’s podcast by Dave DeWitt.
Cultural Transformation
The world is headed over a cliff morally. The world’s answer is “social justice,” a compassionate distribution of the world’s economic goods. Should Christians be involved in transforming the world into a place where Christian values pervade all societies? Where does Christian charity begin and end when it comes to being involved in social aid to needy places in the world? This is the issue Dave DeWitt will discuss in this podcast.
What Does Bible Say About Bringing In the Kingdom of God Through Cultural Transformation
Is it the mission of Christians to transform the world into the kingdom of God? Some argue that mankind, as God’s representatives on earth, is to carry on where God left off. But is that the biblical model for believers in Jesus Christ? Did Jesus ever make anyone less poor? These are some of the questions Dave DeWitt will deal with on todays podcast.
Debated Issues
What about drinking alcohol, gambling, body piercings, tattoos, eating junk food, euthanasia, abortion, playing video games, debt (personal, business, and college loans). On todays podcast Dave DeWitt will not deal with all these issues individually but he will discuss how Christians should face debated issues.
Democracy and Religion
Marxist economist from China recently observed that democracy works in America because it is a religious country. Is that true? Dave DeWitt does not think so and he will explain that on today’s podcast.
Abortion and the Human Spirit
The Bible does not specifically address the subject of abortion. So, to get God’s mind on the matter we need to discuss the nature of the human in the womb. Does God create every human spirit individually or do we get our spirit as well as our bodies from our parents? This is the subject of Dave DeWitts discussion in today’s podcast.
Tithing and Giving
Why do most clerics say we should give our first 10% to our local church? Is tithing a biblical form for giving? How should we view giving today? In this podcast Dave DeWitt will be talking about the subject of tithing vs giving.
How We Get Our English Bible
The Bible was originally written in mostly Hebrew and Greek in Israel and the Mediterranean. So how is it that we have it in English in America? In this podcast Dave DeWitt traces an overview of the history of how we got our English Bibles.
Evolution -part 1
For three podcasts Dave DeWitt will be discussing his notes from his book “An Evaluation of the Atheistic Religion known as Evolution.” In this first evolution podcast he will be proving evolution is the religion of atheism, not science.
Evolution -part 2
For three podcasts Dave DeWitt will be discussing his notes from his book “An Evaluation of the Atheistic Religion known as Evolution.” This is the second evolution podcast. Here he will be developing a case against evolution from DNA evidence and Radio Carbon dating and discussing dinosaurs.
Evolution -part 3
In three podcasts Dave DeWitt has been discussing his notes from his book “An Evaluation of the Atheistic Religion known as Evolution.” In this the third evolution podcast he will be talking about “micro-evolution” and the unique conditions on the earth to support life.
Faith a Gift from God
Ephesians 2:8-9 says,
For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works so that no one may boast.
So which one is a gift from God, our faith or our salvation? Does God give us our faith or is it a free will decision? This is the issue Dave DeWitt will be dealing with in this podcast.
A Crisis of Faith
What if a kid, who grew up as a Christian, goes to the university and comes back an atheist? What if a Christian goes through an extreme suffering situation and, as a result, no longer believes in a loving God? In this podcast Dave DeWitt examines the reality of those having a crisis of faith.
Twelve Attributes of God
Not everything we know about God are attributes. An attribute is something God always is all of the time. In the pod cast Dave DeWitt will briefly discuss the 12 attributes of God.
Friendship
What is it about friendship that makes it seem almost miraculous? How is friendship different from fellowship, or love? Is romance a form of friendship? These are some of the questions Dave DeWitt will be considering on this podcast.
Is God Good All the Time?
Would a good God: destroy millions of people in a global flood, tell Joshua to kill thousands of Canaanites and send most of the global population to hell? How do we know God is good, all the time? These are some of the questions Dave DeWitt will be considering on this podcast.
Hell
Is hell a real place? Is it in the center of the earth? Who goes to hell? What is it like? How long are people there? In this podcast Dave DeWitt will be considering what the Bible has to say about questions like these.
The Human Soul
What is the human soul? Where does it come from and where is it going? Do animals have a soul? Does God create a soul every time someone is born? These are some of the issues Dave DeWitt will be discussing on this podcast.
Immigration
What should be the Christian attitude about people immigrating into their country? Should Christians help them or turn them in to the government to be deported? This is the issue Dave DeWitt will deal with on this podcast.
The Kingdom of God on Earth
As Christians, how should we define ministry, spreading the gospel and teaching the Bible or helping the poor and destitute people of the earth? Is the kingdom of God on earth something we bring about, with God’s help, or something Jesus brings about at His Second Coming, without our help? Are we to focus on influencing our culture and the cultures of the world toward Christian values? Or should we focus on reaching people for Christ out of the world without trying to change its cultures? These are some of the issues Dave DeWitt will discuss on this podcast.
Does Love Make Us Vulnerable
There is this idea about love that says, “love makes vulnerable.” The more we love someone the more open we are to being hurt by them. In this podcast Dave DeWitt suggests that is not true of love because it is not the biblical idea of love.
Maturity
How does a person become mature? What is the difference between a mature person and an orderly person? Do we become mature by blending chaos and order or does maturity require escaping order altogether? Can we be chaotic in some areas of our life, orderly in other areas and mature in others? These are some of the questions Dave DeWitt will address on this podcast.
Should Christians Keep the Mosaic Law
Should Christians keep the Law given to Moses? Should Christians keep the Law except the Ceremonial Law? Does Sunday keeping replace Sabbath keeping for Christians? These are some of the issues Dave DeWitt will be talking about on this podcast.
Christian Mysticism
In this podcast Dave DeWitt will show that the idea that God speaks to people through circumstances or mental telepathy is not found in the Bible. Biblical revelation is always in words.
Two Different Views of Salvation
In this podcast Dave DeWitt will demonstrate that “works of faith,” “obedience of faith,” “yielding to His lordship,” “the pursuit of holiness,” or a “decision to forsake all unrighteousness,” none of these things will save anybody.
1 + 1 = 2
Intro
In this podcast Dave DeWitt will demonstrate the significance of mathematics and it’s connection to theology.
Charles Schultz Philosophy Quiz
In this podcast Dave DeWitt will examine an old quiz to explore the question, “What kind of people actually make a difference in the lives of others.
Phineas and the Jealousy of God
In this podcast Dave DeWitt will follow the action of a young Levite priest who is praised by God for killing two people while they are having sex. And the reason for the killing is not just the sex.
Why Does Knowledge Require Fear of the Lord?
This podcast is basically an analysis of Proverbs 1:7, The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge. It’s one thing to say the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom but why knowledge. It seem that an atheist can acquire the knowledge to drive his car and Jews can develop technology without the fear of God. So how is that possible? That is what Dave DeWitt will be discussing on this podcast.
My Thesis is: The fear of the Lord is the only path to truth (the way things actually are). So there is an incapable connection between knowledge and the fear of God
Dreams and Visions
In this podcast Dave DeWitt will be talking about dreams and visions from God in the Bible and in the church.
Muslims Becoming Christians through Dreams
In this podcast Dave DeWitt will discuss the reported instances of Muslims becoming Christians through dreams.
Did Jesus Speak Greek or Aramaic?
Most New Testament scholars teach that Jesus spoke in Aramaic so we do not have the actual words of Jesus since the New Testament is written in Greek. In this podcast Dave DeWitt will demonstrate that Jesus spoke and taught in Greek so the gospels have the actual words of Jesus.
Progressive Dispensationallism
Will the promises given to Old Testament Israel progressively also come true in the church? This is the foundation of Progressives Dispensationalism and that’s the subject of this podcast where Dave DeWitt will demonstrate the difference between traditional dispensationalism and the progressives.
Difference Between Atonement and Passover
If Jesus is the atonement for our sins, why did He die on the Passover instead of the Day of Atonement?
If Jesus atoned for our sins why are animals sacrificed as an atonement in the future Millennial Kingdom?
The answer Dave DeWitt demonstrates in this podcast is that Jesus’s death was never called an atonement for sin but He was called our Passover.
Are All Sins the Same
Since any sin keeps us from going to heaven and facing a holy God but all sins are paid for on the cross, doesn’t that make all sin the same? In this podcast Dave DeWitt will explore the answer to that question.
Calling God She
In this podcast Dave DeWitt will answer the question, “Is it biblically permissible to call God “She.”
God and the Individual
Is God interested in populating heaven, bringing social justice to the world, influencing politics, or filling large assemblies or is He interested in individual people? This is Dave DeWitt’s subject in this podcast.
Christians Gathering In Small Groups
In this podcast Dave DeWitt will discuss the question, “Does the Bible say anything about the size our assemblies should be?”
Swearing in the Bible
There is much literature today that says people who use foul language are more apt to be honest. In this podcast Dave DeWitt will look into that claim and answer the question, “What does the Bible say about using strong language.”
Temptation and Sin
Is it sinful to be tempted or only when we submit to the temptation? In this podcast Dave DeWitt will explore the connection between temptation and sin.
Angels
Are angels real? Are they living among us? Do they marry and have children? When were they created? How many are there? In this podcast Dave DeWitt will talk about angels answering these questions and clearing up a lot of false ideas about angels.
Wisdom of the World and the Wisdom of God
In this podcast Dave DeWitt will list 30 differences between the wisdom of God and the wisdom of the world.
Age of the Earth
Was the Earth created by God at a certain point in time or did it evolve over billions of years? Dave Dewitt will show how the Bible and science claim a young Earth.
Water Baptism
When and where did water baptism begin? Was it in the Old Testament? Did it begin with John the Baptist? Dave DeWitt will discuss in this podcast how water baptism began.