Does God Accept Me? Voiceover: You might find yourself devoted to doing what you are really convinced and believe is the right thing, and trying your very best to be a good person. But, does it seem sometimes like God is not by your side? Does it feel like He isn't accepting you? And when you pray, asking for help from God, does He answer? Unfortunately, this has left many asking the question: Why won't God help me?  Let's find the answer in the Bible.  [Show...

Brother Bob: I'm Brother Bob Pellien. Thank you for joining us on this podcast episode of That's in the Bible. Our next set of questions comes from two individuals. And in fact, there are many who often ask questions like this. Let's hear the first one from Ryan Foster from San Diego, California. His question is this: [Video question] Ryan Foster: My question is, who's to say the Bible isn't fictional? [Video ends] What is the identifying characteristic of the word...

Why Use a Different Bible Translation? Brother Bob Pellien: I’m Brother Bob Pellien. Thank you for joining us on this podcast episode of That’s in the Bible! Let’s go straight to our first question for today, which comes to us via email from Odessa in San Diego, California. Her question is: “Why does the Church Of Christ use different versions of the Bible to answer questions?” Why are there different versions of the Bible Brother Bob: Odessa, thank you very much...

[Show open] [On-screen text graphics] What is the Bible’s stance on war? Can killing people to protect your country be justified? Kyma Morera London, UK [Video starts] Tom: My name is Tom from Bremerton, Washington. What does the Bible say about military personnel who kill for their country? [Video ends] What does the Bible say about murder? Brother Bob Pellien: Thank you very much Kyma, Tom, and all the others who have emailed in...

Voiceover: Next on That's in the Bible! Patrick (Michigan, USA): Why is Easter in March? Nida (Phoenix, Arizona): What does Palm Sunday have to do with Easter? Brother Bob Pellien: The Bible's response is simple and direct. Julie (Sydney, Australia): Hi, my name is Julie, and I'm from Sydney, Australia. And my question is "Should Christians really be celebrating Easter?" Brother Bob: How can we, in the true Church Of Christ participate in what comes from...

[Show open] Next on That’s in the Bible. [Video starts] Chuck: Is this God the only God,  or is everybody right with all of their own gods?  [Video ends] Brother Bob Pellien: We believe here in the Church Of Christ, to know and understand the true God, we must turn to the pages of the Holy Scriptures. [Video starts] Idris:  I don't understand the concept of God being three. The God [the] Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.  [Video...

Brother Bob Pellien: I’m Brother Bob Pellien. Thank you for joining us on this podcast episode of That’s In The Bible.  Our next question comes from Sherwin Fowler from Buena Park, California. He asks via email the following, “Are all sins equal to God? Because [in] the Catholic Church, when you confess your sins, you have to pray longer to repent for your sins.” Sherwin, your experience in the Catholic Church is not unique. Millions of members in the Catholic Church are being...

[Show open] Brother Bob Pellien: Good day to everyone! Thank you very much for a nice warm welcome. We welcome everyone here in the studio audience as well as all those who are joining us on the internet—maybe watching it by means of incmedia.org on your smartphones, through the Facebook pages that we have, or also maybe on channel 49 INCTV in the Philippines. Thank you all so very much for joining us in this episode of…? Audience: That’s in the Bible! Brother Bob: You...

Brother Bob Pellien: I’m Brother Bob Pellien. Thank you for joining us on this podcast episode of That’s in the Bible. Our next question came in via e-mail from Chris Panama in San Diego, California. He asks, “If there is a God, then why do humans suffer?” Well all who are suffering surely have asked that question and do ask that question, “Why? Why are we suffering?” Some [ask] the question like this, “Why does God allow suffering?” Well, in fact, not only does God allow...

Announcer: Next, on That's in the Bible!  Brother Bob Pellien: Jordan wrote to us this question:  [On-screen text] If there is really one true church, then why are there so many different religions in the world?  (Jordan, San Diego, CA)Brother Bob: In fact, all of us are one race, the human race.  [On-screen text]  What's important is that we are all united and in Christ. [Show open]  [On-screen text]  Brother Bob Pellien  Minister of...

How should husbands treat their wives?   Brother Philip Velasquez: Hello, and thank you for joining us on this podcast episode of That’s in the Bible. I’m Phillip Velazquez.  Our question for today is an email from Kyma Moreira and she's from London in the United Kingdom. She asks:   SHOULD MEN DICTATE HOW WOMEN SHOULD LIVE?    Thanks for that question, Kyma. I'm assuming you're asking about whether a man in a relationship with a woman, married or committed, should dictate how she...

Good Scientist And A Good Christian?   Brother Bob: I’m Brother Bob Pellien. Thank you for joining us on this podcast episode of That’s In The Bible.   Our question for today comes from Ivan Escobar from Los Angeles, California. Let’s hear what his question is all about.   Ivan: Just because I study science, does it make me a bad person?   Brother Bob: Ivan, the word science simply means knowledge. Obviously, one who pursues knowledge pursues the understanding of even scientific...

[Video: Question from Robbie of San Diego, California] Robbie: Hello, my name is Robbie from San Diego and my question is what would you do if you love someone and you’re planning to marry them, but you two are different religions but you’re both Christian, just different denominations and you’re contemplating three options? Would you change your church to that person’s, try to convince that person to go to your church or you try to raise your family between the two?  [SHOW...

[Video starts] Hai: Premarital sex is so common today. Should that still be a stigma to society? [Video ends]  Brother Bob Pellien: Thank you so much Hai, for your question. [On-screen text graphic] Brother Bob Pellien Minister of the Gospel Brother Bob: You’re really right and statistics back you up. What do they show concerning premarital sex? You can see here a couple of facts or statistics about that: [On-screen text...

Born Again [SHOW OPENS] Brother Bob: Hello and thank you for joining us on this podcast episode of That’s in the Bible. I’m Brother Bob Pellien. Let’s go to our first question that was sent in by Curtis Childs from San Diego, California. Here’s the question of Curtis: Curtis: My name is Curtis, and I’m here to ask the question concerning Christianity. And I would like to know, do you have to be born again to become a Christian? That’s my question. Brother Bob: That’s a very nice question, and...

True Religion  Brother Bob: Hello and thank you for joining us on this podcast episode of That’s in the Bible. I’m Brother Bob Pellien. This time from Sasha Blackman from Garden Grove, California. Here’s her question:  There are a lot of religions out there. How can you justify which one is true and which one is false? Brother Bob: The reason that there are so many different religions out there, and there needs to be proper discernment of what is true and what is false, is because the...

Staying Positive    Brother Bob: Hello and thank you for joining us on this podcast episode of That’s in the Bible. I’m Brother Bob Pellien. Our next question comes from Shanelle Woods from Inglewood, California. Let’s listen together to the question of Shanelle.   Shanelle: Hi, my name is Shanelle, and I’m from Inglewood, California. My question is what are some ways that you can stay positive when you’re surrounded by stress and chaos in your daily life?   Brother Bob: Well, Shanelle,...

[On-screen text graphics] I am a Catholic and I'm confused regarding the matter of changing religion. I was told that it is a sin to leave one’s religion for another. Is it really against the law of God to change one's religion?  Jeffrey Lou Naral Philippines  Brother Bob Pellien: Thank you so much Jeffrey for your question.  [On-screen text graphics] Brother Bob Pellien Minister of the Gospel Brother Bob: We understand that just...

Why is it Wrong to Celebrate Christmas?  Voiceover: Next on That’s in the Bible! [Video: Question from Trisha of San Diego, CA] Trisha: Why do some religions not celebrate Christmas? [Video: Question from Carlos Aloyo of San Diego, CA] Carlos: Why do all the different Jesus-branded religions celebrate Christmas when it’s pretty much a proven fact that Christmas was actually a festival during Roman times, and it was used as a symbol for Jesus when in...

Was Thomas Wrong in John 20:28? Brother Bob Pellien: Thomas, often referred to as “Doubting Thomas,” took one look at the resurrected Jesus and said “My Lord and My God”, and that’s recorded in John 20:28. Dear friends, was he wrong, or was he right?  [Show open] Brother Bob: The Bible, the basis of our faith in the Church Of Christ, which answers questions about proper worship, the right relationship with God, and most importantly, salvation. That’s in the Bible! [On-screen text...

If God is All Powerful, Why Does Evil Exist Bob Pellien: In today’s world, we have all seen evil all around us. No one is immune from witnessing tragedy anymore. But do you, dear friends, find yourselves wondering, “If God is all powerful, why does evil even exist?”  [Show open]  The Bible. The basis of our faith in the Church Of Christ which answers questions about proper worship, the right relationship with God, and most importantly, salvation - That’s in the Bible! Bob Pellien: I’m Bob...

    [Video question]   Katie: Is there one end goal in life? Is there one destination that we’re going towards and, if so, do all of our day-to-day decisions change that and affect that? And is there one road that leads to that goal? Or can you take a million different paths to get there? [Video ends]   Brother Bob: Definitively, the Holy Scriptures answers with a resounding yes. There definitely is a very clear destination, a very clear goal, that we are all on our journey to, here...

THATS - Is the Bible Fact or Fiction Brother Bob Pellien: The Bible is undeniably a unique book. But should we appreciate it just as a beautiful work of literary fiction, like it’s just another book? What sets the Bible apart from other books, and is the Bible fact or fiction? [On-screen text graphics] Is the Bible Fact or Fiction? Brother Bob Pellien: The Bible is the basis of our teachings in the Iglesia Ni Cristo, Church Of Christ which answers questions about proper worship, the right...

[Show open] [Video starts] Jose Ramirez: My name is Jose Mendoza Ramirez and my doubt is that if exorcists really exist—sometimes they come to swindle us. [On-screen text graphics] Jose Ramirez San Miguel el Grande Oaxaca, Mexico [Video ends] Brother Bob Pellien: Thank you very much, Jose for that comment or question. As we can notice from Jose's video submission, he's wondering, or maybe it's more accurate to say doubting, if there...