Heaven, Texts, and Tough Questions: 10 Biblical Answers with Neal & Hiram

February 22, 2026 - Sunday PM Service   Join hosts Neal and Hiram for a focused Q&A session that digs into ten submitted questions about Heaven, Scripture, and practical Christian living. The discussion centers on what believers will do in Heaven (Revelation, 1 Corinthians 15, 2 Peter 3:13), the nature of the new heaven and new earth, and connections between the pre‑sin world and the eternal state. Other topics include Old Testament passages and modern issues—Deuteronomy 22:5, Genesis, and New Testament teachings on gender distinctions; whether Leviticus 19:27–28 prohibits tattoos or cosmetic surgery; and the role of parental authority and conscience in such personal decisions. Textual criticism and biblical reliability are explained through the example of John 5:3–4 (the angel troubling the waters), with an accessible overview of manuscript evidence and how translations handle variants. The panel also addresses questions about the intermediate state and consciousness after death (Luke 23:43; Luke 16), the meaning of Deuteronomy 28:43 in Israel’s blessings and curses, and why educated people sometimes miss the simple New Testament pattern for salvation. Practical church questions receive clear biblical treatment: why some oppose eating in the building (context of 1 Corinthians 11 and early house churches), whether Christians must sing in worship (Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16), and how much a Christian should give—contrasting Old Covenant percentages with New Testament principles from 2 Corinthians 8–9 (grace, cheerful and proportionate giving, and spiritual growth). Throughout the episode Neal and Hiram emphasize a Scripture‑rooted approach—"speak where the Bible speaks and be silent where it is silent"—and encourage listeners to examine their spiritual condition. The program closes with an invitation to respond to the gospel and practical guidance for those who need to repent, be baptized, or seek prayer and fellowship.   Duration 47:46