Posts in Doctrine & Theology
Are Christians Supposed To Be Happy All The Time?

In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "What does "who for the joy set before him endured the cross mean from Hebrews 12?" I have heard Christians use this and other verses about joy to say we need to be happy all the time. But that is just not what I feel. It makes me not want to go to church when the theme always seems to be "be happy" even when life sucks.”

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Call No Man Father?

In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "Hey brother, Lord's commandment says we call no man "Father" (ie. in the spiritual sense - Mat. 23:9) as opposed to Paul's words to the Corinthians (I Cor. 4:15) wherein he seems to assert himself as their "father" (in the spiritual sense.) How to view this supposed contradiction? Thank You for your ministry"

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The Sea Will Be No More?

In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "Revelation 21:1 speaks about a new heaven and a new earth, and the sea was no more. This has always puzzled me. I keep in mind Noah and the flood. And in Romans 8:22 where the earth groans from sin. The thought came to me as to why the 'sea will be no more.' Is it because the ocean is a reminder of man's sin and the penalty of the flood? My question is more of 'Biblical curiosity.' I do not fear the future for I know my Redeemer and He lives in me and I am SEALED, praise God. Thank you for your ministry, and keep on keeping on, God bless. Howard”

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Welcome To The MARKINC Family!

In this episode, Dr. Betters welcomes Danielle Cantler. Danielle is stepping into the role of Executive Director at MARKINC Ministries and is the one who answers many of your comments. She personally submits your questions to Dr. Betters to be answered, so you can trust that your questions will be answered! Danielle is looking forward to connecting with all of you and welcoming you to the MARKINC Family.

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Will You Lose Your Memory in Heaven?

In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "My question Dr. Betters is since we will not remember their sins or our own sins, Will we rennet each other, and all the good memories we had with one another on earth. Or will that all be obliterated from our memory???" with "Hi, Dr. betters, can you make a video on how to pray through the psalms? Do you literally read a whole psalm as a prayer that doesn't seem to make much sense or do you take parts of it? What is the best method"

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Will I Be Happy if My Family is Not in Heaven?

In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, ""My question for Muslims Christians, and Jews is this: if being in heaven means you are eternally happy that means it must be perfect but how will I be happy if for example, my whole family didn’t get into heaven but I did even if they weren’t evil they simply just were non-believers? Also, how is it fair that someone can live their whole life putting others before them and living life the way ‘god’ would want them to accept the fact that they didn’t believe in their creator makes them doomed to hell whereas an evil person who has repented and then says, for example, goes out after repenting and gets hit by a car meaning they have no chance to ever go back to sinning could still go to heaven?"

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Is There An Origin of Satan?

In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "As I'm catching up on episodes this one seems like a perfect time to ask this question. I'd been watching a sermon series by a local pastor. He said there's not 1 passage that satan led a rebellion in Heaven before the earth was created. There is no origin of satan in the Bible. He references Rev 12:5-12. This sounds like the story I feel I grew up with, warring in the Heavens, satan defeated & banished, etc. But he says Revelation is a story of the future. Vs 5 shows this occurred after Jesus came to earth, not before the creation of the earth. This has upset me for days now. Is there an origin of satan, how was he in the garden to first temp Adam & Eve? Thank you for your consideration on this topic."

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Is Living Alone a Sin?

In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "Hi Dr. Betters, I have a question lately I have become very worried, as in Proverbs chapter 18 verse 1 it says The one who lives alone is self-indulgent, showing contempt for all who have sound judgment. I live alone Dr. Betters I don't have many friends family etc I work and have hobbies etc but I am a bit socially awkward, I find it difficult speaking interacting with people sometimes so I stay home often. So am I sinning according to this proverb have I understood this proverb correctly??? Thanks for all your work Dr. Betters”

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