Questions and Answers

1. Where did Jesus go between the tomb and the resurrection?
2. Are all religions/faiths one?
   All faith beliefs cannot be accurate.
3. Why Not Same Sex Marriage
   I need to state unequivocally that it is possible to hold a principled objection to Same Sex Marriage. It is false to assume that one who holds strong core values regarding traditional marriage is simply acting out ignorance, hatred or some homophobic bias.
4. Is homosexuality a sin, what does the Bible say about homosexuality?
5. What happens to those who have never heard about Jesus?
6. How were people saved before Jesus died for our sins?
   What about believers in Christ's day, prior to the cross and resurrection?
7. If Jesus was God, how could He pray to God? Was Jesus praying to Himself?
8. Do Pets Go to Heaven?
   We do know the Bible indicates that animals will exist after His return and at the beginning of the millennial kingdom (Isaiah 11:6; 65:25)
9. Origins
   Where did Evolution come from? Does Science Factually Support Evolution? What is Evolution REALLY about?
10. What does the Bible say about war?
    War is never a good thing, but sometimes it is a necessary thing.
11. "Is Mormonism a cult? Is Mormonism Christian?"
    Mormons are usally good and kind people; however,they are deceived by a false religion that distorts the nature of God, the Person of Jesus Christ, and the means of salvation.
12. What does the Bible teach about the Trinity?
    The most difficult thing about the Christian concept of the Trinity is that there is no way to perfectly and completely understand it. However, this does not mean the Trinity is not true or that it is not based on the teachings of the Bible.
13. Who was Melchizedek?
    Melchizedek's sudden appearance and disappearance in the book of Genesis is somewhat mysterious.
14. Has Any “END TIME” Prophecy been Fulfilled?
    While most would agree that we have not yet reached the tribulation, the revelation of the Antichrist, or other “end-time” events, it is clear that “preparation” for those events are in play.
15. Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God?
    Because of Cruical differences between Christ and Muslim concepts of God; The Two Faiths can not both be true.
16. Can I Trust the Bible?
    Despite every attempt to corrupt, attack, or destroy the Bible the clear testimony is that the Bible is truly God’s Word and is supernaturally protected by Him.
17. What does the Bible say about a Christian serving in the military?
    The Bible does address serving in the military, directly and indirectly. The Christian men and women who serve their country with character, dignity, and honor can rest assured that the civic duty they perform is condoned and respected by our sovereign God.
18. Are there foods a Christian should avoid
    Biblical Dietary rules were never intended to apply to anyone other than the Israelites. The purpose of the food laws was to make the Israelites distinct from all other nations.
19. What does the Bible say about war?
    It is an error to say that God never supports a war. Jesus is not a pacifist. In a world filled with evil people, sometimes war is necessary to prevent even greater evil.
20. What does the Bible say about sex before marriage / premarital sex
    There are numerous Scriptures that declare sex before marriage to be a sin
21. Tests to "test" the Spirits- Discerning Who Is Speaking for God--Video
    How Can You Tell when a Messenger and/or Message is from God or Not? There are False Prophets ie Mormonism, Muhammad
22. Testing the Spirits- What Does Not Work--Video
    Don't Use the Wrong Test in discerning if a Message or Messenager is from God or Not.
23. TEST what you Hear about Jesus--Video
    A True Message will alway be RIGHT about JESUS.
24. Our Pastor's Response to Critical Editorials in "The Times"--Video
    Recently, Dr. Smiley shared the following statement with the Lakewood Fellowship regarding Criticism he had received from his editorial published in "The Times.
25. Dr. Smiley responds Critical “Times” Editorials
    I stand by my truth telling and my statements that Islam worships a false god, written about in a false book, founded by a false prophet
26. Who is Jesus?
    Very few people question whether Jesus Christ existed. . . but WHO is he?
27. Bridge Building or Truth Telling?-Dr. Smiley's Guest Editorial Comments
    Calling Muslims "brothers and sisters" of Christians is not bridge building; it is inaccurate
28. Don't Be Ashamed of Jesus-A YouTube video from Dr. Smiley
    Don't Be Ashamed of Jesus. Christ Followers are not narrow or intolerant when it comes to proclaiming truth about Jesus.
29. Interview On WDUN. Truth Telling is better than Bridge Building
    What will matter the most in eternity is not so much Bridge Building but rather Truth Telling.
30. The Real Jesus-- A YouTube video from Dr. Smiley
    All the talk about "Jesus" is Not about the Real Jesus. The Jesus of the New Testament--YouTube Video
31. The Life with Smiles Theme Song
    Don't Ever Back Down
32. Can You Handle the Truth-A YouTube Video from Dr. Smiley
    Are willing to stand for This Truth?--A YouTube Video
33. A Mormon Leader takes issue with my recent teaching about Jesus.
    Yes, Mormonism is a “cult” and Mormons are not Christians… they are Mormons.
34. Did Jesus really RISE from the Dead?
    The one thing I find that people most often stumble over is the fact that Jesus actually did rise from the dead
35. What are You going to believe when it comes to Jesus.
    You must do something with Jesus: either accept His love and forgiveness, or totally reject all of His claims.
36. Billy Graham's Prayer for our Nation
    Heavenly Father, we come before you today to ask your forgiveness and to seek your direction and guidance. We have lost our spiritual
37. Can I Loose My Salvation?
    Once a person is saved, can they lose their salvation? There is very little scriptural basis that can be used to argue against the eternal security of the believer.
38. What about Calvinism vs. Arminianism
    Calvinism and Arminianism are two systems of theology that attempt to explain the relationship between God's sovereignty and man's responsibility in the matter of salvation.
39. In "Whose" Name do I Pray?
    All prayer should be directed to our triune God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
40. Is Jesus the only way to Heaven?
    Jesus is the only way of salvation because He is the only One who can pay our sin penalty.
41. What about Cavemen?
    Adam and Eve were perfect humans from the time of their creation and did not evolve from lower life forms.
42. Is there such a thing as ghosts?
    If there are such things as ghosts, according to the Bible, they absolutely cannot be the disembodied spirits of deceased human beings.