The wife of the man I want to marry is preventing his divorce
Question: I am an orphan, and I was walking close to God. I yearned for a life partner to serve God with but the one who came my way was a man studying to be a pastor who lied to me. He said that he was only one year younger than me and that he…
Read MoreIs God telling me to kill everyone around me?
Question: I am really struggling with worry. My biggest worry in life is ending up in hell. I read lots of questions and answers on your site, and it makes me more worried than ever. I wish I knew what the to-do list was for each day. So as long as somebody follows the to-do…
Read MoreIs it wrong to have a Preacher Appreciation Day?
Question: Is it wrong to have a day to show the preacher appreciation and call it “preacher’s appreciation day”? Answer: “But we request of you, brethren, that you appreciate those who diligently labor among you, and have charge over you in the Lord and give you instruction, and that you esteem them very highly in…
Read MoreFacing Persecutions Like the Apostles
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/FacingPersecutionsLikeTheApostles.mp3 by Steven Harper
Read MoreMy bad past is affecting my current relationship
Question: Hello there, I have something on my heart and I saw your site and decided to reach out. I was raised Catholic and in high school was allowed to choose what religion I would be and went from Catholicism to non-denominational Christian. My reasons were that I believe God loves all of his people,…
Read MoreI repent, but every week I go out, party, and get drunk
Question: Good day in the wonderful name of Jesus Christ, I have a problem. I am saved, well I think I’m saved. I repent every week after drinking and partying with friends. After a night of binge drinking, I wake up the next day feeling very anxious and thinking that God won’t forgive me because…
Read MoreMy girlfriend just told me she had sex with her ex-boyfriend. What do I do?
Question: I am 20, and I am dating a girl since I went to college. She is also 20 now. Two days ago she confessed to me that she lost her virginity over five years ago with her ex-boyfriend. She had sex many times with him but said that she never did it for fun.…
Read MoreOur Commitment to Christ
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/OurCommitmentToChrist.mp3 by Raymond Warfel
Read MoreA Strong Church
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/StrongChurch.mp3 by Raymond Warfel
Read MoreRelying on the Lord
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/RelyingOnTheLord.mp3 by Raymond Warfel
Read MoreDesensitized to Sin
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/DesensitizedToSin.mp3 by Raymond Warfel
Read MoreYour responses offer no grace
Question: Regarding: Can I remarry because my wife left the church and left me? Sorry, but your responses offer no grace. I think you fail to understand Scripture properly. There are zero logical reasons why a man must remain bound to loneliness because his rebellious wife left him. Another unhumble Pharisee with no real hope…
Read MoreThe Resurrection of Christ and the Inspiration of the Scriptures
by Robert H. Farish via Gospel Guardian, April 14, 1960 The evidence by which the resurrection of Christ is proved is the testimony of the apostles. This testimony was originally given orally and later put into writing by the apostles. This testimony asserts not only the miracle of the resurrection (I Corinthians 15:20) but also…
Read MoreDo You Act — Or React?
by Sydney J. Harris I walked with my friend, a Quaker, to the newsstand the other night, and he bought a paper, thanking the newsie politely. The newsie didn’t even acknowledge it. “A sullen fellow, isn’t he?” I commented. “Oh, he’s that way every night,” shrugged my friend. “Then why do you continue to be…
Read MoreIn the Beginning God …
by Terry Wayne Benton Genesis 1:1. The first verse in the Bible is either true or false. If false, then the truth would have to be: Something accidentally came from nothing. Something eternal accidentally brought life and order. But something has never come from nothing, so we have to admit that something is eternal in…
Read More“May I?” or “Must I?”
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/MayIOrMustI.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Genesis 4:1-12 I. Romans 15:4 A. As we read through our Bibles, it doesn’t take long notice how differently the Old Law is presented in comparison to the New Law. 1. The Old Law contains many regulations that spell out, some times in detail, what a person could and could not do.…
Read MoreWhere Did They All Come From?
Where Did They All Come From? – Part 1Where Did They All Come From? – Part 2Where Did They All Come From? – Part 3Where Did They All Come From? – Part 4 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: I Timothy 4:1-11 I. Christ founded but one church – Matthew 16:18 A. It belongs solely to him. It…
Read MoreWhat do you do if you can’t worship with faithful brethren?
Question: I’ve read everything I could find on your page concerning worship alone. I know already that communion and singing are out of the question. So where does that leave someone who is in prison for life or far away from anyone or group that teaches and holds to sound doctrine? I’m sure you could…
Read MoreWhose Word I Praise!
by Jeffrey W. Hamilton David was on the run. The king of Israel, Saul, was determined to see him dead. His best friend, Saul’s son, confirmed that Saul would not be deterred. The threat was so severe that David decided to flee into Philistine territory. The Philistines were no friends to Israel, and David had…
Read MoreGluttony (Moyer)
by Doy Moyer Gluttony seems to be one of the under-taught issues of our day. This is, likely, due to our being uncomfortable with the idea that we ourselves might be guilty of it. While we think of it as generally referring to overeating, it is tied to other problems like laziness (Titus 1:12) and…
Read MoreWhy didn’t I have a desire to study and go to church after I was baptized?
Question: Is the act of baptism because of not wanting to go to hell the result of repentance? I can’t say that I had a strong desire to live godly before my baptism, but at the same time, I can’t say that I was planning on continuing to sin or do evil things. I know…
Read MoreI found your explanation of alcohol very interesting and informative
Question: Hello Minister, As a fellow member of the church of Christ, I found your explanation of alcohol very interesting and informative. I’ve always known the Bible is the living word of God rather than a collection of fables. A salient example of how well you explained it in such a 3-dimensional way was that I could…
Read MoreHow do we know there was a church in Troas?
Question: I’ve always held the position that Acts 20:7 states “when the disciples came together to break bread.” But in my recent study, I’ve realized the Greek is actually Strong’s 1473, ημων – “we.” How is it, then, concluded that there was a church at Troas? I am not aware of any specific mention of…
Read MoreIt is shameful to scare people into thinking that dry humping can lead to pregnancy
Question: I’d just like to point out that your article on dry humping was completely dishonest. It is shameful to scare people into thinking that dry humping leads to pregnancy, especially through clothes. Instilling fear in people so that they will follow your agenda is wrong, and it’s not Christian whatsoever. Answer: “Put them in fear,…
Read MoreI used your lesson Mormonism this morning
Question: I used the lesson about John 10:16 concerning Mormonism this morning at services. Such a great lesson. Thank you. Answer: You’re welcome. So glad you are putting the resources here to good use.
Read MoreWho were raised at Christ’s death and where did they go?
Question: Matthew 27:52-53 says “And the graves were opened, and many bodies of the saints which slept arose, And came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many.” I have a friend who, based on this, believes all the Old Testament saints were raised at this…
Read MoreIs baptism for the remission of future sins?
Question: When one is baptized into Christ by water baptism, is it for the remission of past sins only? Or is baptism for all sins (past, present, and future sins)? Answer: “Peter said to them, “Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and…
Read MoreWhat about Topical Lessons?
by Doy Moyer A good topical lesson is not a rejection of exegetical lessons. Nor is it a rejection of the primacy of context. This is not a defense of cherry-picking pet passages, taking them out of context, or ignoring other passages that make our understanding fuller and more complete. Rather, this is an encouragement…
Read MoreI got into pot and sex when I was young and messed up my life
Question: I messed up my life when I was young with pot and sexual promiscuity. My life was trash and destroyed. I kept going as I felt I had gone too far — to the point of being put in a mental institution and attempted suicide — the point of no return. It was a…
Read MoreAre We Condemning Those Who Never Heard the Gospel?
by Matthew W. Bassford I received the following question: “I heard one yesterday I’ve been pondering. The man said that unless you believe in God you will be lost. So what about all those people who have never had the opportunity? I have him some answers but I’d be interested to hear what you think.”…
Read MoreWhy are there no laws against pedophilia in the Bible?
Question: To Whom It May Concern: Thank you for taking the time to read this letter. When I was fifteen years old, I remember independently accepting God as my Lord and Savior, but within the same year, my relationship with God ended. My falling away was caused by a conversation I had with another Christian…
Read MoreWere the Corinthians having a potluck instead of partaking in the Lord’s Supper?
Question: Jeff, This morning after services one of our members explained that when he discusses I Corinthians 11:17-34 with liberal brethren who claim that the church is authorized to have common meals in a kitchen or fellowship hall, he argues the following: Instead of the Corinthians coming together in one place to observe the “Lord’s…
Read MoreWhy are you on Facebook?
Question: Your idea of a biblical church is the way I see it too. Awesome. Why are you on Facebook? Facebook is worldly and a spy agency really, so, why would you bother with Facebook? I don’t like or trust Facebook, but I do have a small simple account for my grandson. His other family has a Facebook account for…
Read MoreWere the Corinthians having a potluck instead of partaking of the Lord’s Supper?
Question: Jeff, This morning after services one of our members explained that when he discusses I Corinthians 11:17-34 with liberal brethren who claim that the church is authorized to have common meals in a kitchen or fellowship hall, he argues the following: Instead of the Corinthians coming together in one place to observe the “Lord’s Supper” they…
Read MoreIt feels like I’m being forced to commit fornication
Question: I am originally from a different country than the one in which I currently live. I am a 28-year-old male. A few years ago, I moved to this country to study. Prior to that, I had tried to make something out of my life in my home country, but I failed to do so.…
Read MoreTill He Comes
by Terry W. Benton In taking the Lord’s Supper each week (Acts 20:7) we “proclaim the Lord’s death till He comes” (I Corinthians 11:26). We proclaim that we are in communion and partnership with the benefits of His death. It is one of the ways we confess Him. Christians coming together on the first day…
Read MoreWhy I Am No Longer a Pentecostal
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/WhyIAmNoLongerAPentecostal.mp3 by William Davis
Read MoreComing Out of Pentecostalism (Sermon)
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/ComingOutOfPentecostalism.mp3 by William Davis
Read MoreThings a Blind Man Saw
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/ThingsABlindManSaw.mp3 by Raymond Warfel
Read MoreLighten the Load
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/LightenTheLoad.mp3 by Raymond Warfel
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