Shouldn’t we live by faith and not law?
Question: You said in one of your articles, “He offers forgiveness of sins if a person submits to God’s laws.” What about faith? Shouldn’t we live by faith and not law (Galatians 3:12)? Also, what about Romans 7:1-6? Answer: The requirement for faith is a part of God’s law. “And without faith it is impossible to…
Read MoreWhat do you think about rugged prayers?
Question: What do you think about aggressive prayers or rugged type of prayers? Someone told me that there are situations that demand ruggedness, such as shouting, screaming, and crying unto God in prayer and not being silent. That this is the only way to shake heaven. That your silent prayers will do not much. What…
Read MoreIf You Only Received Today What You Thanked God for Yesterday, What Would You Have?
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/If-You-Only-Received-Today-What-You-Thanked-God-for-Yesterday-What-Would-You-Have.mp3 by Raymond Warfel
Read MoreFirst the Book, Chapter, and Then Verse
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/First-the-Book-Chapter-and-then-Verse.mp3 by Alan Feaster
Read MoreHow could Adam and Eve not know of good and evil until they ate a fruit?
Question: Hi, How does one respond to someone who mocks the Christian faith by saying, “The first human did not have knowledge of right or wrong and only got such ability after eating a fruit.” He says that sounds like a far-fetched fairy tale. Answer: What changes between childhood and adulthood? Children do things that…
Read MoreFoundations of Apologetics
by Doy Moyer I have tried, for better or worse, to dedicate myself over the years to the foundations of what it means to defend the reason for our hope (I Peter 3:15). While the study of apologetics (the defense of the faith) has many layers and even more topics, here is, in my experience,…
Read MoreCould God have sent me the man I rejected?
Question: Hello, Years ago when I was nearing 20, I dated a man who was several years older than me. I was barely out of high school. I had no idea what I wanted for a job or even what I wanted out of life. That man had a career and had started the process…
Read MoreHow do I fight the temptation to commit fornication?
Question: I always told myself as I grew up that sexual immorality would never be a problem for me because the consequences scared me too much, but in recent years, the constant exposure to sex being “normal” and “acceptable” I guess have overcome me. I see so many sites that push for birth control and…
Read MoreWhy didn’t God destroy Satan earlier?
Question: Dear Brother, I tried searching for an answer from your questions collection for the question: Why God did not destroy Satan and allowed him to live to this date? Can you please clarify? Thank you. Answer: “Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the…
Read MoreIs the Holy Spirit telling not to write about magic?
Question: Hi. So I have been struggling whether the Holy Spirit has been telling me to stop doing this or if it is my feelings playing tricks on me. There is this verse that said, “Do not practice magic.” I have you know, I love magic in literature and that I see nothing wrong with…
Read MoreSexual Orientation Can Change Even Into Adulthood
Source: Christine E. Kaestle, “Sexual Orientation Trajectories Based on Sexual Attractions, Partners, and Identity: A Longitudinal Investigation From Adolescence Through Young Adulthood Using a U.S. Representative Sample,” The Journal of Sex Research, p. 811-826, 8 April 2019. “Substantial changes were common not only from late adolescence to the early 20s but also from the early 20s…
Read MoreI want to move out but I’m scared to tell my parents
Question: My parents are Christians and refuse to accept that drinking is wrong. I live with them and I want to leave because of this, but I’m terrified to tell them. I’m more than old enough, but they’re my parents and I’m afraid they’ll make me lose my nerve and I’ll stay. I’m sick to…
Read MoreSquirrels and Ostriches
by Doy Moyer We were casually on our way to the meeting house on Sunday morning. As far as I could see, we were the only vehicle on the road, at least for a few turns. Suddenly a squirrel came running out from the left side right toward us, and … well, he didn’t make…
Read MoreWas James written before Acts?
Question: Was James written before Acts? Answer: In order to date any book, we must consider what we know about the author and the clues that might date the book. Author The author of the book of James is debated as there are several James in the Bible. The name “James” derived from the Greek…
Read MoreWho Put You in Charge?
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Who-Put-You-in-Charge.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Acts 7:20-39 I. David had asked for some provisions for his men after having protected Nabal’s herds – I Samuel 25:5-8 A. But Nabal’s response was “Who is David?” – I Samuel 25:10-11 B. Nabal shows he did know who David was, but he thought he wasn’t worth recognizing. C. But it…
Read MoreWhy Do They Not Repent?
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Why-Do-They-Not-Repent.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Jeremiah 8:4-22 I. Israel was in deep trouble because of her sins. Despite repeated warnings, she did not change. A. Punishment would come so severely that people would prefer to die – Jeremiah 8:3 B. But what God asks is: Why don’t the fallen get back up? – Jeremiah 8:4 1. After…
Read MoreMy husband committed adultery and had a child. What do I do?
Question: Good Day, Please, can you help me? My husband had an affair and a child was conceived. He first lied to me, saying it was a one night standing due to issues he had with his mother. But that was a lie. He was in a full relationship with the lady. He has asked…
Read MoreMy husband was previously involved in a marriage scam. Is my marriage legitimate?
Question: Thank you for reading and responding. I have found your articles and answers to be very helpful and I’m happy a platform as such exists. I met my husband the same day he filed for divorce and things between us moved fast. We were married in less than a year of meeting. We have…
Read MoreWho Is Jesus to You and What Are You Doing About It?
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/2019Fall7Who-Is-Jesus-to-You-and-What-Are-You-Doing-About-It.mp3 by Andy Cantrell Finding Our Purpose from the Past
Read MoreThe Point of the Prodigal Son
by Matthew W. Bassford I know that one should not have high expectations of religious memes, but the one below grinds my gears. Every time I saw it, I rolled my eyes a little bit harder, until I knew that either I’d have to write about it, or my eyes would get stuck that way…
Read MoreShould I go where I can’t worship for several months?
Question: Hello! I was curious about your thoughts regarding worship while traveling abroad. I was accepted to study abroad in Valencia, Spain, for one semester (four months). But I can’t find a congregation near Valencia. The one I contacted in the city only has services in Tagalog and the nearest church that uses English according…
Read MoreChildren of Light in the Armor of God
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/2019Fall6Children-of-Light-in-the-Armor-of-God.mp3 by Andy Cantrell Finding Our Purpose from the Past
Read MoreWhy don’t we use Yeshua instead of Jesus?
Question: Someone asked me why Yeshua, which is believed to be the real name of Christ, is never used today because of the English translation. Jesus is believed to be a corruption of Yeshua. What is your view on this? Answer: We use “Jesus” because that is the English transliteration of the Greek spelling of…
Read MoreAbigail’s Shadow
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/2019Fall5Abigails-Shadow.mp3 by Andy Cantrell Finding Our Purpose from the Past
Read MoreDavid, Peter, and Me
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/2019Fall4David-Peter-and-Me.mp3 by Andy Cantrell Finding Our Purpose from the Past
Read MoreWhen did God take Israel and Judah back?
Question: When exactly did God take both Israel and Judah back? Answer: When Judah returned from the Babylonian captivity, they did not come alone. “So all Israel was enrolled by genealogies; and behold, they are written in the Book of the Kings of Israel. And Judah was carried away into exile to Babylon for their…
Read MoreAre there any prophecies about Julius Caesar and Cleopatra in the Bible?
Question: Are there any prophecies about Julius Caesar and Cleopatra in the Bible? Answer: People claim to see Julius Caesar and Cleopatra in Daniel 11:17-19, “He will set his face to come with the power of his whole kingdom, bringing with him a proposal of peace which he will put into effect; he will also…
Read MoreA Covenant Like David’s
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/A-Covenant-Like-David.mp3 by Andy Cantrell Finding Our Purpose from the Past
Read MoreBorn Again by the Word of God
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Born-Again-By-The-Word-of-God.mp3 by Andy Cantrell Finding Our Purpose from the Past
Read MoreOpened Eyes and Burning Hearts
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Opened-Eyes-and-Burning-Heart.mp3 by Andy Cantrell Finding Our Purpose from the Past
Read MoreHow could I have behaved as I did if I was a child of God?
Question: This will most likely be an unusual situation. I apologize for the length but felt some background was needed. I’m over 60 years old. I was baptized and received the Holy Ghost when I was about 20. My childhood was very bad. I had an accident that left me disfigured so my childhood was…
Read MoreDid sacrifices forgive sins?
Question: Good day, Recently the topic of “rolling forward” sins came up in a Sunday School class, and I decided to study the matter. This led me to the following web page: Were sins rolled forward under the Old Law? The compelling part of the argument given is Leviticus 4:20, which states that “the priest…
Read MoreI appreciate that you post your sermon texts and not just audio files
Question: Hello, Hope this email finds you well I just wanted to send a quick message to express my appreciation for your website. The fact that you take the time to post sermons in text form rather than audio-only is a tremendous help in studying the word. I have learned a great deal from studying your collection…
Read MoreTrust
by Whit Sasser “If a man gives to his neighbor a donkey or an ox or a sheep or any beast to keep safe, and it dies or is injured or is driven away, without anyone seeing it, an oath by the Lord shall be between them both to see whether or not he has…
Read MoreDoes God’s foreknowledge only apply to groups?
Question: I just read your article on the subject of predestination and foreknowledge. I very well understood the difficulties and struggle of trying to explain subjects like these and wish to appreciate your efforts I just want you to look at Acts 13:48 and Ephesians 2:10. I will like to know how these tie into…
Read MoreWhy can’t I change my husband?
Question: I have been a single mom since the day my son was born. Even when I was married, I still felt like I was a single mom. Since then my life changed completed and took a different turn around. My main focus was on the church, my job, my school, and my son. I…
Read MoreWhy Did I Become a Preacher?
by Mark Stinnett After having preached full-time for only a few years, a good friend exclaimed excitedly at the end of a worship service, “Now, that is what I call preaching!” A visiting preacher spoke that day. My friend was not intentionally unkind, and I did not take it personally, but it did sting. I…
Read MoreIf I pray but make preparations for my prayer not to be answered, is that a lack of faith?
Question: Hello, First off, I want to thank you, and those who assist you, for your awesome website and the question and answer section. It’s such a helpful resource for those who are studying God’s word and looking for guidance. I have a question: I am currently going through a situation that has the potential…
Read MoreThe Anointing of the Spirit
Text: I John 2:18-29 I. The other day, one of my boys needed help with a math problem, so I asked him to show me the problem. He brought in his paper on which he was working. A. “No,” I said, “I need to see the original problem in the book.” B. “But I copied just as…
Read MoreI am amazed by your website
Question: I preach in the Huntsville Alabama, area at a church of Christ. I came across your web site recently. I am amazed by it. I think it’s great. Keep up the good work. Thanks. Answer: Thank you for the encouragement. I do what I can each day.
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