Your website helped me grow in the Lord and find answers to everyday problems
Question: Hello, I would like to congratulate you on the great job that you are doing with your website. It helped me to grow in the Lord and to find a Bible answer to everyday problems. I would like to attend a Church of Christ in my area. Can you please help me locate one?…
Read MoreCan you help me respond to some questions on women’s roles?
Question: I know you have no shortage of busy-ness, but here I come with another question for you. I had a discussion via instant messaging with a friend, and I’d greatly appreciate your wisdom in trying to decide how to respond. Here are my friend’s comments: I Corinthians 11 talks about why women are to…
Read MoreDoers of the Word
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/DoersOfTheWord.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton I. James 1:22-27 A. Suppose we took a vote on the practices we are to preform. How would it go? 1. Obviously, the commandments of our Lord and Savior cannot be voted upon. We are required to follow them. But what if we did vote on them? How would the vote go? 2. Somewhere…
Read MoreIs it sinful to play Airsoft, Laser Tag, or Paintball?
Question: Hi, I was just wondering is it a sin to play Airsoft? Airsoft is a game in which people shoot rifles that majority of the time are mock models of actual firearms that shoot plastic bbs. The objective, generally, is to shoot the other person with a bb and they’re out (in war-like scenarios).…
Read MoreDo stillborns or children who die at a very young age get a second chance at life?
Question: Hello. I have one question. If you are a baby and you die as a stillborn or die at a very young age, do you get a second chance to prove yourself to God? Thank you. Answer: “And as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment” (Hebrews 9:27).…
Read MoreWhen was Hell created?
Question: Your site is really a great help for all preachers who are seeking the truth. I am a young preacher, just 19 years old, and a student. I would like to ask you: What particular event in the Bible marks when God created hell? Is it included in the six days of creation? A…
Read MoreI have a hard time focusing while praying and end up thinking about sinful things. How do I pray better?
Question: Good Day, Before I ask my question, I want to thank you for giving us all this opportunity to ask questions and get a reply based on the scriptures. It’s enlightening and a humbling experience. My question can be termed very basic, but still, it is something very important to me as I have…
Read MoreIs it right to say “Rest in Peace” in regard to a known sinner?
Question: I would like to ask a question regarding a statement left by many of my friends, as well as my Christian brothers and sisters in Christ. The statement is “Rest in Peace” to Whitney Houston. I know according to the Bible that no one is in Heaven yet. We all go to Hades either…
Read MoreCan God forgive the fornication I have done?
Question: Hi, I also fell through fornication many times with my girlfriend. Now I am working to stop because I know it’s evil before God. I must stop it. Can God forgive me for what I have done when we repent? Answer: “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son,…
Read MoreThank you for the very good and down to earth and wide-ranging material you share
Question: Greetings in the precious name of our Lord Jesus Christ. I trust my note finds you all well and blessed in His service. I want to thank you for the blessing you are to me when I look at what you present on your website. Thank you for the very good and down to…
Read MoreIs it okay for a Christian to wear a Kippah?
Question: Some people say that wearing a Kippah reminds us of God, who is the Higher Authority above us. But it seems that only the Jews wear Kippahs. Is it okay for a Christian to wear a Kippah? Answer: A kippah is a small skull cap that is worn by many Jewish men during prayers, though…
Read MoreWere Abraham and Moses in the church?
Question: I heard a quote from a preacher sometime ago that Moses and Abraham are not in the Church of Christ (Ephesians 4:4; I Corinthians 12:13), even though they are currently saved. I understand they were never baptized into Christ; but if they are not in the body, where are they? It is my understanding…
Read MoreDo we fail terribly if we consume animals?
Question: When we are in heaven all is perfect. Isaiah 65:25 says, “The wolf and the lamb shall feed together, and the lion shall eat straw like the bullock: and dust shall be the serpent’s meat. They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain, saith the LORD.” In heaven, no one will…
Read MoreDoes this mean I must end my marriage?
Question: I have a multitude of questions that seem to be troubling me: I have been married to my wife for many years now and we have a child. She was previously married and divorced but not for any adulterous or fornication reasons. It was due to drug addiction on behalf of the former husband. …
Read MoreHow do I teach my girlfriend a little at a time?
Question: Hello sir, I am a member of a church of Christ. I have a girlfriend who is part of an apostolic church. They have choir, praise dances, communion first Sunday of each month, and more false doctrine. Could you tell me where to start to let her see the truth? I don’t want to…
Read MoreWhich is the correct Lord’s Prayer?
Question: The Lord’s Prayer: Protestants say “for Thine is the Kingdom and the Power and the Glory forever” but Catholics do not. Why? Which is correct? Thanks much. Answer: “In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in…
Read MoreIf a Christian sins, is he no longer part of the family of God?
Question: If a Christian struggles with sin in his life and broke a promise he couldn’t keep, is he not part of the family of God anymore? Is it possible to sin to such an extent that there’s no way back home — basically you lose your salvation? Is there also forgiveness for sins if…
Read MoreIs being a Christian more than the things in the Bible?
Question: It took me 24 years to really realize what being a follower of Christ truly means. In a nutshell, to love God and love people. My dad and I had a disagreement last night on what a true follower of Christ really is. Now, to be clear I really think there are a few…
Read MoreI want to marry my girlfriend, but her mother objects. What am I to do?
Question: My question is simple. My girlfriend and I are fighting some because of her family. We have been together for seven years already. We just become Christians a few months ago. We were growing together so much, but her mother keeps telling her that she hates me, and she doesn’t want me. I told…
Read MoreIs it right that a mother doesn’t want the father involved in their child’s life?
Question: Good evening, I have a friend who had sex outside of marriage and she had a child out of it. She feels very strongly about not wanting the father to be in the child’s life at all because he’s not paying child support, he’s not coming to visit his son as the court advised, and…
Read MoreShould I turn myself in to the police?
Question: Hello, I am a 22-year-old college student and am a strong Christian believer. My question is should I turn myself in to the police because of a crime I did when I was 14 or 15. Let me explain. I had a huge crush on this girl in High School and we kind of…
Read MoreWhat y’all are doing is really great work for the Lord in helping young people with the troubles of growing up to be Christian men.
Question: Hello, I am a member of a church of Christ. I had a question, and as I typed it up on Google I saw a link to your website. I want say, “Thank you!” for being such a great help. What y’all are doing is really great work for the Lord in helping young…
Read MoreIf I keep committing fornication before marriage, will God continue to hold that against me after marriage?
Question: I will keep this short. My girlfriend and I have been together for over a year. We have broken up four times, for maybe all together seven hours of being broken up. We are very in love with each other and plan on getting married. My question is if I have had sex with…
Read MoreMistakes of a Rich Man
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/MistakesOfARichMan.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Luke 12:13-21 I. Someone approached Jesus, asking him to settle a dispute over an inheritance. A. Jesus declined, stating that it wasn’t his occupation B. But he pointed out the root problem between the brothers – greed 1. We know this without even knowing the facts in the case. 2. Whether it was…
Read MoreIs it OK to play hymns at home without singing?
Question: My question is regarding instrumental music. Is it okay to play hymns on the piano at home, without singing, for fun? Also, how do I answer someone who says that instrumental music predates the Mosaic law and, therefore, is okay in worship today? Thank you so much for your time! Answer: God commanded Christians to worship Him…
Read MoreI can’t seem to say “no” to guys wanting to have sex. I’m so ashamed
Question: I’m an addict. And I’m supposed to be a born again Christian. I’m so ashamed. I need help from God, real help. It’s actually not drugs but sex. I can’t seem to be able to say “no” to the opposite sex. After the whole thing, I always end up crying. Anyway, I really went…
Read MoreHow do I teach my fiance that dancing in worship, instrumental music, and women preachers are a big deal if you want to please God?
Question: I’m getting my fiance to come to a church of Christ from being a Baptist. She had decided to study with me and learn the Word together, but it seems still a little hard to do so. For one, her mother is always in her ear and to be honest she would be mad…
Read MoreWhy does the woman have to run the household and look after the children?
Question: I’ve been wondering about men’s rules, women’s rules in marriage. I know about the leadership thing and the submission thing. I don’t know what’s the difference between women looking after children and men doing it; I mean, in a family, what’s the difference between a mother and a father? Why does Paul mention women doing it…
Read MoreNotes on the Message Preached
The Faith General References Acts 6:7 Acts 13:8 Acts 14:22 Acts 16:5 I Corinthians 16:13 Galatians 3:23 Ephesians 4:13 Colossians 1:23 Colossians 2:7 I Timothy 1:2 I Timothy 3:13 I Timothy 4:1 I Timothy 5:8 I Timothy 6:10,12 Titus 1:2, Titus 1:13 Titus 3:15 I Peter 5:9 Jude 3 Word of Faith Romans 10:8 One…
Read MoreI had several affairs, but now my husband is suggesting that we have a threesome. How should I handle this?
Question: I have been married to my husband for about ten years. Over the last year or so I lost my way in life and in our marriage. I had multiple affairs, and my husband found out about one of them. Over the course of a few months, I lied to him and tried to…
Read MoreI married a friend as a whim, being young and foolish. That marriage ended. Do I have the right to remarry?
Question: Years ago I married a friend of mine without much reason — just being foolish and young; and not really understanding the truth, the importance, and the value of marriage. I wasn’t a Christian at the time and had no knowledge or understanding of what the word of God said about marriage. If I…
Read MoreWhat happens when social issues and politics collide with the church?
Question: What is your opinion of where sinful social issues and politics collide in the church? To be honest, I am not sure where I am at on it. It seems that we are dangerously close to the Lord’s church being driven underground. Looking back at history we need to remember that the freedom and…
Read MoreIs it wrong for a couple not married to stay under the same roof who will not be sexually active?
Question: Hello, I have a question: Is it wrong for a couple not married to stay under the same roof who will not be sexually active? To be truthful, my girl has nowhere to go, besides the fact that we both want to be together, that is the main factor to why we are under…
Read MoreIs there any scriptural evidence of deaconesses?
Question: Is there any scriptural evidence of deaconesses? Answer: The word “deacon” is a derivative transliteration of the Greek word diakonos. The word is means a servant and it can be translated as servant, minister, deacon, or waiter. Typically translators try to use “minister” when diakonos is being applied to a preacher. “Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos,…
Read MoreIs It a Sin to Take Medicine? — to Consult a Doctor?
by Bill Crews via Guardian of Truth XXXV: 11, pp. 321, 343-344, June 6, 1991 Some churches have been in the news lately. These are those who take the position that to treat our physical illnesses in any other way than faith in God and prayer to God is wrong and sinful. They think it a…
Read MoreHow can I be sure that the Bible is fully correct?
Question: I’m a teenager wanting to know the truth, so please help me out. How can I be sure that the Bible is fully correct? I mean people must have added or taken out scriptures to try to confuse us. How can I know what religion is correct? I know I have to have faith,…
Read MoreDid I miss a chance to be hospitable?
Question: A friend called me and asked if he could have a place to stay for the night. He said he had a friend with him as well. He is homeless, and his friend has a home. I wanted to give them a place to stay, but it would be a hassle, and my wife…
Read MoreI lost my virginity yesterday. What do I do?
Question: Hello sir, I am 22 years old and in college. I am having a certain relationship with a lady on campus. I used to love her but not anymore. Yesterday, I lost my virginity to her, and I feel so ashamed. I know in I Corinthians 6 that if I confess, God will forgive…
Read MoreHow May We Know the Bible is of God?
by Abraham Smith Can you trust your Bible? Is the Bible a book of God or a book of man? If we doubt the Bible’s trustworthiness, we lose it as: an infallible standard of truth; an authoritative basis for obedience or hope; “living and powerful, sharper than any two-edged sword” (Hebrews 4:12); and as a…
Read MoreCan a wife be divorced for fornication if she gave her husband an STD?
Question: If a husband suspects his wife of cheating but never caught her, nor did she ever admit to it even after giving her husband an STD. Can the husband divorce his wife and remarry? Answer: Generally getting a sexually transmitted disease from your spouse would be evidence that the spouse had been having sex…
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