Why would a person choose to suffer as a homosexual? It can’t be a choice
Question: I must respectfully take issue with the manner in which you answer various questions on your web site in an attempt to refute the assertion that homosexuals do not choose to be homosexuals. You repeatedly cite the lack of any evidence of a genetic predisposition to homosexuality as proof that homosexuals do, in fact, choose their…
Read MoreWas Matthew only clarifying what Jesus said on the Cross?
Question: In Was Matthew originally written in Hebrew or Aramaic? you stated: This verse is one of several in Matthew which shows that Matthew was originally written in Greek. You see, if it was written in Hebrew or Aramaic as has been recently popular to claim, there would be no need to explain Hebrew or Aramaic phrases.…
Read MoreDid the Hebrews hear the cries of the Egyptians when the death angel passed?
Question: Did the Hebrews hear the cries of the Egyptians when the death angel passed? Answer: “So Pharaoh rose in the night, he, all his servants, and all the Egyptians; and there was a great cry in Egypt, for there was not a house where there was not one dead. Then he called for Moses…
Read MoreThe Providence of God (Thornhill)
by Thomas Thornhill Anyone who studies the Bible carefully comes face to face with the providence of God. His hand is seen in events that unfold throughout the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation. If one really believes the Bible one will also believe in the providence of God. Yet, many who see God’s hand in…
Read MoreWill God give me my heart’s desire?
Question: I prayed to God to show me my future wife and he did. He showed me a dream. After a while, I asked Him to interpret the dream and He sent an angel to me in a dream. The angel looked like a normal human and had no wings or white clothes. He said,…
Read MoreHow do I give up sin and develop self-control?
Question: I am a man with more sins than Saul himself. I have stolen, lied, committed adultery, told my girlfriend to get an abortion with my firstborn son, helped kill in the war in Iraq, manipulated, and probably every other thing in the book. I am addicted to the lust of the flesh and I…
Read MoreWow, a church that believes in the true word!
Question: Wow, a church that believes in the true word! Thank God for you and the brethren. I was just blessed and “holy thrilled” reading the first lines of your introduction: “The La Vista Church of Christ, located on the south side of Omaha, Nebraska, has no bowling league, no softball team, nor does it…
Read MoreDid biblical Greek have a “v” sound?
Question: In Understanding the Tetragrammaton: “Greek has no “h” save rough breathings at the beginnings of some words and does not account for the letter; Greek has neither “w” nor “v,” and it is very likely that a Greek listener (as were Theodoret and Epiphanius) would hear a “b” when a Jew said “v”” The Greek…
Read MoreWas God speaking through Balaam’s donkey’s mouth?
Question: In Numbers 22-24 (I think) the one guy’s donkey starts talking because God opened the donkey’s mouth, but does that mean that God is talking through the donkey, or did God just show the donkey how to talk? Answer: “Then the LORD opened the mouth of the donkey, and she said to Balaam, “What…
Read MoreWhy does God kill so many humans?
Question: Why does God kill so many humans? And why does this website try and make excuses for killing those humans? Surely such an amazing supernatural Creator could come up with a better plan than that. When I read about your God I find it hilarious. I really can believe the crazy, stupid, and ridiculous…
Read MoreYour explanation of the friend zone helped greatly
Question: Thanks for your answer “If you become best friends, isn’t there a danger of the girl not wanting to marry you because she only sees you as a friend or a brother?” The “friend zone” is one of the questions I have had on my mind for the longest time. You answered it in…
Read MoreIsaiah 1:18 seems out of place. Can you explain what it is saying?
Question: The first sentence in Isaiah 1:18 about reasoning together seems so out of place compared to what’s around it – at least to me. Can you help me understand the context a little bit better? Also if you know of any other passages that show God encourages us to use reason and test the…
Read MoreI’m shocked at your stance regarding 501(c)(3) churches
Question: The web site is excellent. Someone worked very hard on the design. My question is your church a 501c3 church or a free church? More and more I am finding many of the New Testament churches have signed up to be a corporation and be under the IRS rather than the Lord. Even the…
Read MoreDo I have to give my father a proper burial?
Question: Where does it say “honoring your father” means even to go as far as giving him a proper burial when he dies? Answer: “Then the men of Judah came, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, saying, “The men of Jabesh Gilead were the ones who…
Read MoreIf I don’t participate in activities that are scripturally wrong, then will I be all right?
Question: The worship is in spirit and truth. If I don’t take part in the fellowship hall activities, would I be in violation of God’s word by worshiping there? I made it plain to the elders I don’t believe in fellowship halls. Answer: The church in Sardis was not spiritually sound, yet Jesus said, “You…
Read MoreMy pastor says the girl I am about to marry will fail me spiritually. What do I do?
Question: I found a girl I want to marry. My pastor’s wife has told the girl that I am her husband. Now he told me not to marry her because she will fail me spiritually. We are preparing for our marriage. I don’t know what to do. She is born again. Answer: I would suggest…
Read MoreAm I forever lost or saved?
Question: I’m 17 years old and I’ve been trying my best to be a faithful worker for the Lord Jesus Christ. I really just wanted to say I love your website; it seems to be well put together and full of helpful articles and lessons. But I have quite a question to ask of you,…
Read MoreWas it right to suspend me from church activities after confessing that I was involved in fornication last year?
Question: I confided in my pastor that I was involved in fornication last year. He decided to suspend me from any activity in the church. I want to know this is right. Answer: Assuming that you repented of your sins, then not accepting a repentant brother back is also a sin. In speaking of the…
Read MoreIn John 3:36, should it be “does not obey” or “does not believe”?
Question: I was linking one of my web sites to “How does obedience relate to saving faith?” which has some excellent info. “He who believes in the Son has eternal life; but he who does not obey the Son will not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him” (John 3:36 NASB). I am wondering about this Scripture…
Read MoreI used your articles and sermons to compose a women’s Bible study. Thanks!
Question: Thank you for posting articles, sermons, etc. on your web site. I used several of them to compose a women’s Bible study. The insights and perspectives and scriptural references were very helpful. Thanks again! Answer: We’re happy to be of service.
Read MoreYour lesson on gluttony helped me with my sermon
Question: Greetings, I was just surfing the ‘net to expand a sermon series I’m doing on The Seven Deadly Sins. I ran across your page on gluttony, and it was quite helpful. Keep up the good work! Answer: Thank you for your kind encouragement.
Read MoreI love the Lord, but I must be grieving Him so much
Question: Here is my story: I married a man, but after a year his sister put me out of the house because of my drinking and partying with friends. I had nowhere to go, so I met people who took me to another town. I wasn’t saved at that time, so I started staying with…
Read MoreAm I worthy of forgiveness after all these wrongs?
Question: I have been a member of the church of Christ since I was in my teens. I got baptized before I knew what goes on in this world. I grew up and have done a number of wrongs that I don’t know if I will be forgiven because they were done knowingly. I committed…
Read MoreI have committed so many sexual sins, especially lust. How do I get forgiveness?
Question: Hello, I am a Christian by birth. I believe in Jesus and God; however, my faith is questionable at times, especially when things go wrong or when there is a delay in getting answers, etc. I fear God, but the irony is that I have committed adultery and I have also aborted a child…
Read MoreNo Fleshly Incentives
by Bill Hall The use of fleshly incentives to draw people to worship services is becoming more and more common. One church offers free cokes, doughnuts, and balloons to its bus riders. Another offers a prize to the child who brings the most visitors. Still, another uses some sports figure or entertainer to attract a…
Read MoreIf she was sent by God, isn’t she supposed to be a good person?
Question: I am in love with this girl who loved me too. We loved each other so crazily but at one point I realized that she had been lying to me for no reason to spend time with her friends and other mates. She liked spending time with boys, and she hid that from me.…
Read MoreDoes God prefer men to be vegetarians?
Question: Whether it’s right or not, Jesus was a vegan. I would better not to laugh or underestimate it if I were you. I was laughing at the same thing for years before I realized and was shown that vegetarianism is repeating advice from the Bible. I was a super meat lover. I ate almost…
Read MoreHow do I stop my masturbating to gay pornography?
Question: Good morning sir. I’m 21 years old. I’m a leader in my church. I’ve always loved God and desire to know him and walk with him as Enoch did. But I have lusted. I started masturbating some years ago and have promised God not to anymore, but I can’t find the strength to stop…
Read MoreWhat a great article on prayer!
Question: Just read Does God Answer Every Prayer? What a great article! Answer: I’m glad the information benefited you.
Read MoreWe just found out that my wife’s first marriage was never dissolved. What do we do?
Question: I have just recently married a beautiful godly woman who totally fills my heart with love every day that we share together in holy matrimony. But recently we have found out that she is still married to another. Several years ago my wife was to be wed to another man but found out some…
Read MoreBeliefs Not Found in the Bible
Author Unknown via The Jackson Drive Reporter, Oct. 4, 2009 Men say: “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me.” The Bible says: “And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity. The tongue is so set among our members that it defiles the whole body, and sets on fire…
Read MoreBaptism: The Re-Enactment of the Gospel
by Jeffrey W. Hamilton
Read MoreDo adults need to honor their parents by obeying them?
Question: I read your take on the commandment Honor thy father and thy mother and noticed that you used the word “child” and “children” quite a few times. So is your interpretation to obey isolated to children who have not reached independent legal adulthood or does it imply that even the adults have to obey? Let me…
Read MoreIn giving, what exactly is a profit?
Question: I know tithing is not applicable under the New Covenant, but I was wondering what your view is on what exactly is gain or profit if one only receives wages. Is it only the amount by which they receive a raise on their paycheck each year? If so one could argue that it is…
Read MoreIs jealousy always wrong?
Question: Doesn’t the Bible say not to be jealous? But then in more than one place, it says God is a jealous God. Answer: Jealousy means “Vigilant guarding of a possession.” It is the desire to hold on to what is yours for your own personal use. Sometimes we wrongfully believe that what someone else…
Read MoreDoes God always hear our prayers?
Question: In John 11:42 it says God always hears you, but in the verse, you showed me in “Should we pray for Satan’s salvation?” it says that God said that if people were to pray for the extreme idolaters then He would not hear their cries out to him? Answer: “Then they took away the…
Read MoreIs any one church or religion the proper way to believe?
Question: This is not a question, but great big praise and thank you for such wonderful resources and images! This is exactly what I’ve been trying desperately to locate image-wise for weeks! Thank you so much for sharing your collection of images, sermons, answers, studies, articles, notes, resources, and church information, and for making it all…
Read MoreCan I remarry because my wife left the church and left me?
Question: When I met my wife we were both going to similar churches. About a year after we met, both of us stop going to church. We got married soon after we stop going to church. When then had a child. My wife decided on ending the marriage claiming that she never loved me and…
Read MoreYour list of scripture on sports helped me encourage my son
Question: I will keep this short due to the wonderfully small keypad that I’m using on my phone. I just came across your website while searching for scripture. I needed a few words of encouragement for my teenage son. He is a wonderful young man of God who may be struggling with a tough decision.…
Read MoreDo we withdraw from sinners if they are only here a few months each year?
Question: Enjoy your site very much and has helped me more than you will ever know. What do you suggest if you have a couple up in years and have been married 4-5 times each, but they are summer visitors who are members of another congregation but are here four months out the year? Who…
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