Is a marriage only bound after sex?
Question: I had a question I was hoping you could help me with. Often the debate is focused on the major problem area when it comes to the marriage, divorce, and remarriage debate, which is the divorce and remarriage. But there doesn’t seem to be a large pool of information on the marriage side. What…
Read MoreDo we die to sin at the point of repentance?
Question: After viewing your web site, my brother and I saw the graphic on the gospel re-enacted. I appreciate the way it is laid out. I am attaching a similar graphic that is being taught in this area and in many other areas also. In this graphic, it is taught that in baptism we repent of…
Read MoreYour trivia questions come straight from the Bible, which I appreciate
Question: I teach a Bible class and found these trivia questions and wanted to give them to my class for a quick quiz! Thanks for your great work! The questions and answers were taken straight from the Bible and not like a lot of sites that I’ve visited. Keep up the good work. Answer: Thank you, though…
Read MoreMy cousin has gotten involved with a group and is beginning to think of himself as a Jew. What do I do?
Question: But I’m worried about my cousin. He accepts anything that anyone says to him. He believes in conspiracies blindly. There’s a Jewish guy who preaches with videos on the Internet, who claims that the Bible is untrustworthy and that Rome introduced heresies into it. He said that “Deus” comes from “Zeus”. Deus means God in…
Read MoreWhy did God have some people killed if murder is wrong?
Question: in Judges, some people were risen up by God to bring Israel out of the hands of other nations. But why do so many of them murder other people? Ehud stabs a king and Jael drives a post through Sisera’s head. I thought God wasn’t allowed to lead people into murdering other people? Answer:…
Read MoreCan you explain the meaning of “worthless” in Psalms 119:37 and Psalms 101:3?
Question: In Psalms 119:37 the word “worthless” is used in the NKJV and the word “vanity” is used in the NASB. Also in Psalms 101:3, the NASB uses the word “worthless” and the NKJV uses “wicked.” Which is correct? Sometimes it seems wicked men are called worthless men, but could worthless mean something other than…
Read MoreHow do I break the habit of a mental fetish?
Question: Hello, I have recently read the response about the biblical take on fetishes. Everything in the response made complete sense. Thank you for sharing that. I have been saved since I was 9 years old and I have taken my relationship with Christ very seriously since then. I never had a serious relationship with any…
Read MoreDid I receive the baptism of fire?
Question: Last night my pastor opened an altar call for the baptism of fire. After I received the baptism I felt as if I had a sunburn coming from the inside out. Have you ever heard of this experience before, or was I just wanting a sign from God and it was in my mind?…
Read MoreHow is it free will when God said He would give people a new heart?
Question: Could you please explain Ezekiel 36:25-27 and Jeremiah 24:7? What about free will? I also thought the Lord was not willing any should perish, but not everyone changes. Answer: “Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel: ‘Like these good figs, so will I acknowledge those who are carried away captive from Judah, whom…
Read MoreI asked God if I should leave my marriage. Why doesn’t God answer?
Question: Please help me: I have been looking for help on the Internet. I read the answer you gave to a woman who has a lover and wants to leave her husband. You give her a five-step path to follow. I find myself in the same situation, but I want to add to her question…
Read MoreThank you for putting up this site for mankind
Question: Thank you for putting up this site for mankind. We all need to know our roots. Answer: It’s a pleasure. Thank you for the kind encouragement.
Read MoreWhat is “idle talk” and “idle babblings?”
Question: I read this answer a question: “What does “vain thoughts” mean in Psalm 119:113?” Could you expand more on the subject for me? I like to have an imagination and to read fiction. I want to be more sure that it is not a sin. Also what about exactly is idle talk? Could telling a…
Read MoreCan a Jew go to heaven?
Question: Can a Jew go to heaven? Answer: We use the word “Jew” in two different senses. A person can be a Jew because of his ancestry; that is, he descends from Jewish people. A person can also be a Jew because that is the religion he practices. As an ethnic group, Jews can be…
Read MoreDid Jesus die on a cross or a stake?
Question: The Jehovah’s Witnesses make the claim that Jesus did not die on a cross, they say he died on a torture stake. They make note that the word the King James translators rendered as “cross” is the Greek word “stauros”, meaning an upright post or stake. The research I have done shows that the…
Read MoreDo the elders keep secrets from the church?
Question: Do the elders keep secrets from the church? Matthew 18:15-17 seems to be full disclosure. My thoughts are to disclose the sin, but the absolute details are not necessary. Answer: “Moreover if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have…
Read MoreWhy wasn’t Noah condemned for getting drunk?
Question: Why was Noah never condemned by God for becoming drunk and committing the sin of incest? And God used him to build the ark. Answer: You’re mixing events. Noah was a righteous man (Genesis 7:1). He was saved when he obeyed God and built an ark. But it wasn’t until years later that he…
Read MoreHow do I know if God answered my prayers?
Question: I have a question for you: I was reading an article regarding prayer and it stated how we should look for our answers to our prayers. What I don’t get or understand is how do we know when it has been answered? Of course, if it’s in the affirmative, we assume it was God.…
Read MoreShould women submit to female leaders in the church?
Question: I am a young woman. I was wondering, what do you think about women having to submit to female leadership or authority within the church? I feel at times that this is not something that is strictly required or expressed in words, but this is something that on more or less, silently, at least…
Read MoreDid the church in Jerusalem tell the Gentiles to keep certain laws and learn from Moses on the Sabbath?
Question: What is the “New Law”? If it is based or has its foundation in the “Old Law,” what does that entail for the Sabbath in regards to the Lord of the Sabbath? In Acts 15-20 the disciples(Jews) tell the Gentiles to keep certain Laws and to learn from Moses every Sabbath day as it is read…
Read MoreHave You Heard About the Church of Christ?
by Jeffrey W. Hamilton The churches of Christ are not a denomination. They are neither Protestant, Catholic, or Jew. They are comprised of individuals born again through obedience to the commands of Christ (John 3:1-5; I Peter 1:22-25). The church of Christ is the church Jesus said he would build (Matthew 16:18), coming into existence…
Read MoreYou shouldn’t mention names or say why groups are wrong
Question: I was doing a study and happened upon your web site. I read a few of your articles and also checked out your Facebook page. I figured it would be more appropriate to email me you than to post on your Facebook my concerns on your Facebook. I agree you do have some interesting…
Read MoreYour article on Jesus eating meat helped me
Question: Hey, just wanted to say how helpful your site’s article about Jesus eating meat was. I had some vegetarians telling me that their choice to not eat meat was rooted in their deep Christian beliefs. Your site helped me show them the truth. Answer: I’m glad you found the material useful.
Read MoreWhat do angels look like?
Question: Thank you so much for putting the pictures online. I am trying to prepare for a Bible class as a substitute without resources. Many of these pictures are exactly what I need to present the death, burial, and resurrection of our Lord to second and third graders; but I have one complaint. I have been…
Read MoreMy husband and I are fighting and close to divorce. What should we do?
Question: Hello. I have currently been married for not quite a year and I need some advice. My husband and I met when we were in our late teens; as you can see, we were fairly young. After two months he left me to join the army. We were not yet married at this time.…
Read MoreWhen was the Son of Man coming in His Kingdom?
Question: When the Lord referred to “the Son of Man coming in His kingdom” (NKJV) is he referring to coming in Judgment or His return? Answer: To fully understand what Jesus said, we need to examine all three records of this particular teaching: “For the Son of Man will come in the glory of His…
Read MoreCould “Mighty God” in Isaiah 9:6 refer to a man?
Question: Can you look at these two websites for me and tell me your thoughts? Hopefully, you can refute them. http://muslim-responses.com/Isaiah_Prophecy/Isaiah_Prophecy_ http://www.jews-for-allah.org/Jews-and-Muslims-Agree/no-trinity.htm Answer: I generally don’t do reviews of other people’s writings. However, I will address a common point the two you selected brought up and show you how they are playing games. In both…
Read MoreI loved reading the short story about not playing the lottery
Question: I found your site by chance, playing on the computer at work. I loved reading the short story about not playing the lottery. That it’s about me is even better. A very good surprise. Answer: These days, you never know where your name will pop up. I loved the example, which is why it…
Read MoreIs it by grace or by law?
Question: My concern is to avoid a polluted and compromised gospel that turns people away from Christ or worse, inoculates them against the true gospel with cheap grace. Your letter most likely triggered a reaction in me because I am right now driven to seek God for answers about some disturbing things around me in church…
Read MoreIs it wrong to say that a preacher isn’t teaching the truth?
Question: Hello, Like many, I have struggled with the issue of unforgivable sin. I know you have addressed this already in other questions, and I just have a quick question. You mentioned that someone who commits the unforgivable sin does so knowingly and purposely. A little while ago, I had listened to a preacher condemning…
Read MoreYou didn’t tell the man in adultery how much God loves him
Question: Hello, I came across your letter from the man who was within a day of divorcing his wife when suddenly he got the idea to see what the Bible had to say about his choices. I was bothered by what you left out of your letter, if in fact what I read was all that was…
Read MoreWe appreciate the sermon outlines
Question: I recently found your website while searching for articles on Divorce and Remarriage. I have been a member of the Church of Christ for almost 39 years now and have lived through the death of a church. We have tried to attend several congregations in the area and had to stop attending at one because…
Read MoreI ran across one of your articles at the perfect time
Question: My soon to be mother-in-law stumbled onto one of the articles on your web site that could not have come at a better time for us. We are having some trouble in our home congregation and it was such a relief to know that there are other Christians out there that feel and believe…
Read MoreWhy are you bashing the Roman Catholic Church?
Question: I just had a question for you. I was browsing your web site (which is very nicely made, I might add) and I saw a question and it was answered about what is wrong with the Catholic Church. It seemed to me that what was answered was mostly bashing the Catholic Church, more than just…
Read MoreDoes a husband need to love his wife more than anyone on earth?
Question: Does a husband need to love his wife more than anyone on earth? Even his children? Answer: The question implies there is a set quantity of love that a person can give. It also assumes that love for, say children, is at odds with loving your wife. The greatest commandment is loving God, the…
Read MoreI’ve sinned, living with a non-believer. I’ve repented, but do I marry this man?
Question: I am a Christian woman in my thirties. I have two children outside of wedlock for the same father who is a Muslim man. Now I know that having sex before marriage is wrong, making my children illegitimate. But I know the errors of my ways and I have come back to Christ through…
Read MoreHow can I love God when I fear hell?
Question: How does someone learn to love God? I know what the greatest commandment is, but I don’t think I love God. I fear going to hell. If I didn’t believe in hell, I don’t think I would have become a Christian. Could I have truly repented? Was my sorrow only of the world? I…
Read MoreHow is war different from acts of retaliation?
Question: I read “Is there any biblical support for war?” but I don’t understand how it fits with Matthew 5:38-42 and Luke 6:27-31. Answer: “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you…
Read MoreI don’t agree with your answers, but should I wait until I get married to have sex?
Question: I am a young female, I am over the age of consent but have reservations as to whether I am ready to lose my virginity. I have read some of the questions from confused children concerning relationships and intimacy and don’t agree fully with your answers, however, I would like your help and guidance…
Read MoreDo you realize how uneducated your explanation of Roman Catholicism sounds?
Question: The Bible says that the church is the pillar of truth. Since your church has a lot of different ideas than the Catholic Church that Jesus made Peter the head of. Is the Bible referring to the La Vista church? If so when did the La Vista church start? Oh and by the way…
Read MoreI want to live righteously, but I’m living with my fiance. What should I do?
Question: I have been feeling guilty lately, I heard about fornication. I live with my fiance of five years and we have a child together. I’ve given myself completely to God and have been doing things right. But I feel something is not right. My fiance and I decided to solve certain issues that we have…
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