What are your thoughts on how bad my marriage is?
Question: I’ve been married for 23 years and I’m no longer in love with my husband and don’t desire to have sex with him. Because of this, he physically kicked me out of the bedroom a year ago and I’ve been sleeping on the couch. We don’t even talk to one another. He also allowed…
Read MoreDo extraterrestrials exist?
Question: Do aliens or extraterrestrials exist? If they do exist, then how do we respond biblically? I’ve heard some Christians state that they are fallen angels and that Christ has spoken of things happening from heaven (universe) in Luke 21:11, to provide support for any existence of aliens. But then that entire passage was talking…
Read MoreDo I have to work on Sundays if my boss demands it?
Question: I was wondering, do we Christians have to work Sundays, or are we protected by any kind of laws stating that it is against the law for an employer to make a Christian employee work on a Sunday? I have a job where they started a new schedule where they want us to work on…
Read MoreIs there any significance to being 40 years old in the Bible
Question: Do you happen to know if there is any significance to the age of 40 in New Testament times? We noticed on at least two separate occasions that the remark “he is over 40” is used. Once when Jesus healed the blind man and when the lame man was healed in Acts. We (the…
Read MoreCan Satan put bad thoughts into your head?
Question: I was wondering why certain thoughts are coming to my mind. Is it possible that Satan could put thoughts into a person’s mind to try to get them to sin, doubt, or think bad thoughts about God and the Holy Spirit? I’ve read different articles saying that it is not scripturally proven that he…
Read MoreShould I get married now?
Question: I’m 20 years old Ethiopian boy. My question is: is it advisable if I married right now? Answer: “Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the bed be undefiled: but God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers” (Hebrews 13:4). Since you are above the minimum age of 18 required in…
Read MoreHow will I know that this is the girl God wants me to marry?
Question: I believe that if the girl has come to my heart by the Spirit, then God will take care of all the situation ahead. So I am asking God to reveal His plan’s for my life. I haven’t opened the issue to her yet. What I thought was I would fast for 21 days…
Read MoreIf I divorce, do I lose my salvation?
Question: I am in need of some spiritual advice. I have been married for almost 20 years, and am now in my third round of marriage counseling. I keep hearing, the very point being forcefully made, from various ministries, about how wrong divorce is and that I cannot even think it. Yet I live in…
Read MoreI just got baptized in Chicago
Question: Just doing some reading on your website and thought I would say hello. I just got baptized at a Chicago area church of Christ. Have a great Sunday and I pray that God would bless your church and the community you’re serving! Answer: Thank you for sharing the wonderful news
Read MoreHelp in overcoming smoking
Question: Pray that God would continue to help me battle smoking. I go days without it, thinking I am finally free, and then bam I fall flat on my face. I cannot tell you how hard this addiction has been! Answer: All addictions are difficult, including smoking. But unless you strive against it, there is no…
Read MoreQuestions about James 1
Question: I read the first chapter, it was only a page so I hope its the right one. I think I got most of it. It talks about being joyful for the trials because they give you patience. the more you face things the easier it gets? Then it says that if you ask God…
Read MoreIs reading the Bible the best place to start if you have never been religious?
Question: I just wanted to know if reading the Bible is the best place to start. I’ve never been religious. I remember going to church and getting baptized as a kid, but I never understood what it was about, and my family stopped going to church so I just forgot about it. I try to…
Read MoreDoes Ephesians 6:18 teach that saints are to be intercessors between Christians and God?
Question: I am a member of the church of Christ as described in the New Testament. Can you help me to answer the Catholics about Ephesians 6:18? They use it to support the idea that the Bible invites us to intercede or mediate for all of God’s holy people. That is why Catholics have the pope, saints,…
Read MoreIs a woman still a virgin if a man’s penis only goes in a little way?
Question: Is one still a virgin if a man’s penis head slips in the entrance of a woman’s genitals but not all the way? My friend thinks a girl is still one, but I would like to be sure. Thanks for your time. Answer: Your friend is trying to excuse her misbehavior by making the definition of her…
Read MoreI have enjoyed your web site
Question: I have enjoyed your web site. I just found it last night and I have spent a lot of time reading it When I was a young minister I read everything Leroy Brownlow, a church of Christ minister, wrote and was greatly blessed by his writing. I have enjoyed yours as much so far. …
Read MoreCan you explain the gifts mentioned in Ephesians 4:11-16?
Question: Regarding Ephesians 4:11-16, can you help clarify the scope of this context with regards to the “spiritual gifts” mentioned in verse 11? Do all Christians in the Lord’s one true church have spiritual gifts? If so, how does a Christian determine the gifts given to them? Also, why does it seem that most congregations…
Read MoreShould I attend my girlfriend’s church if I think it teaches false doctrine?
Question: I’m going to see my girlfriend and I’m kind of in a bad predicament because she wants me to go to worship service with her on Sunday, but she is Pentecostal and they teach false doctrine. Is it ok for me to go so I can show her what is doctrinally wrong with her…
Read MoreWhere did the second set of Ten Commandments come from?
Question: Where did the second set of Ten Commandments come from, after Moses broke the first set? Answer: The Ten Commandments, recorded in Exodus 20, were originally spoken to the people by God, but the people found this too disturbing and asked Moses to intercede between God and them (Exodus 20:18-21). The remainder of the…
Read MoreWhere does the idea come from that at death your spirit goes to heaven to be with Jesus?
Question: Has this become a Christian myth that at the moment of death your spirit goes to Heaven to be with Jesus Christ? My biblical understanding is that your spirit is in the grave and asleep until the resurrection when Jesus calls at the Second Coming. Answer: “Myth” would not be the correct word as…
Read MoreDoesn’t John 3:16 prove that you can be saved without baptism?
Question: Hi. I was reading your article on “Can a man be saved without baptism?” and was wondering (as a young bible student) what about John 3:16? “… Whosoever calls upon the name of the Lord shall not perish but have everlasting life.” This does not indicate that baptism is a requirement of salvation, but…
Read MoreDid Orson Pratt originate the idea that the Bible is unreliable?
Question: Good morning. Back in the 1800’s Mormon Apostle Orson Pratt stated that the Bible is fundamentally unreliable; that it had been mistranslated over the centuries. What I want to know is, was this statement by Pratt original with him, or did this kind of claim originate earlier in history? [My objective in knowing this…
Read MoreThe Christian and Psychology
by Jeffrey W. Hamilton I. Psychology is the science of behavior A. It dates back to the late 1800s B. Since it’s founding, it has grown to influence both the Christian and non-Christian. C. There are many disorders that have physical origins 1. Injuries, diseases (such as tumors), drugs, aging 2. These can be treated medically D. But others are not organic…
Read MoreWhen was the Sanhedrin council convened?
Question: When was the Sanhedrin council convened? Answer: The meeting times are not mentioned in the Bible, but I did find a reference in the International Bible Encyclopedia, which stated, “According to the Tosephta’ Sanhedrin 7 1, the Sanhedrin held its sittings from the time of the offering of the daily morning sacrifice till that…
Read MoreWhat type of Christian are you?
Question: Hi! I’m also Christian (Pentecostal). I’m just wondering what type of Christian are you? If you don’t mind me asking, because I’m aware of all of the different Christianity out there, like Methodist, Liberal, Baptist, etc. By the way, I like your website. Answer: The Bible only speaks of one church, the one founded…
Read MoreThe Truth Shall Make You Free
by Carey Scott “So now we call the proud blessed, for those who do wickedness are raised up; they even tempt God and go free” (Malachi 3:15). The sad situation in Malachi presents an attitude that many people today hang on to. The people were tired of being restrained in their behavior by the dictates…
Read MoreAre pants, earrings, makeup, or Reggaeton music bad?
Question: Hi, Is it a sin for women to wear pants outside of the church but skirts and dresses inside the church? Are earrings and using makeup a sin? Finally, is Christian Reggaeton bad? I know it’s a lot of questions, but I was just wondering. Thanks! Answer: In regards to wearing pants, a similar…
Read MoreDid you get some verses wrong concerning prayer?
Question: I am a Christain who attends a Church of Christ. In a search to assist me in my study of God’s word, I came across your site. I happened to be gleaning over the Scriptures listed in reference to prayer and was surprised to find that some of the Scriptures given did not fit…
Read MoreHow do you fund your church?
Question: I checked on your web site for anything new and read about your Church on its Home Page. The business model is very good. As you know, I have a nonprofit as well. I had this fantasy that I could create a worldwide organization that I could call on when someone or an organization…
Read MoreThe Battle of Armageddon (Roberts)
by Mark Roberts Armageddon is a term that has slipped easily into today’s vocabulary. One hears of “nuclear Armageddon” and the “final battle” in both political and religious speeches. What does it all mean? Are premillennialists, like Hal Lindsey, correct when they tell us the last battle will involve Israel and Russia? What does the…
Read MoreHow do I tell my cousin that Mormonism is wrong?
Question: My cousin just starting going to a Mormon church. She once used to go to a Christian Church but has started going to church with her ex-mother-in-law. How should I begin to tell that the church she is going is not one of Christ and is pretty much a cult? Any help would be…
Read MoreIf God makes them one, how can there be divorce for any reason?
Question: The one thing that I noticed was that you said that there are biblical grounds for remarriage due to an unfaithful spouse. This, however, is not true from my understanding. I do see where a widow or the death of one spouse gives a biblical grounding for remarriage. But nowhere does it give any…
Read MoreWill God hold me accountable for my son’s sinful life?
Question: I am a Christian woman who is very distressed over my 19-year-old son who has suddenly turned to underage drinking and sexual fornication. Have I committed these sins against him, by not using wisdom with whom he was hanging around? Will God hold me accountable for my son’s rebellion? I am weighed down heavily…
Read MoreDid Jesus return the donkey he used for the triumphal entry?
Question: Did Jesus return the donkey he used in entering Jerusalem just before his death? Answer: It is not recorded, so any guess would be purely that — a guess. The colt was freely given to the Lord for his use (Mark 11:6). Beyond that, there is little that can be stated.
Read MoreCould I have driven my friend away by talking about my faith?
Question: An individual I know has made fun of me for doing my Bible studies and changing the way I live. At one time this person was quite helpful to me. He would take me to the store or the doctor appointments. But I started talking to him about why I was studying the Bible,…
Read MoreCan a seventeen-year-old conduct worship?
Question: My father is a pastor. Since we have two branch churches, my father will come to the main church only for giving a message after finishing the services in our branch church. So, he has appointed some youths to conduct songs, praise, and worship. But these people do not have any knowledge of music.…
Read MoreShouldn’t circumcision be advocated for health reasons?
Question: I read your explanation on the subject of “circumcision.” It was very good. However, I believe that having your son circumcised is a good thing. Not for any religious reason but health issues which there are many. Maybe you could add that in your presentation that though circumcision is no longer required as a religious…
Read MoreCan you say more about Aramaic being used in the Bible?
Question: I have a question concerning the two words, Arabic and Aramaic. In one of your most recent answers, you spoke about Aramaic being used in the Bible, but not Arabic. What is the difference between the two words? I understand that Arabic would be spoken by Arabian peoples, so where does Aramaic come from? I…
Read MoreHow does Philippians 3:10 relate to family?
Question: How do I tie Philippians 3:10 in with marriage, family, and parenting? Answer: “Yes most certainly, and I count all things to be loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus, my Lord, for whom I suffered the loss of all things, and count them nothing but refuse, that I may gain…
Read MoreWhy do ministers hold a Bible during a wedding?
Question: I have seen many people married in my lifetime, where the marrying authority has read the vows, always having the Bible in hand and appearing to read the vows from the Bible. Are the vows in the Bible? And why do they do this? What does the Bible say about united in marriage? Answer:…
Read MoreWho initiates grace, God or man?
Question: I do a lot of reading on theology and it seems like there are all kinds of versions on certain topics. I pray for God to shake up Christianity one day so that all these different interpretations of the His Word are eliminated and the Truth is illuminated. It gets pretty confusing sometimes because…
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