Does the blessing of wine outweigh its dangers?
Question: Generally, the Bible condemns drunkenness (in a variety of places) but nowhere condemns wine or alcoholic beverages in total. In fact, the mild exhilaration that comes from moderate imbibing of wine is seen as a blessing of God in several Old Testament passages. Health advisor says alcohol impairs the nervous system and strains the…
Read MoreDo you know of a source for children studies on the Internet?
Question: I want to send you a note of thanks and encouragement for your great website and your stand for the truth. I am a minister in the Lord’s church and truly appreciate men who continually stand for truth. I also had a question: Do you know of any good “family” devotional books or websites…
Read MoreWhy don’t you use the King James Version?
Question: Why don’t you use the King James Version? Answer: The problem is that the English language has changed in the last 400 years. Here are some examples: “Against” used to merely mean opposite or confronting. Thus in I Samuel 25:20 “And it was so, as she rode on the ass, that she came down by…
Read MoreWas my husband saved at his first or second baptism?
Question: My husband had been baptized at around 13 years old. He said he thought he got baptized because he knew his mom wanted him too. I am sure he knew some of what was right and wrong but was not privy to a lot of Bible teaching. (He was later baptized from the heart…
Read MoreWasn’t Abraham’s offering of Isaac because of pagan beliefs?
Question: Abraham “offered” Isaac to the mighty one (elohim) because he was still acting under a basic ancient pagan or heathen culture. This was a culture that believed that a great gift, such as one’s only child late in life, or any great blessing deserved thanks to one’s mighty one (elohim). The pagans thought that…
Read MoreWhere in the Old Testament does it say to honor others more than yourself?
Question: Where is it said in the Old Testament about honoring (or a similar word) the other more than oneself? Also, what are similar words to “honoring?” Answer: In the New Testament you can find, “Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let…
Read MoreCould you provide Spanish text?
Question: Thank you for the illustrations. I am laminating some of them. I had been looking for pictures like these. It hurts not to be able to read everything in Spanish. Blessings. Answer: While I could run the pages I create through a machine translator, I am unable to proofread the results since I don’t…
Read MoreIf a person commits fornication while engaged, does that affect the later marriage?
Question: My spouse was engaged to a woman for a month and a half. They were sexually active before and after they became engaged. They were not faithful to each other during the engagement and decided to break the engagement. He has since repented for his sin (been baptized, etc.) and is living a godly…
Read MoreThe Power of an Example
by Gilbert Alexander When God planned marriage, He planned a helper for man, a woman, a wife (Genesis 2:18-24). Hers is a role of subjection to her husband (Ephesians 5:22), a role of obedience to her husband (Titus 2:1-6). She is taught to be wise and careful in judgment (discreet), to be pure (chaste, not…
Read MoreHow do I convince an atheist to believe in the Bible?
Question: How do I convince my friend to believe in the Bible, as well as God? My friend doesn’t believe in God, Heaven, the devil, anything that the Bible teaches. This friend told me that, to her, the Bible is complete fiction. I know that I cannot even begin to convince her that there is…
Read MoreDo you have a list of verses opposing the idea of once saved, always saved?
Question: I was wondering if you had all the verses that are against once saved always saved in a collection. All New Testament, of course, due to the fact person I am talking to says in the Old Testament you could lose your salvation (Moses talking to God saying don’t blot out their names in…
Read MoreShould a repeated adulterer be dismissed from the ministry?
Question: I would like to know what God’s view is on this matter. A pastor in our town who is over a church is committing adultery over and over again. The church keeps taking him from the pulpit but after awhile lets him come back to the pulpit. My opinion this is the blind leading…
Read MorePlease Knock on My Door!
by Dick Cupp Have you ever hesitated to knock on someone’s door, afraid that those inside don’t want to hear anything about the gospel of Christ? Let me tell you of a young man who would have given a great deal just to have some Christian knock on his door earlier in his life. This…
Read MoreThe Lost Who Never Heard the Gospel
Text: II Thessalonians 1:3-10 Suggested Invitation: “What Can Wash Away My Sin?” (454) I. In any game, we want an equal chance of winning, otherwise the game would not be fun. A. To that end, we want the rules of the game spelled out clearly at the beginning. Nothing is more irritating than to have someone…
Read MoreWhat do you think about predestination and free-will?
Question: I am having a hard time with predestination. What I mean is, I see choice throughout the whole Bible; yet I see other stuff predetermined, such as certain events, kingdoms predicted to fall or the rebuilding of the temple. In Revelation there are people would not turn back to God and they would be…
Read MoreIs thinking about sin a sin?
Question: It is a sin to have that thought? Even though I didn’t act upon it? Answer: A thought is not a sin. Otherwise, there would be no temptation — only sin. Satan has to get us to think about sin to lure us into it. What should happen is that we immediately follow the…
Read MoreWhen was the great flood?
Question: I’m finding so many conflicting dates on when the Great Flood took place and how far after that Sargon came into power. Do you have any insight on this for me? Answer: I’m not surprised that you are having difficulty. Dating gets very difficult the further you go back in time for a number…
Read MoreWhy can’t I get pregnant with my boyfriend?
Question: I had sex several times with my boyfriend. I feel nauseous and have been throwing up. I took a pregnancy test and it came back negative. I am supposed to have my menstruation in a couple of days and it hasn’t come yet. So what does that mean? Is something wrong with me or…
Read MoreWhy is Jude 9 linked to Zechariah 3:2?
Question: I have a question about the book of Jude. In particular, verse 9. It talks about the archangel Michael and the devil in a dispute about the body of Moses. I had not read this before, or at least don’t remember it. At the bottom of the page, the reference is Zechariah 3:2. I…
Read MoreI’m getting interested in a girl, do you have any advice?
Question: Hello, I was wondering: one of my good friends is a woman (I am 22, she’s 18). The relationship is developing into a good friendship, and probably going to lead to learning the Bible more together and practicing what is said in the Bible, such as evangelism, repentance, praying, and the like. We are…
Read MoreI have had sex without being married, and I’m scared that I will go to hell because of it. What can I do?
Question: I had sex with eight different girls at different times when I was between 15 and 17. I was blind to God. By that I mean I believed that He existed, but just recently I realized, “Wow, I’m doing bad.” I didn’t know what were sins. Then I had sex with a girl that…
Read MoreI think you misunderstood the vision of the tree of life in the Book of Mormon
Question: You had some problems with Lehi and Nephi’s visions of the Tree of Life. If you would like to truly understand what they are talking about, you ought to try and draw a picture of the vision. I have a friend who did just that and for the first time was able to really…
Read MoreI John 3:19-24: Our Assurance
by Ethan R. Longhenry “Hereby shall we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our heart before him: because if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things. Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, we have boldness toward God; and whatsoever we ask we receive…
Read MoreWhy do I feel like I don’t deserve to be cleansed?
Question: I was baptized as a baby in the church and have always been a Christian, but I have not been actively involved in fellowship as much as I’d like to be. My husband and I engaged in sexual acts (not intercourse) before marriage which I know are wrong. I have asked God for forgiveness…
Read MoreSince Jesus returns with the saints, doesn’t this mean there will be a rapture first?
Question: I studied on The Rapture for quite a long while (one or two-plus years!) seeking the truth about The Rapture. I sought my answers from God’s inerrant and infallible Word. The Scripture says that Jesus will return to earth with His saints when He returns to lay down rule on earth. How in the…
Read MoreIsn’t the best way to preserve something is to hide it?
Question: In reference to deletions, or missing portions of ancient scripture, please consider the following instance: In Matthew is the declaration that Jesus dwelt in Nazareth, “that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, He shall be called a Nazarene” (Matthew 2:23). Is there any instance of this prophecy in the Old…
Read MoreThank you for helping to defend my beliefs against Mormonism
Question: I just wanted to say thanks for the article “The Mormon Plan of Salvation”. My new husband is Mormon and loves the fact that I have strong faith in our Savior, Jesus Christ. However, he, of course, feels like I am missing a vital part of true salvation. Therefore, the missionaries have been visiting…
Read MoreAfter a person becomes a Christian, can they live as they please?
Question: There are some people who feel that Christians can live a lifestyle pretty much as they please after “believing on the Lord Jesus Christ” ( Ephesians 2:8-9; John 5:24; and others). Faith alone in Christ alone with nothing else required, it is all in the rewards. Is that your thinking also or do we…
Read MoreDid the disciples receive the Holy Spirit at the last supper or on Pentecost?
Question: A question about John 20:22: “And when he had said this, he breathed on [them], and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost.” Did the Apostles receive the Holy Ghost on the day of Pentecost or at this time? Or was Jesus speaking in the future tense corresponding with the other Scriptures? The…
Read MoreHow do I get forgiveness for having sex with a prostitute?
Question: Thank you very much for your answer, I am glad to see your mail. I am thankful to you for that. I will give a brief introduction about me: I am basically from a Hindu family but started believing in Christ four years ago. As I started believing in Christ, I have had disagreements…
Read MoreDo Christians experience temporal judgments?
Question: Do you feel Christians experience “temporal judgments” here on this earth right now? In other words, if a born again believer is not walking according to what the Scriptures teach, do they experience temporary judgments in order to get them to come around to the Lord’s way before it would be too late? Answer:…
Read MoreHow is it possible to fall from grace if you can’t lose your salvation?
Question: I have visited your web site and couldn’t find the answer I was looking for. There is one verse in particular which I have a hard time reconciling with the rest of Scripture. I know that you can’t lose your salvation (John 10:27-29), but how is it possible to “fall” from grace? There are…
Read MoreWhat is the meaning of the biblical word “korah?”
Question: What is the meaning of the biblical word “korah?” Answer: Korah is a proper name in Hebrew. Like most names, it is used without reference to its direct meaning. Such is still done today. My name is “Jeffrey,” but few use the word for its original meaning “at peace with God.” Scholars believe Korah…
Read MoreOh, Daddy, I Forgot!
by Gary W. Holladay, Sr. At sunset, I was quite tired from transplanting a cherry tree in the front yard of my corner lot; but I still needed to tie it down to protect it from the wind. As I pounded stakes into the ground, I heard the gleeful squeals of small children in the…
Read MoreCould I get pregnant if the condom leaked?
Question: I had sex with my boyfriend for about maybe the sixth or seventh time. We used a condom, and when he went to take the condom off some of the sperm was at the bottom; it leaked out during sex (only a very small amount). Could I still get pregnant? What are the chances?…
Read MoreShould a member be disciplined for divorcing his wife?
Question: A member of our congregation has been separated from his wife for over a year. His wife just called to inform me that he has filed for a divorce. She says that the papers she has been served with a statement that the reason for the divorce is “for the betterment of the family”.…
Read MoreNot Our Workmanship, But His
Bill Hall via Gospel Power, Vol. 13, No. 33, Aug. 13, 2006 “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them” (Ephesians 2:10). When one is baptized he becomes a new creation, but he is not the creation of any man. He…
Read MoreHow can you judge others?
Question: Christians are not supposed to judge, only your God is supposed to. In the constitution, it states “Freedom of Religion.” I guess people that believe in Buddhism, Hinduism, etc. are going to hell I suppose right? If your a real “Christian” then you don’t judge people by their religion, sexuality, etc. It says so…
Read MoreWhy did God put the forbidden tree in the garden?
Question: I have a couple of doubts and am hoping to get an answer from you. Adam and Eve ate the fruit of the forbidden tree, which was a sin. Why did God has created that tree? If there is no tree, then there would have been no sin. Why do the innocent suffer? Answer:…
Read MoreDid I have the right to remarry?
Question: When God forgives you does he wipe your slate clean? Several years ago I suspected my husband of adultery. His boss told me he had information about the situation and we agreed to meet at his house at lunch to discuss it. As we talked, I became emotional and he tried to comfort me.…
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