Three Quotes on Forgiving a Brother
From Questions Answered, Lipscomb and Sewell, Kurfees, pg. 260 Question: If a brother in the church offends us, is it right for us to forgive him whether he comes and asks us to or not, or must we hold it against him until he comes and asks our pardon? Would it not be more Christlike…
Read MoreThree Examples
by Sam Stinson “Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us” (Philippians 3:17, ESV). Experience is not authority. Because Jesus is our authority, his word is authority. However, how do we, those of us who deliver God’s message of salvation in Jesus,…
Read MoreYour article about Jesus not being a vegetarian opened my eyes
Question: Hi! I am 18 years old. I have read one of your articles regarding whether Jesus was a vegetarian and how, in regard to the Bible, the idea is all false. I am thrilled to read this, for I have been long deceived by these lies about Jesus and his relation to the Essences, which…
Read MoreHow can one justify being a Christian if he is not baptized?
Question: How can one justify being a Christian if he claims to believe but is not baptized until some time later? Is he convinced that baptism does not save you? Question: Many denominations teach people that belief is all that is required for salvation. Some, such as the Baptists, do practice a form of baptism,…
Read MoreIf he didn’t go all the way, could I still get pregnant?
Question: My boyfriend and I were about to have sex for the first time, but I changed my mind because I realized I wasn’t ready and plus he wasn’t wearing a condom! Since it was my first time and because it hurt too much he didn’t really go all the way, is there still a…
Read MoreShould I marry the father of my son?
Question: I am 21 years old and I have a 4-year-old son out of wedlock. I have a relationship with God for about a year, but I am confused. His father wants to be in our lives. We want to get married and move in together, but he is not a Christian. I love him…
Read MoreThey Gladly Received His Word
by Larry Ray Hafley Truth Magazine, Vol. 50, No. 2, Jan. 19, 2006. Larry Lester Roloff said that when they “gladly received the Word” (Acts 2) that meant they were saved because no sinner would do such! I am wondering why we did not think of that. Reply: If the fact that, before they were…
Read MoreIn Case You Thought There Were Facts Behind “The Da Vinci Code”
by Jeffrey W. Hamilton The April 8, 2006 issue of the Omaha World-Herald contained an interesting follow-up on the lawsuit by Michael Baigent and Richard Leigh, authors of Holy Blood, Holy Grail, against Dan Brown, the author of the very popular The Da Vinci Code. The article contained some very telling conclusions by the judge in the case. London…
Read MoreCould Israel have crossed the Red Sea on the eastern side of the Sinai peninsula?
Question: I was wondering if the possible crossing could be on the eastern side of the Sinai peninsula? Answer: Such a crossing would not match the account on numerous factors. “Then the children of Israel journeyed from Rameses to Succoth, about six hundred thousand men on foot, besides children. A mixed multitude went up with…
Read MoreWhat do you think about reincarnation?
Question: Basically I’m an atheist, so sometimes I compare other religions to Christianity, I found that “reincarnation” is very interesting and beautiful, it explains why some people are wealthy, some are poor, some are happy and some are in ordeal because it depends on what you did in your past life, and what you’re doing…
Read MoreAny ideas what is wrong with me?
Question: I am a 17 years old male and I am just becoming sexually active. I’m noticing a lot of things. For one, I have constant urges to pee all of the time. The number becomes unbearable sometimes. I have constant bladder pains, and my sexual time only lasts for a minute or two. After…
Read MoreMy husband says I deserve to be spanked
Question: My husband says I deserve to be spanked and I better obey him. Answer: It appears you didn’t make a wise choice in husbands. See “Does a husband have the right to spank his wife?”
Read MoreWhat is your proof that prophecy has ended?
Question: I would like to know who told you that prophecy has ended. Have you read the book of Daniel and Revelation? Where did this doctrine of devils come from? I hold an earned Ph.D. in Comparative Religion and Education and would love to hear your stance on this issue, as I oppose it with…
Read MoreWhy does Revelation 5:1-6 contain changing symbols?
Question: Can you please help me with this question? Can you please explain the reversal of images and transformation of symbols, such as a slain Lamb appearing right after the proclamation that a Lion is worthy to open the scroll (Revelation 5:1-6)? Answer: “And I saw in the right hand of Him who sat on…
Read MoreHow does a woman start wearing a covering?
Question: I’ve read a few of your statements on head coverings and find it interesting. How exactly can a woman begin to wear some sort of head covering within a church where this is not practiced or even mentioned? The key is to not present it as though they are “showing off” or having others…
Read MoreWhat were the evils of King Ahab and his wife Jezebel?
Question: What were the evils of King Ahab and his wife Jezebel? What steps did God take to deal with them? Answer: Sounds to me like someone is looking for a shortcut to getting his Bible lesson done. A summary is given in I Kings 16:30-34. “Now Ahab the son of Omri did evil in the…
Read MoreWho is the faithful and wise servant in Matthew 25:45-47?
Question: The King James Version says at Matthew 24:45-47, “Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season? Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing. Verily I say unto you, That he shall make…
Read MoreIs it a sin to have a baby out of wedlock?
Question: Is it a sin to have a baby out of wedlock? Answer: It is a sin to have sex outside of marriage (Hebrews 13:4). It is called “fornication” in the Bible, though some translations use the phrase “sexual immorality” or just plain “morality” for the same Greek word. The sin exists whether a child…
Read MoreCould Paul have argued against a Jewish tradition in I Corinthians 11:1-16?
Question: While looking around for a Jewish tradition from the first century I’d read some years before that was almost word for word what Paul addressed in the Corinthian letter, I ran across your page. I’m not sure the point you were making in “Images of Head Coverings During Worship”. Anyway, as long as I…
Read MoreIs it wrong to clap or raise hands during singing?
Question: I love the Lord our God with all that I am. Daily I give my all to show Christ through my actions. Of course, I am a sinner and I know that this is a daily growing experience, but what a journey it is! I am a married young female and understand, accept, and…
Read MoreWhat is the history of the “Church of Christ?”
Question: What is the history of the “Church of Christ?” Answer: The true history of the church is found in the Book of Acts in your Bible. However, I assume from your question you are wondering about the history of the churches of Christ in the United States. A really good and detailed account is…
Read MoreHow many promises can be found in the Bible?
Question: How many promises can be found in the Bible? Answer: “As His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue, by which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that through these you…
Read MoreWhen Jesus comes again, who will be raised?
Question: Concerning when Jesus comes again, who will be raised? Just a few chosen or everyone? What about all the aborted babies? Have the saints already risen? I have so many questions on the subject that I don’t know how to ask them all. If all the poor aborted babies are raised, will they be…
Read MoreHave you heard about Kim Clement?
Question: Where are you at? Have you not yet heard of Kim Clement! He prophesied publicly in front of a large audience long before any of the following happened ( I keep detailed archives of the meetings regarding time place and manner): · George W Bush became President · The debacle of the Florida Vote with Al Gore · Hurricane Katrina…
Read MoreWhere can I find a head covering?
Question: I discovered your site while doing some personal research on the women’s head covering, for myself and with my husband, who is a preacher of the gospel. My husband and I have come to the conclusion that we have been duped over the years, and were not taught correctly concerning the verses or the…
Read MoreWho were the first two disciples?
Question: Hello, I have a question: who were the first two disciples? Answer: “Again, the next day, John stood with two of his disciples. And looking at Jesus as He walked, he said, “Behold the Lamb of God!” The two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus. Then Jesus turned, and seeing them following,…
Read MoreHow do you honor an abusive parent?
Question: Well, I am not a Mormon either. (See earlier question.) My father is angry with me because I told him I thought that his buying a 34-year-old woman $209.00 in clothing at Nordstrom’s department store was not proper. My mother is in a home with Alzheimer and he is spending her money on another woman. Not only…
Read MoreMy boyfriend and I plan to get married, so is oral sex wrong in our situation?
Question: I am 22 years old and my boyfriend is 21 years old. We really love each other. We do go out sometimes, stay overnight, and have oral sex. We are seriously planning to get married. He already has accepted me as a wife and I have accepted him as my husband, but the problem…
Read MoreDid King Jehoshaphat remove the high places or not?
Question: I am looking for a source of information concerning the apparent discrepancy regarding Jehoshaphat and the high places of Judah. In II Chronicles 17:6 the record says the king removed the high places and wooden images from Judah. The parallel account in I Kings 22:43 says he failed to take away the high places. I have read several…
Read MoreWhat are honor and respect?
Question: What are honor and respect? Answer: Honor is used in two different senses. We can speak of a person’s honor and we can talk about giving honor to another person. A person’s honor is his integrity. It is the idea of doing what is right in all situations. “Repay no one evil for evil.…
Read MoreIs Judaism Calvinistic?
Question: Does the Jewish religion teach predestination, foreordination and election? Do they teach that David was born in sin? Do they teach that God hates some people before they were born just because He hated Esau before he was born? Answer: Modern day Judaism is divided into three main sects and several smaller fragments. According…
Read MoreCan you explain some apparent contradictions in the Gospel accounts?
Question: Matthew 8:28 records two men who were demon-possessed. Mark 5:1-2 and Luke 8:26-27 record one man. Why? And how do you defend this to someone? Also, Matthew records Jairus’ daughter was dead in Matthew 9:18, but Mark records it at the point of death in Mark 5:23. Why? Also, Mark records Jesus as saying take a staff for…
Read MoreWhere can I find an article on how homosexuality is not a part of a Christian’s lifestyle?
Question: Can I get an example of an essay on how homosexuality is not a part of a Christian’s lifestyle? Answer: There are several articles on this web site. You can find a list of articles answering prior questions regarding homosexuality at: Homosexuality If there is a more specific question that you would like addressed that…
Read MoreWhere can I find information about the falling of Jericho’s walls?
Question: I am doing a paper for school trying to prove that the Bible is true. One example I was going to use was the walls of Jericho. What I have to do is find the verses, and then try to prove it looking in books, interviews, the Internet, etc. I have heard before that…
Read MoreDoes the word “forever” in Ecclesiastes 1:4 mean “everlasting?”
Question: Does the word “forever” in Ecclesiastes 1:4 means “everlasting?” Answer: “One generation passes away, and another generation comes; but the earth abides forever” (Ecclesiastes 1:4). The Hebrew word ‘owlam refers to something that is of a long, indefinite period. It is a period of time which you cannot say for certainty when it comes to an end. To…
Read MoreHow do you handle a manipulative girl?
Question: I think girls to be just as aggressive as boys but in a different way. Does God allow mean behaviors such as being manipulative and subversive to get what one wants? Please tell me, how do you turn around a catty, snippy or snooty child? Answer: Oh, I agree; aggression can be demonstrated in…
Read MoreWhat do you think about Coptic Orthodoxy?
Question: Hi. I got your site from Google. I have a few questions that I hope you can answer: What is your statement of faith? What happened to the twelve apostles; for example, Mark started Coptic Orthodoxy in Egypt, Thomas in India, Paul in Rome, etc.? How did they die? Is the original church the…
Read MoreWho is Closer to God?
by Bob Pulliam Now don’t get me wrong! This is not a contest mentality being advocated here. But the question does enter my mind. I surfed over a channel the other day where people had the lights dimmed low, all were holding candles and swaying while singing Alleluia. I’m not trying to poke fun at anyone…
Read MoreWhat do Mormons teach about family relationships?
Question: I need some scriptural help with my father. I was not raised as a Mormon, but my father converted two years ago. Recently he yelled at me and essentially told me to get out and never come back to his house. I would like to know what the Mormon church teaches about how a…
Read MoreThank you for answering issues about the ‘Iraq’ email
Question: I had received a note from a friend in the country of Iraq. My son is serving his country over there at this present time, so I get things like this. I want to thank you for clearing up a lot of questions in my mind about it. It just didn’t seem real. I…
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