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How can I restore my relationship with a brother?
Question: Dear Bro. Hamilton, I trust you are doing well. Thank you for the great work you continue to do in the Lord’s vineyard. I’m writing to seek your opinion on an issue that has been troubling me. A brother offended me, and I reached out to him directly to address the matter. However, he…
Read MoreShould a Christian study demonology?
Question: Good day Jeff, I have a question concerning demonology. Is it right for a Christian to study demonology (operations of demons), considering that fallible men teach this area of study? Shouldn’t we rely on the information the Bible provides us with? Thanks. Answer: The Bible is our only source of information regarding the spiritual…
Read MoreShould children be bringing food donations to the front of the church?
Question: Hello, I am hoping you can help us with some insight into a situation happening in our local body. During the worship service, during the time of offering, the children of the congregation are invited to come up and donate food items to the church’s pantry. Many members of our body have had issues…
Read MoreIs it grace that someone survives an accident?
Question: Good day, sir, When the Bible talks about grace or mercy, does it only refer to salvation? Many people mention grace when someone survives an accident, but grace is used for everything. Thanks. Answer: Grace is a gift given to you because the giver wanted to give it, not because you earned it or…
Read MoreMy son is communicating with his unrepentant mother
Question: Dear Brother Hamilton, Good evening, Brother. I’m writing to you because I am dealing with complex family matters and need prayer, wisdom, and book-chapter-and-verse guidance. Recently, I learned that my eldest son has been in communication with his mother, who remains unrepentant. He says he is trying to convince her to repent and turn…
Read MoreIs my husband committing fornication?
Question: I have a very serious yet difficult question to ask. Because this situation is very complicated, I really feel the need for sound biblical guidance. My husband is a cross-dresser, and he is very weird. I didn’t realize the depth of his sexual desires when we married. In fact, it wasn’t until we bought…
Read MoreWas Jesus an immigrant?
Question: About the immigration issues: I’m on the fence with some of it. I can’t help but think that Jesus was himself an immigrant, as Mary and Joseph fled King Herod. And they had to have Jesus in a manger. It just brings me back to the holocaust, how many people had to hide the…
Read MoreHow do I help a family member who is not helping herself?
Question: Hello! I would like to know what the biblical approach to this problem is. My husband and I are newly married. We’re just about getting by with our bills and debts with both of our incomes. At the same time, we’re trying to save for his green card process, which is expensive. We’re trying…
Read MoreCan a person be a member of two different congregations?
Question: We have a brother who used to worship with us, but eventually he took the gospel to his village, with the help of the congregation where we both worship. Worship services started in his village, with most members being his immediate family. However, he lives in our area but goes to the village every…
Read MoreWhat is meant by “a law unto themselves”?
Question: What does this part of Romans 2:14 mean? I highlighted the part I don’t understand. Romans 2:14 KJV “For when the Gentiles, which have not the law, do by nature the things contained in the law, these, having not the law, are a law unto themselves.” Answer: “For when Gentiles who do not have…
Read MoreHow do we keep our younger children from imitating their older rebelious sibling?
Question: I wanted to write in with a quick update regarding “How do we deal with a rebellious teenage daughter?”: Our daughter was less than enthusiastic about this idea at first. We decided to make it a small group of teens, and she was mortified at the idea of us (gasp!) talking to her friends.…
Read MoreWhat do I do about someone not paying back the money I loaned?
Question: Good day, Minister, I hope you are healthy and thriving, and I want to thank you and the church for the work you are doing. I have an issue that’s bothering me and my conscience. I lent some money to a colleague, and she promised to pay me on a particular day. When the…
Read MoreWhat should be done about contributions while traveling?
Question: Hello preacher, Our congregation has recently been studying Christian giving, especially from I Corinthians 16. We understand that if a member misses a Sunday service, they should try to make up their contribution the following week. A question has come up: If a brother or sister misses service because they were visiting another congregation,…
Read MoreDoes a church have the right to remove from its roll a member who no longer lives in the area?
Question: Dear Sir, I have been reading your articles and learning a lot from your Bible teachings. Thank you for all you do and for your heart to spread the Truth. Here’s my question: There’s a sister in our Church who was reached out while working as a house helper in a disciple’s home, but…
Read MoreShould a congregation deny someone who desires to be baptized again?
Question: Good day Jeff, I hope you’re doing well. I have a question. A brother stood up in church to confess that the reason he got baptized was to marry a sister in the congregation, not that he was convinced that it would give him salvation. He requested that he be baptized again since, after…
Read MoreWas baptism only for the Jews? (3)
Question: Good day. Does I Corinthians 12:13 refer to Holy Spirit baptism? Was water baptism only for the Jews? Did it stop when Paul got his assignment to the Gentiles? Thanks. Answer: I Corinthians 12:13 tells us who was behind the means by which we can be saved. The Holy Spirit revealed God’s plan. See…
Read MoreIs it wrong to preach on All Saints Day?
Question: Hello brother, I have always been reading many articles on your sites, and it has really helped me as a preacher. My question is this: Is it prohibited in the Scriptures for one to preach during All Saints Day (November 1)? There is a tradition of the unbelievers here in the Philippines that during…
Read MoreThank you for your wonderful answers
Question: Thank you for your wonderful answers. Have a blessed day. Answer: I’m glad the website has been helpful to you.
Read MoreWhat is the difference between intentional and unintentional sins?
Question: Please explain the difference between intentional sin and unintentional sin. I would also like to understand whether God judges us for unintentional sins. Wouldn’t it be unjust for Him to punish someone for something they weren’t even aware of? Answer: “‘But the person who does anything defiantly, whether he is native or an alien,…
Read MoreIs gene editing moral?
Question: What are your thoughts on gene editing? It is used for various purposes, and one of those is to remove parts of a gene or DNA that can cause illnesses such as Down Syndrome, among others. Answer: We use surgery today to correct birth defects, such as cleft palates or bone deformations. We use…
Read MoreWhat if a man found out that one of his children was sired by another man?
Question: Dear Beloved, If, after nearly 15 years in marriage, a brother later discovers that one of his children isn’t his, does he have the right to divorce and remarry based on deception and infidelity? Thank you for your time! Answer: It would depend. Was this due to a momentary weakness, which the wife repented…
Read MoreHow do we fix our sin?
Question: Good day I strongly need advice. My boyfriend and I have been together for 9 years. We met in church, and we are Christians. We do everything together; we pray together, read verses together. We have a 2-year-old child, and now we are expecting again. We started living together this year because the situation…
Read MoreWas Jesus baptized to usher in his priestly ministry?
Question: Good morning, Jeffrey, I pray you are well! I have a couple of questions that I’ve been pondering, and I would love your help in finding answers in the scriptures. Thank you in advance! What does I John 5:6-8 mean? Especially the part that says that Jesus “came by water and blood”? I read…
Read MoreHow does God see an annulment?
Question: Good morning, I have been discussing annulment with someone. My question is: What is an annulment in the eyes of God? I know they can’t remarry, and dating may be a sin as well. My other question is: If they try to reconcile later, would they need to go through the marriage ceremony again?…
Read MoreCan I give on other days than Sunday?
Question: Good day, Is the giving during Sunday worship any different from voluntary giving at any other time? Suppose a brother receives a salary on Wednesday and knows he may overspend that month, so he decides to transfer the money to the church account rather than splitting his giving into four. Has he sinned? Answer: “Now…
Read MoreIf we have eternal life, do we have it permanently?
Question: If we have eternal life, doesn’t that mean we have it permanently? Answer: We have eternal life in promise. Just as formerly, we had eternal condemnation in promise. The promise of eternal damnation is to the unbeliever who can change their destiny by belief and repentance. Change your destiny by changing your direction and…
Read MoreIs restitution require on past taxes?
Question: Hello, I hope you’re having a blessed day! I need some advice, if you please. In the past, my sister has committed past dishonesty in her tax forms, and I was wondering if restitution is required? Should she have to make things right by admitting to it and repaying whatever she owes? And what…
Read MoreDoes the Bible only say to flee from lust?
Question: Is it true that the only sin the Bible tells us to flee from is lust? Some Christians make the claim that I shouldn’t fight lust and that I should flee from it instead. I don’t see anything wrong with saying that Christians should fight against lust, but apparently, I am wrong for saying…
Read MoreShould we use the Old Testament to bind covering our thighs?
Question: Good evening, Should we use Exodus 28:42 to bind covering our thighs all the way down to the knees? There has recently been controversy over whether the context of this verse provides a clear indication of what the Hebrew word yarek refers to. I’ve heard sermons from both sides, and I’m curious about your…
Read MoreDo we have to always submit to the elders?
Question: Hi Brother Jeffrey, We have a preacher from a sister congregation teaching about God’s leadership structure for the Church. He was discussing submission and that even if you don’t agree with the Elders’ decision-making, you should still follow through, giving the example of the Elders running a food bank at his congregation, a group…
Read MoreIs it wrong for a woman to teach on a social media platform?
Question: Hello, Thank you for taking the time to view my question. My question is in regards to the topic of women teaching. I completely understand it is not a woman’s right to lead any assembly in terms of worship or to try and exercise authority over men in the church. I know women can…
Read MoreMy wife has become a hyper-charismatic
Question: Dear Jeffrey, I hope you are doing well and that your weekend was good. I would like to ask for your thoughts on a situation. To make a long story short, my household is of different beliefs. Both my wife and I are members of the church, but over time, through personal experiences and…
Read MoreIs worship acceptable if the one leading it is a hidden sinner?
Question: Dear sir, I hope this email finds you well. In reference to Romans 6:1-2 and I Timothy 2:8: If someone is leading any of the acts of worship and, unknown to the church, the person is in sin but continues to lead the service, does it hinder the church in any way? Do your…
Read MoreWhy wasn’t the church in Thyatira told to withdraw from the Jezebel in their midst?
Question: Dear Jeffrey, I hope you are well. I have a question concerning the church at Thyatira in Revelation 2:18-29. The letter to the church mentioned a Jezebel. Some compared her with the wife of Ahaz, who instilled and practiced evil. In the Revelation case, Jezebel teaches false doctrines, leading others to commit fornication and…
Read MoreI’m losing my enthusiasm
Question: First of all, I want to say thank you for your hard work and dedication to your church and the website. I recently discovered your website, and I enjoy reading the questions and your answers. I’ve been a Christian for a long time. I’ve been a member of various churches of Christ in different…
Read MoreMust a congregation support a preacher who was hired by an eldership that later dissolved?
Question: Many years ago, an eldership hired a preacher. Upon hiring the new preacher, the eldership promised the preacher a certain amount of pay, pay raises, and other perks. A few years later, the eldership dissolved due to elders moving away, death, etc. From when the preacher was hired many years ago to the present…
Read MoreWhy do some churches of Christ not believe in the Holy Spirit?
Question: Howdy! I am reaching out to inquire why some of the churches of Christ do not believe in the Holy Spirit. They think it’s just the Bible and that He is not actually with Christians! Seems like a false teaching. It’s like they are too afraid to be anything like the church of God…
Read MoreQuestions about the body, soul, spirit, and death
Dear Jeffrey, I listened to your Bible lesson on the body, spirit, and soul, and it was very helpful. I have some questions and thought I would like to run them by you (my Bible quotes are from KJV): The Body, Soul, and Death Genesis 2:7 breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and…
Read MoreWhat are spiritual blessings?
Question: My daughter asked me a question that I couldn’t answer as straightforwardly as I would like. Could you help me answer this question? What is a spiritual blessing? Ephesians 1:3 discusses this concept, but the explanation I found was too complex for me to understand fully. I need it explained in simpler terms. Thanks.…
Read MoreCan elders only be appointed by college-trained preachers?
Question: I have a question. In the absence of the formally-trained or college-trained preacher, but under the guidance of homegrown or locally trained preachers, can a church start a process of nominating potential elders, declaration of desire from nominated members, church participation in choosing those with qualities mentioned in I Timothy 3 and Titus, and…
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