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Did I break a vow I made due to OCD?
Question: Good morning, I struggle with intrusive thoughts, doubts, fears, and compulsive behaviors. This is the way it has tended to show up for me: Example 1: Walking down the sidewalk and thanking God for a beautiful day Thought: “You should kneel on the sidewalk to pray publicly.” I would resist: “No, I don’t want…
Read MoreAre atrocities committed reason to reject Christ?
by Kenny Chumbley via Sentry Magazine, Vol. 20 No. 2, June 1994 Question: How do we answer the atheist who cites the crimes and atrocities committed in the name of Christ as an argument against believing in Christ? Answer: We do not deny that a Christian can engage in criminal behavior. I Peter 4.15 acknowledges this…
Read MoreCan someone be born with a sin that cannot be forgiven?
Question: Hello, First, I would like to thank you for taking the time to answer my questions. I do appreciate your knowledge. I have an interesting question about the topic of “saveability” (not an actual word). Does God allow for someone to be born with sin that they cannot be forgiven of? I know the…
Read MoreIs marriage the business of the church or the family?
Question: Hello Minister, I hope you are doing well. I have a few issues I would like some clarification on. Is marriage primarily the business of the church or the family? In many African contexts, the acceptance of a bride price by the woman’s family during a formal occasion is a prerequisite for marriage. After…
Read MoreDoes faith cause salvation?
Question: Dear Mr. Hamilton, Thank you for sharing the article “What Saves a Person.” I’ve read it carefully and wanted to follow up with a sincere question. I noticed the article lists many things Scripture associates with salvation — God, Christ, grace, faith, repentance, baptism, obedience, etc. — and then concludes that all are equally…
Read MoreIf everyone sins, how can anyone go to heaven?
Question: I have some questions for you: I saw a video that says sinners cannot go to heaven; you cannot walk on the path of sin and still expect your name to be written in the Book of Life. If the video is correct, sinners cannot go to heaven. However, even Christians make mistakes and…
Read MoreScience Still Can’t Rule God Out
by Buddy Payne via InLight Media Has science really proved that God does not exist? Many people assume modern science has made belief in God obsolete—but is that actually true? In this video, Buddy Payne examines the limits of the scientific method and asks an important question: Can science prove that God does—or does not—exist?…
Read MoreWhat are all the commands we must keep?
Question: What are all the commands that we are called to obey under Christ? In 1st John, it states that the commandments are not burdensome, and it lists two commands throughout John’s epistles. How many more commands do I need to follow? I want to make sure I’m not leaving anything out. Answer: God did…
Read MoreWhy don’t preachers follow Paul’s example and not accept pay for preaching?
Question: In I Corinthians 11:1, we are commanded to follow the example of the Bible, so why don’t preachers today follow Paul’s example and not take money for preaching so as not to hinder the Gospel of Christ? Reason I ask this question is because from 1950s-1970s preachers were ranked by majority of people to…
Read MoreA friend doesn’t want to think her parents might not be saved
Question: Hello, Thank you for all the information you have on your website. I use the resources weekly! We visited your congregation a few years ago when we were in Omaha for a hockey tournament. My wife studied with her friend for 5-6 months, almost weekly, and she obeyed the gospel and was baptized. She grew…
Read MoreIs the Jefferson Bible enough?
Question: I recently conversed with someone who is living in a sinful lifestyle, but who I believe is starting to question her life choices. She is in her 70s now and has cancer. She mentioned that she is reading the “Jefferson bible” and wondered if that is “enough.” She asked me to research it since…
Read MoreJust Dropping By to Say Thanks
Question: I just wanted to say thanks. I’ve been looking at your site quite often, and your emails are some of the few I actually look forward to receiving. I sometimes give short talks on Wednesdays and fill in when the preacher is absent, so there are many great ideas for my subject. Thanks again.…
Read MoreHow can I remember where passages are?
Question: Hello, I do appreciate all the questions you have answered and the guidance that you have provided. I have a student who is concerned that she cannot recall scripture to support her beliefs. I understand the basic knowledge of how to commit something to memory. While in nursing school, I sometimes did not fully…
Read MoreShould a church spend money on community service to get people to evangelize?
Question: Should a church use its money in community service to gain the attention of people to preach to, because of the current lack of seriousness in people toward the gospel? Is it the correct pattern of evangelism? Answer: “Jesus answered them and said, ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, you seek Me, not because…
Read MoreWould it be good to pursue a career in music?
Question: Thank you, sir, for your very informative messages. Please, I have a very important question. I discovered my talent is singing, and I have been inspired to pursue secular music, but being aware of my faith, sir, I would also like to know if this is a good thing to do. Answer: See “Can…
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by Hugh DeLong Text: Revelation 22 As we finish reading the rather strange (compared to the gospels and letters of the New Testament), we are given a stark warning: “I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: if anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues described…
Read MoreJesus’ Dual Role in Our Lives
by Scott Smelser via InLight Media Jesus is more than just our Savior — He’s also our Lord. That’s a whole other aspect to God’s Son that has huge implications for our relationship with Him, and even for the way we live. Scott Smelser dives deep into this important topic in this video.
Read MoreI’m suffering OCD when it comes to baptism
Question: I have a question. I am pretty sure I am suffering from OCD when it comes to baptism. I have been baptized multiple times because I did not think my repentance was genuine enough and because I was learning more about baptism. I originally came from a Baptist denomination. My friend, whom I met…
Read MoreBy Reason of Use
by William V. Beasley via Sentry Magazine, Vol. 19 No. 2, June 1993 Some, not all, of the Christians who originally received the book of Hebrews were in a state of spiritual infancy (Hebrews 5:11-14). The writer of Hebrews had a real difficulty in writing about Christ (“Whom” Hebrews 5:11) or of the priesthood of Christ…
Read MoreHow do you identify the true church?
Question: Dear Sir, Thank you for your response to various questions. I have learned so much from the La Vista Church of Christ’s website, and I want to let you know. I really want to join a true church of Christ. I have two questions: How do you identify a true church? Is Christ coming…
Read MoreWhy did Isaac want to bless Esau?
Question: Hey there. Regarding Genesis 27. Why does Isaac intend to bless Esau when the prophetic voice had already declared, “The older shall serve the younger” (Genesis 25:23)? Also, why does Isaac twice indicate that he suspects that Jacob is pulling a trick on him, yet does nothing? It seems very peculiar. I understand that…
Read MoreI wrongly accused you of focusing too much on sexual content
Question: Dear Minister, This is a little late, but some years ago, I wrongly accused you of focusing too much on sexual content. I am sorry, and I ask for your forgiveness. I have been reading your posts for years and have learned a lot. Please forgive me. Answer: I didn’t take any offense. I…
Read MoreHow 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.
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