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What 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…
Read MoreWe have some questions on church discipline
Question: Hello brother Jeffrey, I trust you have been in good health this while, and your family too. I am happy to reach out to you after some time has passed. I delivered a teaching on I Corinthians 5, which deals with church discipline over ongoing sin. This teaching aroused questions, and I would like…
Read MoreMust a woman wear a covering all the time since we are commanded to pray without ceasing?
Question: Dear brother, Thank you for many of your great articles, which I also use in Bible teaching. I agree with you about the head covering. I am a woman. I have a question regarding how often and where a woman should wear the head covering. I ask this because of the command to pray…
Read MoreHow can I perfectly repent?
Question: Hello Mr. Hamilton, I feel I need to preface this email. This email was written over the course of many months, during which various issues arose at different times. For instance, the repentance part was written several months ago, but other stuff was written more recently. This is coming from a very fearful season…
Read MoreDid I incorrectly teach the parable of the yeast?
Question: Good day, brother Jeffrey. I led a study during our Mid-Week Service about the Parable of the Yeast. I made a disclaimer in my lesson that even though the majority of the usage of the word “yeast” in the Bible carries a negative connotation but the way Jesus used it in Matthew 13:33 leaned…
Read MoreDoes I John 4:19 make us blameless at Judgment?
Question: Greetings to you in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. In this way, love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence (boldness) on the day of judgment, because in this world we are like him. (I John 4:17). Does this verse make us blameless on the day…
Read MoreAm I an adulteress? Is my husband an adulterer?
Question: Hey, I am a member of a church of Christ. My spouse wants to divorce me. He is not a member, though. He wants to divorce, but not for any biblical reasoning. In the past, I found him messaging other women, taking inappropriate pictures, and even having condoms that were still in their packages.…
Read MoreWhat are the times of refreshing and the time of restoring all things?
Question: Dear sir, Can you help me understand this verse: “that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and that he may send the Christ appointed for you, Jesus, whom heaven must receive until the time for restoring all the things about which God spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets…
Read MoreWhy do people who do some good go to Hell?
Question: Hello, Is everything going well? May God bless you. I have a question for you. A classmate of mine asked me a question that I’m a bit helpless about. I am unable to answer him. He’s obsessed with the fact that some people who did many good things in their lives still go to…
Read MoreIs it OK to have a pet snake?
Question: Is it OK to own a pet snake? Only because you like them as a pet, not because you worship them. I was wondering, since the devil is often depicted as a snake in the Bible, would it be considered bad luck to have one as a pet? Thank you, Answer: People have domesticated…
Read MoreHow do you deal with an elder’s wife’s gossiping?
Question: Do the wives of the elders have any authority over the other women of the congregation? Are there qualifications for the wife of an elder? How should it be handled when the wife of an elder repeats hurtful information about a member of the church she learns from her husband to others? Thank you.…
Read MoreI think I’m beyond hope
Question: Brother Jeffrey, I am in my seventies. I keep having this “depression” that I’ve dealt with since High School. (By the way, I think depression is just a result of sin. After all, nobody in the Bible had a mental problem; it was just sin.) When I was young, I obeyed the Gospel, but…
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