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Why did my uncle die young? How can we know he is OK?
Question: I have recently lost my uncle due to a short illness. He was only in his thirties. When I read your website it only refers to people dying young as wicked. This confuses me as my uncle was a very good man at heart. Yes, he was not a saint but he had a…
Read MoreIs there any certain prayer of forgiveness for fornication?
Question: Hi, I’m a Catholic. I’m in need of advice! I’ve committed fornication with a girl I’m in a relationship with! I prayed to God for forgiveness! Is there any certain prayer of forgiveness to pray for the sinful acts I’ve done? I don’t want to turn my back on God again. I only want…
Read MoreI can’t seem to get my parents interested in true Christianity
Question: Hello, I could really use some advice. I am wanting to make a move to one of the churches that you recommended, but my parents don’t share my enthusiasm about trying to follow Christ’s teachings accurately. Less than half an hour ago my mom told me she would rather finish a movie than read…
Read MoreI’m trying to forgive my wife for the adultery she committed, but I’m finding it hard to forget
Question: Good evening, sir, I was told about your website and that you can help me with some questions I have about my marriage. I have been married for less than ten years. Well, last year my wife was seeing another guy from work. I found her messages when she was texting him. I confronted…
Read MoreI was removed from leadership because I behaved badly with my boyfriend
Question: Hello, I’m currently going through a hard time right now. l guess I just need someone to encourage me. My ex-boyfriend and I went too far. We went out earlier, but it didn’t last very long. I broke up with him, but not because I had an issue with him. It was mostly because…
Read MoreWhat intimacies are allowed or not allowed to engaged couples?
Question: My girlfriend and I are very grateful to the Lord for the love and gift we are to each other. We love the Lord and want to honor Him and His law for us as an unmarried but betrothed couple. We are committed to saving sex for marriage. I am searching deeper into His…
Read MoreAre Christians only allowed to talk to Christians?
Question: Hello, Does the Bible say that we’re not allowed to talk to anyone who’s not a Christian? If so, what happens if a Christian does talk to someone who’s not a Christian? Thanks! Answer: I’m scratching my head trying to figure out where such an idea could possibly come from. It would be impossible…
Read MoreWhy do I feel like I’m failing?
Question: Hi, Before I go any further, a little about myself. Almost two years ago I broke up from my first relationship that lasted about a year and a half. I admit I committed fornication, but when I realized it was a sin, I thought it was too late and God would not forgive me.…
Read MoreI’m interested in a girl, but she is planning to teach in another country for a year
Question: I found another godly girl who is absolutely amazing. We teach each other about Christ. I really like this girl and I’m excited about what God has in store for her future as a teacher. Her dream is to teach in China when she graduates. She wants to teach for a year and seems…
Read MoreWhat should a woman do who wants to get married but her boyfriend wants to wait another five years?
Question: Hi, First of all, I’d like to thank you for the great work you are doing for the church. May God bless the work of your hands. I have a pressing question: A friend who is 27 is in a relationship with a 29-year-old man. She tells me she is ready to get married…
Read MoreI know we did things wrong, but how can I get my boyfriend back?
Question: Hello, I really wanted your opinion on my relationship. My boyfriend and I had dated for almost two years. He broke up with me about a week ago. I am devastated. I always thought that he and I could get through anything. I admit we argued a lot, mostly on my account, but this…
Read MoreDid I cause my child to die? Did God? Why did it happen?
Question: I contacted you a couple of months back when I was having difficulties with an unplanned pregnancy. The feeling in my heart right now is one of confusion. Even though the baby was conceived in fornication, I never even thought of having an abortion. Despite the refusal of the man who impregnated me to consider…
Read MoreWho is Jesus Christ?
Question: Who is Jesus Christ? Answer: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. In Him was life, and the life was the light…
Read MoreDoes a person have to repent before you can forgive him?
Question: In Luke 17:3 we are told to forgive if repentance takes place and in Ephesians 4:32 “Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you,” but in Mark 11:25 Christ says “Whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father who…
Read MoreDo I leave the girl I’ve been having sex with to go back to my old girlfriend?
Question: Hi, To make the long story short, my girlfriend and I were both Christians and we did sex, almost thrice every week. But now I feel guilty and convicted that we should stop doing fornication. Due to this sin, I think I lost my love and feelings for her and I think I’m longing…
Read MoreWe just listened to your sermon “Beware” for our morning Bible time
Question: A great lesson on hypocrisy: “Beware.” We just listened to it with our sons for morning Bible time. We really appreciate your articles, sermons, and audio sermons. Thank you for making them available. Answer: I’m glad you are finding the material useful in your own studies.
Read MoreWe would like to get married, but we can’t afford it
Question: I am in the same situation as the young lady, who is 23 years old. I have been with my boyfriend for almost ten years, and we need help. We keep sinning. We want to stop, but we eventually come back to our sinful ways. Since the Bible say let them be married so…
Read MoreI love this website
Question: I love this website. I am thankful to God for you. Please keep me in prayer, as I live daily with sin and striving to walk in God’s way. It seems in life we are too comfortable with our sins. I want something more! God bless. Answer: I’m glad you have found useful material…
Read MoreMy friend is committing adultery. Must I say something?
Question: I need a clear answer. Did I commit sin if I have known from the beginning my friend has committed adultery and still dating someone? She still married, still living in the same house together with her husband and kids. Her husband is nice, old, and busy at work all the time. I also…
Read MoreIs it wrong to use “Allah” for God in Malaysian Bibles?
Question: Greetings, With the general election just around the corner here in Malaysia, many issues are being used as fodder including the issue of the use of the Arabic word for God in Malay translation of the Bible being used among native congregations. While this is not prohibited by any existing laws, the same issue…
Read MoreHow do we treat an adult child living in our house who stole from us?
Question: When an adult child of ours, living in our house steals, and we confront them, how do we treat them at the time of the confrontation and afterward whether they are in the house or decide to leave? What should the appropriate treatment of that child be? Answer: When an adult steals, you call…
Read MoreHow many sons did Abraham have?
Question: Regarding Genesis 20, where it says Sarah was untouched. So being the wife of Abraham she had no relations with him? Then how was it written she was barren? Abraham was married to his half-sister so he only told half a lie to the Pharaoh. Why was the Pharaoh plagued when this was the…
Read MoreCould you explain more about fornication, lust, and desire?
Question: To start off, I just want to say I am not trying to be antagonistic to your response in “My boyfriend and I keep falling into sexual sin. What should we do?” but rather trying to fully reconcile what people say the Bible says to the lives we actually live — body, soul and spirit. I…
Read MoreIs something a sin if it’s illegal?
Question: Is something a sin if it’s illegal? Answer: Sin is breaking God’s law. “Everyone who practices sin also practices lawlessness; and sin is lawlessness” (I John 3:4). One of God’s laws is “Every person is to be in subjection to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those which…
Read MoreWhy is the sky referred to as “heavens” in Genesis 1:6-8?
Question: Hello, I am currently bust with a Bible study of Genesis and I am confused about something. In Genesis God said: “Let there be a space between the waters, to separate the waters of the heavens from the waters of the earth”. If the first heaven is the atmosphere i.e the sky. Then why…
Read MoreCan a Christian be friends with an atheist?
Question: Good day sir, I am a woman. I have a friend who has morals and beliefs similar to mine. She is a focused, good person. I have known her for about six months now and, though it’s not long, I feel she is someone I would want to remain friends with. The only thing…
Read MoreYou Expect Me to Believe That?
by Phil Grear In the beginning, there was nothing. And suddenly for no reason, nothing exploded and created everything. You expect me to believe that? At some point, by chance, the right chemicals happened to float together at just the right moment to be struck by an electrical charge and become life. You expect me…
Read MoreI want to marry a Christian, but there is a girl who attends a different religion whom I’m interested in. What do I do?
Question: I grew up in the church my entire life. My dad is a preacher. I say all of that to give you a quick background. I have been dating a girl for about a month now and have really started to like her. The thing is, when she was 17 she got pregnant and…
Read MoreWhy do you use the non-inspired NKJV?
Question: Love your site! But why do you use the non-inspired version that has changed scriptures and missing words? I also notice that some of the NKJV have a 666 crest that looks like a trinity circle on them. Very deceptive — just like the fish sign for Dagod! Thanks for your thoughts. Answer: There is…
Read MoreI was greatly blessed by your article “Jesus Offends People”
Question: Good day. I read your article titled “Jesus Offends People,” and I am greatly blessed. God has inspired me to study His word more lately. Please, keep on sharing the good news with us. Answer: I’m glad you found the lesson from the study of the Gospel Accounts was useful in your studies.
Read MoreIs it right to kick people out of the church for openly sinning, even though all people are sinners?
Question: Is it right to kick people out of the church for openly sinning, even though all people are sinners? I know one should not be unequally yoked with non-believers but does this apply to personal life or the church as well? Do you think churches should enforce the sins they choose to enforce and just…
Read MoreAre you a church that constantly talks about Obama and abortion?
Question: Is your church a place where I am going to constantly hear about Obama and abortion? Do you discuss politics? Are these topics that are continually touched upon? I would appreciate an honest answer. Thank you. Answer: You can look through the Sermons and see what is discussed here. Moral topics are discussed and why…
Read MoreI’ve been involved in acts of lewdness with a married man while leading a church. What do I do?
Question: I am born again and have been upholding purity and faithfulness to God. I did not have any dealings with men because I told myself I was waiting for the guy that God has destined for me. I would stick to that and really serve God to the fullest. I lead praise and worship…
Read MoreMy new job interferes with going to Bible study. What do I do?
Question: I just started a new job at school where I work the second shift Monday through Friday. The local assembly where I worship meets for Bible study on Wednesday evenings. My question is: according to Hebrews 10:25 is it considered forsaking or neglecting if I miss Wednesday Bible study? Answer: The reason for attending…
Read MoreYou shouldn’t be discussing sex on a church’s website
Question: To whom it may concern: I recently searched for information regarding elders and your site came up on my search. I am very disturbed to know that there is an evangelist who seems to think it is OK to publish very explicit material regarding sexual subjects that way you are. I am sure this…
Read MoreWhy is apeitheo in John 3:36 translated “not obey” in some versions and “not believe” in others?
Question: Something interesting that I came across last week in studying: John 3:36 is a commonly quoted scripture. The KJV, NKJV, and Youngs roughly say: “He who believes (pisteuo) in the Son has everlasting life; and he who does not believe (apeitheo) the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abides on…
Read MoreI was serving the Lord until recently when I slept with a girl. Now I feel trapped in sin. How do I stop this?
Question: I do not know where to start with this, but I am a born-again Christian. I have been serving the Lord for five years until I slept with a girl recently. I am not married to her. We are just girlfriend and boyfriend. This is not right. I feel like I am trapped because…
Read MoreIs the law of marriage and divorce that Jesus taught for the church or universal?
Question: My wife last husband wanted to divorce her on irreconcilable differences. He changed his mind and said to her he wanted to work things out, she refused and wanted to proceed with the divorce because of the abuse and adultery, he also had another child outside their marriage. They proceeded with the divorce under…
Read MoreHow do I stop sinning with my friend?
Question: My year began on a very hopeful note, and I was really looking forward to making great changes in my life. My guy friend and I had not chatted or hung out for a while. Unfortunately the day we saw each other it seemed we could not resist not hanging out. I agreed to…
Read MoreI find your answers are relevant to my life
Question: I do not have a specific question, but I just wanted to say “Thank you.” Thank you, brother Hamilton, for your sacrifice and dedicated service to God. I often visit and revisit this site just for inspiration. I find that your answers to questions asked even several years ago still hold true and relevant…
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