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What if you continued with your sin after baptism?
Question: What if you continued with your sin after the baptism of water? Do you still need to be baptized again? Answer: The proper question is whether you repented of your sins before you were baptized. Some people do want to become Christians, but they are not interested in giving up some of their sins.…
Read MoreI enjoyed the article on public confession
Question: Greetings. A friend sent me a link from your site, and I enjoyed the article on public confession. I read a few others while I was there and found them to be quite good. Answer: I’m glad you found the site useful for your studies.
Read MoreI need someone to talk to
Question: I try very hard to open my heart to God, but since I moved to another country my heart turned to stone. I go to church but I feel like a hypocrite. When I am in church I start to think about the rent to pay and the things I need to do. I…
Read MoreDoes religion save people?
Question: Hi, I became a Christian two years ago, and I was thinking about if I need a religion to be saved. I just think that I’m saved because Christ died on the cross for my sins, so if I accepted him as my Lord and Savior, I’m saved. Am I wrong? I’m convinced I’m…
Read MoreI think you are insulting God to believe everything written down in the Bible
Question: OK, here is the deal: I am very spiritual but do not believe the Bible is the Word of God. The Bible is the word of man. How are we supposed to believe what is written? It is a ridiculous idea that we believe everything that man said was the Word of God. You…
Read MoreWhen did Ruth convert to Judaism?
Question: Was Ruth converted to Judaism in the Book of Ruth? If yes, when did it happen? By the time she marries Mahlon, or by the time she follows Naomi to Bethlehem, or by the time she marries Boaz or none of the above? Answer: Ruth’s decision to follow the Law of Moses is seen…
Read MoreWhat was the original language?
Question: Hi, I’m a part of the church of Christ and have found this site to be on point. I have grown very much in Christ and I’m having the time of my life obeying our God. I just had to say all that because it feels good to preach and teach about God, Jesus…
Read MoreWhy hasn’t God blessed me?
Question: I have nowhere else to turn at this point. I have prayed, but I guess I’m not doing it right. I have changed my ways, but I guess I haven’t changed them enough or the right ones. I have strived diligently to be obedient to the word of God as best I can, yet…
Read MoreYour site has become one of my “go-to” sites when I am doing my Bible study
Question: Your site has become one of my “go-to” sites when I am doing my Bible study. I am frequently left wondering how you find the time to construct such thorough and well-thought-out answers to so many questions. From your background in science, it’s clear that God blessed you with a gift of intelligence and…
Read MoreCould God speak in a still small voice today if He wanted to?
Question: Hello, I was baptized for the remission of sins about a year ago and became part of the church of Christ. I wanted to know if it was still possible to hear God’s voice audibly or as a small inner voice speaking gently. I know that we no longer need to hear God’s voice…
Read MoreWhy did Jesus tell some people to talk about his miracles and others not to say anything?
Question: I was studying Mark 5 and there are two things I do not understand: Jesus commanded “Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great thing the Lord hath done for thee” in Mark 5:19. However, in Mark 5:43, he charged them straightly that no man should know it. I do not understand…
Read MoreIs there a gift of beauty or attractiveness?
Question: Is there a gift of beauty or attractiveness? Are Christians allowed to utilize this gift? Should it be used in the same manner in males and females? What are some possible examples it is used to honor God? Answer: Are there some people born more handsome or beautiful than others? Yes. “It came about…
Read MoreCan a woman do the bookkeeping and generate financial reports for the church?
Question: Dear Sir: I am writing to you because I need an answer from a mature Christian. I have in the past read a great deal of the articles your congregation has posted online. I have also used several of them in our bulletins. We are a fairly new congregation. We have no elders. We…
Read MoreI received an unofficial CD containing songs I know are copyrighted. What should I do?
Question: A song leader from another congregation had burnt a CD from a group of people who recorded songs from the Hymns for Worship hymnal, to try and teach song leaders how to lead some of the less used songs in the book. He had given it to my grandpa years ago. It is copyrighted material. This…
Read MoreCan the marriage of an atheist work? Is it possible to have a marriage that lasts without divorce?
Question: Do you think atheist marriages can work? And toward Christian marriages: do you still have to make it work, or can you just be confident it will work since the only reason for a divorce would be cheating? I know a couple — she’s atheist, he’s agnostic — and they intend to marry. But…
Read MoreI love the spectrum of issues that you address on your site
Question: I want to express my gratitude for your wonderful and informative website. Now I haven’t surveyed the Internet and compared it in any comprehensive way whether your site is the most in-depth or not, but I will say it is by far the most comprehensive I have used. I currently have been associated with…
Read MoreI’m living with a guy I know is involved with another woman
Question: I have been committing sins since I was 15. I’m now in my twenties and a single mother to a beautiful child. I and her father broke up because he was unfaithful to me; he got another girl pregnant several years ago. I also had an abortion when I was in my late teens.…
Read MoreWhy are you only not to covet your neighbor’s things?
Question: Deuteronomy 5:21: “You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife. You shall not set your desire on your neighbor’s house or land, his male or female servant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor.” Why was covetousness mentioned in relation to only the neighbor and no one else, e.g, parents, siblings, relatives,…
Read MoreYour site is a blessing
Question: I praise the Most High God, our Father, in the name of Jesus Christ our Savior for leading me to visit your site. I am very much blessed by the information on this site and am definitely going to share it with my family and my fellow church members. God bless you all as…
Read MoreI had sex with my cousin and got her pregnant, but I think I should break up with her. What do you think?
Question: Hi, I found this website extremely helpful when I was looking for people with the same problem with a girlfriend’s past as I did. I apologize in advance for writing a lot. Here is my story: My cousin is quite a bit older than I am. She had a baby with her ex-boyfriend. I…
Read MoreI need some pointers in teaching people
Question: Brother Hamilton, I had a crazy day yesterday. I talked to four people total about the gospel; that’s never happened to me. Each encounter brought up some questions, and I thought I’d ask you. The most urgent one is I have a Bible study scheduled Sunday night with a friend on baptism. This is…
Read MoreWhy would God want me to live with a man who cheats, is irresponsible, and uses weed?
Question: My husband cheats, doesn’t pay the bills, brings women into my kids and my home that I pay for, and takes the money I have left after bills for weed. If God loves me, why would He want me to live like this? I can’t even drive myself in my car to work. A…
Read MoreWould a true Christian make purchases from a company that uses a sinner for its spokesman?
Question: A member of the congregation was told by a friend that she is not a true Christian because she shops at JC Pennys and Ellen DeGeneres is a spokesperson for that company. She was told that a true Christian should not support a company that hires a lesbian to be their spokesperson. The member stated…
Read MoreHow do I know if I’ve truly repented?
Question: I feel empty that I’ve sinned against the Lord. The trouble is, I’m afraid I haven’t truly repented. I’ve committed sexual sins against the Lord and I really do want to resist it. I’ve been studying and it has revealed to me much. I’m just afraid I haven’t changed fully yet. I’m doubtful, not…
Read MoreAm I an adulteress because I married a man who had committed adultery in his past?
Question: I recently found your site and was very confused about the topic of adultery when it applied to my current situation. I hadn’t thought that adultery would apply to me as I have never had an affair within my marriage or even had relations with anyone else besides my husband. However, an article on…
Read MoreIt is a horror when one ceases to allow the Bible to judge him and instead judges the Bible
Question: Hi, I was just reading about the supposed Book of Jasher on your website. Until recently I did not believe in the 100% accuracy and inerrancy of the Bible, and I was dangerously close to falling into heretical doctrines. The Mormons and Jehovah’s Witnesses are two of the sects that were beginning to look more…
Read MoreA man now attends church as a transgender female. Should he be withdrawn from?
Question: The ex-minister of a Baptist church now attends as a transgender female. Can this person be ex-communicated? This person not currently in leadership. His presence is very difficult for his now-divorced wife and children. God Bless. Answer: “It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and such sexual immorality as is…
Read MoreWe keep committing fornication and I’m losing my love for her. How do I start over again?
Question: Please bear with me; it’s a long story! Well, I’ve always asked the Lord for a girl that I can be with for good and worship Him. I even described to the Lord how I wanted her to look. I told Him how I wanted her to be. Soon the Lord answered my prayer…
Read MoreWhy does Matthew mention the exception to divorce but Mark and Luke don’t?
Question: Why is the exception clause “except it be for fornication” in Matthew 19:8 regarding the teaching of Jesus on divorce and remarriage not included in Mark’s account of this teaching (Mark 10:2-10) or in Luke’s account (Luke 16:18)? Answer: Each gospel account was written to different audiences with different purposes. None give a complete…
Read MoreI recently found your website and quickly got wrapped up in many of your questions and answers. Thank you so much for the recourse.
Question: Thank you. I tried scrolling through all the questions but couldn’t find anything, but then again, I gave up looking and emailed you at like 3:30 in the morning. Thought it would be easier to just email you and hope for a response. Thank you for the quick reply. I really appreciate it. I…
Read MoreMy son is interested in online studies and mission work. Where can he find good studies?
Question: One more question if you don’t mind. My son is interested in online studies and mission work. I only know of the “AIM” program. We have an individual from our congregation that is in the program now, but our church is pretty small, so they can only support one person at a time in that…
Read MoreI really want to study theology, but how do I know if that is what God wants me to do?
Question: Good day. I’ve been an atheist since I was 17 years old, I couldn’t understand how people could believe in anything supernatural. I’m now 30 years old and recently realized that God truly exists and that He sent Jesus Christ so that we can have a relationship with Him. Today I have no doubt…
Read MoreHow do I ask about my lover’s past relationships?
Question: I want to know how I can ask about past relationships of my lover. Answer: I assume that by “lover” you mean the one you love and not that you are having sex outside of marriage. If you are sexually involved, you are already off on the wrong path. See: Why Sex Outside of Marriage…
Read MoreI’m blessed to know someone used something I wrote over 30 years ago
Question: For “kicks” I Googled on my name. Your church website came up because you cited something I wrote 30+ years ago. I am blessed to know that someone has used it to bless others! Blessings, Dennis Rigstad Answer: I’m always looking for good material and your comparison between love and lust makes an excellent point.
Read MoreI struggle with depression and thoughts of suicide. Do you have any advice for me?
Question: Hi, My question is regarding depression and suicide. I’m hoping you can answer it. I have been dealing with depression and suicidal thoughts for a while. I’ve come to the conclusion that this is a result of my low self-esteem. I know how God feels about me, but I’m bombarded by the worldly views…
Read MoreMy husband was deported and I’ve been committing adultery with another man. What do I do?
Question: I was born in a Christian household. I am ashamed of my sin for that very same reason. My mother had me with a man I don’t even know. I found this out when I was 20 years old. I always believed the man that raised me was my biological father. My life was…
Read MoreWhat does it mean that a man is reduced to a piece of bread?
Question: In Proverbs 6:26, what does reducing a man to a piece of bread mean? Does this mean the appearance of a relationship, friendship, and love is so shallow that the reality is the man is viewed as nothing more than an object by which to make money? All thoughts of the man as a…
Read MoreI want to spread your information on alcohol to others!
Question: I would like to spread this information on alcohol through a billboard, radio, television campaign! What great information! Unbelievable! What a gift from God! I am so glad I found this comprehensive information on wine with reference to how it is translated and written in the Bible! Thank you to all who took the time to…
Read MoreThank you for such wisdom
Question: I just want to thank you for such wisdom and it is very well said to God be the glory brother and more power to your church. Answer: Thank you for the kind encouragement.
Read MoreAre men and women who dress immodestly urged toward promiscuity?
Question: Are men and women who dress immodestly urged toward promiscuity? Answer: Webster’s Dictionary defines immodest as: not modest; not decorous; indecent; not shy or humble; bold; forward. Immodesty doesn’t necessarily go hand in hand with promiscuity. It can lead to promiscuity, but it is not a given. A person can be fully clothed and still…
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