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Do we have to confess our fornication that was repented of before our marriage?
Question: My boyfriend and I committed sexual immorality. We have repented and not done it again. We are planning on getting married, but do I have to confess my sins to my pastor and my parents before we get married? Answer: The purpose of confession is to face the fact that we sinned — that…
Read MoreIs saying that I’m not available on Sundays and Wednesday nights keeping me from being hired?
Question: I’ve been applying for jobs at fast food places around my area. I realize I need to be supporting my family, and I know I need more than financial aid to be doing so. However, when I apply, they usually give me a time frame of when I’m available to work. I always make…
Read MoreIs it a sin to celebrate the New Year?
Question: Is it wrong to celebrate January 1st as being New Year’s day? I recently saw a video stating that January 1st isn’t New Year’s day and the video goes as far as to imply that the whole global community celebrating January 1st as New Year’s is sinning. If this is true, what makes celebrating…
Read MoreWhy don’t people who have non-marital sex face immediate consequences?
Question: Hello, I have a question or two: The first one is: Why is it that people who have non-marital sex do not face consequences at that moment? And my second question is: How can I overcome my anger and sadness whenever I hear or see people having sex? I’m a female, in my early…
Read MoreI use you often. Thanks, many times over
Question: I use you often. Thanks, many times over. Somebody is well educated in the Word. Keep up the very good work. Answer: Thank you for the kind encouragement.
Read MoreDid Jesus’ spirit leave his body and go to Hades?
Question: I have a general question that I’m hoping you can help me find supporting scriptures. Somebody challenged me that he doesn’t believe that the spirit left Jesus’ body when he died and went to Hades. His argument is that Jesus is God and he’s in control of even Hades so that his spirit would…
Read MoreWas God sexist in punishing Eve?
Question: Is God in Genesis 3:16 talking to Eve specifically, or all women in general? If so, how isn’t God being the modern term of a sexist? Answer: “To the woman He said: “I will greatly multiply your sorrow and your conception; In pain you shall bring forth children; your desire shall be for your…
Read MoreI think I found the man to marry, but we slipped up and had oral sex. Are we meant to be?
Question: Please help. I look forward to hearing from you soon. I thank you in advance. I feel trapped or going in a bad direction. My boyfriend and I are both Christians. We met at a training school. We kept bumping into one another, and he eventually asked me to go to church with him when…
Read MoreAm I considered an adulteress because I left my husband for another man?
Question: I married when I was still a teenager. During the first few months, things started changing. He is in the military and deployed. I convinced him beforehand that maybe we should have a one night stand with other people since he kept turning me down but then watched porn. While he was gone I…
Read MoreHow long did Noah build the ark before his sons were born?
Question: How long did Noah build the ark before his sons were born? Answer: In Genesis 5:32, we are told that Noah was 500 when his sons were born. In Genesis 6:3, God said He would destroy mankind in 120 years. Since this was in Noah’s records, Genesis 6:9 being the closing line of that…
Read MoreWhile waiting for my divorce to be final, I made out with a woman. Do I have a right to remarry?
Question: My wife cheated on me last year and I gave her the opportunity to return to me and keep our family together, but she did not want this. She is still seeing the other man. I filed for divorce roughly nine months ago, but the divorce is not final yet. Recently, I went on…
Read MoreHow do you love a neighbor who doesn’t want you in their life?
Question: I’ve lost my way. How do I get my life right with God again? I was raised up to believe in God and I still do. Right now I believe that I have lost my spiritual compass along with my relationship with God. One thing I will never forget from God’s word is “to…
Read MoreMy wife asked me if I thought about cheating on her. I didn’t handle it well. What should I do?
Question: I’m a fairly new Christian. My wife asked me if I’d thought about cheating on her. I had sadly committed adultery at heart, but I told her I hadn’t thought about it. I had lied. I have repented of this, and am on constant guard to keep those thoughts out, but should I tell…
Read MoreI was born with a foot fetish. Is that a sin?
Question: Hi, I am a believer and I read all that you wrote about the subject masturbation. I am glad that your answers are right and correct and according to the Holy Bible, but I have this problem and I could use some help because I don’t know what to think anymore. Here is the thing:…
Read MoreMy life is a misery
Question: I have been living in Africa since I lost my dependable job due to political or governmental changes. I think God has left Africa because of the poverty, destructions, killing, famines, homelessness, and many more which is happening here. Now it seems the whole world is against me because I have reached out to…
Read MoreMy husband admitted to being a homosexual. I didn’t divorce him because of the expense. Now I’m with another man. Does that mean we cannot have sex?
Question: After nearly twenty years of marriage, my husband told me he was gay, has always been gay, and had been participating in homosexual acts. Our marriage had been a troubling one from the beginning. We were young, not well prepared for our first child. There was mental abuse and physical abuse. I strayed outside…
Read MoreWhy are singing, praying, communion, and giving called worship?
Question: I have been doing a study on worship in the New Testament and although there are about 75 references with the word, none of them are tied in with singing, praying, communion, or giving. So, I was wondering if you knew of a historical notation where, for the first time, worship is described as…
Read MoreShould a person be baptized again if he was baptized for the wrong purpose?
Question: Good day sir. Well done on your website. I just finished reading the “Baptism: Necessary for Salvation” posting. and quickly browsed your other links. I was encouraged by your website and the fact that you used scripture to back up what you were stating when it came to salvation. I also appreciated when you…
Read MoreIs it wrong to date a man, even though I can’t remarry?
Question: I left my husband in a situation where “the grass looked greener on the other side” situation. My husband was not a Christian. The man I’m now with is a Christian and treats me much better than my husband did. This being said, is it still wrong to even date this new man? Even…
Read MoreIs it useless to pray that society stops sinning?
Question: Am I praying in vain for the outlawing of homosexuality and abortion? I honestly never see these politicians and judges overturning these laws in this country. Also, is it vain to pray for society, in general, to stop casually accepting adultery, fornication, and other acts that God finds despicable? I pray for these things…
Read MoreCan someone there talk to my son?
Question: I am a single mom with a 14-year-old son who is starting to become curious about sex. I caught him masturbating, which was awkward for both of us, to say the least. I decided this was a perfect opportunity to have “the talk” with him, but he doesn’t want to talk with mom about…
Read MoreCould the 40 years in the wilderness begin from the original Passover?
Question: I think there is a chronological mistake on the La Vista website in How Long Was the Egyptian Bondage? This page suggests that the 40 years in the wilderness commenced after Mt. Sinai. That isn’t upheld by Scripture. If you look for example at Deuteronomy 1:3 and Joshua 5:6 for example, it becomes quite clear…
Read MoreI am pleased to see that somewhere out there people are still gathering together to share understanding and to serve the word
Question: Hello, I just happened upon your website while researching the terms regarding “porneia” in regards to divorce. However, I happened to click on the home button of your website and read your introduction statement and my heart is lifted. God bless you all! It makes my belly hurt to see the ridiculous organizations that pass…
Read MoreI keep pulling out of committing to marry even though I want to be married. What should I do?
Question: I am a man in my thirties. I wanted to settle down for the past few years now. I find it hard to find the right girl that suits me, though I can say that I am quite popular with girls. I am always finding things that I am not really satisfied with; this…
Read MoreMy grandson wants to learn to lead singing. What do you suggest?
Question: Hello, I’m searching for a CD of a capella hymns for my grandson who is attempting to lead the singing at our Wednesday night Bible studies. He has no music training or special talent except that he is very willing. I think the music he could sing along with would probably be best for…
Read MoreHow do I teach someone? It just doesn’t come naturally to me.
Question: Hello, I wanted to thank you for your web site. It’s such a valuable resource to my studies and very informative and helpful. I have a question of my own if you don’t mind. As Christians, we are to be evangelists and spread the good news. I have taken extensive notes throughout my life…
Read MoreI’m 100% with you on what you say about animal rights
Question: I’ve read what you’ve said about animal rights not being biblically correct, and I’m 100% with you on that. Sometimes it’s very hard to hear people go on and on about animal rights. Animals are not people. Jesus mentioned in Matthew how we are worth more than the sparrows. Thank you for writing out all these…
Read MoreI committed fornication, but then my boyfriend dumped me. Does that mean I can never get married?
Question: My ex-boyfriend and I committed fornication. We both knew it was wrong to do what we were doing, but the feelings just got the best of us. We both understand now that we have committed a very grievous sin against God. I have really struggled with the guilt and pray every night and morning…
Read MoreWould you explain Hebrews 13:10-13?
Question: I’m having a little trouble trying to wrap my mind around what Hebrews 13:10-13 is teaching. What is your understanding of these verses? I really do value your observations and commentary. Answer: I’m going to expand the range just a little bit so we get a complete thought: “Do not be carried about with…
Read MoreMy girlfriend was seeing another man while dating me. I broke up with her, but she wants to get back together. Should I forgive her?
Question: I am 21 male and I have been walking with the Lord for about three years with my fiancee. I love her, and I admit that we fell into temptation and began sexual relations. I can admit that, as a man of God, I put her first and the Lord second. With that said…
Read MoreI feel obsessed to correct any inaccuracies in what I say. Is this a problem?
Question: What should you do if you were talking to someone and you think you might have said something or explained something wrong? Couldn’t this be considered lying even if you didn’t purposely do it? And wouldn’t that mean that you should explain it better so you tell the truth? I think I get at…
Read MoreJesus would never be a part of a religion that sacrificed animals!
Question: Christ would have not been the person, the all perfect being, to have believed in this cult of animal sacrifices. Also he was a vegetarian. He would not have created innocent sentinent animals for his personal lust of murdering them in an abhoring debauchery way for sacrifice and food. Stop spewing this false teaching.…
Read MoreIs it wrong to hope Jesus doesn’t return soon? I still have a lot of people to whom I want to bring the Gospel?
Question: Is it wrong if I don’t want God to come quickly? We always sing songs about being excited to go to Heaven and asking God to come quickly. I don’t really know that I want him to come quickly; it almost feels selfish to pray and sing for that. Although I have some things…
Read MoreCan a person be baptized correctly by someone who doesn’t teach the whole truth?
Question: I have a few questions for you. One is regarding your answer: “Does a person leaving the Christian Church need to be baptized again?” about a person leaving the Christian Church. I talked to a preacher who is in a bit of conflict with a person who left the Christian Church on the same…
Read MoreShould I wait to be baptized?
Question: I am a new convert. I converted about 6 months ago, but I have been always curious about God and learning about Jesus. The only problem is that I’m not baptized through the waters yet. I still know that the Holy Spirit is with me and I can carry (at least to me )…
Read MoreIs it a sin to eat bone marrow?
Question: I would like to know if it is a sin to eat the blood inside the chicken’s bone. Before I got converted I used to eat it, but after I started to doubt if it was a sin or not too, so I would like to know if it’s a sin to do that.…
Read MoreCan I spank my 10-month-old?
Question: Can I spank my 10-month-old? Answer: Discipline starts as soon as a child starts to reach for things he should not touch. A firm but calm “No” followed by a flick on the back of the hand is usually enough to discourage a child. The key is consistency. You need to have your child…
Read MoreOur fourteen-year-old runs our house and is ruining our life. What do we do?
Question: My wife and I have a daughter age 14. We love her very much, but we made many mistakes. From the time she turned three, she began having hours long tantrums and screaming fits. Time outs were futile, so we ended up giving in to all her demands. Now we have an unhappy home.…
Read MoreIs giving a hand job sinful?
Question: I’m a Christian girl and I have been dating a Christian boy for almost a year now. We kiss and hug but now he wants me to give him a hand job. I know that he loves me for me not because of my body, etc. I’m truly afraid that if I give him…
Read MoreWas Goliath six cubits and a span or four cubits and a span?
Question: The King James Bible reports the giant Goliath as “six cubits and a span” in height — over nine feet tall, (over 2.75 m) (I Samuel 17:4), but the Septuagint, a Greek Bible, also gives Goliath’s height as “four cubits and a span” (~2.00 m). So by the interpretation which one is correct? Answer: This…
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