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Why do you say that the wine at the marriage feast in Cana was grape juice?
Question: I read your web site. Why do you tell Christians that the wine at the marriage feast at Cana was grape juice? Read my book. You don’t need to protect the Gospel from its own truth. The wine at the marriage feast at Cana contained alcohol and you cannot make it plain grape juice…
Read MoreDoes the tree of life still exist?
Question: Does the tree of life still exist? Answer: The tree of life was one of two special trees in the garden of Eden. “And out of the ground the LORD God made every tree grow that is pleasant to the sight and good for food. The tree of life was also in the midst…
Read MoreWill both God and Jesus judge us on judgment day?
Question: Will both God and Jesus judge us on judgment day? Answer: “I charge you therefore before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who will judge the living and the dead at His appearing and His kingdom” (II Timothy 4:1). “In the day when God will judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ, according…
Read MoreWhy does Paul say, “take heed lest you fall” and Peter says “you shall never fall?”
Question: In I Corinthians 10:12 Paul states: “Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.” Then in II Peter 1:10 “Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall.” Can you explain the difference? Answer: In both…
Read MoreHow could Herod, an Idumean, end up ruling Israel?
Question: I found the article on the Internet concerning Edom quite informative. I am reading Josephus Flavious and have some interest in what the secular historians say in regard to biblical times and places. Josephus states that Herod was an Idumean. My question is, since Ezekiel’s time, when the land was uninhabited, how a personality…
Read MoreI think you are awesome representatives for Christ
Question: I am a young Christian and I have recently discovered your site and I just want to say that you guys TOTALLY PWN [gaming slang for “owned” as in victorious or dominating]! I think that you are awesome representatives for Christ and think you do an exemplary job of demonstrating the infallibility and all-knowingness…
Read MoreHow many major and minor prophets are there in the Bible?
Question: How many major and minor prophets are there in the Bible? Answer: The division of major and minor prophets come from the Old Testament. There are 17 books of prophecy in the Old Testament and they are divided into two groups: the long books (the major prophets) and the short books (the minor prophets).…
Read MoreIs sin causing God to be sad because we turned away from Jesus?
Question: Something that I was told recently really makes sense to me, and I really want your input. When I used to repent of my sins, I would repent for the sin, such as masturbating, lust, lying, or whatever it was. I felt like I was talking to a wall because I knew that tomorrow…
Read MoreI’m coming off of drugs, but I had cursed the Holy Spirit, can I ever be forgiven of this?
Question: I am 21. I am not trying to justify what I am about to tell you, but I was a drug addict. Drugs are a tool of the devil. I am now sober for 5 months. I impulsively cursed (damned) the Holy Spirit and said that its power comes from Satan. Is this unforgivable…
Read MoreSince I Corinthians 14:7 mentions instruments, doesn’t that justify instrumental music in the worship?
Question: In I Corinthians 14:7 Paul states “And even things without life giving sound, whether pipe or harp, except they give a distinction in the sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or harped?” Is this referring to having instruments in the church? Answer: “Follow after love, and earnestly desire spiritual gifts, but…
Read MoreDoes God condemn marriages to non-Christians?
Question: My question is about marriage. I am married to a non-Christian. Is this marriage regulated by God, but not approved by God because I did not marry in the Lord? Does this mean that I am living in sin until my husband obeys the gospel? Answer: I Corinthians 7 deals with questions about marriages…
Read MoreDid Gentiles who converted to Judaism worship in the same way as a native Jew?
Question: Regarding the Gentiles who repented of their wickedness and converted to Judaism (such as Ruth, and the 120,000 of Nineveh that repented), were they commanded to follow all the laws and commandments the same way as all Jews were? Did they then worship in the same way, offer sacrifices, etc.? Answer: There were provisions…
Read MoreCan I divorce my husband who is a drug addict?
Question: I found out three months after my husband and I got married in 2006 that he had a drug addiction. He would leave the house for days abandoning my daughter and me and would not answer his phone. Two weeks ago he moved out of state, leaving a note on the bed while I…
Read MoreWhat happened to Barabbas?
Question: Does the Bible say what happened to Barabbas after the crucifixion of Jesus? How would I find out? Answer: The world contains a lot of people and the history of most is not recorded. We know about Barabbas solely because he was offered as an alternative to releasing Jesus. We know that he was…
Read MoreYour questions answered have helped me tremendously
Question: I just wanted to drop you a line thanking you for your website. Your questions answered have helped me tremendously. I came looking for sermon material (and found it), but while there I was helped out of a particular sin in whose cords I was entangled. You helped me. May God bless you for…
Read MoreHow do you change when you made a mess of raising your children?
Question: How do you change things that have gotten worse? I am a single mother of four all by different fathers. I have always known the Word but refused to follow it, all along knowing I was making the wrong decisions. It’s no wonder why my 14-year-old is where she is at this point. I…
Read MoreThank you for the resources on Catholicism
Question: Greetings. I am writing to thank you for all the wonderful lessons on Catholicism that you have on your site. I have been dating someone who came from a Catholic background, and although he went through the Catholic school system, he is learning that he doesn’t know anything about the Bible or his parents’…
Read MoreWhich book can I commit to memory to overcome sexual lusts?
Question: My Christian life hasn’t been very fruitful, to say the least. I still engage in the same sexual lusts that I once did and I am searching for the right book in the New Testament to commit to memory so that I can combat these temptations. I can’t win unless I have the sword…
Read MoreI stopped many of my bad habits, but I’m still plagued by doubts. What do I do?
Question: I had a friend die recently last weekend, and this caused me to really think about what am I doing with my life. Out of curiosity and interest I researched near-death experiences, which I believed some of them to be true. I read about people seeing hell and realizing how horrible it is for…
Read MoreI’m teaching a group of 13-17 year girls and would like to address decision making, relationships, and sex. Do you have any suggestions?
Question: Hey! I’ve been put in charge of taking the girls’ night at a youth group and I am doing it on decision making, relationships, sex, etc. I would love it if you could give me some tips on what to say to them about it. Their ages are between 13 and 17. I was…
Read MoreShould I let my children go over to my worldly family’s homes?
Question: Hi! I have a question about people that I and my children associate with. Most of my family are in second marriages, some don’t even believe in God. I have a (female) friend who is married to someone who is divorced. She said that his ex-wife cheated on him, I do not know what…
Read MoreWhat are the requirements for joining the church there and what are the requirements for getting married there?
Question: My fiance and I are looking for a Church of Christ to join in your area. We were wondering if you could give us some information about requirements for joining your congregation and also any rules, regulations, and information about getting married in your church as we’re looking to get married next year. Thank…
Read MoreIs there a passage that says to marry a partner of your youth?
Question: Is there a scripture in the Bible that says you should marry a partner of your youth? Answer: No, but there are passages which state acknowledge that most people marry when they are relatively young. “Let your fountain be blessed, and rejoice with the wife of your youth” (Proverbs 5:18). “Yet you say, “For…
Read MoreIs the heavy use of the phrase “and it came to pass” a point against the Book of Mormon?
Question: I read the claim recently that all of the “And it came to pass” phrases in the Book of Mormon are a non-issue because the Greek rendering of that phrase appears with as much frequency in the original Biblical record, and the editors of the King James version chose to remove them. Is this…
Read MoreIs it wrong to look at nudes as art?
Question: There are people who chose to put their bodies on display as art. Is it wrong to appreciate the body in that way? It’s not porn. It doesn’t cause the body to lust. It’s just people standing around naked. Answer: When Adam and Eve sinned by eating of the tree of the knowledge of…
Read MoreShould a Christian eat with a non-Christian who is having alcohol with his meal?
Question: First, I want to thank you for explaining in a previous response about why social drinking is sinful. Now, I have for you a short scenario that’s based on that fact. A Christian gets invited to go eat at a steakhouse by his non-Christian work buddy. While ordering his meal, this buddy decides to get an…
Read MoreThe Sabbath is mentioned more than the first day of the week, so isn’t that the day we should worship?
Question: I would like to say that you err on Sunday as God’s true Sabbath. The Sabbath is mentioned 60 times in the New Testament as to 7 to 8 times for the first day of the week, which none of the first day of the week is about worship. All 60 times on the…
Read MoreMy nine-year-old is lazy and nothing seems to work
Question: I am having issues with my nine-year-old son. He has such a bad and lazy attitude about school, school work, and homework (and most things he is told to do). He has the ability to do the work, but he seems to don’t care. He has been like this since kindergarten; so I know it’s…
Read MoreDoes this mean that if you have sex before you’re married it’s a sin?
Question: I accidentally discovered your site and found some interesting topics and I came across the topic of pregnancy. My question is is there a right time where you can conceive? Because my girlfriend and I have tried three or four times but she never got pregnant. We want to have a child. I’ve seen…
Read MoreHow do I reach out to my atheist roommate?
Question: Well, recently I have moved into college as a freshman. Now, the person I’m rooming with is a friend I’ve had through high school. He calls himself an atheist. Now, I’m not exactly sure if he is a true atheist or not. He doesn’t actively protest God and go over all these debates like,…
Read MoreWhat can I do? My wife and I are drifting apart
Question: It has been almost a year since I first wrote to you about my thoughts on divorcing my wife. We have one child together. A lot has happened since then! I moved out of my house for two reasons: 1) because I had already planned to and 2) because my wife took out an…
Read MoreWhy should we argue about not getting baptized? We should want to shout it out to the whole world that we’re in Christ!
Question: Hi! Several weeks ago, I was looking at the web site. I surfed it for several hours and eventually got into the topic of baptism. When I grew up, I was in a Christian home. My parents gave me the option of being baptized when I was 4 or 5 and then later when…
Read MoreIs it an obligation to fast and make sacrifices to God?
Question: Is it an obligation to fast and make sacrifices for God? Or is it just a holy week thing? If it is an obligation, how often are we supposed to do it? Answer: For fasting, see: Should Christians fast? The only sacrifice in the New Testament is the dedication of one’s life to God. “I…
Read MoreIs Enoch included in Hebrews 11:13 when it said all these died in faith?
Question: You said that Enoch did not die. What about Hebrews 11:13 where it says, “These all died in faith….”? Is not Enoch included in that verse? Answer: “These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off were assured of them, embraced them and confessed that they were strangers…
Read MoreWhere was God before He created the heavens and the earth?
Question: Where was God before He created the heavens and the earth? Answer: “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth” (Genesis 1:2). In this simple statement are many implications. Since it was “in the beginning,” it is implied that time did not exist before this. So thus, time was created at this…
Read MoreDo you have to join a church?
Question: I would like to know do you believe in having to join to be a member of the “Church of Christ”? Answer: This question only becomes difficult to answer in that I don’t know if you understand the way the New Testament uses the concept of “church.” “Church” is used in two senses. One…
Read MoreOnce you are saved, can you live a sin-free life?
Question: Do you believe that once you’re truly saved that you can live a “sin-free” life? Answer: John stated, “If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse…
Read MoreI’m thinking of divorcing my wife because she is bipolar and a gambler. What do you think?
Question: I have an unusual problem. The wife and I got married and divorced seven years later. We got married again after another four years. I want a divorce. Besides, not ever having sex with my wife since we got married the second time, my wife is bipolar. But, more than that, she is also…
Read MoreDoes God respond to the prayers of the alien sinner?
Question: In my study of God’s Word, I’ve come to the conclusion that God does not respond to the prayers of an “alien sinner” when asking for God’s blessings on himself. However, what are your thoughts on whether God responds to an “alien sinners” prayers when praying for someone else? For example, praying for someone…
Read MoreI don’t make enough to give a tenth of my income and still pay my debts. What should I do?
Question: I have a question about giving. I know that we don’t tithe in the Lord’s church, but why are ministers still preaching that we have to give more than the Old Testament Israelites gave because we are under better circumstances? At the moment I can’t afford to give 10% of my earnings because I…
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