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How can so many studious people end up teaching different doctrines?
Question: If you have the time and the resources, I think it would be profitable to your visitors if you’ll add a workbook on the Christian doctrine. I surely need one. One that discusses the Christian system. A bit of indoctrination as to what you believe to be the truth of God’s word starting from…
Read MoreI found out my 12-year-old son is looking at pornography. How do I handle it?
Question: My son is 12 and is at present in the eighth grade. I have got ample evidence that he is visiting some pornography sites secretly. His friends in the school told him about these dirty web sites and how to find them. How I should handle this issue? We are born again Christians. This…
Read MoreShould physical features be considered when dating or choosing a mate?
Question: First, thank you for this site and your willingness to answer some tough questions in a biblical manner. I don’t know how to ask this without seeming to be lustful, but I want to be honest. Is it wrong for a male to consider or even enjoy certain physical characteristics (i.e. large breasts) of…
Read MoreWhat is the best study Bible?
Question: What Bible is the best to study? Several publishers now teach that baptism is not required, such as the Life Application Bible, and several teach the 1000 year war. How can I know which publishing house and what Bible are the best for me? Answer: First, pick a Bible because you are interested in…
Read MoreHow do I decide who to vote for?
Question: My question has to do with voting. Since I am able to vote, are there any Bible verses for which I can turn to for deciding who to vote for? It is important for me to select the best candidate for running this country. Thanks! Answer: Christians ought to participate in their government. “Let…
Read MoreWe keep going over our boundaries. How do we prevent pre-marital sex in college?
Question: I am a university student. I have a problem regarding sex before marriage. I want to have a healthy relationship with God and also have God be happy with my healthy relationship with my girlfriend. We try not to have sex even though we have done it. We pray for forgiveness each the time…
Read MoreCan Christians choose not to pay an income tax?
Question: Recently, a man teaching a Bible class made the comment that “We as Christians can choose not to pay our income taxes with a clear conscience as it was an unconstitutional act when these taxes were brought into law” I disagree because my understanding is that Romans 13 and “rendering to Caesar what is due” teach that a…
Read MoreHow can you study for classes and study the Bible at the same time?
Question: I hope that you can give this question of mine an answer for my soul greatly needs it. I really need someone who I assume, “has been there”, to give me an advice in overcoming this obstacle in my life. I’m 20 years old and studying. Sir, I truly am interested in knowing the…
Read MoreI made a big mistake and had sex with my girlfriend. Can I be forgiven?
Question: For the past few days, I am disturbed, greatly worried, and upset about my ruthless mistake of having sex with my girlfriend. I’m a believer in Christ and my girlfriend is not. She continues to work in the same office and on the same team where I work. She is a very good and…
Read MoreSo the Bible says it’s okay to kill animals, eat them, wear their skins, and even abuse them?
Question: i waz reading the “animalz rights and christianity” page ,so the bible is saying that killing all animal’s ,eating them ,wearing there skin ,and even if had abused 1 ,its okay? Answer: Typically I edit people’s poor grammar and spelling so that their question comes across more clearly. However, I decided that this question…
Read MoreIf a person is married under false pretenses, is it still a valid marriage?
Question: Does the Bible mention false marriages or are all marriages valid? This year alone, three women who escaped from Michigan prisons more than thirty years ago have been captured and returned to Michigan. One woman who has received a lot of attention moved to California, changed her name, got married, raised a family, and…
Read MoreWhat do you think people did before marriage was invented?
Question: I think you should revaluate your teaching kids that they should wait until marriage to have sex. There’s nothing wrong with it! I’ve been having sex with my girlfriend for years. Besides what do you think people did before marriage was invented? Answer: The actual letter was vastly more rude and crude. I was…
Read MoreHow can I increase my faith?
Question: Just a warning this may get a little long, but it will be honest. I fear what comes after death. I call myself a Christian, I am sincere when I claim that and have no problem saying that to anybody. As a matter of fact when I am confronted by atheists is when my…
Read MoreHow do I help a guy who seems down on his luck?
Question: Hi! In my workplace, I got to know a guy who is in his near 40s. This is a minimum wage job and I’m not judging or anything, but I thought it seemed odd that he was still working at a job like this because if you talked to him he seems like a…
Read MoreShould a woman head the government?
Question: I’ve perused your answered question section, and though this “Does I Timothy 2:11-12 only apply to the assembly?” answer touches on the subject somewhat, it doesn’t specifically address a question I have. What do you think the Bible’s teaching is on whether women can participate in government? With figures like Mrs. Bill Clinton and…
Read MoreI already made the decision to wait until marriage to have sex, but your article made it seem even more sensible to wait
Question: Thanks for writing the article on waiting: “Waiting for the Proper Time.” I’m 18 and I’ve already made the decision to wait to have sex before marriage, but this article provided encouragement and also made it seem more sensible to wait. People at college are asking me why I’m waiting, and now I can…
Read MoreI learned some life lessons from the lesson ‘Why did Uzzah have to Die?’ Thank you
Question: Hi. I was reading about Uzzah in the Bible the other day and how he had touched the ark and died. I had always wondered why he had to die. I knew that God had to have a reason for it. I found your lesson which talked about the reasons for Uzzah’s death. Now that…
Read MoreI don’t know what to do with myself
Question: Hi! I’m a 16-year-old boy. I’m writing because I don’t know what to do with myself. I’ve noticed you answer a lot of questions on your site. I’m not really asking anything, I guess I just don’t know what to do. I don’t have much of a life. I don’t go out much because…
Read MoreIs there something indicating that Bathsheba was an Israelite?
Question: Is there a particular scripture that tells that Bathsheba was an Israelite? Answer: Bathsheba was married to a Hittite, but we can surmise that she was an Israelite because her father’s name was Eliam (II Samuel 11:3) or Ammiel (I Chronicles 3:5). These names are Hebrew. Eliam means “God of the people” and Ammiel…
Read MoreWhat should a person say prior to baptizing someone?
Question: Can you discuss the exchange that takes place between a preacher (or the person baptizing) and the one being baptized? What exactly should be said in this exchange? I have convinced a neighbor that his baptism is not scriptural and he would like to be baptized according to God’s word. Answer: I’m not certain…
Read MoreMy boyfriend is addicted to porn and sex web sites. What can I do to help him?
Question: Hi! My boyfriend is addicted to porn and sex web sites. It hurts me so. I want to help him, but I don’t know how to help. Can you please help me? And would you please pray for him every day? He needs God’s help urgently! Answer: You are correct that your boyfriend needs…
Read MoreIf I win the lottery, won’t that be a blessing from God?
Question: Hello, I ran across your web site and I thought your article “Is Gambling Sinful” was very well written. Even though I am a Christian, I play the PowerBall. I only play one set of numbers, but for every drawing. I have come to a point where I am not sure if I should…
Read MoreIs the Sunset International Bible Institute a trustworthy organization?
Question: Someone has invited me to study at a satellite school at Sunset International Bible Institute. Do you happen to know this Sunset International Bible Institute? Is it a trustworthy organization? Answer: I have heard of this organization for a number of years. It is a man-made institution operated by members of the more liberal…
Read MoreWhat does “end of the age” refer to?
Question: I am curious to know what you say the “end of the age” refers to? Does it refer to the end of the world or to a specific age? I ask this in relation to what you said about it in Matthew 28. I think some people (Full Preterists/Hyper Preterists) believe the “end of…
Read MoreIs it a sin to choose to remain single?
Question: Is it a sin if a Christian chooses not to get married for his or her whole life? Answer: Getting married has always been an option and never a requirement. The apostle Paul never married and when persecution raised its ugly head on the horizon, he urged other Christians, if they were able, to…
Read MoreHave you heard of the Theophostic Prayer Ministry?
Question: I am very concerned about something and would like to ask you about this. The small church of Christ where we attend recently hired a minister. We have no elders, just a group of several men who chose this preacher. He and his wife are very nice and people oriented. His sermons so far…
Read MoreI’m scared that God has made me believe a lie. How can I know His way?
Question: A sister in Christ shared this note with me and decided to try and address this young man’s concerns. You showed us that Scripture in II Thessalonians 2:11, “And for this cause, God shall send them strong delusion that they should believe a lie.” That’s made me scared of God ever since. How, if…
Read MoreWhat is meant by “the measure of a man, that is, of an angel?”
Question: In Revelation 21:17, what is meant by the phrase, “measure of a man, that is, of an angel”? Answer: “Then he measured its wall: one hundred and forty-four cubits, according to the measure of a man, that is, of an angel” (Revelation 21:17). John is trying to give us the impression of the immense…
Read MoreWhat is meant by not being enslaved to a non-Christian?
Question: I’m confused about this verse about being enslaved to a non-Christian. Does not being enslaved mean you are no longer bond by the covenant of marriage or what? I’ve never study this verse and we’ll be going to be hitting the topic of marriage again soon, so do you have any advice on this…
Read MoreWhy is the command to baptize applied to us, but not those concerning miraculous gifts?
Question: I am confused about the role of preaching and evangelism. I am curious to know whether passages such as Matthew 28:18-20 and Mark 16:15-16 apply to all Christians (past, present, and future) or if they only applied to the apostles and early Christians? I ask this because in the context of both passages Jesus…
Read MoreWhy was the kingdom divided in the Old Testament?
Question: Why was the kingdom divided in the Old Testament? Answer: “But King Solomon loved many foreign women, as well as the daughter of Pharaoh: women of the Moabites, Ammonites, Edomites, Sidonians, and Hittites- from the nations of whom the LORD had said to the children of Israel, “You shall not intermarry with them, nor…
Read MoreMay a church without elders appoint deacons?
Question: May a church assign to a servant or servants (deacons) a specific task or tasks in which they will serve the congregation and for which they will be responsible and answerable to the congregation for performing if the church does not have elders. In other words, may they set or appoint men as servants…
Read MoreWhy should YHWH be pronounced correctly and not Yeshua?
Question: I have just read your web page: Understanding the Tetragrammaton: Pronouncing YHWH. If your conclusion is accurate, then we should not be using the name Jesus, correct? To apply your conclusion or principle to YHWH, consistency, and accuracy being paramount with me, means that the use of Jesus it wrong too. We should be using…
Read MoreDoes “the whole church” refer only to the men?
Question: I am so appreciative of all the information from your studies of God’s word that you make available on your web site. I have recently been studying, teaching and preaching on the subject of the Christian woman’s role and her silence or quietness. The information on your web site has been so helpful! I…
Read MoreHow do I receive revelations from God concerning the power of the Bible?
Question: How do I receive revelations from God concerning the power of Bible verses? I heard a preacher say that you could study verses like John 3:16 and Romans 3:21-27 and Romans 1:16-17 for years and years because it is filled with such doctrine. How do I pray in order for God to reveal to…
Read MoreWhat do I say to people who are suffering great grief?
Question: What do I say to people who are suffering great grief? Answer: Much of what you or I would like to say seems so empty or inadequate. How do you tell someone who has just lost a child you know how she feels when you haven’t experienced such grief? How do you tell a…
Read MoreWho are the 10 tribes of the Northern Kingdom and the 2 tribes of the Southern Kingdom?
Question: I Kings 11:35-36 – 10 tribes would be given to Jeroboam and one tribe (Judah) to Rehoboam. But doesn’t that include Benjamin as well (I Kings 12:21)? Who are the 10 tribes of the Northern Kingdom and the 2 tribes of the Southern Kingdom? Answer: “Now it happened at that time, when Jeroboam went…
Read MoreIs it proper to talk about the details of sex with your intended before marriage?
Question: Hey, I have a quick question for you. I want to know your view on this. OK, well, you know how it is when you have a girlfriend and you have temptations from sexual desires. I love her so much and everything. I want to express my love for her. We talk about marriage…
Read MoreI’m so confused. My boyfriend and I broke up, but now he called me and wanted phone sex with his ex-girlfriend on the phone. I hung up, but what do I do?
Question: My relationship with my boyfriend is crumbling. We don’t live in the same state. We’ve never met face-to-face. But I’ve known him for over a year and I’m in love with him, but he is cutting me off. Officially we broke up, but I don’t want it to be permanent. I do not think…
Read MoreHow do you help someone who is being abused, but who doesn’t want help?
Question: How can I help someone who is being physically abused when they don’t want to be helped? I tried calling the cops in the past before with a former neighbor of mine. This woman was abused by her husband every day for over two years and acted as if no one had hurt her.…
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