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How do I get my boyfriend to be honest with me instead of hiding things like his occasional drug use?
Question: My boyfriend used to be a heavy drug addict and he says he is clean, even though I find him lying to me and hiding his occasional drug use from me. I can’t ever talk to him about anything because he gets mad and tells me to grow up and keeps on lying. How…
Read MoreHow did light reach the earth from the stars when God created the world?
Question: I was wondering regarding the star that appeared at Jesus’ birth, so I talked with a teacher about red shifting and the Doppler effect (that has many different flaws in it). Did God just make a new start or did the light just hit the earth after traveling for so long? My theory is…
Read MoreThank you for your time and effort
Question: I want to sincerely thank you for your time and effort. Especially the questions and answers sections. It is the first I have come across that addresses issues so completely in the Lord’s Scriptures. Not just citing one Scripture, but taking all of the Scriptures in full for every answer. I personally have unique…
Read MoreWill my children go to hell because they turned against me?
Question: My question is long, but I will try to shorten it. My husband died two years ago and my three kids turned against me and sued me for the whole estate. They lost in court, but I turned around and gave them each five acres of land. Two of my kids have not spoken…
Read MoreShould my girlfriend see a guy who has been flirting with her?
Question: My girlfriend has been friends with a guy for around the same length of time that I’ve known her. Recently, he said that he wanted to travel across the country to visit her. What makes us unsure if this is right or not is that for around a year, he flirted with her, even…
Read MoreCan you help with a Women’s Day theme around Proverbs 15:1?
Question: We are having a Women’s Day program and our theme is from Proverbs 15:1. How would you explain this in relation to a Women’s Day program? How would you write an occasion for this theme? Answer: I have this general rule to avoid answering questions which are obviously homework or test assignments. In much…
Read MoreDo you know of any good books on how we got our Bible?
Question: You know of any good books on how we got our Bible and why we leave certain books out? I have two people who want to know a good book about this. I have read how we got our books, but I don’t have those books anymore. I can’t remember as it has been…
Read MoreIn the Book of Revelation, when is Christ coming back on a cloud, before or after the tribulation?
Question: In the Book of Revelation, when is Christ coming back on a cloud, before or after the tribulation? Answer: In premillennialist doctrine, there is a reference to a “great tribulation,” but the various believers in premillennialism cannot make up their minds about the details. Some claim that Jesus will come and take the righteous…
Read MoreWhat is meant when Paul said we are by nature children of wrath?
Question: In Ephesians 2:3 it talks about by nature we are children of wrath, My own opinion is that it’s referring not to children, which is plain and clear, but to people who have already sinned. I’m trying to get this point across to my friend, but he believes in a sin nature and says…
Read MoreIf you’re praying for something and believe you have received it, what if it’s not what God wants?
Question: I’m curious to know about some Bible verses I’ve heard. Well, I heard a Bible verse that said something like: “Therefore, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe you have received it, and it will be yours” The thing I don’t understand is, is that people say God wants what is best for you.…
Read MoreI didn’t handle an argument with my brother over the movies he lets my nephew watch. Do you have some advice?
Question: I need some outside advice. This morning I got into a short argument with my brother who has a boy — both of whom live with me in my parent’s home. All of us have put in equal hours helping to raise the boy. We all do our best for him. But this morning…
Read MoreShould I divorce to get peace back into my life?
Question: I am currently the minister of a congregation. I am married and my marriage is on the rocks. I often have thoughts of divorcing my wife, but I know that it would have a huge effect on all those whom I have baptized and help lead to Christ. My wife is no longer attractive…
Read MoreThank you for this article on head covering
Question: “Women who understand the Bible also understand why they cover their heads.” Thank you for this article and for the above statement found in your article. It has long been a conviction of mine and one I practice, albeit quite alone among my congregation. I would ask one thing of any person who still believes this…
Read MoreWas Judas at the Last Supper?
Question: My question concerns Judas and his participation or not, in the first Lord’s Supper. I have read over the verses concerning the Lord’s Supper, the night Jesus initiated it. Luke 22:14-22 appears to say he was there, and after the supper, Jesus then identified Judas as the one to betray Him. Mark 14:17-26 indicates…
Read MoreExplain the book of Proverbs
Question: Explain the book of Proverbs from the beginning to the end? Answer: Solomon stated that the purpose of his book was: “To know wisdom and instruction, to perceive the words of understanding, to receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, judgment, and equity; to give prudence to the simple, to the young man knowledge and…
Read MoreIs God bound by time?
Question: We had a small discussion in our college group last week and I wanted your thoughts. Is God bound by our time? What I mean is angels are waiting to see things unfold; I think that’s somewhere in Hebrews. And then Job, of course. God calls the angels to Him twice, so we see…
Read MoreDoes the Bible say when Mary realized she was pregnant?
Question: Does it say or indicate when Mary was with child or you know when she knew she was pregnant, as in how many months she was into the pregnancy? Answer: When Gabriel visited Mary, he said, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you; therefore, also,…
Read MoreWhat is the Christian’s Sabbath?
Question: In Hebrews chapter 4, where it talks about the Sabbath and all, if I’m right, the reason for the Sabbath is that it represents Christ. It foreshadows Christ’s kingdom that He is making for us with God, hence our rest or God’s rest. It’s a place, not an age, as others would claim. I…
Read MoreAre there any other mentions of the saints rising from the dead at Jesus’ death?
Question: In Matthew 27:51-53, it says “And behold, the curtain of the temple was torn in two, from top to bottom; and the earth shook, and the rocks were split; the tombs also were opened, and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised, and coming out of the tombs after his resurrection they…
Read MoreWhy is grape juice a part of the Lord’s Supper?
Question: I have been trying to find out the why’s of ‘the fruit of the vine’. I understand and have read about the Passover. I think I understand the meaning of the Lord’s Supper in relation to the Passover. I know why the bread is represented to be Jesus’ body, and that Jesus said he…
Read MoreCan your family hurt instead of help?
Question: I have been searching for Scriptures on the family being very important, but that sometimes family members may hurt you instead of help you. Please help me with this because the Bible reads in Mark 3:35 that the one who does the will of God is thy family. This is always brought up when…
Read MoreWhy did you only say “probably true?”
Question: I have just looked over your answers to questions circulating on emails. Not knowing the “correct” answers myself and you “scholars” giving “your opinions,” who does the simple layman believe? Everyone has their own interpretations. I see the way you don’t totally come out and say “true,” you say “probably true,” etc. I believe…
Read MoreWhy would the Sadducees bother claiming to be religious?
Question: In Matthew 22:23-31, it says that the Sadducees said there was no resurrection. Also, Acts 23: 8 says the Sadducees didn’t believe in angels or spirits. If they didn’t believe in angels or spirits, then why believe in the words of the Old Testament? If the Sadducees didn’t believe in the resurrection, then why did…
Read MoreDoesn’t Matthew 5:27-28 only apply to married people?
Question: With the Scripture: “You shall not commit adultery.’ But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart” (Matthew 5:27-28). Only married people can commit adultery, so as I see it, this Scripture is not meant for the unmarried. Answer: What…
Read MoreIs the covering in I Corinthians 11 an article of clothing?
Question: Someone related to me that the covering here is not an article of clothing according to the original language. He explained that the veil that Moses used to cover his face was clearly seen as such in the original language, but we don’t see it for the covering in I Corinthians. I have not…
Read MoreI don’t think you proved Paul to be an apostle
Question: There are so much strife and debate among the world and believers in Christ that it seems to be a waste of time that we debate among ourselves. So please understand that I do not come in the spirit of debate, but truly searching the Scriptures to see if it is so. Sha’ul (Paul)…
Read MoreCan a woman’s womb be reopened?
Question: Can a woman’s womb be reopened? Answer: I’m not certain as to what you are trying to ask. The Bible does speak of women unable to have children as having their womb closed. “But to Hannah he would give a double portion, for he loved Hannah, although the LORD had closed her womb. And…
Read MoreAre there warnings about believing you are the only denomination going to heaven?
Question: Some church denominations say, “We are right and all other churches are wrong” (concerning Bible interpretations). Or they say, “We are going to Heaven. All other denominations are not.” Do the Scriptures give any warnings or guidelines about this “attitude” held by certain groups? Thank you! Answer: Behind this question is the assumption that…
Read MoreYour information on the New International Version is totally wrong
Question: In “The New International Version,” your information is totally wrong. I looked up most of the meanings of the words that supposedly meant something else than what was originally said and you totally twisted everything up! Here is an obvious example, toward the end, was written: “Notice the subtle change from the idea that…
Read MoreWhat do you think about the emerging church movement?
Question: I was researching a little bit today on the “emerging church movement.” I have been reading a lot of their stuff, and finding out it doesn’t seem like they are even Christian. Some of them at times claim they don’t believe God inspired the Word, or as one of them said “paraphrasing” God word…
Read MoreWhat were the requirements for being a member of the Sanhedrin?
Question: What were the requirements for being a member of the Sanhedrin? Answer: You need to remember that the Sanhedrin was the creation of the Jews. It was justified or based on the seventy elders who aided Moses (Numbers 11:16-17) but where these men individually served as judges to relieve Moses of the burden, the…
Read MoreIf Daniel was the third ruler in Babylon, who were the first two?
Question: I have a question concerning Belshazzar and the Babylonian kingdom. Daniel was offered to be the third ruler of the kingdom if he could tell the interpretation of the writing on the wall. The question was asked, Were there two rulers in the kingdom at that time or was there only one king? Answer:…
Read MoreHow do I go about signing up to do the studies?
Question: I did read through the section, The Law. It was very helpful. I took some time and browsed through the rest of the study area, and it seemed to be very good. So, now, my question is: How do I go about signing up for the studies this section was in? Do I just begin doing…
Read MoreCan a person remarry if they divorced for more reasons than just fornication?
Question: Can this person remarry? Her husband committed adultery, was addicted to drugs and became violent. She said the last straw was when he tried to catch their porch on fire and threatened to divorce her and take the kids. She said because of this threat, the adultery, and the drugs, she chose to divorce…
Read MoreWhat happened to your site?
Question: Your sermons and articles are a great help to me. Since this morning I cannot access the site. Can you assist? With blessings and love in our Lord Jesus Christ Answer: Thank you for your kind words. Last month we ran into a problem. Because of the success of the site, we exceeded our…
Read MoreCan you give me some advice on how to share the Gospel?
Question: I wanted to say I have problems sharing the gospel with people, mainly because I’m not comfortable talking to people. Yes, I love reading God’s word and debating with you on His Word (not really), but I’m not good at sharing the Word with others. The only thing I know I can do is…
Read MoreWhat are a jot and a tittle?
Question: In Matthew 5: 17-18, it says, “Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill. For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the law till…
Read MoreMy fiance and I have been trying to have a baby for a month. Is something wrong?
Question: I have a question: My fiance and I have been trying to conceive a baby since September. I’ve taken about four home pregnancy tests and all came out negative. I also have irregular periods, Can I still have a baby? Answer: I sincerely hope you don’t become pregnant until you are married to a…
Read MoreCan you help me answer some arguments that baptism isn’t necessary?
Question: I still haven’t been baptized since repenting again and coming back to the Lord a year ago. I’m just patiently waiting, you see, for my pastor to preach the truth. I know God wants me to be in that church because every time I wanted to leave, the pastor ends up preaching Scriptures based…
Read MoreWhen Christ spoke, “It is finished” and died on that cross, is that moment when the New Covenant took place?
Question: When Christ spoke, “It is finished” and died on that cross, at that moment is when the New Covenant took place? His death paid the penalty correct? Answer: “So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished!” And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit” (John 19:30). The word…
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