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Should a church spend money on community service to get people to evangelize?
Question: Should a church use its money in community service to gain the attention of people to preach to, because of the current lack of seriousness in people toward the gospel? Is it the correct pattern of evangelism? Answer: “Jesus answered them and said, ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, you seek Me, not because…
Read MoreWould it be good to pursue a career in music?
Question: Thank you, sir, for your very informative messages. Please, I have a very important question. I discovered my talent is singing, and I have been inspired to pursue secular music, but being aware of my faith, sir, I would also like to know if this is a good thing to do. Answer: See “Can…
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by Hugh DeLong Text: Revelation 22 As we finish reading the rather strange (compared to the gospels and letters of the New Testament), we are given a stark warning: “I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: if anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues described…
Read MoreJesus’ Dual Role in Our Lives
by Scott Smelser via InLight Media Jesus is more than just our Savior — He’s also our Lord. That’s a whole other aspect to God’s Son that has huge implications for our relationship with Him, and even for the way we live. Scott Smelser dives deep into this important topic in this video.
Read MoreI’m suffering OCD when it comes to baptism
Question: I have a question. I am pretty sure I am suffering from OCD when it comes to baptism. I have been baptized multiple times because I did not think my repentance was genuine enough and because I was learning more about baptism. I originally came from a Baptist denomination. My friend, whom I met…
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by William V. Beasley via Sentry Magazine, Vol. 19 No. 2, June 1993 Some, not all, of the Christians who originally received the book of Hebrews were in a state of spiritual infancy (Hebrews 5:11-14). The writer of Hebrews had a real difficulty in writing about Christ (“Whom” Hebrews 5:11) or of the priesthood of Christ…
Read MoreHow do you identify the true church?
Question: Dear Sir, Thank you for your response to various questions. I have learned so much from the La Vista Church of Christ’s website, and I want to let you know. I really want to join a true church of Christ. I have two questions: How do you identify a true church? Is Christ coming…
Read MoreWhy did Isaac want to bless Esau?
Question: Hey there. Regarding Genesis 27. Why does Isaac intend to bless Esau when the prophetic voice had already declared, “The older shall serve the younger” (Genesis 25:23)? Also, why does Isaac twice indicate that he suspects that Jacob is pulling a trick on him, yet does nothing? It seems very peculiar. I understand that…
Read MoreI wrongly accused you of focusing too much on sexual content
Question: Dear Minister, This is a little late, but some years ago, I wrongly accused you of focusing too much on sexual content. I am sorry, and I ask for your forgiveness. I have been reading your posts for years and have learned a lot. Please forgive me. Answer: I didn’t take any offense. I…
Read MoreHow can I restore my relationship with a brother?
Question: Dear Bro. Hamilton, I trust you are doing well. Thank you for the great work you continue to do in the Lord’s vineyard. I’m writing to seek your opinion on an issue that has been troubling me. A brother offended me, and I reached out to him directly to address the matter. However, he…
Read MoreShould a Christian study demonology?
Question: Good day Jeff, I have a question concerning demonology. Is it right for a Christian to study demonology (operations of demons), considering that fallible men teach this area of study? Shouldn’t we rely on the information the Bible provides us with? Thanks. Answer: The Bible is our only source of information regarding the spiritual…
Read MoreShould children be bringing food donations to the front of the church?
Question: Hello, I am hoping you can help us with some insight into a situation happening in our local body. During the worship service, during the time of offering, the children of the congregation are invited to come up and donate food items to the church’s pantry. Many members of our body have had issues…
Read MoreIs it grace that someone survives an accident?
Question: Good day, sir, When the Bible talks about grace or mercy, does it only refer to salvation? Many people mention grace when someone survives an accident, but grace is used for everything. Thanks. Answer: Grace is a gift given to you because the giver wanted to give it, not because you earned it or…
Read MoreMy son is communicating with his unrepentant mother
Question: Dear Brother Hamilton, Good evening, Brother. I’m writing to you because I am dealing with complex family matters and need prayer, wisdom, and book-chapter-and-verse guidance. Recently, I learned that my eldest son has been in communication with his mother, who remains unrepentant. He says he is trying to convince her to repent and turn…
Read MoreIs my husband committing fornication?
Question: I have a very serious yet difficult question to ask. Because this situation is very complicated, I really feel the need for sound biblical guidance. My husband is a cross-dresser, and he is very weird. I didn’t realize the depth of his sexual desires when we married. In fact, it wasn’t until we bought…
Read MoreWas Jesus an immigrant?
Question: About the immigration issues: I’m on the fence with some of it. I can’t help but think that Jesus was himself an immigrant, as Mary and Joseph fled King Herod. And they had to have Jesus in a manger. It just brings me back to the holocaust, how many people had to hide the…
Read MoreHow do I help a family member who is not helping herself?
Question: Hello! I would like to know what the biblical approach to this problem is. My husband and I are newly married. We’re just about getting by with our bills and debts with both of our incomes. At the same time, we’re trying to save for his green card process, which is expensive. We’re trying…
Read MoreCan a person be a member of two different congregations?
Question: We have a brother who used to worship with us, but eventually he took the gospel to his village, with the help of the congregation where we both worship. Worship services started in his village, with most members being his immediate family. However, he lives in our area but goes to the village every…
Read MoreWhat is meant by “a law unto themselves”?
Question: What does this part of Romans 2:14 mean? I highlighted the part I don’t understand. Romans 2:14 KJV “For when the Gentiles, which have not the law, do by nature the things contained in the law, these, having not the law, are a law unto themselves.” Answer: “For when Gentiles who do not have…
Read MoreHow do we keep our younger children from imitating their older rebelious sibling?
Question: I wanted to write in with a quick update regarding “How do we deal with a rebellious teenage daughter?”: Our daughter was less than enthusiastic about this idea at first. We decided to make it a small group of teens, and she was mortified at the idea of us (gasp!) talking to her friends.…
Read MoreWhat do I do about someone not paying back the money I loaned?
Question: Good day, Minister, I hope you are healthy and thriving, and I want to thank you and the church for the work you are doing. I have an issue that’s bothering me and my conscience. I lent some money to a colleague, and she promised to pay me on a particular day. When the…
Read MoreWhat should be done about contributions while traveling?
Question: Hello preacher, Our congregation has recently been studying Christian giving, especially from I Corinthians 16. We understand that if a member misses a Sunday service, they should try to make up their contribution the following week. A question has come up: If a brother or sister misses service because they were visiting another congregation,…
Read MoreDoes a church have the right to remove from its roll a member who no longer lives in the area?
Question: Dear Sir, I have been reading your articles and learning a lot from your Bible teachings. Thank you for all you do and for your heart to spread the Truth. Here’s my question: There’s a sister in our Church who was reached out while working as a house helper in a disciple’s home, but…
Read MoreShould a congregation deny someone who desires to be baptized again?
Question: Good day Jeff, I hope you’re doing well. I have a question. A brother stood up in church to confess that the reason he got baptized was to marry a sister in the congregation, not that he was convinced that it would give him salvation. He requested that he be baptized again since, after…
Read MoreWas baptism only for the Jews? (3)
Question: Good day. Does I Corinthians 12:13 refer to Holy Spirit baptism? Was water baptism only for the Jews? Did it stop when Paul got his assignment to the Gentiles? Thanks. Answer: I Corinthians 12:13 tells us who was behind the means by which we can be saved. The Holy Spirit revealed God’s plan. See…
Read MoreIs it wrong to preach on All Saints Day?
Question: Hello brother, I have always been reading many articles on your sites, and it has really helped me as a preacher. My question is this: Is it prohibited in the Scriptures for one to preach during All Saints Day (November 1)? There is a tradition of the unbelievers here in the Philippines that during…
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Question: Thank you for your wonderful answers. Have a blessed day. Answer: I’m glad the website has been helpful to you.
Read MoreWhat is the difference between intentional and unintentional sins?
Question: Please explain the difference between intentional sin and unintentional sin. I would also like to understand whether God judges us for unintentional sins. Wouldn’t it be unjust for Him to punish someone for something they weren’t even aware of? Answer: “‘But the person who does anything defiantly, whether he is native or an alien,…
Read MoreIs gene editing moral?
Question: What are your thoughts on gene editing? It is used for various purposes, and one of those is to remove parts of a gene or DNA that can cause illnesses such as Down Syndrome, among others. Answer: We use surgery today to correct birth defects, such as cleft palates or bone deformations. We use…
Read MoreWhat if a man found out that one of his children was sired by another man?
Question: Dear Beloved, If, after nearly 15 years in marriage, a brother later discovers that one of his children isn’t his, does he have the right to divorce and remarry based on deception and infidelity? Thank you for your time! Answer: It would depend. Was this due to a momentary weakness, which the wife repented…
Read MoreHow do we fix our sin?
Question: Good day I strongly need advice. My boyfriend and I have been together for 9 years. We met in church, and we are Christians. We do everything together; we pray together, read verses together. We have a 2-year-old child, and now we are expecting again. We started living together this year because the situation…
Read MoreWas Jesus baptized to usher in his priestly ministry?
Question: Good morning, Jeffrey, I pray you are well! I have a couple of questions that I’ve been pondering, and I would love your help in finding answers in the scriptures. Thank you in advance! What does I John 5:6-8 mean? Especially the part that says that Jesus “came by water and blood”? I read…
Read MoreHow does God see an annulment?
Question: Good morning, I have been discussing annulment with someone. My question is: What is an annulment in the eyes of God? I know they can’t remarry, and dating may be a sin as well. My other question is: If they try to reconcile later, would they need to go through the marriage ceremony again?…
Read MoreCan I give on other days than Sunday?
Question: Good day, Is the giving during Sunday worship any different from voluntary giving at any other time? Suppose a brother receives a salary on Wednesday and knows he may overspend that month, so he decides to transfer the money to the church account rather than splitting his giving into four. Has he sinned? Answer: “Now…
Read MoreIf we have eternal life, do we have it permanently?
Question: If we have eternal life, doesn’t that mean we have it permanently? Answer: We have eternal life in promise. Just as formerly, we had eternal condemnation in promise. The promise of eternal damnation is to the unbeliever who can change their destiny by belief and repentance. Change your destiny by changing your direction and…
Read MoreIs restitution require on past taxes?
Question: Hello, I hope you’re having a blessed day! I need some advice, if you please. In the past, my sister has committed past dishonesty in her tax forms, and I was wondering if restitution is required? Should she have to make things right by admitting to it and repaying whatever she owes? And what…
Read MoreDoes the Bible only say to flee from lust?
Question: Is it true that the only sin the Bible tells us to flee from is lust? Some Christians make the claim that I shouldn’t fight lust and that I should flee from it instead. I don’t see anything wrong with saying that Christians should fight against lust, but apparently, I am wrong for saying…
Read MoreShould we use the Old Testament to bind covering our thighs?
Question: Good evening, Should we use Exodus 28:42 to bind covering our thighs all the way down to the knees? There has recently been controversy over whether the context of this verse provides a clear indication of what the Hebrew word yarek refers to. I’ve heard sermons from both sides, and I’m curious about your…
Read MoreDo we have to always submit to the elders?
Question: Hi Brother Jeffrey, We have a preacher from a sister congregation teaching about God’s leadership structure for the Church. He was discussing submission and that even if you don’t agree with the Elders’ decision-making, you should still follow through, giving the example of the Elders running a food bank at his congregation, a group…
Read MoreIs it wrong for a woman to teach on a social media platform?
Question: Hello, Thank you for taking the time to view my question. My question is in regards to the topic of women teaching. I completely understand it is not a woman’s right to lead any assembly in terms of worship or to try and exercise authority over men in the church. I know women can…
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