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If God told Satan to lie, then isn’t it OK for us to lie?
Question: If the Old Testament, even once, shows us that God told Satan to lie to a woman, would that be OK? If not, better read that book more closely. I’ll bet that it shows that very clearly. Once, that should be OK, let’s consider the original language, let’s dance around, let’s tell him that…
Read MoreWhat about the argument that “for the remission of your sins” is plural and refers back to repentance in Acts 2:38?
Question: Hello again. An argument that I have addressed with my friend, but I thought you might like, is about baptism. The argument is that if it says in Acts 2:38 “for the remission of your sins” instead of “for the remission of sins” then it is personal and it is referring back to repent…
Read MoreWhy did Jesus ignore the Canaanite woman?
Question: In reference to Matthew 15:22-28, this passage talks about a woman who approaches Jesus asking for help for her daughter. It appears from what she says that she was quite aware of who He was by referring to Him as the Son of David. My question – Why did Jesus not initially answer her,…
Read MoreWho should we worship: God, the Father, or Jesus Christ?
Question: Who should we worship: God, the Father, or Jesus Christ? Answer: Since both are God, that is they, along with the Holy Spirit, make up the Godhead, they are both worshiped. “Oh come, let us worship and bow down; Let us kneel before the LORD our Maker” (Psalm 95:6). “Then those who were in…
Read MoreIs there no salvation outside the church?
Question: Is there no salvation outside the church? Will those who never heard of Jesus and his gospel be damned because they have not obeyed it? Will people with brain defects like Downs Syndrome be damned because they do not obey the gospel being incapable of doing so? Answer: “Let it be known to you…
Read MoreWhat does the word “perfect” mean in I Corinthians 13:10?
Question: Regarding speaking in tongues, in the verse that says “when that which is perfect is come,” what does the word “perfect” mean in Greek? Answer: “Love never fails. But whether there are prophecies, they will fail; whether there are tongues, they will cease; whether there is knowledge, it will vanish away. For we know…
Read MoreWhat are your top five words of advice for newlyweds?
Question: What are the top five words of advice you give to newlyweds? Answer: I find your question hard to answer because I don’t think in terms of single words. Nor am I naive to think that one size fits all situations. Some of the advice I give couples about to be married is found…
Read MoreWhat is needed in a deacon’s wife?
Question: Please give me some pointers on how to be a proper wife of a deacon, i.e. physically, emotionally, spiritually, intellectually, etc. I would like to know about all the inward and outward aspects of being a deacon’s wife. Answer: The rule of life for a deacon’s wife is the same as for all Christian…
Read MoreQuestions about the Battle of Jericho
Question: I am getting ready to give the lesson Joshua and the Battle of Jericho. I have a few things that I had not noticed before and wondered if you had considered them. In Joshua 5:15 a reference is made to “sandal” NKJV or “shoe” KJV. Since this is in the singular form, do you…
Read MoreHow do you handle a 16-year-old who acts like a 5-year-old when it comes to a spanking?
Question: I have visited your website and agree with your position on biblical correction. I commend you on your willingness to actually give advice on spanking and not dance around with politically correct or over-cautious answers. I do, however. have some doubts in my mind about how we are handling our family situation. I have…
Read MoreYour web site is wonderful
Question: I spend time each day exploring the Internet, looking for well researched and documented Bible studies. I just found your site. It is wonderful. Your preparation and effort are obviously blessing many people. I noticed the number of visitors to your website and it looks as though others have found your labors rewarding. May…
Read MoreIs it acceptable to take the Lord’s Supper at the evening service?
Question: I work shift days and nights. I go home on Sunday morning, sleep, and then get up and go to church on Sunday night to take the Lord’s Supper. I hope this is good in God’s eyes. Answer: This particular question has been the subject of intense discussion. Up until the time of World…
Read MoreWhile I am not a Christian, I respect your willingness to use the whole Bible
Question: This is more of a comment, but still a question none the less. From the looks of your site and the information, you are the minister of a church that believes going by the Bible for everything. If that is right (which I’m 90% sure), I’m proud that there is a Christian church that…
Read MoreI left the Lord, but now that I returned, will God accept me?
Question: I was baptized as a teen. I really didn’t change the way I acted or lived (drinking, partying, etc.). I went to college and lived a very immoral life (drinking, fornication, etc.). In my mid 20’s I realized that I was wrong (pierced to the heart), and repented and changed my life. Because I…
Read MoreDo you have to know that baptism is for the remission of sins in order to be forgiven?
Question: The question I pose is, “Does one have to have the knowledge that baptism is for the remission of sins, for such to occur?” I understand that if one is taught by one who knows the truth, this would not even be a question. However, I can not logically see the command that one…
Read MoreHow did your Bible come into existence?
Question: Could you please tell me how the Bible you currently have originally come into existence? Since we know that some of the apostles did not even start to write until about 50 AD, about 20 years after Christ ascended to heaven, we know with certainty that the apostles went out and established churches without…
Read MoreHow do I teach my girlfriend about music and partaking of the Lord’s Supper?
Question: My girlfriend goes to a church that I believe is not right with God. They have choirs and music, and they don’t take the Lord’s Supper every Sunday. I really need to explain to her why you must take the Lord’s Supper every Sunday and why you must only sing and not use musical…
Read MoreI had sex out of wedlock, what do I do?
Question: My girlfriend and I had sex outside of wedlock, and I was wondering what I needed to do. I am ashamed of it, and I’m not sure what to do. I have trouble sleeping at night cause I keep thinking about it. I think if I repent of it and change my ways I…
Read MoreShould a child be warned about bad adults?
Question: Should parents explain to children that there are adults out there who may have bad reasons for wanting to spank them (even though the adults may tell the child it’s punishment for something bad he or she did)? Is so, what’s the best way to address the subject so that they’ll be aware and sufficiently…
Read MoreIs it a sin not to attend Wednesday night Bible study?
Question: I’m a member of the church have been all my life. I was wondering how important you think Wednesday night services are? Some people don’t think you have to go on Wednesday night, some say when the Bible says not to forsake the assembly it means Sunday morning. I believe it’s a direct command…
Read MoreWhat about the child born from an incestuous relation?
Question: What would it be if there was a child born from incest of two people being brother and sister? What does it say in the Bible about Satan wanting a child from incest? Answer: Incest is having sexual relations with a close family member. It doesn’t necessarily have to be between a brother and…
Read MoreDoes I Timothy 2:11-12 only apply to the assembly?
Question: What is your opinion regarding Paul’s instruction to Timothy regarding women in I Timothy 2? Is this instruction specific to the assembly or is it more general in nature? For example, some teach that a woman cannot hold a place of authority over a man in any situation, i.e. a Christian woman should not…
Read MoreWhat is death like?
Question: Hi! I would like to know is when you die, is it like you are still living, but the only thing is that you can’t do anything like you did when you were alive? How does it feel when you die? Would you see things below, such as other people, while you are above?…
Read MoreDid Moses go to heaven?
Question: Did Moses go to heaven? Answer: Moses is offered up as a hero of faith. “By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden three months by his parents, because they saw he was a beautiful child; and they were not afraid of the king’s command. By faith Moses, when he became of age,…
Read MoreIf I am just not able to get out, can I worship at home?
Question: I have a very serious question. In some of your answers to others, you have pointed out that to have a worship service alone on Sunday at home is not really what is acceptable, except for when we choose to worship God by ourselves at other times during the week. This is according to…
Read MoreShould I tell my mother what I have done, knowing that it will lead to a spanking?
Question: As I said I was just playing around on the net and I do not know just how I ended up on your site other then I was just clinking on links and so on and then out of the blue I ended up on your site in an area that had piles of…
Read MoreShould people dress up for church?
Question: Is it appropriate for children or adults to dress up to go to church? Does this mean that they are closer to God than someone in jeans? Answer: People dress up when they head off to some special event. Their selection of clothing tells everyone whether they think the event is important to them…
Read MoreThanks so much for having a web site that teaches straight from the Bible
Question: Thanks so much for having a website that teaches straight from the Bible. I found this site while looking for a question about the Garden of Eden and have found it very useful and correct with the teachings. Answer: You’re welcome. I hope you continue to find it useful in the future.
Read MoreWhy is there a “-;” in Exodus 32:32?
Question: First, this is a wonderful website, I have really enjoyed the information I have read and look forward to reading more. My question: What is the meaning of the dash and semicolon in Exodus 32:32? I heard it preached once as “the word Moses could not say” with a further explanation that the word…
Read MoreWhat are your thoughts on the silence of the Scriptures?
Question: Do you have an outline on how important the silence of the Scriptures is? I would really appreciate some thoughts. Answer: See: Silence of the Scriptures
Read MoreWhat should a new congregation be called?
Question: I am starting a small church in my home. I have attended the Church of Christ here most of my life and preached there as well. I greatly value your site. I am starting this church because the two churches of Christ here have a nasty reputation around town. They make the church of…
Read MoreWhat was the last miracle performed in the Bible?
Question: What was the last miracle performed in the Bible? Answer: The book of Revelation was the last to be written. In it, John was taken up to heaven “to show His servants–things which must shortly take place” (Revelation 1:1). Since this is beyond the natural ability of anyone in this world, it would be…
Read MoreIs the only sin to be repented of is the sin of murdering Jesus?
Question: For your information: The only Way that has been perfected to get into heaven is by the faith to repent of the one sin of Jesus’ murder for the forgiveness of ALL sins. This is the only way to obey the Acts 2:38 command. Answer: I left the grammar of this note basically as…
Read MoreDid King Asa go to Heaven?
Question: Did King Asa go to Heaven? Answer: “For I know nothing against myself, yet I am not justified by this; but He who judges me is the Lord. Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord comes, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness and reveal the counsels of…
Read MoreShouldn’t Saturday be the Lord’s Day?
Question: Why do most Christians call Sunday the Lord’s day? I was reading through a Bible and was surprised to find in Matthew 12:8 that Jesus Himself says…”For the Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.” If Jesus says He is Lord of the Sabbath wouldn’t that make Sabbath — which was Saturday as…
Read MoreDoubts about possibly blaspheming the Holy Spirit
Question: Many years ago I heard a sermon at church. Later that day, while I was with my family, I said: “If God is God and Jesus is God’s son, then what relation is the Holy Spirit?” I said it as a joke. After I said it I thought that maybe I had said the…
Read MoreIs viewing pornography wrong when you are married?
Question: Is viewing pornography when you are already married wrong? I know there are still people who still view porn even if they are married. Actually, I caught a parent watching an x-rated movie, but, of course, I didn’t show myself to them in fear of being scolded. No matter how you view it porn…
Read MoreIs acupuncture acceptable?
Question: I get acupuncture about every other month for the maintenance of my body. Feels great and I stay very healthy since I’ve been doing this. Is acupuncture acceptable? Answer: Acupuncture is the stimulation of nerves, generally through the use of needles. By overstimulating certain nerve groups, discomfort can be temporarily reduced — not just…
Read MoreDoes “Jehovah” always refer to the Father?
Question: Does Jehovah always refer to the Father? It occurred to me that it might also refer to the Godhead in its fullness. Does anyone know and if so, how can we know? What biblical evidence is there for this? Answer: This is really hard to prove since Young’s Literal Translation uses the word Jehovah…
Read MoreWhy did God allow polygamy under the Old Testament?
Question: Wondering if anyone has any materials on “multiple marriages” in the Old Testament? Would like to hear your views on why this was tolerated among God’s people. I understand this was not God’s choice, however, there is no outcry from the prophets against such. The practice of multiple wives and concubines in the Old…
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