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How can a congregation stay focused?
Question: I attend a small church of Christ which is faced with challenges, such as members leaving to go to other churches, brethren falling away because of their selfish ambitions, and family issues. The reason I bring it up is that we have so much potential to grow as we have a beautiful church building…
Read MoreShould the man always make the first move in a relationship?
Question: I am now in a community where most men at my age are married; only one is single. I think he is a very good person, I don’t dress immodestly like I used to. I think physical attraction would not be important for a man seeing a good woman, although, yes it is a…
Read MoreIs oral sex between a married couple a sin?
Question: Is oral sex between a married man and woman a sin and if so where can it be found in the Bible? Answer: The act of sex is to be restricted to married couples. “Marriage is honorable among all, and the bed undefiled; but fornicators and adulterers God will judge” (Hebrews 13:4). Such acts…
Read MoreShould I continue talking to a co-worker who only wants to talk about sex?
Question: People say I’m crazy when I say to them that married men should not think about the opposite sex other than their wives. As a single person, I can think of a person who is single like me, not in an unclean way of course, but a person who has husband and wife should be content…
Read MoreIs donating blood or organs wrong?
Question: Is donating blood bad? Is donating it sinful if someone needs it right away to live? What about donating organs when someone is in need? What about allowing the government to relinquish your organs after your death? This is a big problem within the confines of our youth. There are two sides to them,…
Read MoreIs it wrong for a Christian woman to wear pants?
Question: Is it wrong for a Christian woman to wear pants of any kind? I always see references to not wearing tight pants but very little on the actual subject of whether pants are wrong, immodest, or a man’s clothing. The Bible teaches that there is to be a definite distinction between the dress of…
Read MoreCan you prove God exists?
Question: I’ve been reading your website for days and now I decide I have to say something: You mentioned in one of your letter to a reader that “a drunken atheist living on the streets of New York.” Well, is that the impression from atheists to you? I can tell you that I’m not drunk,…
Read MoreThere’s too much to learn. How can you not sin?
Question: In my frustrated life, I began to search for answers and clues and anything that could lead me to answer what on earth am I here for and found your website. I found it insightful and thought-provoking. My question to you is how can you be sure to know God’s plan for your life…
Read MoreIs a person condemned if others hate him?
Question: Is it really possible that a person is condemned to hell if people fight with him or still hate him after an incident that he is perhaps sorry about but has no courage to talk about it? He would think he has nothing against his past friends in his heart. I don’t think that…
Read MoreWhat do you think about the divisions among the churches?
Question: I wanted to ask you a question about Romans 16:17 and I Corinthians 1:10 about there being divisions in the church. I have been a member of the church since 1960, at the age of 13, and led singing most of the years since. My dad preached over twenty years in a central Texas…
Read MoreCan I use your pictures on my website?
Question: I was led to your website and had a chance to view these very beautiful and symbolic pictures. I am an evangelist for the Lord, and I feel so many teens need to see these pictures. I was going to put some on my page. I also do Christian Rap music. God has shown me…
Read MoreIsn’t spanking sexually stimulating to most people?
Question: I hate to tell you this, but spanking is sexual to most people and spanking bring on sexually feelings of a perverted matter later in life. If you don’t believe me, I am living proof. Answer: You’ve drawn a false conclusion based on incidental evidence. The reason people conduct large and numerous studies on…
Read MoreHow should I handle out-of-control teenage boys?
Question: First, let me apologize for not giving you enough details upon which to base a recommended course of action. Actually, the answer you gave, even without specifics, makes good sense: go after the most serious problems first and then move down the line, without dropping the ball on the first set of issues. I think…
Read MoreShould I only listen to “Christian” music?
Question: What kind of music is prohibited? For the longest time, I have been listening to music that isn’t “Christian,” but nothing that is profane or that gives a bad message or talks about lewd or gross things. When I listen to my music, it makes me happier and helps me deal with some of…
Read MoreShould I continue a relationship with someone of a different religion?
Question: I am involved with a young lady who is of a different denomination (AME). We’ve had a relationship for four years and have yet to make any decision on our future. She is convinced she saved but does not want to attend the Church of Christ because it is boring or does not appeal…
Read MoreHow do you build trust in a marriage?
Question: I thank you for the lovely rebukes and instructions. While the instruction lines up with the word of God, so do the rebukes. Perhaps I do need to be utterly disgusted with some chemical controlling my life. I Corinthians 6:12, I’m sure, will guide me there through a study of the Word and its…
Read MoreShould I spank my stepsons?
Question: I have just married a wonderful woman with two teenage boys who are out of control. They have not been spanked in years and I think it is time to re-institute that form of discipline into their life; at least until their behavior improves. My wife agrees to abide by your decision and recommendations,…
Read MoreWhere do the Arabs come from?
Question: Where do the Arabs come from? From which patriarch? Many people say Ishmael, but Ishmael had an Egyptian mother. Where in the Bible is the name Arab first used? Answer: In the answer to a prior question, “What happened to Ishmael’s descendants?” I gave a detailed list of the various Arab nations who descended…
Read MoreWhat can be done for a man who continually falls back into sin?
Question: I have another question that relates to a brother who is dealing with some personal issues. Basically, he is a good brother who is ambitious and devoted to the church. However, he has gone through a lot and is continually fighting the temptation of allowing the old man to return, especially when negative situations…
Read MoreHow does one know if he has faith in God?
Question: I have this question: how does one know if he has faith in God or not? For example, I find it hard to talk to people who fought with me, but not all people. Some I talk to without fear that they might yell at me and they forgive me. With a few, I…
Read MoreHow can I grow my faith in God?
Question: How can I grow my faith in God? I feel I’m a bad person because I know that Jesus died for us, but I still sin. I know that God forgave me, but when I look back I think that I have been really bad and I feel very sorry for it. What is…
Read MoreCan a girl get pregnant before her first period?
Question: Hi! I was wondering if it is possible for a girl to become pregnant before menarche (before she has her first period). My friend and I were fooling around and I fingered her, but I am curious. I realized that she has really minimal pubic hair and underarm hair. What are the symptoms of…
Read MoreHow do I defend against Satan?
Question: I was reading the article of the seven-year married woman who committed adultery with a “Christian” man and is now afraid of the possible consequences. I noticed a piece of advice that could be applied to almost anything. The advice is: “Implement plans to keep yourself pure by avoiding tempting situations.” I have an addiction…
Read MoreHow do I teach a stubborn person the truth about baptism?
Question: Thank you for your response. I did have another question that touches on your response. The same goes for denomination such as the AME. They teach false doctrine when it comes to baptism and yet proclaim to be saved. I have a female friend that swears to be saved and gave an account of her…
Read MoreWhat do I do about a person involved in witchcraft?
Question: I’m having extreme difficulty protecting myself and family from a pagan ‘elder’ who has admitted to trying to destroy me. He was instrumental in the premature death of a family member by removing life support illegally for over 33 hours! My daughter is in counseling for the abuse she received from him. He practices…
Read MoreYour article about Jesus not being a vegetarian opened my eyes
Question: Hi! I am 18 years old. I have read one of your articles regarding whether Jesus was a vegetarian and how, in regard to the Bible, the idea is all false. I am thrilled to read this, for I have been long deceived by these lies about Jesus and his relation to the Essences, which…
Read MoreHow can one justify being a Christian if he is not baptized?
Question: How can one justify being a Christian if he claims to believe but is not baptized until some time later? Is he convinced that baptism does not save you? Question: Many denominations teach people that belief is all that is required for salvation. Some, such as the Baptists, do practice a form of baptism,…
Read MoreIf he didn’t go all the way, could I still get pregnant?
Question: My boyfriend and I were about to have sex for the first time, but I changed my mind because I realized I wasn’t ready and plus he wasn’t wearing a condom! Since it was my first time and because it hurt too much he didn’t really go all the way, is there still a…
Read MoreShould I marry the father of my son?
Question: I am 21 years old and I have a 4-year-old son out of wedlock. I have a relationship with God for about a year, but I am confused. His father wants to be in our lives. We want to get married and move in together, but he is not a Christian. I love him…
Read MoreCould Israel have crossed the Red Sea on the eastern side of the Sinai peninsula?
Question: I was wondering if the possible crossing could be on the eastern side of the Sinai peninsula? Answer: Such a crossing would not match the account on numerous factors. “Then the children of Israel journeyed from Rameses to Succoth, about six hundred thousand men on foot, besides children. A mixed multitude went up with…
Read MoreWhat do you think about reincarnation?
Question: Basically I’m an atheist, so sometimes I compare other religions to Christianity, I found that “reincarnation” is very interesting and beautiful, it explains why some people are wealthy, some are poor, some are happy and some are in ordeal because it depends on what you did in your past life, and what you’re doing…
Read MoreAny ideas what is wrong with me?
Question: I am a 17 years old male and I am just becoming sexually active. I’m noticing a lot of things. For one, I have constant urges to pee all of the time. The number becomes unbearable sometimes. I have constant bladder pains, and my sexual time only lasts for a minute or two. After…
Read MoreMy husband says I deserve to be spanked
Question: My husband says I deserve to be spanked and I better obey him. Answer: It appears you didn’t make a wise choice in husbands. See “Does a husband have the right to spank his wife?”
Read MoreWhat is your proof that prophecy has ended?
Question: I would like to know who told you that prophecy has ended. Have you read the book of Daniel and Revelation? Where did this doctrine of devils come from? I hold an earned Ph.D. in Comparative Religion and Education and would love to hear your stance on this issue, as I oppose it with…
Read MoreWhy does Revelation 5:1-6 contain changing symbols?
Question: Can you please help me with this question? Can you please explain the reversal of images and transformation of symbols, such as a slain Lamb appearing right after the proclamation that a Lion is worthy to open the scroll (Revelation 5:1-6)? Answer: “And I saw in the right hand of Him who sat on…
Read MoreHow does a woman start wearing a covering?
Question: I’ve read a few of your statements on head coverings and find it interesting. How exactly can a woman begin to wear some sort of head covering within a church where this is not practiced or even mentioned? The key is to not present it as though they are “showing off” or having others…
Read MoreWhat were the evils of King Ahab and his wife Jezebel?
Question: What were the evils of King Ahab and his wife Jezebel? What steps did God take to deal with them? Answer: Sounds to me like someone is looking for a shortcut to getting his Bible lesson done. A summary is given in I Kings 16:30-34. “Now Ahab the son of Omri did evil in the…
Read MoreWho is the faithful and wise servant in Matthew 25:45-47?
Question: The King James Version says at Matthew 24:45-47, “Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season? Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing. Verily I say unto you, That he shall make…
Read MoreIs it a sin to have a baby out of wedlock?
Question: Is it a sin to have a baby out of wedlock? Answer: It is a sin to have sex outside of marriage (Hebrews 13:4). It is called “fornication” in the Bible, though some translations use the phrase “sexual immorality” or just plain “morality” for the same Greek word. The sin exists whether a child…
Read MoreCould Paul have argued against a Jewish tradition in I Corinthians 11:1-16?
Question: While looking around for a Jewish tradition from the first century I’d read some years before that was almost word for word what Paul addressed in the Corinthian letter, I ran across your page. I’m not sure the point you were making in “Images of Head Coverings During Worship”. Anyway, as long as I…
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