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Should a wife leave because of sexual assault?
Question: My husband abused me sexually. I was willing to have intercourse with him, but he couldn’t become fulfilled unless he was hurting me. According to the Scriptures, I was to fulfill him, but was I to fulfill him when he was hurting me, both mentally and physically? I felt this was wrong in God’s…
Read MoreWhat are the gifts of the Holy Spirit?
Question: What are the gifts of the Holy Spirit? Answer: When used in the plural (more than one gift), the gifts of the Holy Spirit refer to the miraculous gifts that Holy Spirit gave the early Christians. “There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord.…
Read MoreHow do we know how to pronounce Hebrew?
Question: I was wondering if we can actually “know” the true pronunciation of any Hebrew name. For instance, is it like today someone names their child “lemonjello” (pronounced “lay mun cha loo” not like “lemon jello”)? I was wondering since I understand there were no vowels in Hebrew like in modern English. Is this correct?…
Read MoreCan the church use its funds to send flowers?
Question: In an attempt to justify the church using money out of its treasury to send flowers to sick or bereaved members, an argument has been made that it is a “gift” meant to encourage, like the gifts sent to Paul in Philippians 4:15-19. In comments I have read in discussions and debates, it seems as…
Read MoreIs there truth behind “The Da Vinci Code”?
Question: Have you heard of The Da Vinci Code? It’s a book written about Leonardo da Vinci, Opus Dei, and stuff like that? I’ve read the story and it was about hidden truths in Christianity: Jesus being married to Mary Magdalene, the Bible as a product of men, the books of the Bible are incomplete, the…
Read MoreYou don’t know what rape is
Question: I have been looking for scriptural advice when I came across your article on “Spousal Rape”. It is plain to see you don’t know what rape is. My daughter married, with our joyful blessing, a young man who asked to court her, obeyed all our requests, and honored our daughter’s desire to marry pure. …
Read MoreWhat does a preacher’s wife do?
Question: I am getting married soon and my future husband will be looking for a church at which to preach. While I’ve grown up in the church, I’ve never really been around for the “behind the scenes” look at what a preacher’s wife does and what position she holds. Any information you could give me…
Read MoreWhen you die, do you go straight to heaven or hell?
Question: When you die, do you go straight to heaven or hell, or do you remain on earth until Judgment Day? Answer: “And as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment, so Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many. To those who eagerly wait for Him…
Read MoreDid Lot’s wife go to heaven or hell?
Question: Did Lot’s wife go to heaven or hell for her sin of looking back? Answer: “When the morning dawned, the angels urged Lot to hurry, saying, “Arise, take your wife and your two daughters who are here, lest you be consumed in the punishment of the city.” And while he lingered, the men took…
Read MoreIs Jesus God?
Question: Is Jesus God? Answer: Many religions cast doubts on the deity of Jesus. For example, Jehovah’s Witnesses claim that Jesus is the first creation of God. Muslims see Jesus as nothing more than a significant prophet, much like Moses. To answer this question, let us turn to the book of John which deals with…
Read MoreIs married love different from Christian love?
Question: Is the love between husbands and wives any different from the love fellow Christians have for each other or for non-believers? Answer: Greek has three basic words for love, two of which are used in the Bible: Agape is a devoted love. It gives even when it is not returned. Agape is a love done on purpose;…
Read MoreHow did David and Jonathan show their love for each other?
Question: How did David and Jonathan show their concern (love) for one another? Can we act like them too? Answer: “The soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul” (I Samuel 18:1). They made a covenant with each other “Then Jonathan and David made a…
Read MoreCould you explain what is true love?
Question: Could you explain I Corinthians 13:4-8 phrase by phrase to me? What is true love? What does it mean? Answer: See the article “Love is …” for a phrase-by-phrase explanation of I Corinthians 13:4-8. See “Dating and Courtship” in the study Growing Up in the Lord: A Study for Teenage Boys or “Dating and Courtship” in the study Growing…
Read MoreShould my attire match those around me?
Question: I have read the articles and sermon outlines you provide on modesty. I believe I am clear on how the Bible addresses modesty and feel secure in how I dress as being modest. The question I have is: if the standard of modesty for other Christians in the church is more conservative than mine,…
Read MoreIs it okay to wear animal skin or furs?
Question: Is it okay to wear animal skin or furs? Answer: Before sending Adam and Eve out of the garden because of their sin, God made them proper clothing to replace their inadequate clothing made from fig leaves. “Also for Adam and his wife the LORD God made tunics of skin, and clothed them” (Genesis 3:21).…
Read MoreAre same-sex relationships wrong if they are non-sexual?
Question: Does it make any difference at all if the girl – girl or boy -boy relationships are not sexual? What I am trying to ask is would being infatuated or “falling in love” with someone of the same sex be a sin? Answer: Oh, the mess our over-sexualized world has made of relationships between…
Read MoreDoes “remember the Sabbath” imply prior observance?
Question: Does “remember the Sabbath day” imply that the Sabbath day was observed prior to the giving of the Ten Commandments? Answer: The Sabbath day was observed prior to the giving of the Law. When God gave the Israelites manna, He told them to gather the manna for six days, but not to gather on…
Read MoreIn whose name are we to be baptized?
Question: It appears to me that you missed the main point about the Jesus name baptism. Jesus commanded that his disciples be baptized in the “name” of someone. Who do you suppose he meant that name to be? He didn’t say (about Matthew 28:19) “repeat after me now”. Do you suppose that after hearing Matthew 28:19 they…
Read MoreIs the Holy Spirit Jesus?
Answer: “Nevertheless when one turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory…
Read MoreMatthew 28:19 cannot refer to a Christian’s baptism because it was given in the wrong place and at the wrong time.
Question: Here is my proof for not baptizing in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost: Isaiah 2: 2-3, The word of the Lord that goeth forth from Jerusalem will build the house of the God of Jacob. I do not find Galilee as the city chosen of God for the building of…
Read MoreAre girl-girl relationships condemned?
Question: What can you say about girl/girl relationships? Is it a sin and an abomination to the Lord? Did the Bible say anything about it? Answer: God’s teaching clearly condemns girl-girl (lesbian) sexual relationships along with boy-boy (homosexual) relationships. “For this reason God gave them up to vile passions. For even their women exchanged the…
Read MoreHow long were the priests’ breeches?
Question: In one of your articles, you mentioned that Exodus 28:42 means from the waist to and including the thighs. What is your source for this interpretation? Answer: “And you shall make for them linen trousers to cover their nakedness; they shall reach from the waist to the thighs” (Exodus 28:42). This verse was discussed in the…
Read MoreCan I get pregnant while having a period?
Question: I am in my period. My boyfriend let his sperm inside of me. He said if I’m in my period, I won’t get pregnant. Can I get pregnant or not? Answer: Anytime a couple engages in sex, there is a possibility of pregnancy. After all, one of the purposes of sex is to produce…
Read MoreWe may disagree, but it doesn’t matter, so long as we get to heaven
Question: I disagree with some of your answers, but it doesn’t matter. You have your own beliefs. Some people believe music and dancing is a sin. Who am I to argue with them? Whatever gets them to heaven. Answer: Your statement indicates that you don’t believe there is a right or wrong, except as each…
Read MoreIsn’t there at least one sin worse than other sins?
Question: You said that sin is sin in the eyes of God, but Mark 3:22-30 says there is an unforgivable sin. Isn’t that a sin worse than forgivable sins? Answer: “Assuredly, I say to you, all sins will be forgiven the sons of men, and whatever blasphemies they may utter; but he who blasphemes against the…
Read MoreIs divorce a sin?
Question: I have been a Christian and a member of the church for ten years. I have been studying and I have some Bible questions: In Matthew 19:18 Jesus gives direct commands concerning murder, adultery, stealing and giving false testimony. Since Jesus gives us a direct command not to do these things, then failing to follow those…
Read MoreShouldn’t you teach about principles instead of pointing out people’s sins?
Question: I feel the golden rule is being ignored by the church these days: the laws that say “love thy neighbor and your enemies and love God with all your heart.” Maybe if you teach these principles instead of pointing fingers, people will follow you. Sure, you teach that homosexuality, pre-marital sex, and the rest…
Read MoreI don’t need a piece of paper to say I’m married
Question: I could argue that God doesn’t recognize a piece of paper saying if you’re married. I believe in His eyes my girlfriend and I are married, and if we left each other we would commit the sin of divorce. If living in sin with my girlfriend is my worst sin, I’ll gladly take it.…
Read MoreIs there a time limit on seeking a divorce?
Question: My wife had an affair about a year ago. She said she wanted to stay married and we should work on our marriage. I signed us up for counseling; she went to one session and has not gone back. She also seems to be doing some of the same things she was doing before…
Read MoreWhy isn’t more time spent on spreading the golden rule?
Question: Yes, I did generalize your views when I inferred that the church goes after sins of the “flesh” and homophobic is one of the words I used to describe your stance. After reading your response it turned out that I was right in your case. It seems that the church (I know that’s a…
Read MoreHow can Solomon say that having multiple sexual partners is bad when he had hundreds of wives?
Question: You stated, “Solomon explains why having multiple sex partners is unhealthy by comparing sexual desire and intercourse to thirst and having a drink of water. ‘Drink water from your own cistern, and running water from your own well. Should your fountains be dispersed abroad, streams of water in the streets? Let them be only…
Read MoreCould I get pregnant from spilled semen?
Question: As my boyfriend took out the condom he was using some of his sperm fell near my vagina. I washed my vagina with water and soap. Can I get pregnant? Please send me your answer as soon as possible. I am afraid. Thank you. Answer: I’m a bit curious. If you are afraid of…
Read MoreDoes Acts 2:13-15 infer that Christians drank fermented wine?
Question: There are lots of inferences in the Bible that Christians used fermented wine. Acts 2:13-15 is a case in point. Answer: “Others mocking said, “They are full of new wine.” But Peter, standing up with the eleven, raised his voice and said to them, “Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be…
Read MoreDoes Romans 14 give the liberty to drinking alcoholic beverages?
Question: If a person wants to have a glass of wine privately in their home, then don’t they have the liberty to do so by Romans 14? Answer: “Receive one who is weak in the faith, but not to disputes over doubtful things. For one believes he may eat all things, but he who is…
Read MoreShould the Lord’s Supper be served with one cup?
Question: The texts in the gospels concerning the Lord’s Supper all say “and when he took the cup … ” denoting one cup. Does this bind one cup? Why or why not? Thank you for your help. I met a one cup brother and sister at a gospel meeting and we plan to study it soon.…
Read MoreCan a bake sale be held at a church?
Question: I wanted to have a bake sale at our church to raise money for my pastor’s anniversary. One of the deacons told me that I was wrong about this. I was told about how Jesus got angry at the people for using the temple for a den of thieves. I do not see that…
Read MoreDoes Acts 2:17-18 prove women can be preachers?
Question: I’ve been talking with a person who says Acts 2:17-18 gives women the right to be preachers. I showed him I Corinthians 14:34-37 and I Timothy 2:11-12. I said woman have divinely been given a place, but that place is not to be in authority over a man. Answer: “But this is what was…
Read MoreCan a church consist of just one person?
Question: Can a church consist of just one person? Answer: A church is an entity separate and distinguishable from a single individual Christian. This can be seen in the separation of responsibility seen in I Timothy 5:16, “If any believing man or woman has widows, let them relieve them, and do not let the church be…
Read MoreWhat happened to Ishmael’s descendants?
Question: What happened to Ishmael’s descendants? Answer: God promised Abraham, “And as for Ishmael, I have heard you. Behold, I have blessed him, and will make him fruitful, and will multiply him exceedingly. He shall beget twelve princes, and I will make him a great nation” (Genesis 17:20). Ishmael’s initial descendants are recorded for us…
Read MoreWhy are the New Testament quotes of the Old Testament different?
Question: How would you punctuate Isaiah 40:3? How do the authors of the New Testament get Isaiah 40:3 wrong? Answer: “The voice of one crying in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the LORD; make straight in the desert a highway for our God'” (Isaiah 40:3). “For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah,…
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