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Was Mary the mother of God?
Question: I do not recite Hail Mary nor do I agree with it. But I talked to a person and we came to the topic of Hail Mary. I pointed out that “Mother of God” is never seen in the Bible and expressed an inappropriate meaning. He stated that Elizabeth called Mary “mother of my…
Read MoreAll we have in common is our love for God. Is that enough to get married?
Question: Hello there, I’m in a serious relationship. It took me a while to come to terms with it because we were friends initially. My boyfriend is an awesome guy, he loves and serves God and is caring to people around. He’s passionate about work, his students, family, church, etc.. I could go on. He’s…
Read MoreDoes everyone who was baptized have eternal life?
Question: Hi, From the topic of “The Thousand-Year Reign”, you stated that baptism is the first resurrection. John also states that second death will not have an effect on those who take part in the first resurrection. Then does that mean all who were baptized will have eternal life? But what about those who are…
Read MoreHow do I convince a Roman Catholic that infant baptism is wrong?
Question: A Catholic and I debated the topic of infant baptism. He used the argument of “household” referring to babies as well. When I told him that households could mean teens or servants he said that he would rather follow the practice of infant baptism followed by earlier Christians 2000 years ago. He then argued…
Read MoreYour website is an exceptional source of needed information
Question: Hello, I just wanted to say that your website is an exceptional source of needed information. I marvel at the work you and the church must have done to create your site. May I link to your site from my own website? I am blessed to preach every day to millions by means of…
Read MoreIs the Spirit of God the same as the Holy Spirit?
Question: Is the Spirit of God the same as the Holy Spirit? Answer: “Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption” (Ephesians 4:30). The phrase “Spirit of God” and “Holy Spirit” refer to the same being. He is also sometimes called the Helper, the Comforter,…
Read MoreHow did Adam find Eve?
Question: I hope you can answer these for me: When Adam worked in the Garden, did he have to work and show he was worthy Eve for God to present her to him? I understand the help meet part, but did God make Adam for Eve or Eve for Adam? I know it was a…
Read MoreCould the perfect be the kingdom?
Question: Please, what would be wrong to interpret “that which is in part” in I Corinthians 13:10 to mean the kingdom of God instead of the Word of God? Answer: “Love never fails; but if there are gifts of prophecy, they will be done away; if there are tongues, they will cease; if there is…
Read MoreWhen I’m struggling with a topic, La Vista’s web site is where I head
Question: I’ve been wanting, needing, and meaning to send this email to you for a really long time. Thank you for your website and all that you have written in the questions and answers section. I pray that the Lord gives you many more years of wisdom and time to continue this invaluable ministry. When…
Read MoreWas baptism only for the Jews?(2)
Question: Good morning brother, I recently had a discussion with a brother in Christ who said that the book of Acts was addressed to the Jews because they killed Christ. He mentioned that the question asked after their hearts were pricked, “what shall we do” applied to those Jews that were assembled. He said that…
Read MoreIs the veil only for married women?
Question: Hello! I read your article about the wearing of the veil by women in the Church. I confess that I was very surprised because I always believed that it was merely a custom — a cultural issue — and that the hair itself was already the veil. But I was convinced by your interpretation…
Read MoreHow could God die?
Question: My question was about Jesus, who is God and human. The Bible tells us that Jesus died, but Jesus who is God cannot die. That only leaves Jesus who is human. This means Jesus the Human died on the cross, which means a human paid for all human sins. Why doesn’t the Bible say…
Read MoreHow did the church in Corinth receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit?
Question: How did the Corinthian church receive the Holy Spirit in a miraculous way? Was it by the laying on hands by the apostles or what? Or does the Bible not say? Answer: The church in Corinth was started by the Apostle Paul (Acts 18). He initially taught there for 18 months (Acts 18:11) and…
Read MoreIs baptism necessary for salvation?
Question: Hello! I am from Brazil, and I am seeking salvation. I believe that Jesus is the Son of God who died for my sins on the cross and rose on the third day for my justification. I am sorry for all my sins. I would like to ask you: Is baptism by immersion necessary…
Read MoreGodly things don’t interest me
Question: Good morning, sir, Sir, now the things of God do not interest me. I have not really told anyone about Christ because when I tell them about Christ most of them agree to hand over their lives to Christ, but at the end, I realize that I am not happy. It seems like their…
Read MoreI don’t want to hurt the guy I’ve been having sex with by leaving him
Question: I am so glad I came across your page and article. God bless you. I have a burden on my heart and I need an answer. Some months back, I met a guy at church rehearsals one evening. I was supposed to lead a song but I wasn’t getting the lyrics and key. He…
Read MoreShould I see a doctor about my OCD?
Question: Hello, This whole year has been quite a nightmare. At the beginning of this year, I started to realize how I wasn’t living the right way. I wanted to start making changes in my life and be a better Christian. In hindsight, I went about it the wrong way. I was trying to “be…
Read MoreCan a woman lead a song outside of worship?
Question: Recently there was a funeral of one of our former members. It was held at their home. Our members preached the service, led songs, and one of the prayers. Then the family said that two ladies wanted to sing a song. They sang a song that we sing many times in worship. They asked…
Read MoreI often commend your site to others
Question: Thank you, Brother! Our mid-week Bible study is on Genesis. All of the research I have done is very confusing. I use your website quite often, and I have recommended it to many others. Unfortunately, we don’t have anyone in our congregation who has the knowledge or willingness to step up and maintain our…
Read MoreWhat is my calling?
Question: Dear sir, l study cybersecurity and information technology. l had a job but l quit it thinking the salary was not enough. l have since continued to applied for jobs but nothing has happened. l get jobs interviews, but l will not be called in for work. I thought it was because l didn’t…
Read MoreMy church is just me in my room
Question: G’day Minister, I just wanted, on impulse, to pay my respects and say what a fantastic premise you operate as a ‘church’. No frills, no nonsense, no pretensions – instead, just good old fashioned and solid focus on Scripture. I am most impressed, as I’m sure the Lord must be as well. And, yes,…
Read MoreMy boyfriend claims sex is his right
Question: Sir, Regarding your reply to the question I just read. I have a question. I am in my early twenties. I have a boyfriend. When we started dating, I insisted on not having sex until we married. Few months into the relationship we started kissing. When he first arranged our meeting place, it was…
Read MoreIf the Law was abolished, what is written in our hearts?
Question: Good sir, Please, just for clarification, I want to ask: If the law has been abolished, what laws did God promised beforehand that He will write in our hearts? Paul gave us the reason why the law (the Ten Commandments) was weak. He said, “the law was weak in that it was through the flesh.”…
Read MoreCan a preacher retain his position if his children are engaged in sin?
Question: If a minister’s daughter is pregnant with her second child and does not have a husband, can he keep his position as a minister? Answer: The qualifications of a preacher do not include qualifications for his family. See: Preachers. This man’s daughter’s behavior indicates that there was a problem in raising her. He would…
Read MoreYour reasoning is flawed. Spiritual gifts have not ceased
Question: Hello, I have read articles on your site and they are pretty informative. However, your take on Corinthians 13:8-13, stating that spiritual gifts have ceased, is flawed. Verse 8: “Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish…
Read MoreIf I had sex with someone, does that mean we can’t get married?
Question: I am a born-again Christian with a history of having multiple sexual partners (main chick and side-chicks). I got saved and gave my life to Christ, though I still could not control my sexual desires; hence, I continued to practice fornication. I repented and changed but ended up having sex with one lady from…
Read MoreI got two women pregnant but neither will marry me
Question: Please, I had fornicated with two different ladies, and they both got pregnant. The first one got pregnant, and I went to pay for what her family requested. Afterward, the lady refused to marry me. The second one came into my life and also got pregnant by me. Her mother is against us getting…
Read MoreShould we post memes that contain bad language?
Question: I have been talking to someone about the Facebook memes they post that contains offensive language. I was telling them that it’s not right as a Christian, but he says things like, “Well, sometimes you have to to get the point across” and “Just ignore that part.” He doesn’t use foul language when talking,…
Read MoreIs Satan winning?
Question: I have a question: Is Satan winning? The world is so terrible. Sin is everywhere. Faithful Christians are a drop in the bucket compared to the population. Isn’t this exactly what Satan wants is for all of these people to go to hell and that’s where most people go? “Few” will make it to…
Read MoreMy boyfriend and I have been falling into lewd behavior and we trying to stop it
Question: Hello. Good day to you. Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to read my email. My boyfriend and I have been dating for a few months. He is sure of me, saying I am what he wants in a woman and in a wife. I feel the same about…
Read MoreIf I obey God even though I don’t want to, is that proof that I love God?
Question: Good day, When I do something because it’s a commandment from God, and even if I don’t want to, is that not proof that I love God? So there are things I don’t like to do but because I love God I do it anyway. And on the other hand, there are things difficult…
Read MoreShould I tell my wife that when I was young I might have fathered a child?
Question: Hi, Nearly 30 years ago, I may have gotten my girlfriend at that time pregnant, and she gave birth to a child. I was young and ashamed and didn’t want to have anything to do with her when I found out. Later on, I got married to another girlfriend, and I was ashamed to…
Read MoreWe keep falling into fornication
Question: I have been having sleepless night concerning my state now. I feel ashamed after several times of disobedience by committing fornication. I really don’t know what to do telling my pastor would worsen the whole issue. I have called off relationship because I don’t want to give in to sex again. I am restless…
Read MoreWhy did God allow my husband to destroy my life?
Question: Hello. I came across information about separation due to drug use on your site. I am in a situation to which I am seeking Godly counsel. Currently, I am a born again believer for almost three years now. God took my husband out of my life back in 2016, just long enough for me…
Read MoreWhat Is the Bible?
Question: Hi, I would like some answers to my doubts. I know you can help me with this because of everything I have read on your site. I’m happy that your teachings are exactly the same as our non-denominational church. I find them right too. Praise the Lord! My questions: What exactly is the Bible?…
Read MoreWill all Jews receive Christ?
Question: I’ve been reading Hebrews and in chapter 8 it seems there is a prophecy about before Christ comes again, “all” Jews will know and believe in him and ultimately receive salvation. Am I reading something more than it says into this? This is the first time I’ve really seen this and don’t recall it…
Read MoreWhat prophet objected to anointing a wicked man as king but was told to do it anyway?
Question: Good day. Can you please give me the name of the prophet who cried to the Lord not to let him anoint a man king because he was a wicked man but the Lord instructed him to do it anyway. Please let me have the book, chapter and verse this relates to. Thank you,…
Read MoreMy son’s wife left him after only three weeks. Does that mean he can’t marry again?
Question: My son married a foreign girl, but they never even got to live together. She said her mother got cancer and she had to go back to her country to care for her. She could not come back, so they got divorced. He begged her to try and work it out, but she was…
Read MoreWhy did Elijah send the servant back seven times?
Question: Did Elijah pray seven times or was he putting his servant through a test of faith for rain? (I Kings 18:41-45) Answer: “Now Elijah said to Ahab, “Go up, eat and drink; for there is the sound of the roar of a heavy shower.” So Ahab went up to eat and drink. But Elijah…
Read MoreDid Israel all speak the same language?
Question: Was Israel of one language? Did the nation of Israel all speak the same language? Thank you. Answer: Israelites spoke Hebrew. After the captivity, Aramaic was spoke a good bit and portions of the Old Testament are written in Aramaic. During Jesus’ day, Aramaic was the common language and Hebrew was the “religious” language,…
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