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Question: Dear Bro. Hamilton, I thank you for your diligence and dedication. Every question and help I need, I have found answered with your help and scriptural direction. I have written to you several years ago. May our Father continue to bless you, your family, and the congregation you serve. Answer: Thank you for the…
Read MoreWhy are evolutionists so ignorant?
Question: Hello Jeffrey, I hope all is well! Thanks for always using scriptures! I do have a question: Why are evolutionists so ignorant? I was reading about explanations of how 80 whale fossils ended up in the desert and also how the world’s largest shark went extinct due to “an unknown global destructive event”. They…
Read MoreWere those who received the Spirit in Acts just the apostles or the 120 brethren?
Question: I was reading your article on who received the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. You’re saying the 120 didn’t receive the Holy Spirit, but the Apostles only, is that correct? If so, my question is: Did they receive the Spirit twice? Because in John 20:21-22 Jesus breathed on them and they received the Holy Spirit. Please…
Read MoreI’ve become distant once I found out the woman I am dating is not a virgin
Question: I have this lady I love so much, but since the day I heard she is not a virgin any longer, I became disconnected from her in my heart. I’m beginning to think that I too should have sex with someone, so we can be equal. This thought is devilish. I’m not someone who…
Read MoreThe government won’t acknowledge we are married
Question: Good day, I have been trying to be recognized as my late spouse’s wife, as we had married each other, and promised to love each other “until death do us part,” but our plans to remarry under the law were interrupted after my husband became very ill. His family’s plan to stop us was…
Read MoreWhat does “countenance” mean?
Question: Genesis 4:4 says, “and Cain was very angry and his countenance fell.” Is countenance holiness? Does this scripture mean that anger can cause us to lose our holiness? Answer: “Countenance” is your facial expression. “His countenance fell” is another way of saying he started frowning. Question: Numbers 6:24-26 says, “may the countenance of God…
Read MoreWhy do Christians think they can sin and not go to hell?
Question: Hi sir, I am Muslim, and I have some questions. Please do not ignore them. In Pakistan, where I was brought up, I had a lot of Christian friends. I use to visit their homes and I always felt comfortable with them. I have been to their churches and always stared at the beautiful…
Read MoreOn Stumbling Blocks and Offenses
by Doy Moyer via On Stumbling Blocks and Offenses at Moyer Press and Manipulating Offenses and People at Moyer Press When Paul made his arguments in Romans 14, he spoke of never putting “a stumbling block or hindrance in the way of a brother” (Romans 14:13). This is one of the most significant ways that we can “pursue what…
Read MoreCan I continue with the relationship without the sex?
Question: Good morning minister, Please, I am in need of your advice. I have been involved in premarital sex with my girlfriend. Although before all the sex stuff started, I didn’t build a friendship as part of the relationship. I guess I was carried away with the emotion of getting involved with the girl. Now…
Read MoreWas God once a respecter of persons during the Old Law?
Question: I was studying Acts 10:34,35 where the Bible says that God is no respecter of persons, but now accepts all nations who fear him (also Romans 2:11; Ephesians 6:9; James 2:1-4,9). Is it safe to say that God at one time was a respecter of persons by only accepting the Jewish nation, or am…
Read MoreIs joking lying?
Question: Hey Jeffrey, I was reading your articles on lying and it got me to thinking about something. Is joking or teasing lying? For instance, if someone asks me what I do for a living and as a joke I say I “push semi-trucks with my hands” for a living as a joke, only then tell…
Read MoreWhat must I confess before I am baptized?
Question: Let me start off by thanking you for all that you do in the name of Jesus Christ. A few weeks ago I had prayed to God asking for guidance in finding the true church of which I can become a part so that I may further my understanding of the gospel. I firmly…
Read MoreWhy is God giving me signs but not my former boyfriend?
Question: I have been with a man for six years whom I care deeply for, we split up by his choice. I have been distraught and praying to God to show me signs specific signs. I said, “God if I am supposed to be with him please let me win more than $1.00 on this…
Read MoreIs getting married and having children selfish?
Question: Hello! I truly appreciate your dedication to assisting people with their questions. It has been a blessing to my life. I have a few questions for you that I wasn’t able to find on your website. If you wouldn’t mind answering them, here they are: Is getting married selfish since it takes away our…
Read MoreAre the gospels not historical because they are theological documents?
Question: Hello. I just saw your study on Jesus being rejected at Nazareth after teaching in the synagogue. I am currently in a graduate-level course before I start my grad studies. I’ve been looking at your studies for quite some time since I became Christian, and I appreciate your loyalty to the authority of Scripture.…
Read MoreIs it wrong to grieve silently? I don’t want anyone to see me cry
Question: I have a question about grieving. I got a text this morning that my newborn nephew died last night. I’m a person who typically grieves in silence and doesn’t tell anyone. I know at church tomorrow that I may look mopey thinking about this tragedy. My question is how do you feel about silent…
Read MoreDoes sin start in the heart or can we blame the influence of others?
Question: Based on Matthew 15:19 and James 1:13-15, does all sin begin in the hearts and minds of people? When thinking about a possible transgression, should we put our desires and motives under consideration? Should we blame any outside influence or are our sinful hearts the greater concern when it comes to sin? Answer: “For…
Read MoreHow does “live as people who are free” fit with submission?
Question: I wanted some clarification on what Peter says in I Peter 2:16. What does Peter mean when he says “Live as people who are free”? The context throws me off a bit because he’s talking about being submissive to authority. Answer: “Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to a king…
Read MoreHow do I confront my dad about his viewing pornography?
Question: Hello, Thank you for taking the time to read this question. I have read your replies to others in the past and appreciate the biblically based advice you give. My father is a Christian man, married to my mom for over 30 years. Unfortunately, a few years ago, I accidentally discovered he has been…
Read MoreNow that I became a Christian, will he come back?
Question: I have a lot of questions. My former boyfriend lived in sin for four years. I was not saved yet, but he was. He called it off because he could no longer live in sin, and he has to get right in his heart and mind and with God. I am here 100% for…
Read MoreMy cousin repented just before he died of a drug overdose. Is he in heaven?
Question: My cousin recently committed suicide by drug overdose but by the time we got to him, he was lying on the floor still conscious. He repented then died a few minutes later. Is he in heaven? Please help. Answer: “Therefore do not go on passing judgment before the time, but wait until the Lord…
Read MoreMy best friend thinks he should have sex because I sinned in my past
Question: Greetings for the day! My best friend is not a believer, but he wanted to marry me. He was good and had no wrong relationships, but he watches porn often. He thought I was good too. But when he came to know about my previous wrong relationship, he was broken. I have repented now,…
Read MoreCan a person have faith without hope or hope without faith?
Question: Can a person have faith without hope or hope without faith? Answer: Faith is what a person trusts to be true. Hope is what a person expects to happen. The answer to your question then heavily depends on what topics are being believed or hoped for. A person could say they believe in God,…
Read MoreCan you help me with some questions from an atheist?
Question: I appreciate so much your willingness to answer questions. Here are the things which confuse me from an atheist: Why did Adam and Eve realize they were naked when there was not yet a concept of being clothed? Why was Adam lonely when he was in a perfect place and with God? I’m starting…
Read MoreYour article on mixed swimming is just how my daddy taught me
Question: Your article on “What Is Wrong with Mixed Swimming?” is just how my daddy taught me and my twin! Awesome article! Answer: Glad you found the information useful.
Read MoreWhat are the differences between the three names of God in Psalms 136:1-3?
Question: What are the differences between the three names of God in Psalms 136:1-3? Answer: “Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good, For His lovingkindness is everlasting. Give thanks to the God of gods, For His lovingkindness is everlasting. Give thanks to the Lord of lords, For His lovingkindness is everlasting” (Psalms 136:1-3).…
Read MoreI see myself as someone who is fake
Question: Hi Jeffrey, I just read your answer to “I have a hard time controlling my thoughts. I’m scared I might not be saved,” and I was wondering: how do we fix the intentions of our heart, so we will have true godly intentions? Rather than OCD, I have ADHD, anxiety, and mild autism. I…
Read MoreDoes God give grace to all people?
Question: Does God give grace to all people? Does that mean He does not exclude anyone? Does grace come to the Christian as well as sinners? Answer: “For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously and godly in…
Read MoreCan a Christian be addicted to alcohol?
Question: I am a professed Christian and an ordained minister of 30 years. In the last several years I became addicted to alcohol. My question is: Can a saved man, a Christian, be addicted to a substance, such as alcohol? Answer: Being a Christian does not make a person immune to sin. “If we say…
Read MoreHow can Jesus be coming soon when it has been 2,000 years?
Question: Didn’t Jesus say that he would return soon? In this case, Jesus said something would happen shortly, but it hasn’t happened for over 2,000 years. What would be the difference between these two statements? Answer: In a discussion related to the destruction of Jerusalem, Jesus did promise that he would bring that destruction within…
Read MoreI am compulsively making vows in my mind. Do I have to keep them?
Question: Hi, I have been going through a time of struggles dealing with so many vows: some intentional and others intrusive or unintentional. I am sure this is greatly related to OCD, but sometimes it doesn’t feel that way. For example, one time I was praying and an intrusive thought came in my head, “I’m…
Read MoreAm I married? (2)
Question: Hello, This is my first time asking anyone this question, but it is really heavy on my mind, and with a lot of mixed feelings about it. I just came across this site, so why not. Two years ago, I met my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I was at the lowest point in…
Read MoreWhy doesn’t God deliver the addicts in our congregation after all our prayers?
Question: There are many things I notice in our church, which I feel propelled to address, but I am not sure what to say, or how to approach my pastor. I really don’t want him to think I’m forward. I just need to get your take on the situation before I approach him. There’s this…
Read MoreHe never sees me, except every other weekend when he wants sex
Question: Hi, I met this guy online 5 months ago. We decided to meet after one week for coffee, and little did I know he lured me to his place and we had sex. I was a virgin. After, I told him that I don’t usually sleep with men on the first date and that…
Read MoreHow is it that we don’t suffer for the sins of Adam?
Question: Hello, I am a baptized believer. I often use your website, so a big thanks to you all for the great work being done. I have one question about the doctrine of the sin of Adam. Mostly we hear that we do not suffer for the sin of the father. However, Adam sinned and…
Read MoreAre there guardian angels?
Question: A lot of Christians say that there is such a thing as guardian angels whom God assigns to people. Is this true? I’ve heard many people say it has biblical evidence but wasn’t sure. Answer: The concept of guardian angels is derived from: “Are they [angels] not all ministering spirits sent forth to minister for those…
Read MoreHow do I pray when I don’t feel like it?
Question: I have been good at praying. Recently though, I just feel like my prayer life is going downhill. It started with my nightly devotion and now with my morning devotion. I am just not in the mood to pray. I know how important prayer is, so it worries me. My house has become too…
Read MoreThank you for the well-thought-out piece on Psalms 51:5
Question: I just read your article or answer regarding Psalms 51:5 and the prepositional use therein. Thank you for the well-thought-out and researched piece. I have been in agreement with your position for many a year. Thank you for posting it and for your expression of the gift placed in you. Answer: I’m glad you…
Read MoreMust we be condemned before the church for sins we have repented of?
Question: I am writing to seek for your advice on a situation I find myself in. I have been in a relationship for several months and shortly before we could inform our pastor of our planned wedding, we made a grievous error and fell into sexual sins. A child was conceived because of these sins.…
Read MoreYour website has really helped me. Keep up the good work!
Question: Hey, I just wanted to say that your website has really helped me and to say keep up the good work! Answer: Thank you for the kind encouragement.
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