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Didn’t Jesus die for our sins?
Question: This is hard to wrap my mind around for some reason, but didn’t Jesus “die for our sins?” I thought that Jesus dying on the cross meant that all our sins were forgiven if we believe in him. Answer: It isn’t a hard concept, but I can see the difficulty when you grow up…
Read MoreWhy does James say we will be judged by the law of liberty?
Question: I’m having some difficulties understanding James 2:8-13. When he talks about the royal law in verses 8-11, it clearly refers to some of the ten commandments. But I get confused in verse 12 “So speak and so act, as those who are to be judged by the law of liberty.” How does this verse…
Read MoreIs it wrong to benefit from something that came about because of sin?
Question: I’ve written to you a few times and have used the website a lot. I have a different question I’d like to ask. How do you deal with things that aren’t sinful, when they resulted from sin? I know the Bible doesn’t say that, for instance, if a woman gives birth before she is…
Read MoreWhat made God say that Abraham will be the father of the nation?
Question: What made God say that Abraham will be the father of the nation? Answer: God promised Abraham that he would become the father of many nations. See: How was Abraham famous? God didn’t have to offer that promise. He chose to make that promise and through that promise we see God’s power. “And we desire…
Read MoreYour answer was too complex and misinterpreted the Scriptures
Question: Mr. Hamilton, I read one of your website answers to the question, “What must I do to go to Heaven when I die?” As a pastor, you should have known the answer would be quite simple, one that would easily have pointed the individual in a single direction — to the Lord. Instead, your…
Read MoreWhat is the difference between moral and immoral sins?
Question: What is the difference between a moral sin and an immoral sin? Also, what are the moral sins, and what are the immoral sins? Answer: “Sin” is breaking the law (I John 3:4). “Moral” refers to the standards of correct behavior. There are a few people who what to make a difference between what…
Read MoreWould a person be saved if he hadn’t gotten around to being baptized before he died?
Question: If someone was a believer, repented, and followed Jesus’ teachings, and was planning on getting baptized eventually but never got around to it before they died an accidental death like a car crash, would they still be saved? Answer: That would be up to God. I can’t judge the motives, but someone saying they…
Read MoreDoes the “restoration movement” imply that the church was destroyed?
Question: I want to thank you guys once more for the Question and Answer section of your website. It is a great format! My question has to do with the “restoration movement.” I recently noticed that a local church of Christ referred to itself as a restored church of Christ on its website. I know…
Read MoreHow can Jesus not judge those who believe if we are all judged?
Question: Why is it that, even though we are supposed to do God’s will to be saved supposedly, why does Jesus say that those who believe will not be judged, even though you were saying we are all judged? In that case, then it’s like a paradox because everyone is judged even those who are…
Read MoreHow do I grow as a Christian? How do I handle my abusive father?
Question: I’m 18 years old. I’m new to religion and seeking wise words and maybe some answers to where to start. I have a girlfriend who, after a while, convinced me to become religious. She lives far away, so she can’t really teach me much. There is also a small language barrier because what she…
Read MoreI was excommunicated because I had committed fornication several years ago
Question: Hi, I am a Christian and was baptized, but later I fornicated. I repented, it was about two years ago. We were having a discussion with a church elder since I was sick, and we believe that sickness is due to sin and that we should confess our sins and God will heal us.…
Read MoreCan I get baptized even though I’m still living with my boyfriend?
Question: I have been with my partner for 19 years, but we are not married. I started going to church three years ago, but my partner isn’t a believer. Some in the church say that in the eyes of God we are married and, therefore, I should be baptized. However, others say I should be…
Read MoreIs one permitted to interpret God’s commandments to bolster one’s point of view?
Question: I came across your web site and find it interesting that We are not to add to or take away from God’s commandments. and God also sanctioned self-defense as we read of the young David slaying both lion and bear in defense of his flock in I Samuel 17. In verse 37 David said…
Read MoreMy boyfriend wants to have another child, but I’m a Christian now
Question: I am a born-again Christian for just over five years. Since then I haven’t been involved in any sexual relationship, but before I became born again, I was involved with someone with whom I have a child. He moved to another country a few years ago. Now the thing is, he has been telling…
Read MoreHow can God expect me to remain a Christian in the face of the death of my son?
Question: Hi there, I recently lost my newborn son due to a premature birth about a month ago. It has been really hard on both me and my husband. We have been gradually picking up our regular routines since it happened, like going back to work and church, but I still feel like missing church…
Read MoreCan children, not yet Christians, help serve the Lord’s Supper?
Question: We have a small congregation. We are not under an eldership at this time. My question is: Who is qualified to serve communion or can anyone serve it? We have a couple of young boys aged 6 and 7 who are following the men who serve, so they can learn how. Sometimes the kids…
Read MoreThe things my dad listens to scare me
Question: Sorry to bother you mister, but I need some guidance from someone who knows what he’s talking about. I have read a few of your questions and answers hoping to find a person who has similar issues as mine but I have come across none so far. OK, so my dad is a firm…
Read MoreThe person handling the website is doing a great job
Question: Hi, Please tell the person who is doing the website that he is doing a great job. Every time I google the words “church of christ,” the La Vista Church of Christ website comes out on top or very nearly the top. This is coming from an atheist who was a member of the…
Read MoreWhy does Joshua 10:13 say that the sun stopped when it would have to be the earth that stopped?
Question: I am currently speaking to an atheist man. We’ve been debating over the past couple days about the creation of the universe and how the existence of man came about. I hold to the divine truth of a God, and that his Word found in scripture is Truth and inspired. He brought up a…
Read MoreMy wife is no longer able to have sex. What is a Christian man to do?
Question: I appreciate the views you’ve expressed and have had questions about masturbation for a long time. My wife and I are in our seventies. For many years we had a good sexual relationship, except I wanted it a lot more often than she did. But sex was good and I recall often the special…
Read MoreMy husband committed adultery repeatedly, then I too fell into sin and was beaten for it. What do I do?
Question: Hi, I have been in a relationship with my now-husband for over five years. About a year into the relationship, we moved in together. A few months later he proposed and sent his family to my family to ask for my hand in marriage as according to our culture. I accepted but nothing has…
Read MoreWhen do I start talking to my boys about nudity, puberty, growth, and sexual issues?
Question: Hello, I’m a father of three boys. First off, I’ll let you know some information about me. When I was a boy and an adolescent, my father never told me things about puberty, sex, or girls. He talked a little but never told me what they were or what to expect. He never showed…
Read MoreHow can I possibly warn everyone about all the sins they are doing?
Question: Dear Mr. Hamilton, Currently, I am struggling with how to deal with other believers and their sins. Specifically, at my place of work, there are coworkers who claim to be Christian and others to be Catholic. While I understand that you should warn people of their sin, and if you do not warn them,…
Read MoreAm I the only virgin left?
Question: Hi. I just need someone to talk to. I hope you have time to read this. It’s really confusing. It seems like I’ve been living in a fantasy world and reality is slowly creeping in. I’ve always studied and read the Bible since high school. I read all sorts of Bible study material. I’ve…
Read MoreWhat do you think about my moving in with my girlfriend and her parents if I was in a separate bedroom?
Question: Hi, I have a girlfriend who lives some distance from me. She goes to a non-denominational church and I go to a church of Christ. I’m going to try to convert her and hopefully her family too to a church of Christ. We live several hours apart, but we are super close to each…
Read MoreThank you for the answer on sexual sin
Question: Hi. I was on your church’s website and saw a question posted by a man who committed a sexual sin. I recently committed the same sin and the advice and the scripture you shared with me were also a great help to me. It helped me remember that God is not finished with me…
Read MoreMy parents don’t get along. How do I fix the situation?
Question: Hi, I feel so sad right now. I’m a 23-year-old female. I have my parents who never got along well. They’ve been having problems since I was young. They would always complain and talk badly about each other to my siblings and me. They would blame each other for everything. One brother never got…
Read MoreDoes III John 6 prove we can witness before the church?
Question: Brother Hamilton, In III John 6, does this verse mean we can give testimony in the church? It’s so compelling to make a point for denominational friends. Answer: “Beloved, you do faithfully whatever you do for the brethren and for strangers, who have borne witness of your love before the church. If you send…
Read MoreMy one-year-old son refuses to apologize for hitting
Question: Dear sir, I have a toddler boy who is one year and eight months old. He is my first child. Recently he is learning to speak. I noticed that when he hits family or other toddlers, no matter knowingly or unknowingly, he refuses to apologize. Even worse, he will break whatever he holds in…
Read MoreWhy should I wait until marriage to have sex?
Question: Recently my boyfriend and I have been struggling with waiting until marriage to have sex or having sex before. I want to try to have sex after marriage but recently we have done oral sex to each other to satisfy the sexual urges we have. The point is, my boyfriend and I both are…
Read MoreIs man inherently evil?
Question: I recently had some questions on man’s sinful nature. I have been through a worldview curriculum that taught this. They used the books Frankenstein (whose world view is that man is basically good), Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (whose world view is that man is inherently evil and cannot change himself), Know What You Believe (by Paul E. Little), Know…
Read MoreThe Dreadful Disaster of Sin
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Read MoreI can’t stop committing fornication
Question: Hi, I love the things of God and like to do his bidding. I love evangelism and missionary work, which I engage in, and am happy doing it well. I am in my thirties and still single. My regret is that around December last I ventured into a relationship with a lady. We were…
Read MoreI moved in because I thought we would get married soon
Question: I moved in with my boyfriend and his grandma. Before I moved in we had talked about marriage, so I assumed that we would marry shortly after I moved in. After a few months my boyfriend said to me, “You know, we are like husband and wife, even though we aren’t legally married.” He…
Read MoreIs it a sin to have sex via Skype with your wife?
Question: Hi, Is it a sin to have sex via Skype with your wife when you live far from each other? Answer: Technically, sex isn’t taking place since the two of you are not together. What is taking place is that each is masturbating while watching and talking to the other person. Since this is…
Read MoreWhat does Jesus mean by “either in this age or in the age to come”?
Question: In Matthew 12:32 what does the phrase “either in this age or in the age to come” mean? Why in this age? Answer: Biblical history can be viewed as divided into three ages (long, indeterminate periods of time). Patriarchal Age – This was the time when the head of the family (the patriarch) was…
Read MoreWith the help of this site, I recently became a Christian
Question: Your site has helped me so much as I searched and continue to search for the truth. After about seven months of studying the Bible, attending a local congregation, and using your site. I was baptized into Christ last week. I wanted to thank you and everyone who answers the questions and puts the…
Read MoreWere the apostles filled with the Spirit twice?
Question: In Acts 4:1-31, it talks about Peter and John facing persecution, being arrested, and being released. After they are released they returned to their companions and told them about what had happened. They then prayed, and in Acts 4:31, it says they were filled with the Holy Spirit. Does this mean the apostles (depending…
Read MoreHow can everyone partake of one bread?
Question: What is the one bread in I Corinthians 10:17? Not everyone takes of one bread. One person told me that it was one kind of bread; that is, if I understand correctly, unleavened bread. Answer: “Is not the cup of blessing which we bless a sharing in the blood of Christ? Is not the…
Read MoreIs it wrong to play a game that has goddesses in it?
Question: Jeffrey, I know you’re busy and don’t want to waste much of your time, but I have a question. I have OCD so I think I’m overanalyzing everything. Anyhow, I have always played the Legend of Zelda series from Nintendo since I was a kid growing up. I never really have time to play…
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