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Does the Bible say we don’t deserve anything?
Question: I have a question: The Bible says that we don’t deserve anything. Then why do people say, ‘You deserve that achievement’ or ‘You deserve it’? Isn’t this wrong? Answer: First, I can’t recall any passage that says we don’t deserve anything. It is true that we cannot earn salvation (Titus 3:5-7), but that doesn’t…
Read MoreYou seem to believe that the only way a person can grow is by attending church
Question: After reading your response to the question concerning Hebrews 10:25. It seemed as if you believe the only way a person can grow in God is by attending church. Which is contrary to His word: II Timothy 2:15; Philippians 2:12 Answer: It is wrong to assume an “only” where none is given. It is also…
Read MoreI think you are more gentle than some people realize
Question: I have been looking over your website for about the past three weeks or so, and I can’t keep my comments to myself anymore. I have noticed quite a few complaints about your negativity, you being judgmental, stuff like that. I certainly would like to come to your defense. While you can be blunt,…
Read MoreYour articles helped me in a major way
Question: Thank you for your articles. They’ve really helped me in a major way. God bless you. Answer: You’re welcome.
Read MoreI was surprised that you accused a person of lying and why are sexual issues talked about so much?
Question: Hi brother Hamilton, I was on your website earlier and I was kind of shocked at a response. For the date of 7/8, you answered/addressed one question about spilling seed. You accused the author of lying in your response which I didn’t understand. Maybe you were having a bad day. It just seemed out…
Read MoreMy parents don’t want me to marry the woman I’ve chosen
Question: I am very sad and confused right now. Please, I need help. I have a lady I am in love with, and she is in love with me. I told my parent about her, and they decided to consult some prophets. Based on the prophets’ visions they said I should not marry. They are…
Read MoreI stole for many years, but now I have given up my sin. What do I do with the stolen goods?
Question: Good Morning, I was a big sinner in the past. I’ve asked God for forgiveness. I would like to be pure, holy, and ready for when He comes. But I still feel guilty about all the things I’ve stolen. There was a time in my life when I stole many things from people and…
Read MoreWhen is the right time to get baptized?
Question: It’s a long story with a question in it. But to answer the question, I think you should understand my journey from being a Muslim. I am a Muslim and I was in a relationship with a Christian girl for nearly seven years. In that seven years I know I have been cheating her…
Read MoreDoes the Bible have any advice for hopeless addicts like me?
Question: I’ve been a member of the church of Christ for about a year now, I know I have a lot of desire to live for God. I love learning about Christ and trying to do what he wants of me, but my addiction to weed is bringing me down. I want to stop because…
Read MoreIs my marriage vow valid since I did not marry out of love but out of fear?
Question: I married my brother’s widow after God spoke to several pastors and the widow herself that I must marry her. She has four children. The problem with this marriage is that my wife has a lot of feelings and I don’t have any. When we want to have sex, I must think of anything that…
Read MoreIs the only way to have sex is if one is married?
Question: Good evening, I’m sure you get a lot of questions that are related to sexual intercourse and the like; however, it is difficult to fully grasp and understand the word of God when it doesn’t match the heart’s desires. What I’m asking is if the only way that one can have sexual intercourse is…
Read MoreI regret my sins, so why did my girlfriend dump me?
Question: Hello, I seem to have a very unique situation, as I cannot find anything like it other than on atheist websites and, well, that is advice I do not want. My girlfriend and I have only been together for a short amount of time (6 months) but due to my lease running up at my…
Read MoreDoesn’t the Bible say “It is better for you to plant your seed in the belly of a whore than to cast it upon the ground”?
Question: I was reading Does “sexual immorality” (porneia) include masturbation? and something I read in the Bible constantly came to mind. I don’t remember the exact book, chapter, or verse, but the Bible does say that it is better for you to plant your seed in the belly of a whore than to cast (or spill) it…
Read MoreDo I need to disclose my savings to my fiancee?
Question: Once again I come with a question that I hope you can assist me with. I’m on the verge of marriage, we have been going to counseling, and I wanted to know what advice you can give about the financial status of a married couple. I discussed with my fiancée about being open, and…
Read MoreWhat should Christians do about the Supreme Court’s ruling regarding gay marriage?
Question: The recent decision by the Supreme Court regarding gay marriage rights raises serious concerns; as Christians, we are to be peacemakers, kind, gentle, etc. Romans 12:9 says “Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good.” If we don’t speak up against sin, who will? Politics puts a strain on the church (our…
Read MoreWe’ve been together for seven years and have a child together. Isn’t that as good as being married?
Question: Hi, I have a question about sex before marriage. My girlfriend and I have been together for seven years, and we have a child together. She has gone off and on for years to church and I never. We have had our share of problems and are working together to be better people. She…
Read MoreMy fiance got a girl pregnant, is on drugs, is in jail, and lies. What should I do?
Question: Hello, I need advice. My fiance and I have a son together. He went away to drug rehab but lied to people saying he was in school. He got a 17-year-old girl pregnant, but he doesn’t know that I know. He was dating her and once she told him she was pregnant he left…
Read MoreI found out months ago that my husband is having an affair, but I can’t bring myself to forgive him
Question: Hello, Almost two years ago I found out that my husband was having inappropriate conversations with women. I prayed for God to reveal to me what I needed to know. That’s when I spoke to one of the women that my husband was having an affair with last year. He insisted the affair stopped…
Read MoreAm I ashamed of Christ because it is hard for me to invite strangers to Bible study?
Question: I was hoping to get some clarification on “shame” as far as one’s faith in Jesus goes. I was baptized last year and have been trying to obey Jesus’ teachings, but have fallen short on pretty much everything! In the beginning, I dealt with a lot of worldly sorrow, self-condemnation, and distrust of the…
Read MoreWas Christ’s body broken?
Question: I Corinthians 11:24 says, “And when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, “Take, eat; this is My body which is broken for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” Was his (Christ’s) body broken? Or is this referring to the bread? When leading the prayer for the Lord’s Supper I often…
Read MoreDid God cause Saul to commit suicide?
Question: There are two accounts of Saul’s death in the Old Testament. Both say he committed suicide (I Samuel 31:4-5 and I Chronicles 10:14) but the latter one also says that: “the LORD killed Saul because …” Why the difference? Answer: “So Saul died for his unfaithfulness which he had committed against the LORD, because…
Read MoreWhat is the biblical definition of marriage?
Question: What is the biblical definition of marriage according to both the Old and New Testaments? Answer: Marriage is a special covenant entered into between a man and a woman for the purpose of establishing a new family. “For this reason a man shall leave his father and his mother, and be joined to his…
Read MoreIf we get married in a church, does it mean we are not married until we get married again civilly?
Question: Hello, I’m from a different country than my boyfriend I will marry my boyfriend later this year. We are getting married with a fiance visa, but seems like the civil wedding has to be in his country first, so we are just going to get married in my country in a church wedding. Our…
Read MoreMy boyfriend isn’t a strong Christian leader, so I don’t know if I should marry him
Question: Hello, I enjoy reading your posts. You bring glory to God and you really seek to help people who are astray by giving godly advice. You speak the truth, and it’s not yours but God’s. I am quite sure He is pleased with you and your work. I pray that He blesses you and…
Read MoreCan we love as much as God loves?
Question: Can humans love others as much as God loves humans? Answer: “A pupil is not above his teacher; but everyone, after he has been fully trained, will be like his teacher” (Luke 6:40). We learn love from God. “We love, because He first loved us” (I John 4:19); thus, we can grow to love…
Read MoreIt is complicated, but we have to live together for a while longer before we can get married
Question: Hello, Before I begin, let me get a few things straight. We (my girlfriend and I) are not Americans. We are Asians living in an Asian country, and we have been in a relationship for three years. We are both adults and in a situation where it’s rather complicated and that it requires us…
Read MoreIsn’t Satan female in Hebrew?
Question: Regarding your post, Is Satan female?: if you were studying Hebrew you would know that Satan is a woman, so why is does your answer cite the English? If an early translator took a Hebrew word that means “she who bears many children” and chose to translate it as “set you so,” or, took a…
Read MoreCan we use the writings of the early Christians?
Question: I have been studying the writings of early Christians like Justin Martyr and Ignatius. I know their writings are not inspired or biblical, but can we use them as examples in any way? Also in Ignatius’ writings, I see the word Catholic. What does it mean? Answer: The word “catholic” is a Latin-based word…
Read MoreDoes Proverbs 31:6-7 give approval to the use of alcohol?
Question: I was reviewing your articles on alcohol. I realize that you are not the author of all of the articles, but I did not see a reference to Proverbs 31:6-7. Proverbs 31 specifically does not condemn strong drink. However, you have a sermon, Drinking in the Old Testament, posted on your website that claims that…
Read MoreCan someone be baptized who is still struggling with pornography?
Question: My friend keeps watching pornography; he says he is trying to stop, but he keeps failing. He wants to be baptized, but when I baptize him and he keeps on doing so, will God keep on forgiving him, or will his Christianity just fade away to God? Answer: There is a difference between wanting…
Read MoreI’m slipping into sin, but I know I need to return to the Father
Question: I’ve been struggling horribly the past two years, going deeper into my desires and sins, going away from God and His purposes for me. I used to be “on fire” and always reading the Bible and spending time with God. But honestly, I gave up seeking. I gave up on the Spirit of God…
Read MoreCan a woman be the educational leader in a church?
Question: Hello, I am so thankful for this site and often visit it when I’m looking for a better understanding of things. I was born and raised in a church of Christ and know nothing else. I have been blessed to have the opportunity to visit many congregations throughout the brotherhood. Recently, my membership changed…
Read MoreShould I let the father of my child, who is a drug addict, see our baby?
Question: Hi, I am a recovering alcoholic. I started attending church while being a reckless fornicator, alcoholic and pothead. The Lord changed my life completely and eliminated all cravings and temptations to drink and smoke. I decided to leave all my friends and the life I had known because I did not want to be…
Read MoreCould this help illustrate demons being cut off from the land, yet still having an influence in the world?
Question: Greetings, I greatly appreciate your explanation of Zechariah 13:2. Would Isaiah 53:8 and Daniel 9:26 be good examples of the removal of a “physical” presence (the Messiah in this case) without removing the influence? Clearly Jesus’ influence, in our lives, remains today even though He has physically been removed from the land. There seemed to…
Read MoreIs willfully sinning blaspheming the Holy Spirit?
Question: I’m ashamed of my sin. I know you and others say that God forgives, but I committed the sin willingly. Is that not blasphemy of the Holy Spirit that Jesus discussed? Answer: We need to get a good definition of what blasphemy is: Smith Bible Dictionary: “in its technical English sense, signifies the speaking…
Read MoreHelp me decide what to do about the man I love, but with whom I committed fornication
Question: I am a girl of 25 years. I am born again. I am in love with a man whom I love and we trust each other. He is not a born-again Christian and we are not married. In our relationship, we decided not to have sex before marriage. We are in a distance relationship.…
Read MoreI’m haunted by my sexual sin
Question: Dear Minister, There is this Christian lady that I admired so much at the university. She was so hospitable, hardworking, and nice. I become friends with her and used to visit her in school often. But then, due to some ill health, I left the university for a year. The lady had indulged in…
Read MoreDoesn’t I Corinthians 6:13 prove that masturbation is wrong?
Question: How can you teach that masturbation is good for controlling the body when it clearly says in I Corinthians 6:13, “You say ‘Food for the stomach and the stomach for food, and God will destroy them both.’ The body, however, is not meant for sexual immorality but for the Lord, and the Lord for…
Read MoreYour debate regarding demonic possession was just what I was looking for
Question: Hello, I just wanted to say I enjoyed reading your argument regarding demonic possession on the website. I wanted to reply to a post on Facebook which was posted by one of my good friends. He posted a video of, I believe, a Roman Orthodox priest casting out a demon from a young woman. I…
Read MoreI’m so ashamed of what we did
Question: I am up to my limit and have nowhere else to go for advice. I hope you can help me understand what is the right thing for me to do. My family and I started going to a church less than five years ago. I met my boyfriend while I was there. We began…
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