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Can I be forgiven of my sins?
Question: I need advice. I am in my early twenties. I was born in a Christian family. I was a clever child and a good learner under the guidance of my grandparents, who raised me and my siblings after our mother passed away. Around age 14, my life changed. I started drinking alcohol and attempted…
Read MoreIs the Bible fallible because it was written in human languages?
Question: Dear Jeffrey, I am sorry that I have to turn to you for help, but this is why I am currently studying to be a preacher because people like you and many others inspire me to be able to teach. Unfortunately, I have wasted away much of my life after vain things, such as…
Read MoreHe no longer wants to marry me after years of sex. Does he have obligations to me in God’s eyes?
Question: I have been in a sexual relationship with a man who I love deeply for several years. We are both divorced from other marriages. I want to marry him, I always have. But recently, he told me his feelings have changed and he wants to be free. This is after years of proclaiming he…
Read MoreMy girlfriend wants all of my attention focused on her
Question: Hello, I often have a hard time dealing with my girlfriend. She is 24 and I am 28. I chose her only because of her good character and good education — she is a medical doctor. Other than those reasons, both of us are Christians. I am not interested in other girls. My heart…
Read MoreHow do I overcome knowing my girlfriend had sex with other guys?
Question: There are some troubling things that I have questions about my girlfriend. I have known my girlfriend since senior high school. After she graduated she got into a relationship with a guy who was not attached to God. He pleased her flesh, but he also abused her at the end of the relationship. It…
Read MoreAre the blood moon prophecies related to the moon causing things to happen?
Question: I have a question about the blood moon. People are saying that a series of blood moons signify the coming of Christ and, therefore, will fulfill the biblical prophecy. Revelation 6:12 refers to it and Joel 2:30-31 refers to the blood moon and Christ’s coming. So I started thinking about it and I’ve been…
Read MoreEveryone worships differently, but does it matter if we are all worshiping Christ?
Question: I have one question that concerns me: There are many Christian denominations or groups such as Orthodox, Protestantism, Catholic, Baptist, etc. Each one of those denominations or churches has its own practices and symbols. Ones who have the cross without Jesus, ones who have the cross with Jesus, ones who believe in Saints, ones…
Read MoreDoes Acts 11:17 teach that people were saved only by faith?
Question: Those who believe in faith alone insist that because of Acts 11:17 they received the Holy Spirit by believing in Jesus they were saved. How must one defend against it? Answer: In Acts 11, Peter is defending his actions in Acts 10. “But Peter explained it to them in order from the beginning, saying:…
Read MoreWill God forgive me for worshiping idols to please my mother?
Question: I am 21 years old. My mum is a Buddhist, which forces me to worship Buddhist idols. But I am a Catholic and she opposes me and scolds me. She even denies Jesus publicly. I am not yet baptized because of her. What should I do? Will God forgive me because of my worship…
Read MoreWhy do people choose the priesthood when they want to follow Jesus?
Question: I was wondering if many people who accepted Jesus and decided to follow him joined the priesthood. My question is: Is becoming a priest the only way to follow Jesus and go to Heaven? Why do people choose the priesthood when they want to follow Jesus? And what is the difference between becoming a…
Read MoreThank you for your article on Jephthah’s daughter
Question: Thank you for your article on Jephthah’s daughter and your reply to the question about Leviticus 27:29. There are other comments online, but most of them either did not make sense to me or just seemed to be a point of debate among those who replied. Your answer seemed to be the Bible answering for itself. Thank…
Read MoreCan a non-Christian lead the congregation?
Question: I’m in charge of scheduling the worship leaders for a small church of Christ. Recently I was approached by an unsaved regular attendee, who wished to participate in leading our body in different aspects of our Sunday morning worship service — prayer, reading, communion, etc. I approached our elders for guidance, as it just…
Read MoreIs it biblical to have camps for groups within a church?
Question: Hi, I would like to ask about fundraising activities for groups within the church, such as youths’ meetings, men’s meetings, and ladies’ meetings. Would it be proper for the youths to have a car wash where the money would go into the youths’ group account and not the church’s account? I know the church…
Read MoreWhich book should be first, Job or Genesis?
Question: I’m confused. A brother mentioned what I understood to mean that Job was to be the first book in the Bible and not Genesis. Since then I have done my own research and am now seriously confused. The way I see it is “Does it really matter?” There are considerably good points brought up…
Read MoreIs being a sailor compatible with being a Christian? What about people who never heard of God?
Question: Hello, I am currently training to become a merchant marine. I am a married man with children. The company I am working for forces me to be on-board for around three weeks straight, giving a 48-hour break about once a month — twice if things go smoothly and the ship operations allow it so.…
Read MoreMy daughter is engaged to a man that I found out is still married. What do I do?
Question: This is a complicated situation. The information I have comes from the young man. This young man got a young girl pregnant. They were together off and on for a couple of years. They applied for a marriage license but did not follow through. They applied the second time about three months later and…
Read MoreHow do I handle a woman who says God speaks to her?
Question: I got myself into a debate with this woman who kept going on and on about how God speaks to her and how God is angry at the churches and the pastors. Can you try to help me understand what she was talking about here? I can’t tell if she’s crazy or not. She…
Read MoreIf I believe something is wrong, and I still do it, does it make it a sin?
Question: Is it true that if I believe something is wrong, and I still do it, it makes it a sin? Answer: If we take your statement at face value, we run into a problem. It would mean that men define what is sinful. First, let us understand that sin is breaking God’s Law. “Whoever…
Read MoreShould I not go to church if I have not confessed my sins to others?
Question: Does Matthew 5:23-24 mean I should not go to church if I have not confessed to men my sins against men? Answer: “Therefore if you are presenting your offering at the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your offering there before the altar and go; first be reconciled…
Read MoreI haven’t been faithful in my marriage, but I can’t stop thinking about what my wife did before our marriage
Question: My wife cheated on me in the first month of our relationship while we were dating. She confessed to me immediately. I know she was really sorry, though I myself was sleeping around at the time too. I have strong images of her confessions in my mind even after four years after the incident.…
Read MoreI appreciate the way you answered a delicate question
Question: I appreciate the way you answered the question that was asked, “Is it a sin for a Christian woman to use a sex toy?” I was afraid to ask my pastor that question, and it has really been bothering me, I had gone to other websites and typed the question in, but no one…
Read MoreCan non-Christians worship God?
Question: Should a Christian invite his neighbor (who is not a Christan) to “come and worship with us”? I believe I can and should invite him to come and attend with us, but a person who is not a Christian can not worship God as the Bible commands. A person must first obey the Gospel…
Read MoreIf I marry the man I’m living with, I’ll lose half my benefits
Question: I married at 15 to get away from an abusive father. That husband had an affair with our friend. I forgave him and took him back. He did it again. I divorced him for adultery. I later married an older man who was divorced, who committed adultery many times. I finally divorced him. Fifteen…
Read MoreIs rebuking a sinner once enough?
Question: Hi, I was reading your article How do I tell someone they are sinning? and I wanted to ask a question concerning Galatians 6:1. When correcting another Christian about a sin, does one have to continue until they stop or try and leave the rest up to God? Answer: It would be a rare case…
Read MoreI lied to my wife about my adultery. Do I have to tell her?
Question: Hi, I am writing this email to ask a serious question about my life. I’m a Christian. I have been married for three years. But I had a problem with sex “addiction” (I’m not that sure if it’s or not). I am highly drawn to girls since I was young just to have sex…
Read MoreIs an engaged couple bound to each other just as if they are married?
Question: Hi I read an article on your website that gave me the impression that you are a God-fearing man who wants to make choices based on God’s words. I am troubled with a problem, and I need advice. I got engaged some time ago, but my fiancee left me. The Bible tells that Joseph,…
Read MoreI broke a promise upon my salvation. Does that mean I can’t be saved?
Question: I made a promise to God on my salvation and broke it. I accepted Jesus back, but did I lose my salvation because I broke my promise? I made my promise in my mind, so I don’t know whether I meant it or not, so please answer if I meant it and did I…
Read MoreShould we marry without her parents’ blessing?
Question: Hi, I am facing a heartbreaking situation right now. I met my fiancee two years ago and I happily discovered we have the same vision: being totally consecrated to the Lord. She is a very good and spiritual person to me and we understand each other very well. When we met, we were in…
Read MoreNow that I’m pregnant, I’m being pressured into getting married
Question: Hello, I have a question about what the right thing to do is, in a way that pleases God, even though I’ve already gotten myself in a situation that is not pleasing to Him. First, I’ve been in a sexual relationship with my boyfriend since I was 18 (I’m 22 now). I am now…
Read MoreI have children with two different women. Who do I marry?
Question: Hello, I am currently going through a crisis for which I need your advice. I am a man with two kids from two different women. I dated one girl for two years and am engaged to her. But later, because of her decision to stop having sex with me, I decided to date another…
Read MoreCan I remarry if I encouraged my wife to see other men before I became a Christian?
Question: Before I was a believer I had encouraged my wife to have sex with another man in the twisted idea that it would bring a spark back into our poor sex life. In essence, I was encouraging her to become a “swinger”. Well, she eventually did just that but also fell in love with…
Read MoreShould I marry the woman my brother once slept with?
Question: First of all may God bless you for this site. I committed fornication for the first time when I was at the age of 21 years. Since then I have not been able to control myself from fornication. I always have regretted doing it. I want to stop it, but I can’t. The more…
Read MoreDo born-again and non-believers have the same Holy Spirit?
Question: I have three questions I would like to ask. In Job 34:14-15, does it mean born again believers and non-believers have the same Holy Spirit? If one can lose his salvation, does it mean sin still has a chance to overpower the gift of eternal life Christ freely gives? How many times can a…
Read MoreI admire your site
Question: Bless you. I admire your website and the Questions and Answers are done with heart and dedication. Love Jesus too. Answer: Thank you for the kind encouragement.
Read MoreAren’t there inspired books that we’ve lost?
Question: Do you mean to tell me not one of these documents (below) did not exist or ever existed? I would like to read these ‘lost books & or documents.’ How could not one or two documents make it to existence today? Exodus 24:7 – Book of the Covenant Numbers 21:14 – Book of the…
Read MoreI am impressed with your summary of the Bible
Question: Wow, I am so impressed with your website in particular the index summary and analysis of Genesis and other Bible chapters. Not to mention your Facebook. But most importantly your view of taking care of the Body of Christ without compromising to worldly views. Keep running the course of faith. Answer: Thank you for the encouragement.…
Read MoreMy husband left me and I’m not certain if I should divorce him
Question: I met my husband 21 years ago. We never married until last year. We have two children 9 and 11. When I met him, we had a great seven years, after that things went downhill, we left each other several times and then we had our first son, he left me when I was…
Read MoreDo I leave the woman I had children with or stay?
Question: OK, so I’m in a position where every move or option I have to take seems like the wrong one. I currently have two kids with a woman that I’m unequally yoked with. I can’t see myself marrying this woman, so I’m thinking about moving out, but then I don’t want to be away…
Read MoreI’m so thankful for the work the La Vista congregation is doing
Question: Brother Hamilton, I simply want to say that I’m so thankful for the work of the La Vista congregation and the website of evangelism and edification materials that I visit daily in my effort to grow spiritually in the faith. Answer: Thank you very much for the encouragement. It is good to hear that…
Read MoreCan I still have a church wedding if we committed fornication?
Question: I grew up attending Bible studies and was even a Sunday school teacher at one point, a choir member, and a member of the ladies association. But most of all I believed I had a good relationship with God. Then, I met someone at church and we started dating. After some time our relationship…
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