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My mother won’t let me change churches
Question: I am 16 years old and I don’t want to attend the same church as my family does. For a long time, I’ve wanted to change churches for my own personal reasons, but after going to this camp, I feel like God wants me to go to this certain church. Honestly, I would like…
Read MoreI’m afraid if I convert to Christianity I will be killed
Question: Hello, I am from Saudi Arabia. I currently go to a college in another country and I am a Muslim. I am thinking about converting to Christianity, however, I am afraid that my parents and my government will kill me if I come back. I read the Bible and I believe in what it…
Read MoreHow do I assure my girlfriend that I’m the right man for her, despite what her prophet said?
Question: I’m a 28 years old guy who is dating a 22 years old girl, who just graduated with her bachelor’s degree. We have been dating for nine months. I’m a Christian. We don’t attend the same church. At the moment she is not getting along with me and she is considering terminating our relationship…
Read MoreGod told me that if two people love each other, then sex before marriage is not a sin
Question: God has told me if two people love each other then sex before marriage is not a sin. I’m a healer and I asked God to take away my gift if he was not happy with me having sex with my boyfriend and guess what? I can still heal. You need to get on…
Read MoreDoes “wine on the lees” support the use of alcohol?
Question: I am studying with a brother in Christ about alcoholic drinking. He is quite persistent in his assertion that moderate drinking is not only acceptable for a Christian but that it is beneficial. How would you approach Isaiah 25:6? His assertion is that this must be alcoholic wine and as a metaphor of the…
Read MorePornography has ruined my sex life. Has God given up on me?
Question: I’m very ashamed of what I’m about to write. I think God has given me up as Romans 1:24 says. I have been a member of the Lord’s church since my youth, but until recent years I really didn’t try to live faithful to Him. I became involved in pornography during my first marriage…
Read MoreYour answers help me think more deeply about subjects
Question: I’ve been reading and listening to your audio lessons and responses to questions on your website and I thank God for your accuracy in teaching the gospel. May He bless you. I’m only 16 years old and I understand the responsibilities that we, followers of Christ, currently have and must uphold. I just want…
Read MoreHow can people talk about a loving God when my mother has cancer?
Question: I was at work today and my mom sent me a text telling me she was diagnosed with stage two cervical cancer. A text telling me she has cancer! A text! Now I’m home, and she is sleeping, so I can’t ask her what they are going to do. I really, really am doubting…
Read MoreWe know that sex before marriage is wrong, but we aren’t able to abstain and we can’t get married
Question: Hello, I am a girl who is in love with this boy. We have a child together. It has been shown to us and we now know that it’s wrong to have sex before marriage. We feel guilty every time we do it. We have tried so many times to abstain, but we keep…
Read MoreI prayed to God to change my heart but nothing has changed
Question: I prayed to God to change my heart but nothing has changed my way of thinking or my attitude to show love and not anger. I tried to read the Bible, but I don’t feel anything. Please help. Answer: It appears that you are looking for something outside of you to change you, instead…
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Question: I just wanted to let you know that I visited your website and appreciate all the fine material. Good job! God bless and Godspeed! Answer: Thank you for the encouragement.
Read MoreMy girlfriend died and I feel like I’m losing my faith
Question: Several months ago my beautiful girlfriend died from a heroin overdose. She and I were so in love and my life revolved around her. We missed each other the moment I would leave for work. We were together for two years and have been through a lot together. I had so much more to…
Read MoreI’m interested in a girl, but I don’t know if she is a Christian or not
Question: I do a lot of theatre in my area and a few months ago I did a show. During this show, I met a girl. She and I had to wait with each other for our cues in the same hallway during one song, so we talked a little there during rehearsals. On opening…
Read MoreI fear I’m becoming a lukewarm Christian
Question: I have been a Christian for about five years now. Recently I have found myself becoming a slave to sin instead of a slave to Christ. I don’t like to talk about my emotions and things, so instead of dealing with them, I choose to bottle them up until it finally feels like I…
Read MoreYour article on the Age of Accountability gave us great things to consider with our son
Question: I just wanted to thank you for posting the article ‘Age of Accountability’ on your website. I noticed it was dated 2005 so thank you for keeping it on there! My son is 9 and has said he feels like he needs to be baptized, and we have gone back and forth over whether…
Read MoreDoes God only select a few to love?
Question: Hello friend! I found something that has been troubling me greatly. Some things have shown me that God does not love everyone and His love is conditional. Growing up in a southern “Bible-belt” church, I grew up learning that God loves everyone unconditionally. But due to recent discovery, apparently, God has only selected a few…
Read MoreWhat do I do? My boyfriend says he won’t give up sex
Question: I didn’t explore the website, but a particular question and answer on the site really are starting to plant a seed in my life. I understand that sex before marriage is wrong. I’ve sought an opinion on my situation from a lot of online sites and I never got a response. My boyfriend and…
Read MoreAre condoms wrong to use because they didn’t exist in Jesus’ era?
Question: Is it lust when I get married and I use a condom or some other birth control for a while with my wife? I’m confused because my brother says yes and my friend says no. Also, condoms did not exist in the era Jesus was born in. I also heard that lust is a…
Read MoreYou helped me understand that the KJV is a translation and not the inspired word of God itself
Question: Dear Minister, A conversation with my father-in-law drove me to do some research concerning the King James Version of the Bible and other translations of God’s inspired word. I was guided to your web site. Your article on the subject was very informative and enlightening, and I really appreciate it. It caused me to…
Read MoreI’m thinking about withholding sex from my wife because she had sex with another guy before we dated
Question: My wife and I have been together for a long time. We dated for five years before marriage. I am thinking of withholding sex from her permanently because I feel dirty every time we have sex. I keep feeling dirty after having sex with my wife because she slept with one guy before she…
Read MoreThanks for the detailed explanations on fornication
Question: Thanks very much for the detailed explanations on fornication. God bless you. Answer: Thank you. I hope it helps with your life.
Read MoreMy friend is dying and I don’t know what to do
Question: I have a friend. We were neighbors once She has heart failure and nothing is helping. She’s been in the hospital for a while, then she got out and I went to see her. She looks dead to me: she’s grey and her lips are blue, she’s all swollen and she’s on oxygen. She…
Read MoreIf God knew we would sin, why did God create us?
Question: God bless you. My heart has been troubled lately with a question that I can’t seem to answer I’ve been praying about it but no answer yet. Why did God create us? If he knew that Satan would rebel against him and that Adam and Eve would fall into sin why did he create…
Read MoreI apologized for hurting two sisters with my words, but they don’t trust me. What can I do?
Question: I’ve been involved in a campus ministry, and I recently hurt a few of my sisters. I said something inappropriate about them that shouldn’t have been said. I asked for forgiveness and one of them forgave me; however, she doesn’t feel comfortable around me. The other one, who was a good friend of mine,…
Read MoreI’m afraid I will die too
Question: Life has been great. My anger has been getting to be less of a burden. But something’s been torturing me tonight, I even broke down and cried a few minutes ago. I was taken up with a fear that my life was almost over; that I didn’t have much time left. Then for a…
Read MoreCan we have sex only on important occasions?
Question: I live with my girlfriend and lately, I start learning to live my life under God’s commands. She is pregnant right now, and I learned that I have to respect her, so I decided not to have sex with her to honor her body and because it is a sin when we are not…
Read MoreLife has been hard the last few years. How do I keep from slipping further into sin?
Question: Hello, I’m 23 years old. The last few years of my life have been the hardest ones to date. I have lost my mother to cancer and my grandfather died too, both Christian. But my question is: How can I get back on track as a Christian myself? Due to the grief, I felt…
Read MoreHow do you handle a Bible class teacher who is teaching false doctrine?
Question: Hello, I’ve just read your answer to a person who was asking for advice because his Sunday school teacher told him that Cain was the result of Satan having sexual relations with Eve. You suggested that he find a different Sunday school teacher. However, in many churches you don’t choose your teacher; rather, depending on your…
Read MoreYour article on tithing was precise and referred to Scriptures to prove its point. Thank you
Question: Just read your article on tithing and it was very precise in breaking down and referring to scripture to get the point across. I thank you and wish many more churches would stop taking scripture out of context, misinterpreting, and abusing the members just to get what they want. I love sound doctrine! May God…
Read MoreI want to marry a godly man, but I seem far from it
Question: Hello and praise the Lord! I normally don’t do this but I am in need of help. First I am a born-again believer and have been living for God for over a decade. My issue is this: I gave my life to Christ early twenties and from that point on I vowed to save…
Read MoreLove the answer you gave to an atheist
Question: I’m a fan of your page on Facebook and greatly appreciate your answers. You do a fantastic job. Love this past answer you gave to the atheist. Keep up the good work and thank you. Answer: I really appreciate the encouragement.
Read MoreWhat do you do when your spouse continually overspends?
Question: What do you do when your spouse will not stop overspending and puts you into debt risking financial problems? I do not believe in divorce for this reason. Thanks! Answer: There are limits to what can be done, but there are measures you can take to reduce the damage. Normally I would expect a…
Read MoreHopefully, religion will be forgotten in the future
Question: How can you possibly deny scientific proof? The Bible is like Mother Goose or fairy tales. If you actually believe in the stories of Noah or Jonah, then you should possibly commit yourself to a mental institution. I do believe that the Bible has done good for people. It teaches people morals and the…
Read MoreShould one prayer or two be given at the Lord’s Supper?
Question: Is it proper to give thanks for the bread and the cup in one prayer instead of two separate prayers? I have been searching for scriptural examples that support one position or the other or both. Answer: “And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to the disciples and…
Read MoreYour answers helped me in understanding the teachings of the Bible
Question: I am writing this email to thank Jeffrey W. Hamilton, who I believe is the one answering most of the numerous questions on the La Vista Church of Christ website. I have read some of your answers and they have helped me greatly in understanding the teachings of the Bible and applying them to…
Read MoreI’m going through the same thing and your post helped
Question: I really wanted to thank you for the post: Now that my wife left me for another man, should I give up living for God? I am going through the same thing and feel the same way. Thank you for not sugar-coating what the guy is saying and your response. It gives me a little…
Read MoreMy grandmother promised I would be a preacher, but I want to work in tourism. What do I do?
Question: Dear sir, Please clarify my doubts. Before I was born my grannie made a promise to God that she would dedicate her grandson to church ministry, he would do church activities and he would work as a minister. She thought that I should become a pastor and my mom also agreed. But the problem…
Read MoreWould God condemn every member of the church whose candlestick was removed?
Question: Dear Brother Hamilton, Is there a point in time when a church has become so disobedient to the commands of the Lord they are considered “apostate” and rejected by God? And would this mean that all members in that church are condemned, even though they may not even believe all the teachings presented by…
Read MoreDid I make a mistake telling him I am not letting him go?
Question: Hi! I have a huge problem, I am dating a guy with a kid. He doesn’t live with the kid; he says he has issues with the mom. At first, I didn’t mind dating him, but now it’s bothering me a lot. He goes to see the baby and sleeps in the same room…
Read MoreHow can we be lights of the world if we are closeted behind our doors?
Question: Dear Bro. Hamilton, I would like to thank the church there for its great website. I am a Bible school teacher and I think it will be a big help to me when my students have questions about biblical things. I have read the introduction to the La Vista church on your website. While…
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