Posts Tagged ‘about this site’
Thank you for explaining where the other people came from in Genesis 4:14
Question: Hello, I just want to say thank you for your explanation of Genesis 4:14. I was reading today and thought, “What other people?” It was nice to see some proof as to what could have happened to cause Cain’s line of thinking. It is very hard to think people lived so long, but it must be. Answer:…
Read MoreThis site is giving me a better understanding
Question: I don’t know how I found this site, but it’s giving me a better understanding. I’m 24 years old and feel like I have been going through a lot. Mainly because I haven’t been following the right path and now I’m trying to. Answer: It means a lot to me that you are finding…
Read MoreIt is refreshing to see that someone thinks that the Bible does show that Israel did cross the Red Sea
Question: It is refreshing to see that someone thinks that the Bible does show that Israel did cross the Red Sea. Thanks for posting this on the Internet. Answer: You’re welcome.
Read MoreThis teaching on Song of Songs chapter 4 is amazing!
Question: This teaching on the Song of Songs chapter 4 is amazing! My husband and I have been married for six years and are going through some challenges sexually. Where can I find more teachings broken down just like this one but on other subjects? Answer: The entire website contains information on a wide variety of topics,…
Read MoreYour article on Christian liberty was very good
Question: Dear Brother Hamilton, Thank you for your article on “Finding Liberty in Silence.” It was very good. I have been searching for articles and lessons on the topic of Christian liberty because recently I have encountered a few brethren who have commented to me that “we have Christian liberty that allows us to dismiss…
Read MoreWhy are your questions on prostitution so one-sided?
Question: Why are these questions to ask oneself regarding prostitutes so one-sided? Is the soul of a person ignorant of God’s laws any less valuable to God? Who are you to judge who’s ensnaring who? Answer: Let me apply your question to another topic: “Why are these questions about stealing so one-sided? Is the soul of…
Read MoreI encourage you to remove “Affair-Proofing Your Marriage” from your website
Question: The article by Mark Broyles, “Affair-Proofing Your Marriage,” on your website is spreading a myth – short of being able to mind-control your spouse, there is no way to prevent an affair. One’s partner can do anything they choose to do. I encourage you to remove the article. It’s poor to see shoddy theology…
Read MoreYour site has been helpful to me in preparing for a talk on sexual perversion
Question: I’ve found your site so helpful when I wanted to know more about sexual perversion, a topic given to me to share in a youth conference in my area. It’s amazing to see the rate at which it’s growing in this generation. May God help us to live and also teach others to live uprightly.…
Read MoreYour notes on Ezekiel 24 were really helpful
Question: In working on my assignment for a Bible study in Ezekiel, I reached the point where the instruction was to “see what commentaries have to say.” I entered “Ezekiel 24” and “Parable” as search terms. I recognized your church and website’s name, among those listed, as a site we had used for its wonderful…
Read MoreMay God guide you
Question: May God continue to guide all members of the La Vista congregation, especially now that church is facing her worst enemies. Answer: Thank you for the encouragement.
Read MoreI love that you have a repository for answers to many thorny questions
Question: Greetings! I have written before expressing my appreciation for your web site. I especially expressed how appreciative I am of the question and answer or Ask section. I love that the Lord’s church offers a repository for many thorny and often taboo subjects you have tackled. It is, I believe, so vital that the Lord’s…
Read MoreThank you for your material on Catholicism
Question: Mr. Hamilton, You do not know me, nor do I know you. I have never visited your church, nor will I ever. I live several states away; thus, our physical meeting will most likely never take place. Despite all of this, I would like to offer a personal “thank you”. “Why” do you ask?…
Read MoreI am highly impressed with the depth of information available on this site
Question: Dear Mr. Hamilton, I am a member of the Lord’s Church. I am highly impressed with the depth of information available on the La Vista Church of Christ website. God bless you for the good work being done. I landed on your website as I searched for information on church hymnals. Keep up the…
Read MoreYou all have done marvelous work with your website and have excellent material
Question: Hello, my fellow brothers and sisters in Christ, You all have done marvelous work with your website and have excellent material. It’s always good to see a church of Christ being steadfast in delivering the true word of God. There are many churches of Christ that have fallen away from the Gospel. I have…
Read MoreYour lessons made me smile
Question: I have been attempting to find faith in God for some years now. I am off work today due to being very sick with a cold and started to research why some books were left out of the Bible when I came across your website, and I find I really feel good after reading…
Read MoreYour articles are enjoyable as well as a learning tool for me
Question: Greetings! I have been reading the articles consisting of different topics on your website. It has been an enjoyment as well as a learning tool for me personally. I greatly appreciate it for sharing with everyone the articles. Answer: I’m happy to be of service.
Read MoreOnce again your articles are super helpful
Question: Once again your articles are super helpful. Today I was studying Romans 9. Thanks for all you guys do! Answer: It is good to hear that the efforts here are helping others.
Read MoreI am so thankful to have found another faithful church
Question: I am so thankful to have found another church of Christ that practices the doctrine of Jesus Christ in the New Testament. God bless you in your courage to present these truths to all who would read and listen. I am a member of the church of Christ in Mississippi. I will be accessing…
Read MoreIt was wonderful to know more about the gospel from your site
Question: Hello Brother, Recently I visited your web site. It was really wonderful to know more about the gospel. Thanks for doing God’s services. Helping, like us, to share more information with believers. Answer: I’m glad you found the site useful.
Read MoreThanks for posting information on the history of the hymnbook
Question: I was looking up hymn book resources on the Internet and found the La Vista church’s page for hymn book history. Thanks for putting the page up there. Answer: I’m glad you found the material useful. There are several articles filed under “Music” on the history of the hymns we sing.
Read MoreThank you for all the encouragement and support you’ve given me
Question: Hey, Like always, thanks for encouraging and providing support to me. I wanted to share with you good news, I forget the verse that talks about sharing with the person who teaches or leads you. The other day I met with the housekeeping manager at the hotel. He wanted to know what the Bible…
Read MoreI was looking for articles and found one written by someone I knew!
Question: Your website is great! I found it by searching for articles on the covering, which I believe in and diligently practice. I looked at the author, Hiram Hutto. I know this man! I know his daughter, Susan, and her husband, Gary Kerr, an outstanding Gospel preacher. I am distressed that so few Christians believe…
Read MoreThank you so much for placing Ethan Longhenry’s article on your website
Question: Dear sir, Thank you so much for placing Ethan Longhenry’s article, Understanding the Tetragrammaton: How Is It Pronounced? on your website. It is an incredible blessing to me! I am trying to make the reasoning my own as it will be great to share with others the name of our God. His name is Wonderful!…
Read MoreThank you for all the work you did to produce the study on Drinking in the Old Testament
Question: Dear Brother, Thank you for all the work you did to produce the study on Drinking in the Old Testament. Answer: Thank you. You may be interested in the companion lesson: Drinking in the New Testament. Also, both of these lessons were written in article format and can be found at: Old Testament Beverages New Testament…
Read MoreYour article on being born again and salvation really helped in a discussion with Jehovah’s Witnesses
Question: Hi, I find your website very biblically based and am happy to see it up here. I looked up to find an answer about being born again and being saved because I am discussing this issue with some Jehovah’s Witnesses and they believe that one needs to be saved but not born again. I…
Read MoreI refer my students to your website
Question: Good morning, Sir, Just a short email to say thank you for the well-researched, well-written scriptural articles on your website. I volunteer as a Bible instructor and, as such, I have referred many of my students for guidance in the Holy Word of God to the wonderful articles on your website. Thank you for…
Read More“Why Blood?” is simple, clear, and concise. Thanks!
Question: Great outline: “Why Blood?” Simple, clear, and concise. Thanks! Answer: I’m glad you found it useful.
Read MoreYour website is helping me grow
Question: Hi minister, I feel blessed to write to you. Spiritually I will grow, and the church where I serve will grow as well. You will not believe this, but I have been using your notes and visiting your website for some time and it makes me happy. I wish I could develop to your…
Read MoreCan I ask why you have not answered some of my questions?
Question: I understand that you have a life, but can I ask why you have not answered some of my questions? I think they are important. Answer: There is one of me. That’s it. There is no staff here. I hold down a full-time job as a preacher plus work two part-time jobs to make…
Read MoreI must commend you for your advice to this young lady
Question: I read the chain of emails titled “Does God forgive Christians who commit fornication and sexual immorality?” and must truly commend you for your level of maturity, which is displayed in the way you advised this young lady. Really good counsel. Answer: Thank you for the encouragement. I do what I can to help…
Read MoreThanks for the article on the Origin of the King James Version
Question: Hi, I read the article about the controversy of musical instruments. The article mentioned the Richmond Hills Church of Christ and I decided to google that church. My search led me to a nonsensical conspiracy site about how the new world order plans to take over the church via liberal church planters. After sifting through…
Read MoreExcellent article on cheerleaders and modesty, brother
Question: Excellent article on cheerleaders and modesty, brother. Answer: I’m glad you found the article useful. I guess someone recently rediscovered it after it was originally posted in 2006. It has been read over 11,500 times in the last eight days.
Read MoreYour question and answer on homosexuality really helps
Question: Hello, I just wanted to say that I appreciate the Q&A section of your website, which I found today during a google search for church of Christ responses to homosexuality. Because many of my friends are gay, and those who aren’t are non-Christian and, therefore, supportive of the gay equality movement, I am trying to…
Read MoreI enjoyed the outline “Sons of Thunder”
Question: I read your article about the “Sons of Thunder” and it really blessed me, thanks! Answer: You’re welcome.
Read MoreThanks for the thoughtful, scripture-based article on gluttony
Question: Thanks for the thoughtful, scripture-based article on gluttony. It was helpful in my study of this topic. Answer: I’m glad to have been of service.
Read MoreThank you for your excellent website
Question: Brethren, I worship with the church of Christ. We are a non-institutional congregation of 35-40 members. Just a quick note of “Thanks” for your excellent website. I have used your site for 2-3 years or so. When I am called on to preach, I sometimes use the sermon outlines on your site as a…
Read MoreYour explanation of what the church is or is not is well written
Question: Just wanted to say that your explanation of what the church is and is not is very well written, and I am in total agreement. Thank you for expressing it so well. Answer: I can’t take total credit for the description. It is a mash-up of three other descriptions that I had in my files combined…
Read MoreI’ve been looking for information to use for my Bible class and found your site
Question: I have been looking for a Christian website with information to use for my Bible class for quite some time. I am thrilled with your website and the pictures you have to share. I teach 4-5-6th grades and this summer we are covering Moses up to David. I will be back to your site frequently. …
Read MoreI use your site often
Question: I use your site often. Thank you. This time I needed to give a Bible answer and found what I needed. Praise God for His preachers. Be blessed. Answer: You’re welcome.
Read MoreWow! Your website is awesome!
Question: Wow! Your website is awesome! In this day and age, seeing so many denominations make false claims is one thing, but when churches of Christ fall into the same category as any denomination, well, that’s just sinful. I love your statement on your home page. You make it very clear what the purpose of…
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