Posts Tagged ‘about this site’
Thanks for publishing Abraham Smith’s writings
Question: I just wanted to thank you for publishing Abraham Smith’s work on your web site. He is an incredibly gifted writer! I think it’s amazing how he correlates modern issues with biblical scripture. Thank you for putting it out there for all to see! Answer: It is always a pleasure to publish good material.…
Read MoreI found lots of useful material on marital relationships on your site
Question: I live in the Philippines and am a devout Catholic Christian. I am writing this to thank you for your web site. I accidentally found it. I was looking for an article or materials to be used in my presentation related to relationships specifically between a husband and wife. There is a lot of very useful…
Read MoreWhat prompted you to start your question and answer section?
Question: I am a regular follower of your site and have learned a lot by seeing how you answer the questions. If you don’t mind me asking, what prompted you to start such a question and answer format? I’ve never run across anything quite like it. Answer: The question and answer section began when I…
Read MoreThank you for explaining controversial issues
Question: I am full of praise for your web site that explains controversial issues for people to understand and remove the burden of misinterpretation from their minds. In fact I only got to know of your site about two days ago, but on going through some of the answers that you have provided for the…
Read MoreI’m using your pictures in a study with senior citizens
Question: Thank you for these wonderful old Bible story pictures from my childhood. I am using then in a study with senior citizens! Blessings! Answer: You are welcome.
Read MoreThank you for a web site that pulls no punches
Question: Thank you for your boldness in creating a web site that pulls no punches. I have read “How to Misunderstand the Bible” and “Sons of Thunder” a great blessing to me. And please continue doing what you are doing Thank you! Answer: I appreciate the encouragement.
Read MoreThank you for your lesson on the greatest commandment
Question: Matthew 22:37 to me is the reason we are here. Deuteronomy 6:5-8 gives me the assurance of God’s love for us. We are to love Him at all time regardless of our situation. Sometimes it scares me that the love of God is so powerful yet so gentle. Romans 11:27-36 finalizes Jesus and Holy…
Read MoreYour web site helped my wife understand that sex is clean for married couples
Question: I would like you to know that your web site helped my wife very much today in understanding sex is clean for married couples and that sex is good because of Him! Thank you so much. Please pray for us. My wife is a very private person who is dealing with a lot of…
Read MoreThank you!
Question: Thank you for your web site! I found it by accident, but I appreciate your articles and resources. I have saved it as a favorite and will use it for some of my class material. I also checked out your Facebook page and I appreciate the thoughts that are posted there. Thank you for the thoughts from the…
Read MoreIs your advice free?
Question: Is your advice free or will I be charged for it? Answer: “Did I commit sin in humbling myself that you might be exalted, because I preached the gospel of God to you free of charge?” (II Corinthians 11:7). The teaching of the Gospel is always done free of charge. I wouldn’t even know…
Read MoreDo you preach the true word of God?
Question: Hope you are ok. I was looking for a picture to upload to my Facebook when I found the logo of the La Vista church on the Internet. I like it. Please tell me more about this church. If it preaches the true word of God, then I will let it remain on my Facebook.…
Read MoreYou sound like congregations I’ve been associated with all my life
Question: I stumbled upon the web site of the La Vista church and I just wanted to say that your article on the home page takes me back many years ago when the church was trying to be a true church of Christ — not competing with denominations, etc. The church in La Vista sounds…
Read MoreThe article on being a preacher’s wife was just what I needed
Question: Recently I read your article on “The Blessings of Being a Preacher’s Wife” and I just want to tell you that I have been so blessed by it. In two months I am getting married to a preacher myself, so I was going through the internet such articles. All that you mentioned in the…
Read MoreYou are right, God’s people need the word, not social things
Question: Greetings in Christ’s name! Yes, you are correct, God’s people need to be feed by His everlasting word and not with social and worldly things. We love learning more from you. Answer: Thank you for your kind words.
Read MoreIt’s obvious you have little to do but bash other religions
Question: Regarding “Should Christians Help Support the Salvation Army?” It is obvious that you have very little to do but bash other religions. Maybe I should do one about yours. No, that would make me just as un-Christian as you! Answer: Quite a broad generalization based on one sermon outline. My job as a preacher…
Read MoreThank you for posting such good material
Question: I just wanted to thank you for your good materials posted on your web site. Your article answering the question, “May Christians serve as punitive agents, such as soldiers or policemen, for the civil government?” was most helpful to me. I hope that you will continue your good wok in posting these things to…
Read MoreYour commentary on Ezekiel was very helpful
Question: I wanted to let you know that I facilitate a weekly Men’s Bible study, and we are in the book of Ezekiel. God (and Google) led me to your web site and the commentary you have on the book. Excellent work for His kingdom. We are a small group of guys, some young, some old,…
Read MoreThanks for the article on the Social Gospel
Question: I just wanted to say I appreciated the article on What Is the Social Gospel on your site. I believe it was by Richard Thetford, so I will send a note to him too. I’m in Texas, so I am not part of your community, but I am a church of Christ member, just for…
Read MoreI’m amazed that a church of such conviction still exists!
Question: I found your site while looking up information on “Edom.” I read your home page and was amazed that a church of such conviction to uphold the biblical teaching manner of the Bible still exists! I have been looking for a straight forward Christian, Bible-believing church for some time now. We have many churches…
Read MoreI wish the best for your ministry
Question: In the course of my daily work, I came upon the web site of your congregation, the La Vista Church of Christ. I wish you the best for your ministry in 2010 and encourage you to persevere during these troublesome times. Have a safe and Happy New Year! Answer: Thank you for your kind…
Read MoreThank you for enlightening me about why sex before marriage is wrong
Question: Your sermon on sex before marriage really enlightened me regarding today’s relationship failures. I have been divorced for several years and been with the same guy off and on who will not commit to me. I have been through a lot in these past years and had a ground-breaking moment just over a month ago. I…
Read MoreDo you realize that you quoted from a false teacher?
Question: I have just come across your sermon, “What is God’s will for me?” I was disturbed by one thing. You have used a quote from a David Jay Jordan article. David is an avowed anti-church “missionary” whose goal is to basically bring all believers out of churches. He believes that all churches are evil…
Read MoreThank you for explaining topics like sex so clearly from the Bible
Question: I’m not completely sure who responds to “Questions,” but I would like to say thank you! I am a Catholic and I can’t say thank you enough. In my church sex and such is taboo. They never open up and talk to us so clearly like I found in La Vista Church of Christ’s…
Read MoreI really appreciate “The Historical Accuracy of the Bible” article
Question: I just want to say that I really appreciate “The Historical Accuracy of the Bible” link you have up. Answer: Glad to be of service.
Read MoreThe article “Why I am Not a Nazarene” caused tears to well up in my eyes
Question: I read your article on the web, and tears welled up in my eyes. I am a Nazarene trained pastor who chose the wrong major in college. I chose Biblical Studies over Wesleyan Theology. After pastoring in large churches for 11 years, I had to resign for the reasons you mentioned and many others. It…
Read MoreYour article on the rapture really helped me out
Question: Just wanted to say I enjoyed the article on rapture, I’m a member of the church and have been having a discussion with a family member about the rapture. I found your article and it really helped me out! Answer: I’m glad it helped and I hope you find the other material on the site…
Read MoreThank you for answering my questions about the Catholic church
Question: Thank you for putting this page on the web. It answers my questions about the Catholic church. I was brought up Catholic and went to church until I was nine. I didn’t really get back into religion until I went into the Navy. I went into an evangelical place to use the bathroom (after…
Read MoreThe article on homosexuality by Abraham Smith was right on!
Question: I wanted to let you know that this article on homosexuality by Abraham Smith is right on! I, for one, am very sad to see churches, such as the Lutheran church, embrace homosexuality even to the point of allowing practicing homosexuals to be church leaders! Answer: I’m glad you found the article useful.
Read MoreThe lesson on Ezekiel’s valley of dry bones was well done
Question: Well done! I really enjoyed the web site. Viewed your lesson on Ezekiel’s dry bones. Thanks for the great work you do. Answer: I’m glad you found the site useful and hope it continues to be of service in your studies.
Read MoreI’m excited at how many of my searches list your site
Question: I want you to know I have found your site very helpful during my studies. Thank you for this. I am a member of the Lord’s church and I am just stunned and excited that my Yahoo searches are giving me your site. Just think, if I am landing on this option others may be as well.…
Read MoreI appreciate your web site
Question: I just wanted to let you know I appreciate your web site. I was reading in Isaiah 35 where the prophecy was concerning the land of Edom and wondered where present-day Edom is. I typed in Edom on bing.com and chose your web site. It was very easy to read and understand and included…
Read MoreAre you Mormon? What are your beliefs?
Question: I happened to stumble upon your church when I googled “the most accurate version of the Bible.” I have been currently attended a Baptist church, which solely uses the King James Version. I am really in search of the truth on my Christian journey. I am not one who believes in denomination over the…
Read MoreThank you for the article
Question: I just read the scripture in I Timothy about Hymenaeus and Alexander. When I googled to search for more clarity I found this link: Hymenaeus and Alexander. Thanks for the clear explanation! It blessed me! Answer: Happy to be of service.
Read MoreShouldn’t you balance your rebukes regarding fornication with love?
Question: I was just reading one of your answers to a question relating to a couple who were attempting intercourse. While the Bible is very clear about what is moral and right concerning intercourse, I found the response lacking some balance in support and love. The word of God is a two-edged sword so is…
Read MoreA big “thank you” for the pictures
Question: I visit your web site especially for the Bible story pictures, which I use for my Sunday school class. I just want to say a big “thank you” for the pictures. I browsed a lot of web sites for Bible pictures, but when I stumbled upon yours I felt truly blessed because the pictures add color…
Read MoreYour illustrations help in Bible study
Question: Thank you for having this up on your web site. My wife and I are reading the Bible through this year and have been wondering how to envision the Bronze Sea that Solomon made. Thanks again. Answer: Happy to be of service.
Read MoreThank you for addressing problems few others are willing to write about
Question: I want to thank you for your web site and the fact you post articles and letters of everyday problems Christians may face that almost no one talks about. Often I search for help in responding to one of my readers concerning a private problem and most of the time I can’t find brethren…
Read MoreI’ve been enjoying your Genesis study
Question: I’ve been enjoying your Genesis study. Thanks for the hard work to bring God’s Word to people! Answer: I really appreciate the kind words.
Read MoreThank you for the old-fashioned Bible storybook illustrations
Question: I just found your site, with the old-fashioned Bible storybook illustrations. I want to thank whoever went to all the trouble to put these pages online! This was exactly what I was looking for, for our VBS stories this year. Answer: You’re welcome.
Read MoreI was impressed, at first, by your openness to address sexual issues, until I saw some of your answers
Question: When I first visited your web site, I was surprised to see it was hosted by a church, as I was led there by a link of the Tanner stages. It was a pleasant surprise, and honestly, I let my guard down to my presumptions. But then I looked at questions submitted by teens.…
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