Posts Tagged ‘confession’
Why did Catholicism start and when did it happen?
Question: Why did the religion Catholicism start and what year did Catholicism start? Answer: Why Catholicism started is fairly straightforward. Man has a difficult time leaving something alone. There is a strong desire to modify things with the goal of “improving” things. This tendency is encouraged by Satan who wants to destroy the works of…
Read MoreRemember the Duck
Author Unknown There was a little boy visiting his grandparents on their farm. He was given a slingshot to play with out in the woods. He practiced in the woods, but he could never hit the target. Getting discouraged, he headed back inside for lunch. As he was walking back, he saw his grandmother’s pet…
Read MoreNotes on Confession
Of Faith Matthew 10:32-33 Matthew 16:16 Acts 8:35-37 Romans 10:9-10 I Timothy 6:12 Philippians 2:11 I John 4:15 Of Sin James 5:16 I John 1:9 see Notes on Salvation see Notes on Examples of Conversion see Notes on Things that Accompany Salvation
Read MoreShould failure to attend in the past be publically confessed?
Question: We have a woman who has returned to attending services after not attending for several years. I’m at a loss as to how to encourage her to repent — specifically whether it needs to be done publically or privately. Even though she assembles with the saints once again, she is only coming on Sunday…
Read MoreWhat Must I Do to be Saved? (Walker)
by Wayne S. Walker Of all the questions asked … Where did I come from? Who am I? Why am I here? Where am I going? The most important question ever asked was: “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” (Acts 16:30) In the sixteenth chapter of the book of Acts, the apostle Paul…
Read MoreShould I tell my husband about my adultery?
Question: I have been married for seven years. The first five years were wonderful. Then I started hanging out with an ungodly crowd, and I ashamed to say I cheated on my husband. I didn’t sleep with any men, but I did fool around with several. I confessed this to my husband and he forgave…
Read MoreWhat is wrong with Catholicism?
Question: What is the difference between Catholicism and Christianity? What is wrong with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church? Answer: This is a large subject on which many books have been written. I will not be able to address this question in detail, but perhaps giving an overview will help. Catholicism has its roots…
Read MoreCan adultery be forgiven? Should I tell my spouse?
Question: My husband and I separated because he committed adultery. A few months later I too committed adultery one time because I was stupid and lonely. I am closer to the Lord now and I knew it was and know it is wrong for what I did too. Will He forgive us? Can we still…
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