Posts Tagged ‘promises’
Do I have to keep vows that I make because of my compulsive disorder?
Question: Hi, I would first like to mention that I often struggle with compulsive or intrusive thoughts. An issue that I’ve particularly been dealing with is a compulsion to condemn myself by making “deals” with God. These thoughts would often range from “If I do (random activity), then God please to that”. Recently I was…
Read MoreWhat are the consequences of breaking a vow?
Question: I made a vow to the Lord that I should die a painful death any day I do a certain thing. I have the urge to break the vow. What are the consequences of breaking such a vow? Will I be forgiven for breaking the vow? After seeking for forgiveness if the vow is…
Read MoreIs my marriage invalid because I broke up with my earlier girlfriend despite promising not to?
Question: I read a response from somebody where they were married for over 50 years, but the marriage was not valid. I am wondering if my current marriage is valid or not. Here is my situation: Before I met my wife, I made a promise to God that I would never break up with anybody,…
Read MoreFour Promises from the Lord
by Alan Feaster
Read MoreCan a broken vow to God be forgiven?
Question: I read your response to “What does God do if you make a deal with Him and don’t keep it?” Question: When a broken promise has nothing to do with another person, does the Bible state anything about a person repenting for breaking a promise made specifically to God? What are the consequences of…
Read MoreWhat does it mean that you will receive power?
Question: In Acts 1:8 when Jesus says that after the Holy Ghost has come upon you, you shall receive power. Does that mean power over my sins, over my thoughts power to talk right, or does it mean just what the Bible says? Answer: When Jesus said, “Get behind Me, Satan! You are an offense…
Read MoreThe Land Promise
by Franklin T. Puckett in The Preceptor, Vol. 1, No. 10, August 1952. Premillennialists tell us that God’s promise to give the land of Canaan to Abraham and his seed has never been fulfilled. Since His promises do not fail, there must be a future fulfillment. Consequently, when Jesus comes the Jews will be miraculously converted…
Read MoreThe Ten Commandments on How to Get Along with Each Other
I. Introduction A. No man is an island 1. We cannot exist alone. We are in constant need of contact with other people. 2. In order to get along in this world, we must get along with others. B. As Christians, our main purpose should be to bring more souls to Christ 1. How can we accomplish this mission if we…
Read MoreDoes God still need to keep His covenant with Abraham?
Question: Thank you so much for answering me. So many people are deceived about the Jewish people and their destiny. I was 99.999% sure I was reading God’s Word in the context in which God meant for it to be understood. I know they are no longer God’s chosen people. Some people tend to take one scripture in God’s Word, and ignore a…
Read MoreShould I use steroids to give me an edge in making the team?
Question: Hey Mr. Hamilton, I hope you are well. In the past, I told you how I would like to walk on at the state university for basketball. I decided that I am going to give it a shot, it has basically become my obsession, all I can think about. One thing that I have…
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