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| announcements at end of service | 7/9/2009 | Onaga Thomas |
Q: When announcements are made at end of service why ask "any men have anything to add to ...
A: Personally, I don't know why someone would phrase adding a new announcement as if only a man would ...
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| Imputed Righteousness | 6/8/2009 | Joe Norman |
Q: Is the righteousness of Jesus imputed to the obedient believer, or is it his own righteousness? ...
A: I thank you for clarifying some things for me and for asking follow-up questions to me. I understand ...
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| Imputed Righteousness | 6/6/2009 | Joe Norman |
Q: Is the righteousness of Jesus imputed to the obedient believer, or is it his own righteousness?
A: I really appreciate your asking me this question. It would have helped me to know how to answer if I ...
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| Women Deacons? | 5/29/2009 | Ernie Laurence, Jr. |
Q: Is it scriptural to have women in the office of deacon?
A: No. 1 Tim. 3:8-13 8Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, ...
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| Any difference ? | 5/29/2009 | Brent Jobe, DVM |
Q: How are you brother Brent :) would you mind tell me what the difference between church of Christ ...
A: Yes, I'm sure there is for no church of Christ ever went by the name LDC; however, I do not know ...
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| instrumental music within worship service | 5/27/2009 | Brent Jobe, DVM |
Q: I HAVE A NEIGHBOR WHOM BELIEVES INFANTS ARE BORN SINNERS UNTIL THEY ACCEPT THE GOSPEL ; COULD YOU ...
A: Well, I have never referred someone to a website or webpages, but in this case, I believe a ...
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| are infants born sinners | 5/26/2009 | Brent Jobe, DVM |
Q: I HAVE A NEIGHBOR WHOM BELIEVES INFANTS ARE BORN SINNERS UNTIL THEY ACCEPT THE GOSPEL ; COULD YOU ...
A: Then we'll just see exactly what the verses say and exactly what they do NOT say. ROMANS 5:12: ...
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| doctrine | 5/23/2009 | Onaga Thomas |
Q: Sir, our church held "hope sunday" on May 17. we had aresource center set up to let the public know ...
A: Certainly there is nothing wrong with trying to serve the community and letting the community know ...
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| communion | 5/23/2009 | Onaga Thomas |
Q: I have been going to the Church of Christ for about 4 years and I was told that in order to take ...
A: If you were already baptized into the Church of Christ 58 years ago there is no need to be ...
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| are infants born sinners | 5/21/2009 | Brent Jobe, DVM |
Q: I HAVE A NEIGHBOR WHOM BELIEVES INFANTS ARE BORN SINNERS UNTIL THEY ACCEPT THE GOSPEL ; COULD YOU ...
A: I'm sorry. This question and a follow-up from another question went to the Spam folder for some ...
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| Were the apostles baptized in water | 5/20/2009 | Onaga Thomas |
Q: Were the apostles baptized in water after being baptized with the Holy Spirit on the day of ...
A: The New Testament does not say if any of the original apostles were baptized with water after being ...
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| MDR & Fellowship | 5/16/2009 | Joe Norman |
Q: Joe, I would appreciate your thoughts on a rather thorny issue regarding divorce, remarriage, and ...
A: I didn't want to assume who was writing to me and so made an incorrect assumption as to whether it ...
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| MDR & Fellowship | 5/16/2009 | Joe Norman |
Q: Joe, I would appreciate your thoughts on a rather thorny issue regarding divorce, remarriage, and ...
A: I agree that this is a rather thorny issue. You have probably heard the suggestion before about ...
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| Old and New Covenants | 5/15/2009 | Brent Jobe, DVM |
Q: Which covenant is harder to live under, the Old or the New Covenant? I know Christians are under the ...
A: I can elaborate, but I agree with everything you said in your follow-up. Sometimes it helps to ...
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| Old and New Covenants | 5/15/2009 | Brent Jobe, DVM |
Q: Which covenant is harder to live under, the Old or the New Covenant? I know Christians are under the ...
A: I would say the general answer is the "Yes, it is easier to live under the New Covenant then the ...
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| Old and New Covenants | 5/15/2009 | Ernie Laurence, Jr. |
Q: Which covenant is harder to live under, the Old or the New Covenant? I know Christians are under the ...
A: ~~~~Which covenant is harder to live under, the Old or the New Covenant? I know Christians are under ...
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| Indwelling of the Holy Spirit | 5/12/2009 | Hoyt Roberson |
Q: How does the Holy Spirit dwell in the Christian today? Are we individually His "temples" or ...
A: I believe the answer is "both." Passages that imply that you have the Spirit: John 14.15-23 ...
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| Children's Church/yard sales | 4/30/2009 | Joe Norman |
Q: I have been a member of the church for several years. I moved to a new area and placed my membership ...
A: In thinking more on this, I think I need to share some additional thoughts. The first thought I had ...
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| infiling of Holy Spirit | 4/18/2009 | Joe Norman |
Q: Why is the church not being taught the infilling of the Holy Spirit as in the book of Acts? ANSWER: ...
A: I appreciate your offer. I am always willing to discuss and teach on the Holy Spirit. I am here to ...
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| Second Marriages | 4/6/2009 | Joe Norman |
Q: Bro Norman, I thank you in advance for taking time to answer my question. I pray I articulate my ...
A: I do apologize for taking so long to respond. Sometimes life gets in the way. I am saddened as well ...
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| the sabbath | 4/5/2009 | Onaga Thomas |
Q: Can you tell me why the Catholic church (and many other churches) do not recognize the Sabbath as ...
A: In regard to the sabbath, the church can not keep the sabbath because that covenant was to the JEWS ...
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| infiling of Holy Spirit | 4/4/2009 | Joe Norman |
Q: Why is the church not being taught the infilling of the Holy Spirit as in the book of Acts?
A: I am not sure what you mean by the "infilling" of the Holy Spirit. We teach on the Holy Spirit in ...
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| Can't find it anywhere! | 4/2/2009 | Hoyt Roberson |
Q: My question is to find a way to prove a liquid is a liquid. I am in fifth grade and I can't think of ...
A: The first place to start would be your science text book, to make sure that what I'm going to give ...
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| Revelation | 4/1/2009 | Marvin Howard |
Q: Do you teach that the entire book of Revelation has been fulfilled? If not, which parts do you ...
A: James, this question is probably up for more debate than any other topic than the Bible. I am going ...
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| Women Modesty | 3/24/2009 | Hoyt Roberson |
Q: I am a member of the church of Christ and I have few questions which I would like you to address, ...
A: Zandile! I will respond to your questions in the order you asked them. The way any individual ...
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| Female deacons | 3/22/2009 | Hoyt Roberson |
Q: The church of Christ where I have been a member since 1991 is wanting to add female deacons. I am ...
A: Are female deaconesses Scriptural? Depends largely, on how you want to interpret the various texts ...
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| Divorce and Remarriage | 3/16/2009 | Joe Norman |
Q: I just read your views on divorce and remarriage and I have to say I am VERY curious (as I am ...
A: I appreciate your question. I will be more than happy to provide you with the things I have studied. ...
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| Elders and Deacons | 3/10/2009 | Onaga Thomas |
Q: Must there be a plurality of deacons just as there is a plurality of elders or is it okay to just ...
A: Doing some study and research in the scriptures about elders and deacons in the New Testament, the ...
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| SIN FALL of MAN | 2/20/2009 | Hoyt Roberson |
Q: 1. In accordance to the Bible,: Could Christ Hve Sinned supporting scripture please. 2. Wen Adam ...
A: Well, good evening, Thermon! Your first question is somewhat difficult to answer, but I'll give it ...
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| Salvation. | 2/20/2009 | Ernie Laurence, Jr. |
Q: Well I Was about 8 when I got baptized,at the time,I didn't know the reason why.Does that mean that ...
A: That means you did not get "baptized". You just got dunked in water. Baptism is what puts one into ...
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| Salvation. | 2/19/2009 | Ernie Laurence, Jr. |
Q: So does that mean that if we live right and are saved then we love Him? ANSWER: Yes. That exactly ...
A: This phrase "get saved" is really something that the denominations have created all manner of ...
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| Servant | 2/19/2009 | Joe Norman |
Q: Was Christ a servant to mankind or mankind only a servant to christ? Thanks
A: I thank you for asking me your question. I am somewhat puzzled with your question to be honest. Did ...
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| Salvation. | 2/18/2009 | Ernie Laurence, Jr. |
Q: So what exactly do you think happens to Christians instead of the 7 years of tribulation? ANSWER: ...
A: The word for "love" in reference to God is <i>agape</i> in the Greek. It is a love based on reason. ...
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| Oneness of God | 2/18/2009 | Marvin Howard |
Q: What is your take on the God head, do you believe "One God, One faith, and One babptism"...
A: James, I am so sorry it took this long to respond. I am in the middle of a bunch of tests for my ...
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| Salvation. | 2/18/2009 | Ernie Laurence, Jr. |
Q: So what exactly do you think happens to Christians instead of the 7 years of tribulation?
A: According to Acts 24:15, 1 Thess. 4, and 1 Cor 15 Christ will return in the clouds with a heralding ...
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| Holy Spirit | 2/17/2009 | Hoyt Roberson |
Q: Can you explain to me the "Church of Christ" beliefs on the Holy Spirit? If I am understanding my ...
A: Good question. As you may know, churches of Christ have varying ideas on a variety of topics and ...
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| Salvation. | 2/17/2009 | Ernie Laurence, Jr. |
Q: But doesn't GOD have to convict the person's heart before they do all of that? ANSWER: A person has ...
A: Essentially, yes. Though water immersion is not the only requirement. ALL five things are ...
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| Salvation. | 2/16/2009 | Ernie Laurence, Jr. |
Q: But doesn't GOD have to convict the person's heart before they do all of that?
A: A person has to be convicted in their hearts to obey the gospel. That conviction, that decision and ...
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| Salvation. | 2/15/2009 | Ernie Laurence, Jr. |
Q: I must say that I disagrre however can I ask you another question?What if a Christian is unsure ...
A: By hearing the gospel (Rom. 10:17) Believing it (Mark 16:15-16) Repenting of their sins (Luke 13:3; ...
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| Salvation. | 2/15/2009 | Ernie Laurence, Jr. |
Q: I must say that I disagrre however can I ask you another question?What if a Christian is unsure ...
A: Well, the idea is that if you are doubting your status of salvation, that you are questioning ...
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