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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Qestion | 2/9/2012 |
| Q: I was just wanting to know your thoughts on these two questions. 1. Do you think the spiritual ... A: Josh, I do not need an opinion or belief on these, as the Bible speaks too plainly on both topics. ... | |
| Bible questions | 1/15/2012 |
| Q: Rom.14:14 What did Paul mean are we now free to any foods? ANSWER: Hi! Qhelisa, I will be happy to ... A: Qhelisa, I am sorry. I like to post Bible in native languages alongside English. If I know more I ... | |
| Bible questions | 1/14/2012 |
| Q: Rom.14:14 What did Paul mean are we now free to any foods? A: Qhelisa, I will be happy to help with this. Romans 14:14-17, "I know, and am persuaded by the Lord ... | |
| Eternal Security | 1/3/2012 |
| Q: Marvin, Can you explain why these bible passages does not refer to eternal security: 1Peter 1:23: ... A: In 1st Peter 1:23, it is not us that are incorruptible. The seed is Christ (Galatians 3:16), and HE ... | |
| faith only salvation | 8/14/2011 |
| Q: he is a faith only salvation advocate. We have some discussions in school that pertains to the ... A: Pagbati! This is easy. I am just amazed this person did not try to use the thief on the cross. Ito ... | |
| Christian conduct | 8/2/2011 |
| Q: I would like if you would to explain a little about how a christian can loose their salvation. How ... A: Josh, forgive me for the time it took to get to you. My fiancé is having knee and ankle problems ... | |
| blasphemy | 7/31/2011 |
| Q: Is it possible for someone to blaspheme in this day and time. I have heard some people say that it ... A: Sue, to answer your question, we must define two concepts. First, we must understand blasphemy. ... | |
| One person doing most of the preaching | 7/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a question concerning about preaching in a local congregation. Is it authorized by the Bible ... A: Pagbati! Let me answer this for you. There is a huge difference between a single preacher and a ... | |
| instrumental music | 7/20/2011 |
| Q: A friend of mine also a church of Christ member (he is' i think liberal, but he denies it) that he ... A: A Cappella Apologetics for Dishonest Souls Ephesians 5:18-19, "And be not drunk with wine, wherein ... | |
| adultry | 7/12/2011 |
| Q: Let me start out by explaining the situation. I was married to a man who cheated alot. He had put me ... A: Serena, you know the proper passages or you would not know to ask. Just remember, the one who is ... | |
| "psalms" are only accompanied by stringed instruments | 7/12/2011 |
| Q: Oh Hello again, this a reply from my friend: The phrase "A Cappella" is not found within any ... A: This person was presented with arguments that cannot be argued. Therefore, he just thinks they do ... | |
| once saved always saved | 7/10/2011 |
| Q: i have asked you a question in the past regarding this matter which my friend is defending. He had ... A: With all the follow-up questions, this is becoming very lengthy. It is getting difficult to find ... | |
| "psalms" are only accompanied by stringed instruments | 7/8/2011 |
| Q: A friend of mine also a church of Christ member (he is' i think liberal, but he denies it) that he ... A: I disagree, but I will be nice; simply stating all the facts in the case. This is going to be quite ... | |
| once saved always saved | 7/6/2011 |
| Q: i have asked you a question in the past regarding this matter which my friend is defending. He had ... A: This will depend on how you define the terms. I am quite conservative, but the NI folks think I am a ... | |
| once saved always saved | 7/3/2011 |
| Q: i have asked you a question in the past regarding this matter which my friend is defending. He had ... A: I am glad I could help. He(?) addressed two major points in this answer. He contradicts himself in ... | |
| Matt 7:21-23 | 7/1/2011 |
| Q: In Matt 7:21-23 Jesus says many will say they have done this and done that and he will say I never ... A: Josh, let’s take a look at the whole passage. Much can be understood with an examination of the ... | |
| collections weekly | 6/22/2011 |
| Q: 1Co 16:1 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I gave order to the churches of Galatia, ... A: The best I can say is that a command is always a command. It is to be obeyed. God will not be ... | |
| collections weekly | 6/21/2011 |
| Q: 1Co 16:1 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I gave order to the churches of Galatia, ... A: Dan, his reason bounces all over the place and is incoherent. I guess to twist Scripture that is ... | |
| Is it a parable? | 5/31/2011 |
| Q: Good Day to you Marvin, Could you please explain Luke 12: 13-15, 21 to me and are these verses ... A: Barry, I will be happy to answer this for you. Jesus used parables to explain ordinary things in ... | |
| collections weekly | 5/7/2011 |
| Q: 1Co 16:1 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I gave order to the churches of Galatia, ... A: This is not as complicated as I know it sounds. I will be glad to help with it. Acts 2:1, "And when ... | |
| sin | 4/23/2011 |
| Q: I love God and I pray everyday, and I go out and spread his word to people in other towns and I ... A: Josh, willful sin and giving in to temptation are two entirely different things. If you willfully ... | |
| True Theologians Holy Light | 4/8/2011 |
| Q: -Is There a Higher Theology For Man, Than Knowing God personally -person to PERSON-? True ... A: I did state that at the 1054 split, you made a separate religion from Romanism. At the same time, I ... | |
| True Theologians Holy Light | 4/8/2011 |
| Q: -Is There a Higher Theology For Man, Than Knowing God personally -person to PERSON-? True ... A: Constantinos, I apologize for the misunderstanding on the name. I simply used the one you gave to ... | |
| True Theologians Holy Light | 4/8/2011 |
| Q: -Is There a Higher Theology For Man, Than Knowing God personally -person to PERSON-? True ... A: James, I got lost reading some of your explanations. It is terribly complicated. Nevertheless, I ... | |
| Luke 14;25-27 | 12/11/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering, in order to be considered a true disciple of Christ (or simply a disciple, seeing ... A: David, thank you for the opportunity to be of service. We must be careful in reading and studying: ... | |
| Where is Hell? | 12/1/2010 |
| Q: I've listened to "The Recordings of Hell" and it brought to attention a serious thought, where is ... A: David, I will be happy to try explaining this to you. The first thing we must realize is we are ... | |
| Evil | 10/22/2010 |
| Q: Would you mind taking the time to answer some of my questions? I am worried that some paths that I ... A: Jaimee, without specifics, this is very hard to answer, but I thank you for giving me the ... | |
| Holy Spirit/Miracles | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: [[From this question and answer!]]]] Tyler, that you are only 14 and seeking truth is highly ... A: I did not take a doctrine from the Old Testament. I took a prophecy of the Old Testament and showed ... | |
| praying over food at family fun night | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: Can a any male pray over food baptized or not outside the assembly of worship or do we all have to ... A: Laura, thank you for the opportunity to serve you in this capacity. Prayer is an involved subject. I ... | |
| christ in O.T | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: In O.T, how can we prove that the angel of the Lord is Christ? Pls,, answer to me as soon as ... A: Zau, thank you for the honor of assisting you in this matter. I will do my best to give you useful ... | |
| who can baptize | 7/5/2010 |
| Q: I have recently come back to church after many years. I was not a originally a member of The Church ... A: Kathy, I understand your dilemma. The short answer is that salvation is not in the water, nor is it ... | |
| Divorce and remarriage | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: My husband divorced me 7 years ago. He was a gambler and a drug addict. We have one child. I ... A: Sister Kelly, you are in a horrible situation. I certainly feel your pain. However, that you would ... | |
| All woman congregation | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: I am a member of a small (conservative) Church of Christ. We only have three men: minister, ... A: Michelle, I do apologize for not responding in a timely manner. My wife and father both passed ... | |
| Revelation | 4/1/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Oneness of God | 2/18/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Wearing crosses. | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a question that I'd like answered. What is the Church of Christ's view on wearing crosses? Is ... A: Brother Roy, do not worry about overtaxing me. When my school workload gets too heavy, I place ... | |
| Wearing crosses. | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a question that I'd like answered. What is the Church of Christ's view on wearing crosses? Is ... A: Roy, thank you for the opportunity to answer this for you. Before I do, it seems you are missing a ... | |
| Christian Church | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: I saw your profile, and I, too, wonder why someone who is not a member of the church is answering ... A: Brother Brent, I believe Marc Thomas gives the standard answers you would expect from a ... | |
| KJV | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: I am a member of the church of Christ, now here in Bahrain. I would like to ask your clarification ... A: Brother Maek, I may not be Brother Ernie, but I will try to answer this for you. I believe God's ... | |
| Electronic and Musical Question | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: I attend a Church of Christ in Concord, California. They do not use musical instruments. However, ... A: Hunter, thank you for the chance to answer this for you. To understand this specific question, we ... | |
| spiritual leaders | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: who are the spiritual leaders in the church of christ [please include scriptures] A: Nathaniel, this is best answered with a sermon I wrote some time ago. The Doctrines Of Man vs. The ... | |
| preterism and churches of christ | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: Do Churches of Christ practice preterism? A: Tokunbo, there is a chance that we do not mean the same thing when we speak of preterism or ... | |
| God? | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: Where is God? You hear of all the violence in the world, global warming slowly we are all dieing is ... A: Frank, God is not gone. The first thing you must remember, according to Genesis 1, is that God ... | |
| Doctrines | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: What do you consider the scope of "doctrinal" issues worthy of causing a church member to withdraw ... A: John, there are many doctrines in the Bible; all of them true and applicable, unless stated ... | |
| COC History | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: Some presbyterian churches are reformed as are many other people in many other denominations. The ... A: Rebecca, before we can continue, I must first correct a misunderstanding you hold. The churches of ... | |
| partial preterist churches | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: i have been studing and am very much a now preterisis my question is does anyone know of a church in ... A: Carol, you did not tell me in which part of the county you reside. I found a way to compensate. I ... | |
| the term "sin" | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: You wrote that "Originally, sin was an archery term" and my pastor has said the same. But looking ... A: Russell, I was remembering from lessons I learned three decades ago (Greater Atlanta Christian ... | |
| depression | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: if you break a promise to God. what happens next or what am i suppose to do. because promising is ... A: Denise, thank you for the opportunity to assist you. I pray that I am able. You ask a very general ... | |
| Lost leader | 9/13/2008 |
| Q: Is it true that Alexander Campbell the founder of the church of Christ was himself lost? He was not ... A: Robert, I do not know where I lost you in this. If you want to provide some points where it did not ... | |
| Lost leader | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: Is it true that Alexander Campbell the founder of the church of Christ was himself lost? He was not ... A: Robert, I am so sorry I had a busy week. Several people needed transportation to various medical ... | |
| Lost leader | 9/7/2008 |
| Q: Is it true that Alexander Campbell the founder of the church of Christ was himself lost? He was not ... A: Robert, What is said at baptism is not some magic formula. It is simply to ascertain whether the ... | |
| Blasphemy against holy spirit | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: Please answer me the following1.-Can the unpardonable sin (blasphemy against Holy Spirit) be ... A: ¡Hola! Eliud, mi Hermano, perdón a me por favor. Fui distraído. Yo no incluí alguna información ... | |
| God command of killing | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: An Atheist asked me if your God Jesus is love and love us then why He command Saul to killed every ... A: Nick, you just confirmed it. He is baiting you. He wants you to lose your cool so he can call you a ... | |
| God command of killing | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: An Atheist asked me if your God Jesus is love and love us then why He command Saul to killed every ... A: Nick, I answered the way I did because of the question. I realize he/she is an atheist. However, ... | |
| God command of killing | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: An Atheist asked me if your God Jesus is love and love us then why He command Saul to killed every ... A: Nick, it is a pleasure to be of service to you once again. You are correct that God loves us. In ... | |
| Metal Music | 7/21/2008 |
| Q: have u heard of bands like demon hunter, stryper, antestor, and the like? this is a link bout ... A: I do not believe the tone of the sound has any bearing on the matter. The type of music is ... | |
| symbols | 7/21/2008 |
| Q: .. What are satanic symbols for?! are there really such things?! is it ok to use these symbols ... A: 1st Thessalonians 5:22-23, "Abstain from all appearance of evil. And the very God of peace sanctify ... | |
| Metal Music | 7/21/2008 |
| Q: have u heard of bands like demon hunter, stryper, antestor, and the like? this is a link bout ... A: Please consider the following function of music: "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all ... | |
| remarriage | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: My name is Keonna and the reason i am questioning you is hopefully to attain a clearer understanding ... A: Keonna, I will be more than happy to answer this for you. It will be quite simple if you understand ... | |
| Christian depression | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: I have been trying to live life of a christian but have often backsliden and feel i am not forgiven ... A: Toby, I can surely empathize with your situation. I presume you make reference to Hebrews 10:26 when ... | |
| The Spirit, the Water and the Blood (I John 5) | 5/21/2008 |
| Q: Good morning Brother Howard, I hope that all is well with you. I have been reading the book of I ... A: Brother Hassan, thank you for asking this of me. I apologize for my delay. I am facing three final ... | |
| Music | 5/20/2008 |
| Q: Is listening to rock/metal music a sin? A: I apologize for my delay. I am taking college classes at the moment. The semester is at an end, and ... | |
| the M thing | 5/14/2008 |
| Q: I'm just wondering if masterbation is a sin? When do lust becomes a sin? Is it ok to lust after your ... A: This is awfully vague. The best I can tell you is that it is okay to desire your wife in a sexual ... | |
| Question | 4/13/2008 |
| Q: I haven't sent a question in awhile, but, I have a friend that has sent me this in a message and I ... A: David, please forgive my long delay in answering. I am approaching the end of my first semester of ... | |
| Isaiah 45:7 | 2/15/2008 |
| Q: Once AGAIN it is I... David. ahahah I'm very thankful for all the many wonderful answers to my past ... A: David, I do not mind answering questions, even if they are all from you. My weekends are almost ... | |
| In the beginning... | 2/6/2008 |
| Q: I've come with a question about the beginning. Where did the woman that married Cain come from? We ... A: David, thank you for allowing me this chance to answer you. However, rather than me, let's hear ... | |
| trend or an anomaly | 1/28/2008 |
| Q: The following is an article I found interesting. I was wondering if this is a trend or an anomaly ... A: Sam, I detect a faulty premise in your question. It is not your fault. It is the misconception of ... | |
| trinity | 1/17/2008 |
| Q: I was raised in the church of Christ and have been a member since I was 12. I was recently asked ... A: J, the prefix, “tri,” does indeed mean three. The catholics invented the term, refering to the ... | |
| Where does it say.... | 1/9/2008 |
| Q: and thank you for the last question about speaking in tongues. I would like to ask you a couple more ... A: David, I am glad that I am able to help. It is not me but the Word of God that gives me this ... | |
| speaking in tongues | 12/27/2007 |
| Q: Can you help me understand 1 Cor 14:2-6. Thank you. I have recently been debating with a friend and ... A: David, let us first quote the passage you study from the KJV. 1st Corinthians 14:2-6, “For he that ... | |
| Question on Divorce | 12/5/2007 |
| Q: I am currently working on a quesstionnaire for a full-time youth ministry position in the church of ... A: Brother Chad, I am dreadfully sorry about the delay in answering you. I have been extremely ill for ... | |
| Church Location | 11/27/2007 |
| Q: I will be traveling to Garland, Texas next week and was wondering if you know of any churches of ... A: Brother Chris, I thank you for the opportunity to be of service. I will be glad to give you what I ... | |
| church of christ | 11/15/2007 |
| Q: Is the name “Church of Christ” authentic and from the scriptural? Can we go by some other name say ... A: Joy, it is an honor and privilege to answer this for you. I am sorry that I had to take a couple of ... | |
| benevolence | 11/14/2007 |
| Q: Did the bible authorize helping non-believer or outsiders from thechurch treasury? What really is ... A: Joy, it is an honor to answer your question. It is my prayer that it is adequate to inform you of a ... | |
| deuteronomy 14 + 26 | 11/13/2007 |
| Q: I used to think that there was a third tithe for the poor mentioned in Deuteronomy, which was ... A: Joshua, I believe you are correct. I believe that one account is the command to give, while the ... | |
| depression | 10/24/2007 |
| Q: i and thanks for taking the time to read this, I was baptised in 1989 and for a while i felt Gods ... A: Toby, please forgive my delay. You ask a very tough question; one that is part medical in nature. I ... | |
| Churches of Christ | 10/24/2007 |
| Q: Are the Churches of Christ part of the Restoration movement? What is Restorationism? Who started it ... A: Joshua, thank you for the chance to answer this for you. I love the subject of church history, even ... | |
| Is this correct.... | 10/6/2007 |
| Q: Greetings Brother in Christ, I am member of the Church of Christ and I often come to this site to ... A: Brother Hasan, I am more than happy to help you finish in addressing this issue. Your points are ... | |
| Is this correct.... | 10/6/2007 |
| Q: Greetings Brother in Christ, I am member of the Church of Christ and I often come to this site to ... A: Brother Hasan, thank you for the opportunity to answer this for you. I deeply appreciate the ... | |
| Sinlessness Impossible | 9/8/2007 |
| Q: Marvin, In a previous answer to a poster you stated: "Obviously the only way anyone could ever ... A: Brother Ernie, thank you for the compliment. I will be glad to answer the difference between saints ... | |
| Sinlessness Impossible | 9/7/2007 |
| Q: Marvin, In a previous answer to a poster you stated: "Obviously the only way anyone could ever ... A: Brother Ernie, examine these Scriptures. Romans 3:23, "For all have sinned, and come short of the ... | |
| Sinlessness Impossible | 9/4/2007 |
| Q: Marvin, In a previous answer to a poster you stated: "Obviously the only way anyone could ever ... A: Brother Ernie, let me apologize. The questioner from that question is refusing to listen, and gave ... | |
| The cross of Christ | 8/29/2007 |
| Q: Since my sins were paid for, by JESUS CHRIST on the cross, that day, why imply that we (true ... A: Anthony, I deeply appreciate the opportunity you have given me to answer your questions. I am ... | |
| questions | 6/29/2007 |
| Q: marvin you said A chapel is a church building, right? "A Cappella" translates from Latin to "Of ... A: I attempted nothing. I gave you an exact answer. I did not equivocate or invent any part of it. You ... | |
| questions | 6/28/2007 |
| Q: marvin you said A chapel is a church building, right? "A Cappella" translates from Latin to "Of ... A: but imposters. I was given a very limited amount of space for my profile with AllExperts. I did not ... | |
| Household of God | 6/11/2007 |
| Q: Marvin, I was reading your response to a question regarding the "household of God" from 5/16/07. I ... A: M.M., you lost me. First you say, "I believe and have been taught by the church that though they go ... | |
| Household of God | 6/5/2007 |
| Q: Marvin, I was reading your response to a question regarding the "household of God" from 5/16/07. I ... A: M.M., let's take a closer look at the Ephesians passage. Ephesians 2:19-20, "Now therefore ye are ... | |
| Household of God | 6/4/2007 |
| Q: Marvin, I was reading your response to a question regarding the "household of God" from 5/16/07. I ... A: I believe I remember answering questions from you before, as well. I will be happy to address this ... | |
| Trinity | 5/18/2007 |
| Q: I once read an on-line essay which indicated that the Churches of Christ have not generally made it ... A: John, I have never read such an article, but I will do my best to explain my stance on these issues, ... | |
| House of God | 5/16/2007 |
| Q: Marvin, Under the New Testament, what is the house of God? Thanks, Ernie ANSWER: Hi! Brother ... A: Brother Ernie, this is an excellent question. In fact, it is one that I debated to a degree with ... | |
| House of God | 5/15/2007 |
| Q: Marvin, Under the New Testament, what is the house of God? Thanks, Ernie ANSWER: Hi! Brother ... A: Brother Ernie, thank you for the clarification. "The house of God" is a phrase with which all the ... | |
| House of God | 5/15/2007 |
| Q: Marvin, Under the New Testament, what is the house of God? Thanks, Ernie A: Brother Ernie (I assume it is you), let me see if I can put this in a cogent form for you. However, ... | |
| murder and more | 5/3/2007 |
| Q: Could you tell me if there is anywhere in the bible where a murderer was forgiven? I remember ... A: You are correct in your assessment that abortion is murder. I applaud you for both your dilligence ... | |
| In the days of Noah/Lot | 4/17/2007 |
| Q: In Matt. 24:37-41 (parallel Luke 17:26-30) Christ compares the days of Noah (and Lot in the ... A: Ernie, I am sorry that it took so long for me to respond. I have been experimenting with a new video ... | |
| In the days of Noah/Lot | 4/16/2007 |
| Q: In Matt. 24:37-41 (parallel Luke 17:26-30) Christ compares the days of Noah (and Lot in the ... A: Ernie, thank you for the chance to answer this for you. When you place these in their context, it ... | |
| language | 4/12/2007 |
| Q: Was the Bible originally written in Greek or Latin? Either way, since no one currently fluently ... A: John, thank you for giving me the chance to answer this for you. The Bible was, indeed, written in ... | |
| Salvation and related terms | 2/25/2007 |
| Q: Are salvation, justification, regeneration, rebirth, sanctification, redemption, and election words ... A: Ernie, thank you for the chance to answer your question. Rather than just give you a pat answer, ... | |
| Timing of prophecy | 1/27/2007 |
| Q: Could you compare/contrast Daniel 12:4,9 with Revelation 22:10 with regard to the timing of the ... A: Brother Ernie, let's examine both passages, and compare them with yet more. Before we do, you need ... | |
| gifts of the Holy Spirit | 1/18/2007 |
| Q: Please explain your views about 1Corinthians Chapter 12. I was raised Southern Baptist and recently ... A: Patricia, thank you for the opportunity to assist you in your learning. I began my online ministry ... | |
| Church | 1/16/2007 |
| Q: Marvin, I read the article at the url you posted. Though interesting reading it reads like any ... A: M.M., the doctrines of catholicism have not remained the same since the fourth century. Their own ... | |
| Church | 1/15/2007 |
| Q: Marvin, I notice a common theme in your answers concerning what makes up the "true church" or a ... A: M.M., I can very closely approximate when that started unoficially. I can also pinpoint, to the ... | |
| Churches of CHrist Protestant? | 1/13/2007 |
| Q: WELL, to be fair, from a neutral perspective the Church of Christ woudlnt be the one CHurch, alone. ... A: Zarove, I agree with you. We do not believe in faith alone, for this is anti-Biblical (James ... | |
| Churches of CHrist Protestant? | 1/13/2007 |
| Q: I like Experts.com, however, the categories for the Christain section are a bit bemusing. Mainly ... A: Zarove, you are correct that the church is not protestant. Neither are we catholic. We recognize ... | |
| End Times | 10/30/2006 |
| Q: I appreciate your timely responce. And I do not mean to be rude, but I am amazed and very surprised ... A: Chris, I apologize for my reply taking so long. I am quite busy at the moment, and perhaps I should ... | |
| End Times | 10/27/2006 |
| Q: I have recently been trying to figure out where me and my family should go to church. Due to this I ... A: Chris, before I begin with a possible answer (for I am unsure what you actually heard), I must give ... | |
| adultery | 10/24/2006 |
| Q: yes i have asked god for forgiveness, because what i thought was just listening and helping, turned ... A: Bruce, I am glad that I could help. I didn't mean to imply that you definitely wanted back into the ... | |
| instrumental music | 10/24/2006 |
| Q: Who is credited with making the statement" I have no objection to an organ in the church building as ... A: Ken, thank you for the chance to answer this question for you. I am far from a historian, but this ... | |
| Revelation | 10/19/2006 |
| Q: Do you believe God speaks directly to us today or did His revelation to man cease with the New ... A: Jack, thank you for the opportunity to answer this question for you. However, before I do, I see ... | |
| Hosea 2 | 9/16/2006 |
| Q: Followup To Question - This is a quote from the website you sent me to "And it shall come to pass ... A: L.J., I agree with you, going to Acts is a bad source of proof for our giving. It must, as you say, ... | |
| Hosea 2 | 9/16/2006 |
| Q: This is a quote from the website you sent me to "And it shall come to pass in that day, I will ... A: L.J., AllExperts only gives me three days to answer. This one will go fast, so here it goes. 1st ... | |
| Hosea 2 | 9/15/2006 |
| Q: This is a quote from the website you sent me to "And it shall come to pass in that day, I will ... A: L.J., I figured I might as well get to this now, rather than put it off further. You mention a lot ... | |
| Roman 7:12 and Ephesians 2:10 | 9/14/2006 |
| Q: This is a question I have for a study guide I'm putting together on Ephesians, specifically 2:10. ... A: L.J., I apologize that my clarity was off a bit last night. I have determined to make no assumptions ... | |
| none | 7/19/2006 |
| Q: Do you believe that an unrighteous man who has confessed Jesus to be the Christ can be saved? ... A: I wish to begin with Scripture. 1st Peter 4:17-19, "For the time is come that judgment must begin ... | |
| Oops... | 7/19/2006 |
| Q: Marvin, I guess it would help if you knew my three main points. Sorry about that. Here they are: ... A: Brother Chad, I have an entirely different method of preaching, as I never attended any training ... | |
| Need some advice | 7/19/2006 |
| Q: Marvin, How are you? The reason I am writing is because I have been asked to fill the pulpit ... A: Brother Chad, I think this will be a wonderful experience for you. I will answer your question on ... | |
| Thanks for your answer. One more thing. | 7/15/2006 |
| Q: It really helped me out a lot. I have one more question that I hope you can help me with. The ... A: Chad, thank you for your kind words. Also, thank you for the further opportunity to help. There are ... | |
| Need help with question | 7/15/2006 |
| Q: I have been asked to answer a question and I keep getting stumped and can't get started with the ... A: Chad, thank you for the opportunity to answer this question. Other than the topic of salvation and ... | |
| 700 club??? | 7/11/2006 |
| Q: hope you can answer my question. Which church group does Pat Robertson originate from and why is his ... A: Mike, Pat Robertson is a denominationalist. As such, the best I can do is report what I find online ... | |
| baptism | 7/8/2006 |
| Q: Do you know about Greek Words? Do you know the meaning of the preposition FOR in Acts 2,38. Some ... A: Valeri, you raised two issues with this question. We will get to both of them. Thank you for ... | |
| baptism | 7/7/2006 |
| Q: Is baptism necessary for salvation? I have been said yes by the Church of Christ. They present Act ... A: Valeri, thank you for the opportunity to answer this for you. Much has been said about "how" to be ... | |
| ladies class on being wifes of eleders in the Lords church | 7/4/2006 |
| Q: i am just starting to teach a ladies class about being wives of elders,I know that the roll of an ... A: Sharon, I appreciate the opportunity to answer this. Since I am not a female, it is going to be hard ... | |
| Help Please | 6/22/2006 |
| Q: I am really interested in converting to Christianity because that is what my husbands religion is, ... A: Kiza, I commend you in your search to understand that which your future husband believes. This space ... | |
| Prayer | 6/20/2006 |
| Q: I recently read Rabbi Kushner's book When Bad Things Happen to Good People. I understand his logic ... A: Nicholas, I am unfamiliar with this book. The way I see it, the best thing to use in explaining the ... | |
| Lord's supper | 6/19/2006 |
| Q: I am concerned with some women who talk during the Lord's supper. Shouldn't this be a time of ... A: Larry, I too have noticed this. It seems to be a trend. Though clear and specific instructions are ... | |
| ? | 6/15/2006 |
| Q: Is the Church of Christ the same as the Church of GOd? A: Johann, thank you for the opportunity to answer this. According to both the world and ... | |
| Bible | 6/6/2006 |
| Q: Ok, if you believe in Sola Scriptura, then how do you know exactly which books belong in the ... A: Joe, this is an excellent question. Thank you for the opportunity to attempt an answer. I wish to ... | |
| Being called Reverend | 5/18/2006 |
| Q: I have looked at that verse and read it through many of times, as well as, reviewed the scripture ... A: Hassan, I replied to your question, at length. I looked it over, after I sent it, and saw that I ... | |
| Being called Reverend | 5/17/2006 |
| Q: I am a member of the church that is always looking to learn more about God's holy and divine word. ... A: Hassan, in my human frailty, I failed to bracket the translated word in Jonah 1:9. I apologize. Here ... | |
| rapture/hyms | 5/13/2006 |
| Q: Am i wrong to believe in the "Rapture"?.There is a verse in the new testament saying about being ... A: Lynn, thank you for your dedication and search for the truth. Thank you for giving me the ... | |
| 2 questions | 4/6/2006 |
| Q: okay i have two questions.... I am at my wits end and hope that i can find SOMEONE to help me ... A: Lin, thank you for the opportunity to answer. You are to be commended in searching for the truth. ... | |
| God's Sovereignty | 3/28/2006 |
| Q: I noticed in your addressing "Predestination" in a previous question that you mentioned Esau and ... A: JG, having answered that question over 10 weeks ago, I had to refresh my memory. Indeed, God does ... | |
| Musical Instruments | 3/28/2006 |
| Q: Does your denomination/tradition limit God's word to only matters of 'church conduct'? If according ... A: JG, I would like you to know, from the start, the church is not a denomination as you suppose. So, ... | |
| A Mediator | 3/21/2006 |
| Q: In the book of Job, Chapter 9: 32-35 Job seems to wish for a mediator between him and God. My ... A: Carl, thank you for the question. I have had to study on the first part, as I had never considered ... | |
| Why do you not answer what you are asked? | 3/6/2006 |
| Q: Preach....I read one of the subject matters concerning Homosexuality and noticed that the person ... A: Pris, thank you for taking the time to ask. I believe John 3:16 when God says He loves the world. So ... | |
| predestination | 1/14/2006 |
| Q: I need to know how to answer those who say God hated Esau before Esau was born so God can hate us ... A: I will do my best to answer this for you. I don't see that God hated Esau before he was born. If I ... | |
| Old and New Law | 12/11/2005 |
| Q: I am sorry if this question is a bit wordy, but I really need some clarification from a more mature ... A: Anthony, I do not mind the length of your question. In fact, a goodly amount of words allows me to ... | |
| Prayer | 8/21/2005 |
| Q: A young Christian man was just killed, and his father is wondering why his prayers for his son's ... A: J.C., I indirectly answerd one part of your question without doing so directly. I intended to do so, ... | |
| Question | 8/17/2005 |
| Q: I'm a Baptist and my pastor claims the Church of Christ actually believes that they are the only ... A: Brison, your "pastor" is right in a small part of that, but wrong in much. I'm glad someone is ... | |
| public prayer | 8/15/2005 |
| Q: In our church, perhaps in a bible study class, the leader of the class asks a student or lay person ... A: Elliot, I will be glad to answer this for you. Searching for a more meaningful prayer life is always ... | |
| Pulling the Plug | 7/5/2005 |
| Q: The question is quite academic to me AT THE MOMENT, but since you never know what may happen, I am ... A: Gary, I need to apologize for the delay. I had problems with my phone line, and just got my internet ... | |
| Find a congregation in Murrieta , CA. | 6/15/2005 |
| Q: I live in Texas and attend the Liberty C of C. Just had a 19 1/2 yr. old daughter move to Murrieta ... A: Sister Donna, lightning struck my phoneline over a month ago. I am disabled and live in a remote ... | |
| biblical inquiry | 5/10/2005 |
| Q: Greetings in Jesus' name! I have a single male friend who met a lady in the internet; the girl is ... A: Amram, thank you for your question. Marriage is the first institution God made for man. Your ... | |
| Hell and Goodness of God | 4/4/2005 |
| Q: Mt 7:13-14, teaches that few will be saved. If probably billions of people will wind up in an ... A: I agree with you as to the meaning of your reference in Matthew. Your knowledge of the "what" is ... | |
| clarification | 2/24/2005 |
| Q: I really want to know what's all this is about? I'm pretty offended when I look at these verse: ... A: Kenny, I will be glad to address these issues for you. I know you believe the scriptures. Do you ... | |
| Lord's Supper | 2/19/2005 |
| Q: Brother Howard, I am interested in knowing when denominations started practicing the Lord's Supper ... A: Bryan, I am afraid I am in the same boat as you are on this. I have seen nothing about this. I just ... | |
| Church of Christ and Birth Control | 2/17/2005 |
| Q: Marvin, I appreciate the time and thought you have put into the response on my questions. I have ... A: Sean, I offer my apologies at the delay in answering this. I am disabled, and had a crisis that ... | |
| Church of Christ and Birth Control | 2/15/2005 |
| Q: I realize the church of Christ makes a stand on abortion. In the area of two other jugular issues ... A: Sean, I will gladly answer this for you. I do ask you to understand I am disabled, and practically ... | |
| Being Wealthy and a Christian | 2/5/2005 |
| Q: I was wondering if it is ok to be rich (big house, fancy furniture, nice cars, etc) and still be ... A: Chad, I am glad to have an opportunity to answer this. I am sure you have probably heard, "Money is ... | |
| United Church of Christ | 1/30/2005 |
| Q: I am very disheartened with the "liberal" agenda so many protestant churches are taking today. I am ... A: Glen, Thank you for the kind comments. I did not read your entire question on debating the JW's. The ... | |
| The nature of Sin | 1/20/2005 |
| Q: I am currently working on a personal project about the nature of Sin. I am the artist and co-author ... A: Alyssa, you are quite welcome. I will be more than happy to make an attempt at answering this. It is ... | |
| Churches of Christ | 12/19/2004 |
| Q: I have a question relating to the Churchs of Christ. I have been having a discussion with a friend ... A: Sonita, this is a history question more than anything else. It is not my strongest suit, but I will ... | |
| Crucifixion | 12/14/2004 |
| Q: John 19:30 when Jesus gave up His spirit on the cross, was He reunited with His spirit after the ... A: Ken, thank you for the question. I will do my best to answer it for you. I am sure you believe Jesus ... | |
| Rev.12:6 | 11/30/2004 |
| Q: Please give me more information on the prophecy of Rev. 12:6. Pope John II "Lord of church" etc. ... A: Ken, I have long known of this declaration of the pope. You see, I am 42 now, and I have known this ... | |
| interpretation of wording in quotes | 11/16/2004 |
| Q: In our Bible study we had a question about this verse: (KJV) Genesis 6:2 That the "sons of God" saw ... A: Rhonda, it is nice to hear from you again. You were the one asking me the question about elders ... | |
| teenage death | 11/14/2004 |
| Q: My 16 year old daughter and her friends have just experienced the second death of a classmate in ... A: Patricia, I am deeply sorry it is taking me 4 days to answer instead of the 3 promised. I was having ... | |
| Head Coverings | 9/26/2004 |
| Q: I know that 1 Corinthians 11 instructs women to wear head coverings in worship. Theological issues ... A: Sister Boyce, I am unsure if I can answer this, but I will try. Firstly, even if it isn't going to ... | |
| Life after death | 9/22/2004 |
| Q: Do Churches of Christ believe in "Sola Scriptura?" If so, how do they justify such a belief, since ... A: Anthony, yes, we do believe in the Bible alone. It is easy to see why when shown. Let's begin with ... | |
| Life after death | 9/21/2004 |
| Q: What do the Churches of Christ teach about life after death? Are people alive as immaterial spirits ... A: Anthony, thank you for the question. It is slightly based on some misinformation, so I will clarifiy ... | |
| difference | 8/24/2004 |
| Q: what are some of the doctrinal differences between your church and all the other Christian churches ... A: Michael, I will do my best to answer this. For such a short question it has quite an involved ... | |
| bible | 7/26/2004 |
| Q: Can I ask you which religion you belong to..Thank You Thank you for taking my question...I am 75 ... A: George, I am Christian; nothing more, nothing less. I am neither catholic nor protestant. Though ... | |
| Healing & Forgiveness in Advance of Suffering | 7/24/2004 |
| Q: It seems to me that in Jesus' earthly ministry He was healing before He received His stripes ... A: Larry, this is a well thought out question. We are carnal men, trying to understand spiritual ... | |
| bible | 7/19/2004 |
| Q: ..I am 75 years old and by definition I would consider myself an Agnostic because I do not believe ... A: George, I sincerely wish you would reconsider your position. However, I will not preach it to you. I ... | |
| salvation | 7/16/2004 |
| Q: A friend asked me today about "once saved always saved". Are there any scriptures to back this ... A: David, there are scriptures which might seem to advocate this position on the surface. However, ... | |
| denominations | 6/15/2004 |
| Q: In your opinion, which other Christian denominations are closest to the Churches of Christ? A: Tim, I wish I knew the motive behind your question. I will do my best to answer it. Firstly, the ... | |
| "iglesia" | 5/26/2004 |
| Q: mabuhay!! im from the phillipines, a lot of christians here are still dont know or have no idea at ... A: My apologies for the time delay; I am disabled, and have been unable to sit at my desk for several ... | |
| 1 Corinthians 8-1 | 4/13/2004 |
| Q: 1 Corinthians 8 Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether ... A: Sydney, we need more context to get the meaning of these verses. The context for the passage is ... | |
| Acts 2:38 and Koine Greek | 3/31/2004 |
| Q: Repent and believe is used in the N.T.; But repent and baptized is NEVER used in the N.T.; In Acts ... A: C.D., I will do my best, based in the Greek. Please understand, this format does not allow the Greek ... | |
| death and judgement day | 3/18/2004 |
| Q: I have a two part question. In our bible study group (mixed denominations), a question arose from ... A: Mary, I have been wondering, how did the class receive this information? Was it new to them? Had ... | |
| Jesus as the Christ: | 3/15/2004 |
| Q: What does it mean to believe that: a. Jesus is the Christ? b. The Son of Man? A: Ken, in contrast to my last question, this is so brief, I am not quite sure I understand which ... | |
| split in the churches | 3/12/2004 |
| Q: Howard, Thank you for your history of the divisions in the Restoration Movement. It is very ... A: Mr. Hommel, I must offer apologies for the delay in reply. I am disabled, and have a rough time ... | |
| Find a Congregation | 3/2/2004 |
| Q: We are considering relocating from Michigan to the Lake Chapala, Mexico area. We are trying to ... A: Brother Ritenour, how did your search go? I pray you have found a sound congregation and are blessed ... | |
| Find a Congregation | 3/1/2004 |
| Q: We are considering relocating from Michigan to the Lake Chapala, Mexico area. We are trying to ... A: Brother Ritenour, if you can provide a postal code, and the distance you are willing to travel (in ... | |
| Scriptures | 2/24/2004 |
| Q: Can you give me the scriptures that talks about witchcraft, magicians and sorcery A: Sydney, this is a good question. Witchcraft is real and dangerous, and we must arm ourselves against ... | |
| Church Environment | 2/19/2004 |
| Q: "What should an individual do when brotherly love and spirituality becomes absent from the church? ... A: Sister Faye, I am truly saddened to hear of your situation. I put this off to the end of my three ... | |
| Jesus in the O.T. | 2/18/2004 |
| Q: give me scriptures of Jesus in the O.T. How it relates to him then and in the future. or just to ... A: Ken, Jesus' existence in the Old Testament is a fascinating study. I am still learning much on this, ... | |
| Elders | 1/28/2004 |
| Q: What is your feelings on a divorced man being made Elder? Thanks, Rhonda.Crawford@tdprs.state.tx.us A: Rhonda, my feelings count for naught. Let's see what scripture says. Elders can be proven to be ... | |
| Homosexuality | 8/10/2003 |
| Q: Do you really think homosexuals are condemed? Or does a loving God accept a Gay Christian? A: Pam, what I think, or what I like are not important. Let's look at what God says. Romans 6:19-23, ... | |
| Baptism | 5/10/2003 |
| Q: Why do some people say baptism is done only by immersion, and others say by either sprinkling, ... A: I am glad I have my mailbox nearly cleared. You are the second person to ask me a question today! I ... | |
| Why do some people say we are always saved once God accepts us, and others say no? | 5/10/2003 |
| Q: I'm confused. We get told that once someone becomes a Christian, they can never go to hell. Your ... A: I assume you are asking why we believe it is wrong that you have been taught the doctrine of Calvin, ... | |
| Church division | 4/29/2003 |
| Q: I understand that the First Christian Church and the Church of Christ were once together and that ... A: Before I get to your question, I must give a brief church history leading up to the point in ... | |
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I consider myself to be a "doctrine specialist" if there is such a thing. I offer scripture to support or refute (as needed) any doctrine practiced within what is commonly termed "Christianity" today. I am willing to try questions on prophecy and history, though they are weak points. I have learned a little, however. Also, as I am disabled, I have time to research many things. For example, I can find a congregation of the church within twenty miles of your ZIP Code if one exists. If traveling, I can locate a congregation for your visit. I am accountable in this ministry to a group of Christians. I will share my answers with them for review. If a question is private, I will redact the names for privacy.
Experience
I became a Christian on April 7, 1969. I have been a substitute, spur-of-the-moment preacher for thirty years. My last pulpit was with the congregation in Braswell, GA. My sermons have always contained at least fifty percent scripture. On occasion, I have preached in seven states, and four foreign nations. This is beside my online ministry. I am now, officially retired.
I hope to never mislead anyone saying I'm a member of one group, when I'm really in another as one here does. By his own admission, he isn't a member of the church, but of the "Christian Church" (sic) denomination. If I can be honest, I don't know why others would want to lie.
Education/Credentials
Having already acquired significant Bible education from self-study, I attended 1.5 years of Bible college through the church at Dyersburg, TN (before my health waned) in an attempt to get paper to say I know what I know.
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