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About Marvin Howard
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Expertise
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. I am currently the minister for 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 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.

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Marvin Howard 
In Category  Churches Of Christ

SubjectDate Asked

Revelation4/1/2009
  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 God2/18/2009
  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 Church11/24/2008
  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 ...
KJV11/16/2008
  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 Question11/14/2008
  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 leaders11/6/2008
  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 christ11/2/2008
  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 ...
Doctrines10/26/2008
  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 History10/8/2008
  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 churches10/8/2008
  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 ...
depression9/15/2008
  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 leader9/13/2008
  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 leader9/10/2008
  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 leader9/7/2008
  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 spirit8/28/2008
  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 killing8/26/2008
  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 killing8/26/2008
  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 killing8/25/2008
  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 Music7/21/2008
  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 ...
symbols7/21/2008
  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 Music7/21/2008
  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 ...
remarriage7/14/2008
  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 depression6/24/2008
  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 ...
Music5/20/2008
  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 thing5/14/2008
  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 ...
Question4/13/2008
  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 45:72/15/2008
  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 anomaly1/28/2008
  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 ...
trinity1/17/2008
  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 tongues12/27/2007
  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 Divorce12/5/2007
  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 Location11/27/2007
  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 christ11/15/2007
  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 ...
benevolence11/14/2007
  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 + 2611/13/2007
  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 ...
depression10/24/2007
  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 Christ10/24/2007
  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 Impossible9/8/2007
  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 Impossible9/7/2007
  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 Impossible9/4/2007
  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 Christ8/29/2007
  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 ...
questions6/29/2007
  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 ...
questions6/28/2007
  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 God6/11/2007
  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 God6/5/2007
  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 God6/4/2007
  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 ...
Trinity5/18/2007
  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 God5/16/2007
  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 God5/15/2007
  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 God5/15/2007
  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 more5/3/2007
  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/Lot4/17/2007
  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/Lot4/16/2007
  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 ...
language4/12/2007
  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 terms2/25/2007
  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 prophecy1/27/2007
  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 Spirit1/18/2007
  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 ...
Church1/16/2007
  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 ...
Church1/15/2007
  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 Times10/30/2006
  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 Times10/27/2006
  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 ...
adultery10/24/2006
  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 music10/24/2006
  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 ...
Revelation10/19/2006
  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 29/16/2006
  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 29/16/2006
  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 29/15/2006
  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 2:109/14/2006
  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 ...
none7/19/2006
  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 advice7/19/2006
  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 question7/15/2006
  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 ...
baptism7/8/2006
  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 ...
baptism7/7/2006
  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 church7/4/2006
  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 Please6/22/2006
  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 ...
Prayer6/20/2006
  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 supper6/19/2006
  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 ...
Bible6/6/2006
  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 Reverend5/18/2006
  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 Reverend5/17/2006
  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/hyms5/13/2006
  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 questions4/6/2006
  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 Sovereignty3/28/2006
  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 Instruments3/28/2006
  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 Mediator3/21/2006
  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 ...
predestination1/14/2006
  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 Law12/11/2005
  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 ...
Prayer8/21/2005
  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, ...
Question8/17/2005
  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 prayer8/15/2005
  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 Plug7/5/2005
  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 inquiry5/10/2005
  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 God4/4/2005
  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 ...
clarification2/24/2005
  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 Supper2/19/2005
  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 Control2/17/2005
  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 Control2/15/2005
  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 Christian2/5/2005
  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 Christ1/30/2005
  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 Sin1/20/2005
  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 Christ12/19/2004
  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 ...
Crucifixion12/14/2004
  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.12:611/30/2004
  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 quotes11/16/2004
  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 death11/14/2004
  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 Coverings9/26/2004
  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 death9/22/2004
  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 death9/21/2004
  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 ...
difference8/24/2004
  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 ...
bible7/26/2004
  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 Suffering7/24/2004
  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 ...
bible7/19/2004
  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 ...
salvation7/16/2004
  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, ...
denominations6/15/2004
  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 8-14/13/2004
  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 Greek3/31/2004
  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 day3/18/2004
  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 churches3/12/2004
  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 Congregation3/2/2004
  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 Congregation3/1/2004
  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 ...
Scriptures2/24/2004
  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 Environment2/19/2004
  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, ...
Elders1/28/2004
  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 ...
Homosexuality8/10/2003
  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, ...
Baptism5/10/2003
  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 division4/29/2003
  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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