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About Ernie Laurence, Jr.
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I am capable of answering any questions concerning doctrines of the church of Christ. I specialize in Creation vs. Evolution topics, the book of Revelation and other Biblical prophecies, and other apologetics related topics such as distinctions from denominational doctrines.

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My experience in this area includes: having been raised by members of the church of Christ from infancy, having been immersed into the church of Christ at age ten, having taken an active role in worship/service leadership (song leading, teaching, preaching, youth ministry) since age fourteen through the present, and participating in numerous formal debates, research projects, and online discussions.

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Local congregations.

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I hold a bachelor's degree in computer information systems (CIS) from Tarleton State University which focuses on business communication and management. This provided training for how to deal professionally with individuals and organizations if not direct training in the field of religion. See experience section for informal education experience.

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Questions Answered By Expert  Ernie Laurence, Jr. 
In Category  Churches Of Christ

SubjectDate Asked

Rom 16:1611/18/2009
  Q: does the church you attend obey Rom 16:16 and greet one another with a "holy kiss"? thanks ...
  A: Again, absolutely. Like the kiss, Romans 16:16 authorizes "church(es) of Christ" for use, but does ...
Rom 16:1611/16/2009
  Q: does the church you attend obey Rom 16:16 and greet one another with a "holy kiss"? thanks
  A: Absolutely! (Especially my wife...*grin*) However, you have to keep in mind that the verse in ...
Throne Of David10/29/2009
  Q: Do you believe the Church replaced Israel, and that the Throne of David will not be re-established ...
  A: That is correct. There are a host of reasons why I believe this. I have even started a blog about ...
Forgiveness after falling from Grace9/16/2009
  Q: I know you have to repent and ask forgiveness to seek salvation after falling from grace,but in the ...
  A: Hey Linda, You are asking a question that is really several questions in one. I'll address each of ...
old testament8/20/2009
  Q: I have had a Jewish person tell me that the New Covenant cannot replace the Old Covenant because the ...
  A: Hey Alex, Good question. The short answer is that God's promises are always conditional. The best ...
Women Deacons?5/29/2009
  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, ...
Old and New Covenants5/15/2009
  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 ...
Salvation.2/20/2009
  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 ...
Salvation.2/19/2009
  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 ...
Salvation.2/18/2009
  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. ...
Salvation.2/18/2009
  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 ...
Salvation.2/17/2009
  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 ...
Salvation.2/16/2009
  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 ...
Salvation.2/15/2009
  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; ...
Salvation.2/15/2009
  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 ...
7 years.2/13/2009
  Q: Well in the BIBLE,it says that the people left behind will endure the 7 years of tribulation,so why ...
  A: No, the whole book is not about the Rapture. In fact that word is not found anywhere in scripture. ...
7 years.2/11/2009
  Q: Well in the BIBLE,it says that the people left behind will endure the 7 years of tribulation,so why ...
  A: There isn't a single antichrist like the premillenialists teach. John in 1 & 2 John teaches that ...
7 years.2/11/2009
  Q: Well in the BIBLE,it says that the people left behind will endure the 7 years of tribulation,so why ...
  A: Go to www.biblegateway.com and search for "seven years". You will see that the Bible actually does ...
Dreams and Rapture2/10/2009
  Q: I know that you have better things to do that talk to me all day but do you mind if I ask you aother ...
  A: That is correct. No one will go through the premillenialist 7 years of tribulation. The ...
Dreams and Rapture2/9/2009
  Q: I know that you have better things to do that talk to me all day but do you mind if I ask you aother ...
  A: The short answer is "No, that dream does not mean they are saved or not". But your question implies ...
Trinity?2/7/2009
  Q: Well isn't the Holy Spirit the same too? ANSWER: The Holy Spirit is God, in the sense of being ...
  A: In a literal sense, none of them today. According to John 14:23, if we obey the Word of God, then ...
Salvation.2/3/2009
  Q: So are GOD and Jesus the same? I know about the three trinities but it is confusing!
  A: Here are a few definitions to begin with. Whenever there is confusion, define things. It always ...
Internet?2/2/2009
  Q: Well he's still an allexpert,so this gives him the chance to do this to other people,what about ...
  A: A good question. A Christian who sins is not necessarily "backsliding". Again I would reference ...
Internet?1/31/2009
  Q: Well he's still an allexpert,so this gives him the chance to do this to other people,what about ...
  A: I have reported what you have said about him to the officials of All Experts. That is about all I ...
Internet.1/31/2009
  Q: he's somewhere under the relationship category,I think marriage or something.But I feel like this is ...
  A: Hurting his feelings should be the LAST thing on your mind. You are talking about an adult that has ...
Salvation.1/31/2009
  Q: Well I asked GOD to forgive me and for Him to give me stregnth to stop so does this mean that I am ...
  A: No. I'm saying that from what you told me, you were not baptized according to scripture...you were ...
Internet.1/30/2009
  Q: he's somewhere under the relationship category,I think marriage or something.But I feel like this is ...
  A: If he's 50 and you're 13 it is his fault, 100%, that anything happened. You are young yet and have ...
Salvation.1/30/2009
  Q: Well I asked GOD to forgive me and for Him to give me stregnth to stop so does this mean that I am ...
  A: God has already provided the means for your help. Folks like me who desire only the best for you ...
Salvation.1/30/2009
  Q: I was thinking today and it bothered me about my salvation because I am unsure about it. I said the ...
  A: God NEVER gives up on anyone as long as they live. There is no point while you are alive that you ...
Salvation.1/30/2009
  Q: I was thinking today and it bothered me about my salvation because I am unsure about it. I said the ...
  A: ~~~~Does this mean that I lost my virginity?~~~~ No, you have not lost your virginity. ~~~~And can ...
Salvation.1/24/2009
  Q: I was thinking today and it bothered me about my salvation because I am unsure about it. I said the ...
  A: As far as the denominations are concerned, you are correct. There is no point. 1 Cor. 1:10 tells ...
Salvation.1/24/2009
  Q: I was thinking today and it bothered me about my salvation because I am unsure about it. I said the ...
  A: That is correct. According to what you have told me, I believe that you are not saved at the ...
Salvation.1/23/2009
  Q: I was thinking today and it bothered me about my salvation because I am unsure about it. I said the ...
  A: Let me try to answer them one at a time here. And I want you to read the whole answer before you do ...
TITHES AND FIRST FRUITS11/5/2008
  Q: Is it Biblical to still allow prophecies to guide christians today? In other words, are we supposed ...
  A: Ugh, anyone asking you to commit ALL of your income for a year to ANYTHING is a crook. Tithing is ...
PSALMS11/5/2008
  Q: Is it Biblical to still allow prophecies to guide christians today? In other words, are we supposed ...
  A: The book of Psalms, like any Old Testament book teaches us a lot of things (Romans 15:4). Contained ...
DREAMS11/4/2008
  Q: Is it Biblical to still allow prophecies to guide christians today? In other words, are we supposed ...
  A: A good question to ask. Again my answer goes back to what I said before. If God gave us everything ...
PROPHECIES11/2/2008
  Q: Is it Biblical to still allow prophecies to guide christians today? In other words, are we supposed ...
  A: The short answer is "No." Here is why. First of all, in 1 Cor. 13 Paul tells us that miraculous ...
douting youth:11/2/2008
  Q: I read your profile and saw your face I am very proud to have a young brother who has set his face ...
  A: I feel great sorrow to hear of the problems your sons face. These things you mention are symptoms ...
Book of Revelation9/21/2008
  Q: I have merely a general question that would influence future questions. Do you, in general, accept ...
  A: A full preterist takes EVERYTHING, every Bible prophecy, every scrap of scripture to be culminated ...
Ernie L9/2/2008
  Q: I learned this technique from Ernie, and find it somewhat useful on this particular board. Why ...
  A: Hoyt then answered his~~~~Unlike Ernie, I don't intend to rate myself all 10's for this answer to my ...
Church of Christ Stuff8/31/2008
  Q: Ernie, What do churches of Christ believe will happen to people who died in Asia between AD 33 (or ...
  A: Hoyt, I'm answering this in case your liberalism and apostacy stems from the fact that you just ...
Hoyt Roberson - false teacher8/30/2008
  Q: Does Hoyt Roberson really represent the churches of Christ as identified by scripture or does he ...
  A: I asked myself this question because it is important for others to see the answer. No, Hoyt ...
Lost Gospels8/28/2008
  Q: Have you watched the documentary about the lost gospels? According to them there are other gospels ...
  A: I have not watched the documentary about the "lost gospels". I do know that there are a lot of ...
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: You are right in one sense. My answer will not satisfy the Humanist/Atheist. But nothing will ...
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: Hey Nick. This is a common question, especially from Atheists. What it boils down to is whether or ...
Jews and Trinity8/10/2008
  Q: Does Jews also believes in trinity ? What about Adam , Cain , Noah, Abraham, Isac , Jacob , David ...
  A: Hey Nick, Thanks for the question. This is a simple answer that has two parts. 1. Yes, faithful ...
remarriage7/17/2008
  Q: My name is Keonna and the reason i am questioning you is hopefully to attain a clearer understanding ...
  A: It is very important for you to read Romans 7:1-4. The "marriage bond" that the other person told ...
remarriage7/14/2008
  Q: My name is Keonna and the reason i am questioning you is hopefully to attain a clearer understanding ...
  A: I apologize for taking so long to get back with you. I am in the process of buying my first home ...
What a Christian must do7/8/2008
  Q: I was talking to a Churches of Christ person and he was talking about what a person must do by ...
  A: Must do in regards to what? If you are referring to what a person must do in regards to being lost ...
baptism5/28/2008
  Q: i have visited sites concerning baptism, and im really confused... please help... i can't seem to ...
  A: [Please note that ALL CAPS is for emphasis only.] Let me begin by saying that ultimately our answer ...
Question12/5/2007
  Q: I am currently working on a quesstionnaire for a full-time youth ministry position in the church of ...
  A: Chad, First off, you should always answer based on your belief, not on what you think someone wants ...
benevolence11/14/2007
  Q: Did the bible authorize helping non-believer or outsiders from the church treasury? What really is ...
  A: Yes. The Bible authorizes giving to the poor in many places. The distinction between giving as an ...
The Lord Supper10/17/2007
  Q: Do we take the Lord Supper on the Sabbath? ANSWER: No. There is no scriptural support for this. ...
  A: The Sabbath is an Old Testament day of rest. The general Sabbath came every seventh day of the week ...
The Lord Supper10/15/2007
  Q: Do we take the Lord Supper on the Sabbath?
  A: No. There is no scriptural support for this. We have a series of passages that show that we are to ...
whats wrong9/8/2007
  Q: there was a time in my life i was denying god because my logic was saying it cant be some one in the ...
  A: I believe almost everyone in their life experiences what you are going through now. I will ...
language4/14/2007
  Q: Was the Bible originally written in Greek or Latin? Either way, since no one currently fluently ...
  A: Jon, There are hundreds of different languages across the planet, written and spoken. There are ...
language4/12/2007
  Q: Was the Bible originally written in Greek or Latin? Either way, since no one currently fluently ...
  A: The Old Testament was originally written in Hebrew and Aramaic. It was later translated into the ...
What Must I Do to be Saved?4/2/2007
  Q: how do you get saved
  A: Tina, I apologize for not answering this promptly. I am new to allexperts and this is my first ...

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