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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Bible questions | 1/21/2012 |
| Q: Rom.5:18 Explain this verse,it seems to say that every human being will ultimately be justified by ... A: Good question. Here is the verse from the KJV. 18Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came ... | |
| Bible questions | 1/17/2012 |
| Q: Mat 7:1-6 What kind of judging others are we talking about? A: Hypocritical judging. Contextually we must also consider John 7:24 as a command and 1 Cor. 6:2-3 as ... | |
| Bible questions | 1/16/2012 |
| Q: Ps.15:5 Explain this verse and is it a sin to invest money at interest? A: My first response to this is that it is Old Testament and has no authority over us anyway. However, ... | |
| Bible questions | 1/15/2012 |
| Q: Gen.2:2-3, Exod.16 & 20 Prove that Sabbath did not start in the garden of Eden,is there a verse that ... A: The short answer is "no". God instituted the Sabbath in the sense of a holy day to keep only for ... | |
| Bible questions | 1/14/2012 |
| Q: Mat.5:17-19 What exactly does Jesus mean the entire old covenant has been abolished and replaced ... A: The old testament had a specific purpose, which was to bring the world to Christ, to help us ... | |
| Bible questions | 1/12/2012 |
| Q: Col.2:14-17 which Sabbath are we talking about,the fourth Commandment or the special Sabbath of the ... A: In that context, Paul is telling the Christians at Colossae not to allow the Jews or the Judiazers ... | |
| Is Baptism a social proclamation of the acceptance of Jesus Christ? | 11/25/2011 |
| Q: Is baptism a social proclamation of the acceptance of Jesus Christ? A: No. NT immersion is the point where the sinner's soul comes into contact with the blood of Christ ... | |
| Fellowship Halls | 11/18/2011 |
| Q: Are Fellowship Halls wrong? A: In and of themselves, they are no more wrong than church buildings. If one looks at what Christians ... | |
| Concerning God the Father and God the Son | 10/16/2011 |
| Q: Is it true that God the Father is mightier or greater "God" than God the son? Because in Joh 13:16 ... A: Hey Dan, In the context of Jesus words in John 13:16, Jesus is speaking of authority (Grk. ... | |
| Mark 16:16 | 10/10/2011 |
| Q: Is this person's view of Mark 16:16 right? Would you explain to me why. I found his article in the ... A: Dan, He is incorrect in his logic. In his analogy of the job and the red hair, the job and the red ... | |
| Matt 16:28 | 10/8/2011 |
| Q: In Matt 16:28 Jesus says that "Verily I say unto you, There be some standing here, which shall ... A: Actually he was talking about coming in judgment against the Jews in AD 67-73. This is a ... | |
| Hell | 10/2/2011 |
| Q: my question is can a christian go to hell? Can one loose their salvation? A: Certainly. The NT is replete with texts concerning finishing the course, remaining faithful, and ... | |
| Baptism | 9/27/2011 |
| Q: What is the difference between the baptism that John the Baptist gave and what we take now. ... A: The short answer is that John's immersion was an immersion of repentance, of returning to the ... | |
| Paradise | 9/2/2011 |
| Q: Greetings, This question was ask of me at our last ladies club meeting and I didn't know how to ... A: Hey Harriett, thanks for the question. I am not sure what your religious background is, but most of ... | |
| I Peter 3:18 | 8/30/2011 |
| Q: Ernie, In I Peter 3:18-20 the bible says that "Jesus went to the spirits in prison, preaching to ... A: Hey Praywin! Good to hear from you again. :) The KJV says: 18 For Christ also hath once suffered ... | |
| Demons | 8/26/2011 |
| Q: What is your thoughts on Genesis chapter 6. And the historical but not inspired book of Enoch? ... A: Hey Josh, Thanks for the question. Sorry for the late response. Genesis 6 has nothing to do with ... | |
| Is Christianity negative for the society? | 8/25/2011 |
| Q: Is Christianity negative for the society? I have found something in the internet that says that ... A: Sorry for the late response. I'm going to respond point by point to your question so as to make ... | |
| Order of salvation | 8/18/2011 |
| Q: I have friend, a baptist, he is quite knowledgeable on defending faith only. We have many ... A: Hey Dan, Thanks for the question. Your friends assertion on the Greek structure is not the whole ... | |
| Islam | 8/16/2011 |
| Q: If you had a chance to set down with a Muslim who told you he would convert to Christianity if you ... A: Hey Josh. Thanks for the question. Let me address the "code" statement first. It is simple enough ... | |
| One True Church | 7/4/2011 |
| Q: Where was God's one true church before the Restoration Movement? The Orthodox Church is the only ... A: Happy 4th of July, Wayne, and I appreciate your questions. ~~~~Where was God's one true church ... | |
| Kingdom | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: Joe suggested I contact you in regards to the question I proposed to him. he said you were more ... A: Hey Brian, The answer to that question is going to depend largely on context. Given the capital K, ... | |
| John 1:1 | 5/5/2011 |
| Q: In John1:1 why does john refers to Jesus as the word. Regards, Praywin A: This has to do greatly with the identity of God's saving Grace. Most people in the world, I would ... | |
| sin | 4/12/2011 |
| 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, In Romans 7 Paul says: 15For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; ... | |
| Gog and Magog | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: Ernie, Can you identify Gog and Magog in Ezekiel and Revelation? Thanks. A: You can find this answer on my blog at http://swordmasterpublications.blogspot.com Just look for ... | |
| Bible | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: Ernie, Is it okay to use the Living Bible, paraphrased - I've been reading it and it's much easier ... A: The title of the book you are using should give you the answer you need. It is a "paraphrase" ... | |
| non-institutional | 3/25/2011 |
| Q: What is meant by non-instutional Church of Christ? A: The simple answer is that the non-institutional congregations within the churches of Christ are ... | |
| Prayer and letters. | 2/21/2011 |
| Q: I am seeking fellowship and committed believers. I have a Christian website and receive several ... A: Richard, I've cut and pasted your response so to keep clear what I'm responding to. ~~~~Many ... | |
| Prayer and letters. | 2/17/2011 |
| Q: I am seeking fellowship and committed believers. I have a Christian website and receive several ... A: Hey Richard, To be perfectly straightforward (which if you have read any of my past answers you ... | |
| about religion | 1/6/2011 |
| Q: I used to wonder about God, so I studied the bible and wondered who wrote it..because some of the ... A: Hey Sara, Glad I could help answer some of those questions. Concerning the Trinity. 1st, let me ... | |
| tithing/ confession of sin | 1/4/2011 |
| Q: is it required to specify a sin or simply confess we have "sinned"? I know when we are aware of the ... A: Hey Linda, ~~~~Hello Ernie- Please clarify for me on tithing- is portion of salary to be given from ... | |
| about religion | 1/3/2011 |
| Q: I used to wonder about God, so I studied the bible and wondered who wrote it..because some of the ... A: Sara, I understand your questions and the confusion you feel is not a new thing. Many people have ... | |
| Few questions | 12/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a set of questions for you. 1. Is it wrong for a member of the lords church to celebrate ... A: ~~~~1. Is it wrong for a member of the lords church to celebrate Christmas. If yes why?~~~~ I ... | |
| Salvation for the ignorant | 11/15/2010 |
| Q: Question involves salvation for those who never had the opportunity to hear the word. So I saw part ... A: So, first of all, I thought Douglas Adams "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" series was pretty ... | |
| About salvation | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: Is it essential that a person who gives baptism to another person be a member of the Lords Church ... A: 1. No, it is not essential that the person who immerses someone into Christ be a member of the ... | |
| About the fig tree | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: In mark 11:12-14 Jesus had cursed a fig tree for not bearing fruit. But the bible says that it was ... A: Jesus used the fig tree as an opportunity to do two things. 1. To teach his future apostles what ... | |
| Remnant | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: The Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Church believes they are the Remnant that keep the Commandments of ... A: Hey Wayne, ~~~~Where was the church founded by Jesus before the Restoration Movement of the ... | |
| Remnant | 7/5/2010 |
| Q: The Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Church believes they are the Remnant that keep the Commandments of ... A: Wayne, The Bible teaches that one must hear the gospel (Rom. 10:17; 2 Tim. 2:15), believe it (Mark ... | |
| Remnant | 7/5/2010 |
| Q: The Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Church believes they are the Remnant that keep the Commandments of ... A: Wayne, Forgive this answer being so long, but your question has a lot of foundational implications ... | |
| About the death of Jesus | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: If it is God's plan to make Jesus die for our sins why did he executed very late. I mean why did ... A: Because man would not have understood the necessity for Jesus's death, the importance of it, or the ... | |
| About Judas Iscariot | 6/8/2010 |
| Q: Please answer my questions about Judas. 1.Why Judas had to betray Jesus. I mean since Jesus was a ... A: Praywin, ~~~~First of all I would like to thank you for the patience and kindness you are showing ... | |
| About Judas Iscariot | 6/4/2010 |
| Q: Please answer my questions about Judas. 1.Why Judas had to betray Jesus. I mean since Jesus was a ... A: Hey Praywin, I'll answer the questions using the same numbers you used. 1. Luke 22:6 gives us the ... | |
| About Satan | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: Who is Satan? Why did God create satan? If satan is a evil one why don't God destroy him early. ... A: There is little that we are told about the origins of Satan. We infer that he is a created being ... | |
| About God | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: I was discussing with my friend about GOD the creator of the universe. I was trying to explain that ... A: Glad I could help. The term YHWH is the Hebrew word that in the KJV is rendered LORD (All Caps) and ... | |
| About God | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: I was discussing with my friend about GOD the creator of the universe. I was trying to explain that ... A: Hey Praywin, This is a frequent question asked by those concerned with Origin models (models that ... | |
| Establishment of the Church | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: May i please know if Church of Christ is truely the first church in the world. If the first, how do ... A: Hey Cornelia, This is certainly a question that members of the church of Christ get a lot and in my ... | |
| Pastor | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: I have been a member of The Church for over 30 years. I have always heard Bro this or Bro that when ... A: Hey Patty. Interesting question. I say that because there are two ways to answer it. 1. I would ... | |
| When does a boy Bibically become a man? | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: Recently the minister and his wife, along with his son and family, moved out of state. We are left ... A: I will do my best to answer from scripture for that is the sole source of authority for humanity on ... | |
| About second coming of Christ | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: In Icor 15:24-26 the bible says that Christ will reign until he has put all his enemies under his ... A: Praywin, Thanks for your questions. They are great! The enemies of Christ are Satan, his ... | |
| About different kinds of baptism | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: I came to know that there are seven kinds of baptism while I was able to figureout five of them and ... A: John's immersion (baptism) was under the Mosaical Law and was an immersion of repentance for Jews to ... | |
| Divorce | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: I know you get alot of questions about divorce and remarriage, but I have a question regarding a ... A: Leigh, I appreciate the question. This is one of the harder topics for people to understand, not ... | |
| CHRISTMAS | 12/25/2009 |
| Q: WHEN WAS JESUS CHRIST REALLY BORN? A: The Bible does not tell us explicitly either a year or a time of the year. Some have used certain ... | |
| Rom 16:16 | 11/18/2009 |
| 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 16:16 | 11/16/2009 |
| 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 David | 10/29/2009 |
| 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 Grace | 9/16/2009 |
| 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 testament | 8/20/2009 |
| 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 Covenants | 5/15/2009 |
| 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 Rapture | 2/10/2009 |
| 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 Rapture | 2/9/2009 |
| 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 FRUITS | 11/5/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| PSALMS | 11/5/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| DREAMS | 11/4/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| PROPHECIES | 11/2/2008 |
| 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 Revelation | 9/21/2008 |
| 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 L | 9/2/2008 |
| 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 Stuff | 8/31/2008 |
| 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 teacher | 8/30/2008 |
| 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 Gospels | 8/28/2008 |
| 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 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: You are right in one sense. My answer will not satisfy the Humanist/Atheist. But nothing will ... | |
| 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: Hey Nick. This is a common question, especially from Atheists. What it boils down to is whether or ... | |
| Jews and Trinity | 8/10/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| remarriage | 7/17/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| remarriage | 7/14/2008 |
| 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 do | 7/8/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| baptism | 5/28/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Question | 12/5/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
| benevolence | 11/14/2007 |
| 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 Supper | 10/17/2007 |
| 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 Supper | 10/15/2007 |
| 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 wrong | 9/8/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
| language | 4/14/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
| language | 4/12/2007 |
| 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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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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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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