QUESTION: What should a Christian do when there is a change in Government?
ANSWER: God's Word helps us make a proper judgment. 1. Watch what they do (Matthew 7:16-20); 2. Only the wicked use violence to gain power (Psalm 11:5; Proverbs 21:7; Psalm 27:12-13; Psalm 55:9); 3. Judge their Judgment (Proverbs 17:13; Proverbs 17:15; Proverbs 24:24-25); 4. Always remember ... Read more of this and othe…
In light of the current thoughts on "end times", my QA: Where does the Bible give the date for Jesus' Second Coming?" from November, 2018, is now available in Questions Answered.
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QUESTION: What does the Bible say about "self identification"? - April, 2019
Answer: We keep hearing about people who “self-identify” ... The dictionary defines it as, “identification with someone or something outside oneself.” “Self-consciousness” is the awkward feeling that we do not feel comfortable with our surroundings, but we can adjust. “Self-identification” is the …
QUESTION: Grace cancels out all sin, including wilful sin, right? - October, 2020
ANSWER: WRONG! God's grace does NOT cancel a person's sin NOR will it save on the Day of Judgment. Here's why: 1. Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD. ... Thus Noah did; according to all that God commanded him, so he did. (Genesis 6:8, 22) ... 2. ... Grace and truth came through Jesus Christ (John 1:1…
QUESTION: What Must Christians Do To Remember the Crucifixion of Christ? - August, 2020
ANSWER: Simply, preach the Word (2 Timothy 4:2). Don't be distracted (1 Corinthians 2:1-2). ... By following a man-made religious calendar, people have been turned away from that Cross. “Christmas” diverts attention to Jesus’ birth; “Lent” places the emphasis upon human denial; “Easter” skips the cr…
QUESTION: What does the Bible say about Jesus' birth? - December, 2018
ANSWER: There is a vast difference in what the Bible actually says, and what people have added as misrepresentations and human traditions! ... 1. God's son was born to a woman who did not believe in abortion. (Luke 1:35) ... 2. When Jesus' birth was first announced to shepherds (Luke 2:13-14) ... it did not mean there woul…
In light of the holiday season, QUESTION: Are people wrong who love God? - February 9, 2020
ANSWER: Jesus Christ is the discerner of who does, or does not, love God. (John 5:42) Since He knows the hearts, the rest of us must be determined by the following: "By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and keep His commandments." (1 John 5:2) "If anyone says, 'I love G…
QUESTION: Why does it seem the wicked are in charge? - July, 2020
ANSWER: This is a problem discussed already in Psalm 58. Verses 1-5 show how thoroughly wicked some may become; verses 6-9 ask God to dismantle the strengths of the wicked; and Verses 10-11 mention how satisfied the righteous are when that is done. ... Read More of this and other QAs on the Questions Answered page.
QUESTION: What can we as parents teach our children about living godly lives today? - March, 2019
Answer: Nothing can beat the reality of God-given wisdom from Solomon in Proverbs 1:1-9:18. Children should learn how to wisely live life, and what pitfalls to avoid. Wisdom stands, and wisdom speaks; there are five ways a "proverb" helps (Proverbs 1:2-4). ... Read More of my QA on Ques…
QUESTION: Does alcohol have any good use? - October, 2020
ANSWER: There are three uses of alcohol, each as a medicine, that is, to be used with a very low dose, only for pain relief, out of necessity, briefly at best. They are: 1) To relieve recurring weakening digestive problems (1 Timothy 5:23; 1 Timothy 3:3; Titus 1:7) ... Read More of this and other QA on my Questions Answered page.
…QUESTION: Should Christians Protest in the Streets? 11/4/2018
ANSWER: Note four points from the incident in Acts 17:1-9: 1. Opposition to the success of Bible teaching is always motivated by jealousy (1 Thessalonians 2:3-10). ... 2. Evil men from the marketplace literally describes people who have nothing else to do but hang around amid the public. They have no scruples, purp…
QUESTION: Why do bad things happen to good people? - 1/19/20
ANSWER: Without the Bible, there is no adequate explanation. Reread Genesis 1 - 3 and realise: 1. God's world for humans was perfect, but human sin ruined that setup (Romans 5:12). 2. The curses of Difficulties and Death were placed on Adam & Eve (and subsequently every human) (Job 14:1) Bad things happen as a consequence of …
QUESTION: What can Christians do when they are accused of violating "Political Correctness"? - February 2, 2020
ANSWER: "Political correctness" is an expression of false teaching. The Devil is "the accuser of our brethren" (Revelation 12:10). He accuses only, but without proof. It means that everyone who accuses without proving their case is doing the Devil's work. "PC" is simply accusing by l…
QUESTION: How can we tell when God is speaking to us? - January 26, 2020
ANSWER: God only speaks today through His written Word, the Bible. (Hebrews 1:1-2; John 5:46-47) Just as Moses' words were written to be read, so Jesus' words have been written to be read. So Paul preached (Acts 13:26-27). The Bible is not called "the Word of God" for nothing! ... Read More of this and other QA on …
QUESTION: How can a Christian's Vote count the most? - October, 2020
ANSWER: Keep Bible principles in mind when casting the vote. 1. Don’t Support Abortion. (Romans 9:11; Exodus 1:16-17; 2 Kings 21:16). God condemned Egypt and Judah, because He hates “Hands that shed innocent blood” (Proverbs 6:17). God-fearing people will not vote for a leader determined to kill babies! 2. U…
QUESTION: What can I do to keep my Christian life in order, when everything around me seems to be changing? - February, 2019
Answer: To be sure, there is a great deal that is changing about our immediate world. A Christian will come out better than before, though. I'm immediately thinking of the biblical words "confidence" and "patience."
1) "Confidence" is based upon trust and re…
QUESTION: How safe are we in worship? - January 5, 2020
ANSWER: On December 29, 2019, [a church of Christ in Texas was targeted in a mass shooting]. ... 1. The state of Texas had made it legal to carry guns in church worship. ... 2. While police seek a motive for the criminal's action, God has given one for the very first murder in history, and every one since: evil works (1 John 3:11-1…
QUESTION: How can Christians argue religion when they are forbidden to do that? February, 2019
Answer: Some will condemn any attempt to expose the organization and practice of evil, while harboring those who refuse to change from their evil ways. They make the church of Christ composed of a “mixed multitude” rather than people desiring to be pure from their sins. Ephesians 5:25…
QUESTION: Why do Christians always give in to evil-doers? - August 9, 2020
ANSWER: Have Christians not read what David said: "Depart from evil and do good; Seek peace and pursue it." (Psalm 34:14)? Paul rephrased this in Romans 12:9. ... The church of Christ must accept the fact that there is a moral war that is being waged constantly... The capitulators may partially quote and misuse 2…
QUESTION: Why is there so much hatred today? August 2, 2020
ANSWER: Whatever the rationale or reason for hatred and violence, there can be no question that in the world, hatred is preached and practiced! As a reminder of the ways of the world from which a Christian is delivered, Paul wrote Titus 3:3... hatred is one of a progression of seven attitudes that separate and divide people with …
