Question:I'm going through a rough time in my marriage and I think my spouse wants a divorce and doesn't want to try anymore. My counselor said I should be saying "binding prayers" and binding Satan from our marriage. Something about that just doesn't sit well with...

Question:Did it rain on the earth before Noah's flood?Answer:There’s no mention of rain occuring in the Bible before Noah's flood; it says God watered the earth with the dew and underground springs.Of course, you have to first believe the Bible account of the Flood is...

Question:How do I deal with a hurtful sister? She never passes up an opportunity to cut me down in front of others. Last week, she introduced me to her friend and said I was "the evil one". She said it was a joke. What advice would you give me?Answer:Whenever I face...

Question:One of your answers is critical of the idea of "binding Satan" but it wasn't the actual topic of that question. Can you explain your answer in more detail?Answer:Dear readers: I have received so many critical responses and questions about my answer concerning...

Question:Should I let my brother and his live-in girlfriend share a guest room with separate beds? I don't want to be condemning and feel Jesus would want me to welcome them while they are visiting.Answer:Compromise.This is the great downfall and sin of the weak,...

Question:What are the foundational questions and issues that a Christian should know when they are trying to show someone that Christianity really is THE TRUTH?Answer:First, when it comes to salvation itself, a person can discover and believe the EVIDENCE but choose...

Question:Can Satan and the demons read our mind?Answer:No, I don't think they can but I don't think they need to be able to.What is in a person's mind and heart comes out of their mouth and is demonstrated by their lifestyle and choices. It would not be difficult for...

Question:Are we suppose to witness to everyone all the time, or do we live our lives according to God's will, or Jesus' example, and leave it to God to present the situations to us?Answer:Yes.Okay, that wasn't really an answer... it's one of those kinda "yes" and...

Question:I grew up a Nazarene; at 18 wandered until 39 then came to a Bible believing church and asked for forgiveness. I was once a heavy drinker and a bad father. That all stopped. Over the past 8 years I have been active in many ministries and have helped others....

Question:If God forgives every one and provides every one a chance for Heaven, would God permit Satan into Heaven if Satan confessed all his sins and repented? Answer:No. You are confusing human kind with angels. Jesus didn’t die to redeem fallen angels, but fallen...

Question:I have been dating a guy for about 6 months. He and I have been struggling with drawing dating boundaries in the physical aspect of our relationship. What is your advice?Answer:There are no verses in the Bible that say what you can do physically before...

Question:I am a woman whose soul "sings" when I hear/read the truth taught - I am passionate about it. However, I believe it is not Biblical for me to take any pastoral/elder roles. My situation is this: My husband and I lead a Bible study group of couples and some...

Question:“Do you think God is omniscient? If so, WHY WOULD GOD CREATE HUMANS KNOWING WE WOULD SIN AND REBEL AND ALL THIS SUFFERING WOULD RESULT?Answer:Orginally this was sent in as:(A question that was asked to a friend of mine): “Do you think God is omniscient? If...

Question:One only needs to open their eyes, heart, and soul to reality to see that God does exist. However, I have one question. If as you say "everything must come from something", and that something is God. Where then did God come from? He had to come from...

Question:In Jude, why was Michael arguing with the devil about the body of Moses?Answer:We have no definitive explanation in Scripture so we are left to ponder God's reasons for this verse:Perhaps Satan wanted to use Moses' body as an idol (much the same as "relics"...

Question:Does it really matter WHAT religion you are? Or is it more important to just love and know God?Answer:No, it doesn't matter what religion you are. The truth is, you shouldn't be a "religion". Religions are man-originated systems of belief that teach us how to...

Question:I'm going through a rough time in my marriage and I think my spouse wants a divorce and doesn't want to try anymore. My counselor said I should be saying "binding prayers" and binding Satan from our marriage. Something about that just doesn't sit well with...

Question:In a widely recommended Christian "pre-marital handbook" a question is asked..."If a spouse were to be unfaithful, should they "come clean" to their partner?" The answer given caught me off guard, but I can see some validity to it. The answer was that if the...

Question:My husband and I have had a conviction about not drinking alcohol since we were children. We don't allow it in our home. We do care a lot for other unchurched friends and do not condemn others if they choose to drink. However, our church is now saying "We...

Question:How is it that so many church's today operate in complete defiance of God's Word, yet present itself as holy? There is clear and varifiable evidence of idolatry, arrogance, greed, just to name a few. Many of these churches boast of thousands of members. Many...

Question:Is there scripture in the bible that each race should not date or marry outside your own? Aren't we all equal no matter who you want to be in love with? Isn't love color blind? Please help.Answer:The Israelites were commanded not to marry outside of God's...

Question:I'm writing this question myself (Brent). What's the status of my writing on SeriousFaith?Answer:We are almost out of this really really hard portion of Abby's treatment. She's been in the hospital for a couple of weeks, probably be in there a couple more...

Question:When we are in heaven, will we be aware of our loved ones that are not?Answer:The Bible seems to be pretty clear that we will retain full knowledge of who we are, who are families were, and who other people were when we get to heaven (Luke 16:19ff).As well,...

Question:I work for a company that is owned by an Indian that converted to Christianity. My Operations Manager, also an Indian, however is Moslem. He runs the operations according to the Muslim Faith. I am a senior Manager, & for me as a Christian, this creates...

Question:Why are people, even Christians, embarrassed to speak specifically about God and Jesus?Answer:Often you hear folks who want to give God credit but speak about “the man upstairs”, “somebody up there”, “a higher power”, “someone must have been looking out for...

Question:I’m amazed at how many casual, poor and Biblically uneducated Christian teachers there are today. It seems to be more about popularity and self fulfillment than teaching. What are your thoughts about this?Answer:It amazes me too.. it’s not so much that every...

Question:God created this earth and nature. But for what purpose was mankind (human beings) created?Answer:The granddaddy of all questions: why are we here? Why were we created? Why do we exist? Could a more important or a more-often-asked question exist? (even more...

Question:I'm going through a rough time in my marriage and I think my spouse wants a divorce and doesn't want to try anymore. My counselor said I should be saying "binding prayers" and binding Satan from our marriage. Something about that just doesn't sit well with...

Question:Do you believe that this world is millions and millions of years old?Answer:No, I do not.It is beyond the scope of this forum to debate and cover all the arguments from both sides, so let me give you one fundamental principle that is the bedrock for my...

Question:Hey Brent, you haven't been writing much on SeriousFaith. Everything okay? Are you not going to keep up the Bible messages and answers?Answer:Slowing down? Quitting? Giving up? Moving on?No. No. No. No.There's a time and season for everything, and it's just...

Question:I have received several emails about being "judgmental" when I speak directly about someone like Oprah, Joel Osteen or the Mormons. Am I being judgmental? Are Christians suppose to judge? Is judging ever called for and proper?Answer:Christians, and good...

Question:What does it mean to "shod your feet" with the "preparation of the gospel of peace"?Answer:The verse in question is:Ephesians 6:15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; (NKJV)This verse is part of a common section of Scripture...

Question:What does the Bible say about "living in sin". I would like to point out specific passages and let the Bible speak for itself rather tham it appearing that I am tn one judging the sin.Answer:Before I give you a list of verses, remember that there is a big...

Question:Is it wrong for a Christian to go bankrupt?Answer:It is wrong for a Christian to not pay money that is owed, and to not fulfill promises/contracts/responsibilities that they have given their word to fulfill.Bankruptcy is a legal action. While this legal...

Question:What is the difference between guilt and conviction?Answer:Conviction is the work of the Holy Spirit as He aligns our life with God’s Word. Conviction is the witness of God’s work in our life as He prunes us, directs us, chastens us and disciplines us as a...

Question:In Genesis 1:3-5 and v.14-19 it appears that god created the day and night on days 1 and 4 which would be two different days creating the same thing. I have never noticed it before but it doesn't seem to make sense. Can you help?Answer:Good question. Most of...

Question:Why do people call the Preacher 'Pastor' when that's wrong and not in the Bible?Answer:Pastor means "shepherd or over-seer". There are two positions we commonly see today that are not Biblically supported (wrong? I don't know, but not explicitly...

Question:Is my email system working correctly now?Answer:If everything is working correctly now with my email system, you should have recieved an email this morning with one "NEW" item (this question), one quote, and two archived items.If a few folks would let me...

Question:I feel like God wants me to re-enlist in the Army so I can witness for Him there. Some Christians are telling me its wrong. Is it?Answer:While there are religious groups that claim that any government service is wrong, and that taking life for any reason is...

Question:I'm going through a rough time in my marriage and I think my spouse wants a divorce and doesn't want to try anymore. My counselor said I should be saying "binding prayers" and binding Satan from our marriage. Something about that just doesn't sit well with...

Question:I have heard a lot of people talk about journaling, and often write down what is on my mind, my prayer requests etc. But, doesn't this give Satan ammunition to come against us? If he knows our struggle isn't this like giving the enemy your secret battle plan?...

Question:I know of someone where I work who claims to be a Christian that is committing adultery. Should I stick my nose in, or is it none of my business? How should a Christian respond?Answer:We live in a "morally coward" world today. It's ironic that everyone wants...

Question:Will I be held accountable for my husband's tithes? I work & I give my 10% in my offering. He is a christian, says he wants to give 10%, but acts differently when I write out the check (I have to ask him how much his check is). I told him to take care of his...

Question:Must we use unleavened bread in communion? I know the "Lord's Supper" is a "type" of the "Passover". I know they used unleaved bread in the Old Testament and we have examples of that in the New Testament. Is it a "sin" to use regular bread today? We don't use...

Question:A friend of mine wants to have foot washing at an upcoming fellowship time, and I'm a little uncomfortable with this. It has never been my understanding that foot washing was an ordinance, on the level of communion or baptism. I've always seen Jesus' foot...

Question:How do you would tell someone that salvation is conditional, and not eternally secured once saved. I ask for the benefit of those who may "tune" in to the website and see the questions section. Thanks! I like the web site, and you explain your subjects very...

Question:I'm going through a rough time in my marriage and I think my spouse wants a divorce and doesn't want to try anymore. My counselor said I should be saying "binding prayers" and binding Satan from our marriage. Something about that just doesn't sit well with...

Question:Is tithing Biblical? I heard a sermon that not tithing was robbing God. Then I’ve heard other sermons that tithing is planting seed in God’s Kingdom, and you can’t get a harvest if you don’t plant seed. Can you help me understand this?Answer:Yes, I can help....

Question:(compiled from several questions) Are you making Christians look bad by being so dogmatic about evolution? You can find EXPERTS and books everywhere that point out evidence for evolution. Couldn't God use evolution and still be Creator? What do you mean by...

Question:Do you believe in donating ones organs once they are deceased? If a person does donate their organs, will they have them in heaven? For example, if a person donates their eyes - will they be able to see in heaven? I want a really straightforward answer. I am...