Question:Is God against birthdays because it causes us to focus on SELF?Answer:NO, God is not against birthdays generally speaking.Of course, God is against anything that becomes more important to us than He is, but we'll assume for the sake of this question, we're...

Question:Over the last few days there have been quite a few commercials paid for by the Mormons that try to get people to believe that we are all going to RETURN to our home (HEAVEN) when we die. The person speaking states that the SCRIPTURES tell us that we were all...

Question:According to the Mormons that I know, they believe that there will be sex in heaven. What does the Bible say about this?Answer:It seems to be a common thread with non-Christian religions to teach that sexual activity will be part of the next life, usually as...

Question:I am brand new to your site. I learned about you through your post on Kayleigh's web site. I think it was wonderful what you posted for the Freemans. As I was reading some of the comments from those who have donated, I was a little concerned that a few of...

Question:What is the meaning of John 8:59?Answer:John 8:58-59 Jesus said to them, "Most assuredly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I AM." Then they took up stones to throw at Him; but Jesus hid Himself and went out of the temple, going through the midst of them, and...

Question:Is it true that animals will not be in heaven because they are beneath man and do not have souls? I have a hard time believing that God would create all of these innocent creatures for the service of man and then not consider them beyond this life. After all,...

Question:I need your advice on a question. I am a practicing christian and met a woman who is not and professed her faith to be Buddhist. I want to marry and settle and have prayed several times but not sure whether God is anwering or not. Please let me know your take...

Question:My husband and I were thinking about sponsoring a child that was orphaned from the tsunamis which would only cost us $32.00 per month. Then, I was talking to a Christian friend about this and she replied, "You can't do that, you don't even tithe!" Now, I know...

Question:Do we really want people thinking God is an angry wrathful God ready to punish us? Don't we want a balanced view? How will people who have been abused response to this "angry parent" picture? What about those who have had a bad experience with Christianity?...

Question:Why don't you believe in Apostles operating today? Why should the verses about "some being Apostles" be split up into "that was for then" and "this is for today"?Answer:I could give you a long theological answer about "cessationism" but many people have...

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'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:Should I go see a Christian counselor about my problems in life?Answer:I have some specific and strong opinions on this topic which tend to cause me much grief the day after I publish them. So I'll answer now, and get the Excedrin ready for tomorrow...Much,...

Question:Are there inconsistencies in the Bible? Which "Ten Commandments" are *the* Ten Commandments - the ones listed at Exodus 20 and Deuteronomy 5, or the ones listed at Exodus 34?Answer:Are there inconsistencies? Yes, no. (more about that in a minute!) Will I...

Question:God is omnipotent, would not He preserve a true text of His Word for His children? There is too many Bibles..... & people ask, "which one is the Word of God?" Man keeps trying to create the "original autographs" & look where it has got them......Confusion....

Question: Brent, One of the requirements of a church Elder is he has to be married to one woman. Does this mean people who have been divorced and remarried, that have become mature Christians in their walk with Christ are not qualified to be elders? or, does it mean...

Question:What about predestion, election, Calvinism, Arminianism... things like that? Its seems that everyone insists you be on one side or the other? Is that necessary? Can we really have a dogmatic position on these issues?Answer:Well there are alot of mysterious,...

Question:I need some Bible reference points and verses in talking with teeneagers about why God does not want us to get piercings and tatooes please.Answer:Well if you are looking for some absolute commandment or a verse that says "tattoos and piercings (other than...

Question:Do you think people who claim to be Christians but never enter a church door to worship or tithe a dime are really christians? Their whole world revolves around themselves and family. I have close family members like this and am very concerned for...

Question:Where does sin come from? How did Satan know to commit sin, if it had not already existed? Answer:First of all, sin is not a "thing" in the sense that Satan or Man saw it one day, and chose to "commit it". Sin is the violation of what God says is "right". God...

Question:Be angry, but do not sin. Had a discussion at a Bible study. I said anger is good, and is natural. Another guy said we are to love everyone regardless, and have to get over anger immediately. I disagreed. He is fairly knowledgeable and truly believed what he...

Question:In heaven, will we still have a special love and relationship with people like our parents, kids or spouse?Answer:I believe so.Heaven is a continuation of our life, a transition to the eternal. Our memories, personalities and relationships endure. You are...

Question:Does the bible have all the answers for everything? Is the bible written by God, or is it written by Humans? Is the bible true, both the old and the new testament? Is the bible open for interpretation? I get these questions a lot when I tell people I am a...

Question:Are there really any grounds for divorce in the Bible? I've read so many different opinions on this. If you are a Christian and you have gotten a divorce and remarried a non-christian, how do you make it right with God beyond asking for forgiveness?Answer:You...

Question:If someone continually sins against you and does not repent, are we still to forgive? I know we are not to take revenge, but doesn't forgiveness require repentance?Answer:First let's answer how many times you, as a Christian are required to forgive:As a...

Question:Would you please explain John 14:13-14. We talked about it in Church today but nobody really explained it well.Answer:John 14:13-14 And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask anything in My name, I...