Bible Q&As
Question: My nephew, his wife and children were going to a certain local church until a new minister came in last year and gave them a hard time about joining the church and getting baptized, etc. To make things worse, money was very tight for them, as he was out of work. So they stopped … [Read more…]
Question: I cut my hair short and use a rinse on my hair to cover up the gray. Is this wrong? I had my children late in life and turned gray early. I don’t like to embarrass my children by looking like their grandmother. Also, it is depressing to me to see so much gray. … [Read more…]
Question: Is recreational hunting wrong, especially when it is totally unnecessary for food or clothing? Answer: As servants of Christ, we must be subject to one rule in all that we do, and that rule was stated by the apostle Paul: “Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the … [Read more…]
Question: My friends tell me that serving on a jury is part of being a good citizen, and I want to be a good citizen. But I wonder, is it lawful for a Christian to sit on a jury? Answer: Though we have no direct instructions in the Word of God, regarding jury duty, several … [Read more…]
Question: What are your views on using alcohol as a beverage? Answer: The Bible does not give us specific information on all subjects, but it gives us guidelines which we may apply. One of these is found in 1 Cor. 10:31, “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to … [Read more…]
Question: Should Christians be embalmed as the practice is today? Should Christians have implants as are done today? And what about cremation, is it Christian? I am only seeking God’s will on these subjects, a “Thus saith the Lord.” I don’t think Christians today are going deep enough into the spiritual. Your comments please. Answer: … [Read more…]
Question: A friend told me that ‘Good Luck‘ is not a phrase Christians should use, but I cannot understand why. I have been in the habit of saying “Good Luck!” much as one would say “Good bye” when someone is leaving, as though wishing them the best. What can be wrong with this? Answer: The … [Read more…]
Question: It seems sacrilegious to use the phrase “If the Lord wills” in connection with everyday matters, such as “I am going shopping, if the Lord wills,” or to make plans and say “If the Lord wills.” It makes it sound like we are puppets of God. What do you think? Answer: It is never … [Read more…]
Question: I question whether the Internet is a proper medium for displaying the truths of the Word of God. I hear about the pollution out there, the foul language, and rotten entertainments—aren’t we supposed to keep separate from all such? Your comments would be appreciated. Answer: No one will dispute that much on the internet … [Read more…]
Question: Texas, as you may know, is in the process of soon asking the voters to approve casino gambling. This pretty well completes Texas as a gambling state, since Texas already has horse racing, dog racing, and three levels of lottery. Since many states are seeking to add gambling, while other states are planning how … [Read more…]