This page is a listing of various questions on practical living, with links to the answers. Just click on the Question.

QUESTION 1:
In Matthew 5:29 it says, "And if thy right eye offend thee pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell." What does this mean?

QUESTION 2:
There are those that say it is not right for a woman to speak in a church. What does the Bible teach about this?

QUESTION 3:
In 1 Corinthians 8:11, It speaks about a brother perishing. Does this not teach that a saved person can be lost again?

QUESTION 4:
If you are holding a grudge against another Christian, should you talk to them about it, or just wait - hoping it will go away?

QUESTION 5:
Could you explain the following verse,"Casting all your care upon Him; for He careth for you"- 1 Peter 5:7?

QUESTION 6:
Is it right for a Christian to live in with a single man if they are not married?

QUESTION 7:
Should a saved person marry an unsaved person, and should God's Minister marry them?

QUESTION 8:
If communal living was practiced in the Bible (Acts 4:32) why isn't it for us today?

QUESTION 9:
Why does our celebration of Easter change from year to year. Is the resurrection of our Lord governed by the moon?

QUESTION 10:
I am bothered about 2 Corinthians 5:17, where it says, "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature; old things are passed away . . . " I find many old things have not passed away. Does this mean I am not saved?

QUESTION 11:
What biblical support is there for celebrating Christmas as Christ's birthday?

QUESTION 12:
What does it mean in Romans 12:2,"And be not conformed to this world . . .?" In what way are we not to be conformed?

QUESTION 13:
As a Christian what should I do to maintain spiritual growth?

QUESTION 14:
Is it right for Christians to go to church on Sunday and then go out to play ball or hockey after?

QUESTION 15:
Is it a sin for a Christian to smoke?

QUESTION 16:
I have one question, is it possible that a born-again Christian in this life, climb to the level that he does not sin anymore?

QUESTION 17:
What about New Year's resolutions, are they right?

QUESTION 18:
Should a person give a tenth of their income to the Lord?

QUESTION 19:
The Bible says, "Judge not that ye be not judged" Matthew 7:1. Why is there so much criticizing and judging by Christian?

QUESTION 20:
I have been told that a person that commits suicide cannot go to heaven. But, in the Bible Samson, committed suicide and he was a saved man. Could you please explain this?

QUESTION 21:
Should there be Christian organizations selling bibles, biblical videotapes, gospel songs, etc. If we do, then aren't we asking a lot from the Gentiles?

QUESTION 22:
If tithing is not for today, why did Jesus teach in Matthew 23:23 that it was all right to tithe?

QUESTION 23:
Is It right for a Christian to marry a non-Christian? Would this not help the Christian to win their mate to Christ?

QUESTION 24:
There are people that say we should not eat certain meats that are forbidden in the Bible. They quote Leviticus 11 as proof. Are they right in their interpretation?

QUESTION 25:
Why is it that so many Christians speak evil one of another? Does not the Bible tells us not to speak evil of others?

QUESTION 26:
Revelation 3:20 "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me." What does this verse mean?

QUESTION 27:
Please explain what the will of God is for us?

QUESTION 28:
If a divorced person marries a person who has never been married, are they married in the sight of God?

QUESTION 29:
What does it really mean to confess Christ before men? Must I confess my sinfulness to men?

QUESTION 30:
If a Christian is eternally saved, how do you explain Romans 14:15 where it says, "But if thy brother be grieved with thy meat, now walketh thou not charitably. Destroy not him with thy meat, for whom Christ died"?

QUESTION 31:
Some people say that homosexuality is worse than other sins. In God's sight, is it sin regardless of what it is in nature?

QUESTION 32:
Some Christians say that every born-again believer has the Holy Spirit, while others say He must be received after. What does the Bible teach?

QUESTION 33:
Does not Paul in Romans 3:28 contradict what James writes in James 2:24? Paul says "Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law." James says "Ye see then how a man is justified by works and not by faith only."

QUESTION 34:
If a person is saved by faith they can do as they please after?

QUESTION 35:
Can a born again Christian be possessed by demons?

QUESTION 36:
There is a verse which says something like "fear not those who can destroy the body - but he who can destroy the soul..." Does destroy not mean kill, which would mean the soul is not immortal and can be killed?

QUESTION 37:
When kindly reproving some Christians they say, "We are not under law, but grace." Are they not making an excuse for their errors? What does it mean, "...not under law, but grace?"

QUESTION 38:
Is it true that if you don't live a Christian life after receiving Christ you will lose your salvation?

QUESTION 39:
When a person is saved their sins are forgiven; what happens if they sin after that? Will they be judged for them on Judgement Day?

QUESTION 40:
How is it that most professing Christians are no different than the non-christian?

QUESTION 41:
We are all unrighteous according to Romans 3:10. After we accept Christ, we still do wrong things and that is being unrighteous. 1 Corinthians 6:9, says, ".. the unrighteous will not inherit heaven..."; How then are we going to make it?

QUESTION 42:
"For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel's, the same shall save it." Mark 8:35. What does this mean?

QUESTION 43:
The date of Easter is a 'floating date'; it never falls on the same day each year, why? Is it right to tell children about Santa Claus, Easter Bunnies and Easter Eggs?

QUESTION 44:
Is it possible for a person to be truly saved and have eternal life to be lost again?

QUESTION 45:
Would you tell me where in the Bible it says that a committal service can be held in the Funeral Home or Church; then the remains taken and thrown in the grave?

QUESTION 46:
Is it all right for a Christian to shoot ducks' or deers' out of season?

QUESTION 47:
What do you come up with as an explanation of John 20:22,23?

QUESTION 48:
How does a young Christian get to know GOD'S will in the choice of a marriage life partner?

QUESTION 49:
Which is the true Sabbath that should Christians should keep today?

QUESTION 50:
What role do women have in the Church of God, locally?

QUESTION 51:
What is the biblical basis for Christian worship on Sunday?

QUESTION 52: What or who is a carnal Christ? And are they saved?

QUESTION 53:   What are your thoughts on 2 Cor. 2: 15-16--life unto life?

QUESTION: 54: Luke 16:9, And I say unto you, Make to yourselves friends of the mammon of unrighteousness; that, when ye fail, they may receive you into everlasting habitations. What does this mean?

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