If A Brother/Sister Sins Against You, But Does Not Repent, Are You Automatically Obligated To Forgive Him/Her?

This question stems from this context in Luke 17:1-4: "Then He said to the disciples, "It is impossible that no offenses should come, but woe to him through whom they do come! It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were thrown into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones. Take heed to yourselves. If your brother sins against you, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him. And if he sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times in a day returns to you, saying, ‘I repent,' you shall forgive him."

Repentance, sinJoey FerrellSeptember 21, 2017Forgiveness

Does A Homosexual Who Wants To Repent Who Was Involved In A Homosexual Marriage Need To Divorce?

Even though the SCOTUS ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States now considers homosexual "marriages" as legal as of June 2015, they are not recognized as true marriages in the eyes of God. God defined marriage as between one male and one female for life (Genesis 2:22-24) from the beginning of creation.

MDRJoey FerrellSeptember 21, 2017Homosexuality, Marriage, Remarriage, Divorce, Repentance

Why Are Other Gospels Not Included In The New Testament Canon?

Through the years there have been claims that other "gospels" were reportedly found (such as the Gospel of Thomas, Phillip, Mary, etc.). You can find a list of these books on www.earlychristianwritings.com. Why are these not included in our New Testaments along with Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John?

Alleged ContradictionsJoey FerrellSeptember 21, 2017Matthew, Mark, Luke, john, Canon

What Was The Number Of The Israelite Men Fighting In Israel?

In 2 Samuel 24:9, the Bible states: "Then Joab gave the sum of the number of the people to the king. And there were in Israel eight hundred thousand (800,000) valiant men who drew the sword, and the men of Judah were five hundred thousand (500,000) men."

Alleged ContradictionsJoey FerrellSeptember 21, 20171 Chronicles, 2 Samuel

Can A Person Be Taught Wrong, Yet Immersed Scripturally?

John the Immerser taught the people that they must repent of their sins - one of the conditions of receiving the remission of sins (Matthew 3:1,2; Luke 3:7-14). In Matthew 3:7-9, John the Immerser refused to immerse some people. Why?

Salvation, DenominationsJoey FerrellSeptember 21, 2017Baptism

Is Sprinkling or Pouring Baptism?

SalvationJoey FerrellSeptember 21, 2017Baptism

What Does The Church of The Firstborn Mean?

Hebrews 12:22-24 states: "But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, to an innumerable company of angels, to the general assembly and church of the firstborn who are registered in heaven, to God the Judge of all, to the spirits of just men made perfect, to Jesus the Mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling that speaks better things than that of Abel."

ChurchJoey FerrellSeptember 21, 2017Hebrews

Why Is There A Distinction Made In John 1:17?

John 1:17 states: "For the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ."

It is important to understand what this verse does not teach. Some have taught erroneously from this verse that the Old Testament never had an ounce of grace in it and that the New Testament does not have an ounce of law in it. This is not true at all!

Joey FerrellSeptember 21, 2017Grace, john, Law of Christ, Law of Moses

Does 1 Corinthians 14:2 Prove That Tongues Are Ecstatic Utterances Since A Person Is Speaking To God And Not To Man?

MiraclesJoey FerrellSeptember 21, 20171 Corinthians, Acts, Pentecostalism, Tongues

Does Matthew 18:20 Exempt Christians From Attending The Regular Worship Assembly?

Some Christians quote Matthew 18:20 to try to justify their practice of going out on Sunday to fish, golf, attend travel ball or perform some other recreational activity, missing the first-day-of-the-week assembly and simply holding their "own services" since two or three are gathered. Many verses like this are abused in like manner (such as, Matthew 7:1 where people claim that you cannot judge (see our Question in the Q & A- Is It A Sin To Judge?).

WorshipJoey FerrellSeptember 21, 2017Assembly, Conflict Resolution, Church Discipline, Matthew, Recreation

Into What Are Alien Sinners Baptized?

The New Testament writers state that there are five things into which alien sinners are baptized.

Salvation, Jesus ChristJoey FerrellSeptember 21, 2017Baptism, Repentance, Belief

What Is The Baptism of Fire?

John the Immerser, who served as the forerunner of the Messiah, said in Matthew 3:11, "I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire." What is the baptism of fire?

Joey FerrellSeptember 21, 2017Hell, Luke, Matthew

Is Giving An Authorized And Mandatory Activity of Worship?

For something to be authorized means that it must be Divinely sanctioned (Colossians 3:17). For something to be mandatory means that it is something that must be done. Does giving financial means to the Lord's work fall under both categories? Is it authorized and mandatory?
It is certainly authorized to give of one's financial resources to the Lord's work as we see throughout the Scriptures some examples of the church of Christ giving on various occasions (Acts 4:34-36; 6:1-7; 20:35) to help those who were in need. But is it also mandatory to give of one's financial resources?

WorshipJoey FerrellSeptember 21, 20171 Corinthians

If You Add Wisdom To Your Life, Will God Add Years To Your Life?

In Proverbs 9:10,11, the Bible states: "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. For by me your days will be multiplied, and years of life will be added to you." If you add wisdom to your life, will God add years to your life?

Joey FerrellSeptember 21, 2017Daily Living, Proverbs, Wisdom

Can A Person Live In Adultery/Fornication?

Some false teachers have proposed that a person cannot live in the state of adultery/fornication. The Bible teaches otherwise

MDRJoey FerrellSeptember 21, 2017Adultery, Marriage, Remarriage, Divorce, Colossians

What Was The Joy That Was Set Before Jesus?

Hebrews 12:1,2 states: "Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God."

Jesus Christ, CrossJoey FerrellSeptember 21, 2017Joy

Did The Disciples Become The Apostles Before or After The Ascension of Jesus?

Skeptics like to comb through the Bible and think they have found contradictions. Skeptics think they may have found a chronological contradiction this time. The contradiction they have said to find is that gospel writers and Paul cannot agree upon when the disciples became apostles. Did they become the apostles before the ascension of Jesus (Acts 1:9-11), which seems to be the case or was it after the ascension of Jesus? These passages Matthew 10:2, Mark 6:30, Luke 6:13, 9:10, 11:49, 17:5, 22:14, 24:10, Acts 1:2, and 1:26 call the disciples the apostles before the ascension of Jesus (except for Acts 1:26). Paul indicates in his letter to the Ephesians that the gift of apostleship was not given until after the ascension of Jesus (Ephesians 4:7-16).

Alleged Contradictions, ApostlesJoey FerrellSeptember 21, 2017Matthew, Mark, Luke, john, Acts

Is Muhammed The Prophet of Islam Prophesied In Song of Solomon 5:16?

Some Muslim apologists will make the claim that the Bible prophesied the coming of Muhammed, the prophet of Islam. The Qur'an asserts that Muhammed was foretold in the Bible (7:157; 61:6).

Surah 7:157: "Those who follow the Messenger, the unlettered Prophet, whom they find described in their Torah and Gospel - he will enjoin on them good and forbid them evil, he will make lawful for them all good things and prohibit for them what is foul, and he will relieve them of their burden and the fetters that were upon them - those that believe in him, honor him, support him, and follow the light which had been sent down with him: they are the successful."

Joey FerrellSeptember 21, 2017Islam, Quran, Song of Solomon

Where Is The Sinner's Prayer Found In The Bible?

It is found nowhere in the Bible.

Prayer, SalvationJoey FerrellSeptember 21, 2017

What Must Christians Do In Relationship To Islam?

God/Jesus/Holy SpiritJoey FerrellSeptember 21, 2017Islam, Death, Quran, Prayer

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