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I'm struggling, do you have advice?

As the world faces many trials and tribulations, VBVMI would like to offer some encouragement through the eternal word of God. It is our hope that some will use this as a means of guidance through any difficult situation or through any temptation or…
10 August 2024
Is Sunday the "Lord's Day"?

The one and only time the Bible refers to the "Lord's Day," is in Revelation, Chapter 1: REV. 1:10 I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s day, and I heard behind me a loud voice like the sound of a trumpet, REV. 1:11 saying, “Write on a scroll what you…
2 August 2024
When is the feast of First Fruits?

The Hebrew calendar is lunar-based, which simply means it calculates how long it takes for the moon to orbit the Earth. In the Jewish calendar, each new month begins with the molad, which means “birth” in Hebrew. It took many years to accuratel…
1 August 2024
Is it wrong to take an oath?

The topic of taking vows in Christian contexts, such as pastors, priests and missionaries taking vows, can be understood from many aspects, including scriptural interpretation, historical context, and church tradition.  First, let us look at…
1 August 2024
Should the man be the one to provide for the home?

In Genesis 2:18-25, we recognize that God establishes roles for both the male and female in the context of stewarding the work of the garden and partnering together under the instructions of God. In the ending verses of Genesis 2:23-25 we see the on…
7 March 2024
Are prayer stones biblical?

In the opening of chapter 28, Aaron and his sons are identified as the family who will carry the burden of the priesthood throughout all the generations of Israel. The garments described, worn by Aaron, the first High Priest, were specifically intended to mark them for duty.
2 December 2023
What if I cannot feel the Lord's presence?

First and foremost, it is important to understand the Biblical perspective of salvation: ROM. 10:8 But what does it say? “The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart” — that is, the word of faith which we are preaching, ROM. 10:9 that…
15 October 2023
Is it wrong to use or seek a "personal prayer language"?

Unfortunately, many believers have fallen prey to misunderstanding the purpose behind speaking in tongues. Today, many people set this spiritual gift on a pedestal, implying it is a spiritual gift for everyone in the body, while that is contrary to …
22 August 2023
Is corporal punishment biblical?

This topic can be a very hard concept to address as there is much debate concerning what the Bible says or doesn't say about corporal punishment (i.e. parenting, school systems and/or governmental). Let's first look at the verses you have addressed:…
25 July 2023
How am I to view The Passion Translation?

In our review of The Passion Translation Bible, we found that it is not a valid translation of the Bible. Instead, our studies have determined that it is a poorly written paraphrase of the Bible. Dr. Brian Simmons is part of the New Apostolic Re…
15 July 2023

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