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Was wine in the Bible fermented?

All wine is, by definition, fermented. There is no such thing as unfermented wine, as this would simply be called grape juice. The word in 1 Timothy 5 is oinos, which only means fermented wine. That same word is used by Paul in Ephesians 5: Eph...
26 January 2021
Should Christians receive the COVID-19 vaccine?

The Bible is silent on the topic of medical treatments, which means we must apply a basic principle for Christian living called "liberty." All Christians are free to decide for themselves in matters not addressed specifically by Scripture so long ...
7 January 2021
Should I obey a lockdown or go to church anyway?

The ongoing pandemic and accompanying restrictions on church gatherings have forced Christians to reconsider the Bible's teaching on obedience to government in a new and deeper way. Unfortunately, many church communities have been poorly served by...
6 January 2021
How may a husband discipline his wife?

There is no instruction or command in Scripture directing a husband to discipline his wife or vice versa. While a husband has headship over a wife, that authority is to be carried in a gentle, loving, understanding way. If a wife is living in sin ...
21 October 2020
How do wives submit to their husbands?

A woman's obligation to submit to her husband's authority should never be dismissed lightly, and is similar to every Christian's obligation to submit to church leaders or government. So far as it depends upon you, be at peace with all men and wome...
28 September 2020
Can a Christian raise children outside of marriage?

In answering your question we first must remember that Christians have liberty in all matters which are not expressly or implicitly prohibited by Scripture. In the cases of artificial insemination or adoption outside of marriage, we believe the Bi...
24 September 2020
What does the Bible say about slavery?

First, it's important to understand that the concept of slavery found in the Bible is very different than the style of slavery practiced in various places since the middle of the last millennia. The type of slavery practiced in North America and ...
18 June 2020
Should foot-washing be part of communion?

The only aspects of the communion observance which are mandated are those recorded in 1 Corinthians 11:23-29: 1 Cor. 11:23 For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, 1 Cor...
18 May 2020
How do I convince someone to trust the Bible?

First, we commend you for working to help your friend know Jesus, however, hearts will not be turned to faith in Jesus because we explain the origins of the pyramids or answer some other meaningless riddle. In truth, such questions are merely dive...
18 May 2020
Are trials a punishment from God?

Every trial is from God and we should thank Him for all of them. Some trials are spiritual attacks of the enemy, but all trials are determined by the Lord. But these trials are not necessarily punishments, since the Lord tests our faith in many wa...
18 May 2020

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