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What should a Christian do when they hear false teaching?

According to the Bible, all believers have a responsibility to avoid false teachers and false teaching, while pastors and teachers have an additional responsibility to point out false teaching to the brethren: 1Tim. 4:6 In pointing out these thi...
3 February 2020
Can a Christian smoke?

The Bible instructs believers to treat our body with respect knowing that it is the dwelling place of the Spirit: 1Cor. 6:18 Flee immorality. Every other sin that a man commits is outside the body, but the immoral man sins against his own body. 1...
3 February 2020
Is sung worship simply “babbling”?

Regarding worship, we must be careful to distinguish repetition from mindless chanting. Repetition in Scripture is a heathy and normal way to reinforce a truth. Remember, the worship that takes place around the throne is repetitive to a degree: R...
3 February 2020
Can a Christian join a Sorority or Fraternity/ Freemasonry?

A Christian has liberty in all matters not directly addressed by Scripture provided the individual does not stumble into sin. Associating with any group (including a sorority or fraternity) is a matter of personal conviction. In fact, our Christia...
3 February 2020
Are Jews under the Law?

Paul tells us in Romans: Rom. 10:4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes. Rom. 10:5 For Moses writes that the man who practices the righteousness which is based on law shall live by that righteousness. As Pa...
3 February 2020
Does God’s “divorce” of Israel prove that we can divorce?

As a fundamental principle of interpretation, we hold that the Bible never contradicts itself, having been authorized by the Creator Himself. So all Scripture is consistent and in agreement with itself. So if we find Scripture that appears to cont...
3 February 2020
Soldiers in God’s army?

The New Testament uses the word "soldier" to refer to all Christians in a general sense, not in the sense of an actual military unit. For example, take note of the following verses: Phil. 2:25 But I thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditu...
16 December 2019
Is the Proverb “guard your heart” talking about relationships?

While we cannot offer specific relationship counseling or advice, we can offer a perspective on Proverbs 4:23. That verse appears in a larger context of teaching which we must consider: Prov. 4:23 Watch over your heart with all diligence, ...
7 November 2019
Are blessings based on works?

Our relationship with God is not a transactional relationship, and ultimately our "blessings" are not merely material rewards in this life. When we think of our relationship with God in those terms, we have missed the bigger picture. All Christia...
7 November 2019
Why are there different church denominations and doctrines?

The reality of multiple denominations and beliefs within Christendom is a consequence of two forces: the enemy (Satan) and humanity's sinful flesh. The enemy is always at work creating deception and seeking to confuse and mislead believers. Jesus ...
7 November 2019

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