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Disrespectful Children :
Baptism of Disciples:
IN THE BIBLE ,IF JOHN BAPTIZED JESUS THEN WHO BAPTIZED THE DISCIPLES
Thanks for viewing the web site and thanks for your question, it’s a good one. The answer is that I don’t know who baptized the disciples because the Bible doesn’t say. We are told that Jesus didn’t baptize people but his disciples did:
The disciples could have been baptized by John the Baptist or they baptized one another at a later time. The later choice seems the most likely. Thanks for your question.
Evolution and Creation:
I am doing a project about evolution and creation. I was wondering if
you can answer some questions. 1~ do you know who Charles Darwin is?
2~ what is ur arguement for creation. That is it for now so thanx
if u write back.
Thanks
Dear Ann;
Thank you for your email. I’m sorry I haven’t gotten back to you sooner. Yes, I do know who Charles Darwin is. He was a British naturalist who lived in the 1800s and through his research developed the theory of natural selection and evolution. He presented his conclusions and ideas in his book Origin of the Species printed in 1859. The idea that all life descended from one common organism through the process of chance mutations, over the period of millions of years is in direct contradiction to what the Bible tells us. In the Bible we are told that God created earth and all living organisms at a fixed point in time approximately 6,000 years ago.
At this point it should be noted that there have been incredible advancements in science since the 1850s. It seems silly to even have to say this, but it seems that evolutionist like to forget that at the time Darwin developed his theory, we didn’t have the knowledge we have now in the fields of microbiology, organic chemistry, physiology, embryology, etc. The list goes on. While the theory developed by Darwin may have seemed plausible in 1859, it has really been refuted by the advancement of science. Even Darwin himself said that unless the missing links between species could be found and identified, the theory should be considered false. (As for the scientific arguments against the theory of evolution, I’m not going to go into them on this web site. Mostly because that work has already been done by others and I don’t have the time or the web space to list that all out.)
So, then the question is why are we still being told that evolution is a fact and not a theory if there are scientific reasons to discard the theory? I think that there are many reasons. When the reasons are all boiled down it seems to come down to this, the theory of evolution gave mankind the “out” they needed and were looking for. Until that time, society generally accepted that there was a God and that God had established specific rules to govern our actions and that we would all be accountable for those actions when we stood before God at our final judgment. Now, they were given a plausible, so-called scientific, alternative. People liked the idea that everything happened by chance and that there is no final accountability before God. I have noticed through the years that people get quite angry when you challenge the evolutionary theory, no matter how solid your argument. I believe the reason is that they can‘t accept the idea that there is a Creator, and that he does have the right to tell us how to live. (and I‘m very certain that I will be getting angry emails in response to this comment)
Ann, this is a very brief answer to a very complex question. I know you were wanting more detailed specifics. So, I’ll direct you to a good web site that will be a good place for you to start doing some research. Go to
Answers in Genesis
for a good starting place. They have tons of information and good lists of resource books you could get at your local library. Have fun in your research and keep an open mind about your conclusions. God bless.
Ouija board:
Question : My parents played a game called glassy-glassy as a joke when they where younger to see what the outcome will be. It works on the same principal as the Ouija board. What effect will it have on me an my life? Is there a curse? If so, how do I brake it? Thanks
Dear Ann;
I’ve never heard of this game you mentioned but if it’s similar to a Ouija board it would be very wise to stay far away from it. We are told in Eph. 5:11 to have nothing to do with the works of darkness and anything that deals in the occult or witchcraft definitely falls into that category.
But your question wasn’t whether or not it was wrong, but what effect that has on you. It is true that parents can invite evil into their lives and the lives of their children. That doesn’t make you cursed (although it may feel that way). The power of God is greater than anything else and if you are a born again believer in Jesus Christ there is no evil power that can have a hold on you unless you personally allow it to happen. Look at these verses:
2 Cor 10:4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;
Eph 6:12-13 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
We are engaged in a spiritual struggle and we are promised victory in this conflict:
The curse of sin and death has been broken by Jesus through his death, burial and resurrection. And he offers this to us as a gift. And he tells us who can overcome the curse “ he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God.”
Once we are a child of God through accepting the free gift of salvation that Jesus offers, the nothing can have power over us, and nothing can separate us from the love of God.
I hope this answers your question.
God‘s Chosen People:
Greetings in the name of our LORD Jesus Christ!
Why does God love Israelites and not the Egyptians or
other nations?
In Christ,
First it’s important to make a distinction between individuals and nations. The Bible says that God, because of His love, has offered salvation to every individual. Look at this verse:
But we also know from the Bible that the Israelites or the Jews were God’s chosen people. They were chosen to be the for-runners of the Messiah. They were given God’s word through the prophets and were chosen to preserve it.
So, why were they chosen as opposed to other nations. The Bible says that God chose Abraham because of his faith. God chose to bless him (read Hebrew 11). God promised Abraham that he would bless him and make a great nation (the Israelites are that nation). That He would bless that nation. He also promised that he would bless those that did good to the nation and curse those that did evil to the nations.
This is a promise God made to Abraham and He is still keeping this promise today. Abraham was born around 2230 BC. His grandson Jacob (who was named Israel) was born in 2070 BC. So the nation of Israel is really more than 4,000 years old. The Jews are a unique group of people because their culture still exists after 4 millennium. That’s because God continues to bless them.
You mentioned Egypt. Look at how Egypt treated the Israelites. Joseph saved the nation of Egypt from starvation (see Genesis 41) but the Egyptians repaid the Jews by making them slaves. (see Exodus1:8-14). So even though God brought judgment on Egypt because they cursed the Israelites, it’s clear that they deserved the judgment.
The same applies to the Canaanites (the people that were dwelling in the Jew’s promised land before the Jews took it over). God told Abraham He would give that land to Abraham’s descendents but God basically told Abraham “not yet” because he was still giving the Canaanites time to repent. (see Gen 15:16) God waited around 400 years before he brought judgment on them.
So, even though God has chosen one group of people to fulfill his promise to mankind. He is always completely just.
I hope that answers your question.
Divorce & Remarriage:
I read you response to the young lady about divorce. And I know what the
Bible says. But I am divorce, and yes I'm a Christian. I'm 43, it is my
desire to remarry one day. Not today but one day. I was married for 20
years, never cheated on my husband. But he did cheat on me. The cheating
involved him getting two children outside of the marriage, STD's were coming
home, I blessed not to be HIV, Thank God. There was physical, emotional, and
verbal abuse. The night I decided to leave, he was choking me at the time.
And let me say, I have not been with him in five years. No I don't have
anyone in my life, he lives with his girlfriend. There is no physical abuse
at this time. But any chance he gets to speak bad to me, he does. And this
is why I know he hasn't changed. Are you saying that I can never remarry?
Does the Bible really say I must remain single?
Tell Me Please.
Hello;
Your email really saddened me. It is so clear that sin destroys everything it touches. Your husband’s sin has not only destroyed your marriage but it will likely destroy his life if he continues. I’m sorry that this has happened to you. I’m happy that you are a Christian, you don’t have to go through these situations alone.
I went back through the Comments pages to find the response you are referring to. I’m not sure if I have the right one or not. But the one that I found that deals with divorce and remarriage listed the following verses:
1 Cor 7:10-11 And unto the married I command, yet not I, but the Lord, Let not the wife depart from her husband: But and if she depart, let her remain unmarried, or be reconciled to her husband: and let not the husband put away his wife.
Mat 5:32 But I say unto you, That whosoever shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is divorced committeth adultery.
Mat 19:7-9 They say unto him, Why did Moses then command to give a writing of divorcement, and to put her away? He saith unto them, Moses because of the hardness of your hearts suffered you to put away your wives: but from the beginning it was not so. And I say unto you, Whosoever shall put away his wife, except it be for fornication, and shall marry another, committeth adultery: and whoso marrieth her which is put away doth commit adultery. (also see Mark 10:2-9)
The first two verses listed are very clear that if you leave your spouse and marry another, you are committing adultery. But Jesus has told us that there are exceptions. I’m not one to look for loop wholes in the law that allow us to do what we want. But in your situation, I think Jesus was pretty clear. You aren’t to leave your spouse “except it be for fornication.” Obviously, your husband was involved in fornication.
From the limited information you have given me, it would seem that remarriage would not be sinful. You left your husband because of fornication and Jesus said that was the one reason we have for leaving. I can’t say whether or not you should remarry. All I can do is show you what the Bible says. Everything else is between you and the Lord.
I hope this answers your question. And I hope that if you ever do consider remarriage that you would find a Godly husband that would love and honor you and treat you in the manner that God intended.
God Bless
Unicorns:
Where in the bible does it say about the unicorn?
There are six verses in the Bible that mentions unicorns. I’ve listed them below. It should be noted that the word unicorn actually means an animal with one horn. It might not be a horse with one horn as we think of it today. We don’t know for sure.
Numbers 23:22
God brought them out of Egypt; he hath as it were the strength of an unicorn.
Numbers 24:8
God brought him forth out of Egypt; he hath as it were the strength of an unicorn: he shall eat up the nations his enemies, and shall break their bones, and pierce them through with his arrows.
Job 39:9
Will the unicorn be willing to serve thee, or abide by thy crib?
Job 39:10
Canst thou bind the unicorn with his band in the furrow? or will he harrow the valleys after thee?
Psalm 29:6
He maketh them also to skip like a calf; Lebanon and Sirion like a young unicorn.
Psalm 92:10
But my horn shalt thou exalt like the horn of an unicorn: I shall be anointed with fresh oil.
God Bless
Divorce:
Is there a Bible verse that says that if a mother & father divorce it is then difficult for a child to believe in God ?
Please let me know if this is in the Bible.
Thank you!
Ken
Hello and thank you for your question. I couldn’t find any verse that says that specifically. That doesn’t mean there isn’t one…..just that I don’t remember it and can’s find it.
Deacons and Elders:
Question - Can the church have deacons without elders? Deacons in training is this correct? Is turning deacons into elders correct a year later? Can the church of Christ ask the world for clothes, etc.....to forward to those in need? (i.e. Africa)
Hello;
Thank you for your question. Your question concerning deacons and elders is an interesting one. I can’t find any place in the Bible that tells me that elders are deacons in training. Throughout the Bible, elders are the folks that are leaders both politically and spiritually (to the Israelites, there was no separation between spiritual and political arenas). The elders were obviously older men with advanced learning, thus the term “elder.” You will find references to the elders in the Old and the New Testament.
Deacons however, are found only in the New Testament. The word is from the Greek word for servant. That helps us understand what the intent of the office of a deacon was. This follows closely Jesus’ teaching that we are to be servants to each other:
So, the office of a deacon is actually the office of someone who is serving the congregation. Not really a position of exaltation. In Acts chapter 6 you will find the first recorded instance of the appointing of deacons. These men were literally appointed to serve tables:
First Timothy chapter 3 tells the qualifications that a deacon should have. But I don’t find any place that tells me that elders are deacons in training or visa versa.
As for asking the world for clothing, I can’t think of any Biblical reason we shouldn’t do that. There are plenty of verses that would address the issue of becoming indebted to the world, but not accepting donations of clothing for charity.
I hope this answers your question. God Bless
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