I have a question. As members of the Church of Christ, the Bible is our only standard of authority. But, by what authority do you use multiple cups for communion, when the Bible plainly shows that Jesus used one cup in communion? Paul reiterated this in 1 Cor 11. The cup is representative of the […]

If you have a couple who divorced (both), and then married each other before either heard the Gospel, say 20 or 25 years ago. Then they hear the Gospel and want to be saved–do they have to separate and either go back to their first spouse or remain apart? Thank you for submitting this question. […]

A querist asks, “What about occult practices, such as divination, reading tarot cards, or fortune tellers? Or looking to astrology to see how to plan each day of your life? Or trying to speak to the dead through mediums?”

In Luke 10:21, is Jesus saying you don’t have to be a doctor in Theology to understand the word of God as some religions would have us believe? Luke 10:21 says, “In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these […]

A question, why we church of Christ is not important cross or why we never put cross in the worship building? How could you ever go into a congregation of the churches of Christ and not think the cross is important is beyond me. The hymns are drenched with the cross of Christ. The Lord’s […]

A querist asks, “Were there any animals in the garden of Eden besides the serpent? If so, did Adam and Eve eat any kind of meat from animals?”

A querist states, “Just ran into these verses (1 Corinthians 7:36-38) over the weekend. I have a sister in Christ whom I spend a lot of time with and we really enjoy looking at the relationship verses. We came to this one and got baffled on how to look at it. Any insight would be […]

Would you explain the meaning of Matthew 10:34-36 as quoted from Micah 7:6? Let’s read together Matthew 10:34-36. “Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against […]

A query from a reader: Dear Bro. Watkins, I am sending you this message to commend you for the wonderful things you’re doing by spreading the gospel of our Lord via you articles. I greatly appreciate the the opportunity given me to enjoy such an undiluted gospel message from you. Having said that, i’d like […]

Please explain the phrase, “my judgment” in 1 Corinthians 7:25 and 40. How could Paul be giving his opinion and also be inspired of God? Some translations (such as the NASV) render the word judgment in this passage as “opinion.” There are others as well. Most speak of this “judgment.” But whether we use the […]

One of your articles discussed that a person who leaves the church and rejects God has no more sacrifice for sin. Can these people be brought back into the fold? Yes, provided they sincerely desire to come back. The book of Hebrews deals more with this issue of falling away than does any other book […]

I’m just wondering does God forgive multiple backslidings? I’ve been in and out of church about 3 times and am deeply troubled by this subject, but am wanting God to forgive me for my failures and backslidings. I saw one guy suggest that once you’ve been saved and turn away, God will no longer forgive […]

A querist asks, “In 1 Thessalonians 4:4 – KJV, what is Paul referring to as the vessel in this passage – a wife or a body?” In the context, the word “vessel” in 1 Thessalonians 4:4 refers to the body of the individual. In fact, this term was a common Greek metaphor for “body” since […]

What is the difference between The Holy Ghost and The Holy Spirit? When does one receive the Holy Spirit? Are we given the gifts of the Holy Spirit in these days? Do miracles still continue? These are all very good questions. To answer your first question, there is no difference between the Holy Ghost and […]

Could Hebrews 1:14 be understood as God’s providential care for those who are in Christ? In Hebrews 1:14 we read, “Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?” The context of this remark is in reference to comparing Jesus with God’s angels. The authority of […]

Many in the religious world today claim for themselves additional infallible sources of information other than what is found in the Bible. Some of these religious groups claim that these additional sources are necessary because the Bible isn’t a sufficient source of information for man’s salvation. However, if it can be shown that inspired writers […]

In 1 Corinthians 11:1-16, Paul gives some ordinances, customs, or signs of authority to women concerning their hair. Would you please explain this passage? There is perhaps no more difficult passage within the New Testament as this one discussed. In large part this is a difficult passage because in order to understand it, one needs […]

What is righteous anger? This question I received through our website this past week so I know nothing of the question’s origins or the motivation behind the one asking. The scriptures, however, are sufficient to instruct us in righteousness (2 Timothy 3:16-17), and searching through them we can discover the Lord’s teaching in answer to […]

What is the reward that is considered in 1 Corinthians 3:10-15? The reward of 1 Corinthians 3:10-15 are people who are eternally saved. The metaphor that Paul uses is the church as God’s building (vs. 9). The church is made up of people. It is the people who are the building materials (Compare 1 Peter […]

Can I divorce my husband because he is not the leader financially, emotionally, or physically? For three years now I have been the head in my house. I feel as if I am the man and he is the woman. Prior to getting married I knew I should not have married him but thought it […]