How Can One Overcome Addiction to Gambling?
Russian novelist Fyodor Dostoevsky wrote The Gambler in 1866. In this autobiographical novel, he offered a personal understanding of the psychology and physiology of the compulsive, addicted gambler. He documented characteristics such as the...
What is the difference between leavened and unleavened bread?
The difference between leavened and unleavened bread is found in the word itself - leaven. Leaven is what is placed in bread dough to make the bread rise. It is placed in the dough and spreads throughout the entire lump.
Was John’s baptism for the remission of sins?
Topic(s): Salvation
Todd Clippard
Mark 1:4 teaches that John's baptism, during the time of its validity, was for the remission of sins. The phrase "for the remission of sins" means 'for the purpose of obtaining remission...
Since death seals man’s fate, why is there a judgment day?
Bob Prichard
Topic(s): Death, Eternity, and Judgment
Numerous times the Scriptures refer to the day of judgment, the day of the Lord, or the day of Christ. On that day, the Lord will judge all mankind. Paul...
Can we be saved like the thief on the cross?
The thief on the cross didn't get baptized, so how did Jesus say he would be with Him in paradise?
First, the thief on the cross was saved because Jesus spoke his sins forgiven (Luke...
Where did all the different races originate?
Topic(s): Bible Infallibility, Science
Todd Clippard
Most scholars generally agree the Caucasian peoples are the descendants of Japheth. Shem is considered the father of the Asian (sometimes called Mongoloid) peoples, and Ham the father of the...
Is it appropriate to have table talks before observing the Lord’s Supper?
Topics(s) Lord's Supper; Worship
Todd Clippard
I think it is most appropriate to have "table talks" with Scripture readings before the observance of the Lord's Supper. Since 1999, I have traveled each year to Ghana, West...
Who is a real Christian?
Topic(s): Church, Salvation
Todd Clippard
The word Christian means "one who belongs to Christ." Galatians 3:26-29 says:
26 For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus.
27 For as many of you as...
Is it true that the churches of Christ don’t have music?
Bob Prichard
Topic(s): Denominationalism, Worship
No. The dictionary defines music as the art or science of harmonic sounds; harmony or melody. Churches of Christ recognize music as an important part of their worship.
The key question is,...
What about the real presence of Jesus Christ at the communion?
Topic(s): Worship
Todd Clippard
If I understand the question, it asks if the communion emblems become the literal body and blood of Jesus. This doctrine is known as transubstantiation. It originated in the Catholic church around...