Question:  What does the Bible say about getting tattoos, a very prevalent activity among Christians and non-Christians alike?  My son has a rather large tattoo on his shoulder and we have had many discussions about what marks we place on our bodies and for what reasons.

Answer:  People sometimes use the Bible as a defense against […]

Question: I have been helping an elderly lady that has very little - no money, no family, no friends. I have really enjoyed helping her. My problem is that it seems that no matter what I do it doesn’t seem to be good enough for her. If we get her furniture […]

Question: I’ve got a friend who is a pretty strong atheist. I started witnessing to him a few months ago and I finally got him to go to church and at least think about God, but I’m not sure if it’s helping at all. He seems to think it’s all a big joke. […]

Question: When people ask Jesus Christ to come into their hearts, how come they don’t experience God’s immediate divine intervention? I asked Jesus to come into my heart, but I didn’t experience God. How can I kinow for sure that God has not forgotten me? I know that the vehicle for salvation is God’s grace […]

Question: When we die, do we go straight to heaven? The Bible says that when Christ comes back, those who have died will be raptured first, and then those believers who are alive on Earth will go next. So, if we die before Christ returns, does our spirit go to heaven, or […]

Question: I’m in a bad way financially, and I haven’t been able to tithe on a regular basis (and when I do, it’s not very much). I feel very guilty, because I know we’re supposed to give 10% or more. Does God hold you back from increase if you’re not giving what you […]

Question: How are you to be baptized and how do you receive the Holy Spirit? A friend and I have been debating this question for so long that I just want to know the truth and put an end to it. Please help!
Answer: Thanks for your question. As it relates to […]

Question: My son wants to do an inner city missions program. This program asks for each participant to raise support. I don’t think my son feels comfortable asking for support. What’s the best way to handle asking, and is it biblical to ask for support?
Answer: It certainly is biblical […]

Question: I have been witnessing to a friend about Jesus and she keeps bringing up Matthew 25:31-46 and says it doesn’t even mention faith in Jesus. She thinks if she is a good person she will go to Heaven according to those Sriptures. Please help me explain those particular scriptures and that the […]

Question: How is the gift of prophecy used in the church today? From time to time, a prominent church leader will say that he received a revelation from God. What is your comment on this and generally about prophecy?
Answer: Generally, we would have two comments. One, prophecy in the Bible can […]