Question: I question whether the Internet is a proper medium for displaying the truths of the Word of God. I hear about the pollution out there, the foul language, and rotten entertainments—aren’t we supposed to keep separate from all such? Your comments would be appreciated. Answer: No one will dispute that much on the internet … [Read more…]
Question: Texas, as you may know, is in the process of soon asking the voters to approve casino gambling. This pretty well completes Texas as a gambling state, since Texas already has horse racing, dog racing, and three levels of lottery. Since many states are seeking to add gambling, while other states are planning how … [Read more…]
Question: When we see our government openly embracing practices which God abhors, I wonder if this is a time not to “render unto Caesar”? I do not feel right about paying taxes to a government that endorses some of the godless policies which our present administration is adopting. I would appreciate your comments. Answer: Your … [Read more…]
Question: I have a question in regard to self-defense. I have read this in your literature: “If we knew an enemy had vowed destruction to ourselves, or to someone whom we thought to be God-fearing, would we not fight in self-defense? We would get out of the way if we could, but in the last … [Read more…]
Answer: The Bible does not directly address the point of one taking his own life; however we do have a number of guidelines as well as examples. The Bible writers credited all life to “the breath of the Almighty” (Job 33:4; 12:10), accordingly it was rightfully His prerogative to take it away. “The Lord kills, … [Read more…]
Question: A subject has been asked of me: Capital Punishment. So I am calling upon your Scripture expertise for help. Do you have any advice or recommendations according to Scripture on this subject? Regarding capital punishment, I find my human nature reacting to the matter. For example, when I hear what the ‘sentenced to death‘ … [Read more…]
Question: I read somewhere in the Bible a verse that goes something like this: They even “put silver on trees. Do not follow the custom of the heathen.” However I cannot find it again. Could you please tell me where I can find this? Answer: The passage to which you refer is found in Jeremiah, … [Read more…]
Question: If the world would keep Christ and religion out of it and it was a holiday of man and you bought your wife a gift at that time of year, would it be wrong? I know that Christmas is pagan the way it is now, it is just for greed, a way for the … [Read more…]
Answer: Our Church supports the laws of life, as God set them in motion and planned that they should be respected. In a world under proper management and a proper moral code, abortion would never be an issue; all life would be treated with respect and not abused. We can be sure that after Christ … [Read more…]
Question: I am interested in your Church’s stand on conscientious objection and details regarding your founder’s opposition to war. Answer: As a Church we are conscientious objectors to war. What is the basis for our position? Our founder, Rev. L.T. Nichols devoted many years of his life to earnest Bible study. He found in the … [Read more…]