Sermons and Biblical Studies

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?” Any kind of divination (attempting to foretell the unknown by occult means) is condemned in the … Continue reading “What About Occult Practices? – Bible Questions”

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 … Continue reading “What does Luke 10:21 mean? – Bible Questions”

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 … Continue reading “Why is the cross not important in the church of Christ? – Bible Questions”

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?” Perhaps a more accurate question would be, Were there any animals on earth when the garden, in the region called Eden, was planted? (Genesis 2:8-NKJV – see … Continue reading “The Garden Of Eden — Some Questions – Bible Questions”

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 … Continue reading “1 Corinthians 7:36-38 – An Analysis of the “Virgin Daughter” – Bible Questions”

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 … Continue reading “Would you explain the meaning of Matthew 10:34-36 as quoted from Micah 7:6? – Bible Questions”

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 … Continue reading “Can a member of the Lord’s Church be a Professional Musician? – Bible Questions”

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 … Continue reading “What does “my judgment” mean in 1 Corinthians 7:25 and 40? – Bible Questions”

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 … Continue reading “Can an erring and lost Christian be restored to Christ? – Bible Questions”

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 … Continue reading “Does God forgive multiple backslidings? – Bible Questions”