Biblical Reasons Why Christians Are to Assemble with the Saints Rather Than Watch Online Choosing to stay home, or in another location, during the time that the local church assembles to worship is not something new.  It was, after all, even “the manner of some” in Biblical times, which the Holy Spirit saw fit to address, even back then (Heb. 10:24-25).  But…

“I know when we sin against a brother or sister, we are also sinning against God. When we commit a sin that truly is only against God (drunkenness, cursing when no one else is around, pornography, etc.) are we also sinning against the church/body/kingdom/our brothers and sisters?  Basically, are all sins against God as well as our church family?” Jesus spoke about…

If I am on an airplane and telling the person next to me about the gospel and the plane starts to go down and crashes, will that person be saved if they are not baptized?  There is no way to get them baptized.  Are they doomed, even if they believe on Jesus and confess Him?  What does the Bible say in this…

“I would like to know the rules against someone who has been kicked out from being a member of the church. Can they not participate in any events? Can they not attend church? Can you not eat with someone who has been kicked out and no longer a member? That’s something I’m really confused about.” I am really glad that you asked. …

“Is everything you do 7 days a week, 24 hours a day WORSHIP to God???? I’m thinking it is not. Can you help me with scriptures?” It is believed and asserted by some that everything a person does during his life (made up of each act during each day) is to be defined and understood as worship to God.  Think about that…

“In Zechariah 3:6, it says ‘The Angel of the LORD…’” (NKJV).  Why is it that the ‘a’ in Angel is capitalized?  I’ve noticed it in others parts of the O.T. as well.  In Zechariah 4:1, it is a lowercase ‘a.’  In the ESV, ‘angel’ is not capitalized in Zechariah 3:6 but all letters of ‘LORD’ are.  So, why all the differences?” The…

“Hebrews 4:3 says that believers ‘do enter that rest’ (present tense).  Please explain how the ‘rest’ in Hebrews 4 is future and not a present-day Christian observance.” The best way (or maybe better to say “the only way”) to properly understand any passage, specifically Hebrews 4 for this study, is to put the word, the sentence, the verse into its context.  What…

“How do we stay encouraged in a world full of struggles and letdowns?” It is easy to become discouraged, if we allow the trials and circumstances of life to determine our outlook and our level of joy and peace in life.  The devil would enjoy nothing less than to watch us wallow in the cares and troubles of life and avoid all…