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Question from Kenya about Foot Washing

Question“Accordance with John 13:1-17, should christians practice feet washing when taking the Lord’s supper?, and was it done later according to John 18:28.” Answer Thanks for the good question. John 18:28 isn’t about foot washing but the Jewish conviction they … Continue reading

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Question from Sri Lanka about Worshiping Idols

Question As Sri Lankan Catholics, most of the times we have adapted to worship to idols when we are praying. It feel us more closer to His son, Jesus Christ and easy to imagine he is in front of us. … Continue reading

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Sorcery

by Keith Sharp The wildly popular Harry Potter series of books and movies has reintroduced the subject of sorcery into the mainstream of popular culture. Vine’s dictionary gives a good summation of sorcery (“witchcraft,” King James Version). The term is … Continue reading

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Questions from Canada about How to Treat Sinful Family Members

QuestionsIs there a difference to be made so far as social interaction with: one withdrawn from in the local congregation VS one withdrawn from in another congregation? one withdrawn from in the local congregation VS one who is unfaithful but … Continue reading

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Question from Colorado about Origin of Satan

QuestionDid not God create Lucifer (also known as Satan) with the angels? When Lucifer rebelled, Isaiah 14:12-16 states he was cast out of heaven. Luke 10:18 in the N.T. seems to confirm that Satan is a fallen angel. AnswerIn Isaiah … Continue reading

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Idolatry

by Keith Sharp “Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry” (1 Corinthians 10:14). The Scriptures tell us whom to worship and how to worship Him, but they never just command us to worship. Man, with a spirit derived from God and … Continue reading

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The Good Confession

by Keith Sharp Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and … Continue reading

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Questions from Nigeria about When Jesus Was Crucified

Questions According to Mark 16:1 and Luke 23:56, how many sabbaths were there in that week? Because I see that there was an annual passover sabbath and weekly sabbath. When was the actual resurrection day of Jesus Christ? What day … Continue reading

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Repent!

by Keith Sharp It was the plea of God’s prophets who boldly proclaimed the sins of the apostate Israelites. It was spoken by the ‘voice of one crying in the wilderness.’ It was the message of Jesus from the time … Continue reading

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Uncleanness

by Keith Sharp On my initial trip to Africa, I was shocked as we got to the church building where I was to first preach. Across the dirt street was a shallow pool with a concrete bottom, enclosed by concrete … Continue reading

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