Questions & Answers
Claiming promises in the Bible
Bible Questions - VBVM Staff - February 14, 2012
I read in Malachi 4 that God promises to restore the hearts of children to their fathers. If I claim this promise for myself, may I believe that God will restore my relationship with my children?
It is never appropriate to assume that any particular Biblical promise is addressed to us...
Topics: Prophecy, False Teachers
How do I know I’m truly saved?
Personal Questions - VBVM Staff - February 14, 2012
I tend to get very confused about how salvation works. I understand that it's not based on works, but at times I'm not so sure that I am saved. I tend to feel like I'm not "good enough" or maybe deep in my heart my faith may not be true. Is there a way of knowing if I am saved or not? Is it...
Topics: Salvation
Do we need the Old Testament Law?
Bible Questions - VBVM Staff - February 10, 2012
In one teaching you say Christians are not bound to follow the Mosaic Law, but later when you taught that any sins committed in ignorance are still counted as an offense to God, you cited Leviticus to prove your point. I'm confused...do we follow the instructions of the Law or not?
While...
Secular humanism
Personal Questions - VBVM Staff - February 10, 2012
I have been trying to witness to an unbelieving relative I will call "Laura," but it has been a difficult conversation. After I spoke with her recently about Christianity, she sent me an email with a long description of secular humanism, which was her retort to my explanation of Christianity....
Topics: Gospel, Evangelism
Question on Life After Death
Personal Questions - VBVM Staff - January 20, 2012
What happens when we die? Do we go to heaven (or hell) immediately? What about people who say they have visited Heaven and come back? Is there any benefit in praying for someone who has already died in unbelief?
In response to your first question, the Bible teaches death comes to the body...
Evangelizing a Family Member
Personal Questions - VBVM Staff - January 20, 2012
My sister, who I love dearly, is not a Christian. I started sending her information about Christianity and trying to chat to her about the Gospel, but in response she sent me information on human secularism, indicating this was her belief. How should I respond?
First, we commend you for...
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