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What Are Your Views on Godparents?
What are your views on having godparents for babies as they are blessed? While there is no record of godparents in the Bible, it is…
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Calvin Burrell is former editor of the Bible Advocate and former director of G. C. Missions. He retired in 2015 and lives with his wife, Barb, in Stayton, OR. They attend church in Marion, OR.
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Should I Tithe When My Spouse Doesn’t Approve?
I am baptized and attend church. My husband does not believe nor attend nor approve of tithing. He is the only income provider in our…
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Does the Bible Forbid Drinking Wine or Alcoholic Beverages?
Does the Bible forbid drinking wine or alcoholic beverages? Yours is one of those questions to which a yes or no answer will never do…
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Where Does the Bible Stand on Tattoos?
Where does the Bible stand on tattoos? Many modern issues — like cars, computers, tobacco, and television — are not addressed directly in Scripture. By…
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Is it Wrong to Wear a Cross?
Is it wrong to wear a cross? The bigger issue here is that of Christian symbols. The Bible does not exclude all figures, images, and…
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Does the Church of God teach the rapture?
I have a friend who half believes and half doesn’t believe the rapture theory. He goes by the verse that says we will be caught…
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Should I question my salvation because I can’t break a bad habit?
I am not sure of my salvation. I tried to repent of cigarette smoking, but it won’t go away. I came as I was, asking…
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If I’ve fallen away before, should I question my salvation now?
Many years ago — young, naive, ignorant — I was baptized to please my husband’s family. I was a believer, but I didn’t realize fully…
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Are there levels of sin, one greater than another?
Are there levels of sin, one greater than another? People sometimes say that all sins are the same in God’s sight, and there is some…
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How many times does one have to receive Jesus Christ as Savior?
How many times does one have to receive Jesus Christ as Savior? Only once, if we then continue this faith for life (Col. 1:23). Hebrews…
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