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Why Not Tear Off The Old Testament?

Question: Why do churches of Christ follow only the teachings of the New Testament? Is it that they do not believe in the Old Testament? Shouldn’t they tear out the Old Testament from their Bibles if it is completely irrelevant? Why should they still read it? Answer: Churches of Christ believe in the Old Testament.

Should we pray to cover ourselves with the blood of Jesus?

Question: Is it OK, while we pray, to cover ourselves with the blood of Jesus? For example, we cover ourselves with the blood of Jesus for protection. Do you remember the Passover when a lamb’s blood was used for protection against death? In that same way, better blood that speaks more than that of a

Should I Be Rebaptized After My First Baptism Which Was By Immersion?

Question I have been baptized by immersion in my former church. Can I be baptized again now that I am hearing the gospel by another preacher who seems to be emphasizing the necessity of baptism? Answer Baptism is a command of Christ in the New Testament. Those who believed and are baptized shall be saved

Where In The Bible Does It Say One Person Should Lead A Congregational Prayer?

Question Good morning Preacher, Please avail me scripturally backed examples of one person leading a Congregation in Prayer. Thank you. Answer Acts 4 is a passage that suggests such. In verse 24, we read: “So when they heard that, they raised their voice to God with one accord and said: “Lord, You are God, who

Why Was Mattias Qualified As An Apostle When He Did Not Witness Christ’s Ascension?

Question In Acts 1:21, to qualify for primaries to be an Apostle the ardent follower of Jesus Christ must have been a witness of Christ’s baptism by John the Baptizer down to when Jesus ascended to Heaven. When Jesus ascended, eleven apostles were with him; excluding Judas. Mathias who replaced the dead Judas didn’t witness