Christians must only worship the God of heaven (Rev. 22:8-9).  Yet, we are also commanded to give honor to governmental authorities (Matt. 22:21; Rom. 13:1-7; 1 Pet. 2:17).  The “Caesar,” “governmental authorities,” and “emperor” referred to by Jesus, Paul, and Peter would be the same entities which persecuted Christians severely and who would have a hand in their deaths, but Christians were still commanded by God to show honor to them. … Read More Bible Q&A: Is It Sinful for a Christian to Salute or Honor A National Flag?

Should the pig that was cast with demons be eaten today as clean meat? The actual pigs which the demons entered after being cast out of the two Gadarean men threw themselves off of a cliff and drowned around 2,000 years ago, and so it would be impossible to eat them (Matt. 8:28-34). As for… Read More Bible Q&A: A Question About Eating Pigs

Why no music, why no praising during service, should women wear a cover over our heads when the minister speaks? According to musicians, singing is music.  Thus, there is music during our worship.  As to why there is no music coming from musical instruments, the reason is because the only type of music commanded by… Read More Bible Q&A: Three Questions About What Happens During Worship in the Lord’s Church

Since women are not to exercise authority over men in the church, would it be wrong for women to attend congregational meetings in which the business of the church was discussed? It is true that God inspired the apostle to write that Christian women are not to teach or exercise authority over men (1 Tim.… Read More Bible Q&A: Since Women Are Not To Exercise Authority Over Men In The Church, Would It Be Wrong For Women To Attend Congregational Meetings?