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Hi BJ. You are absolutely correct that food can become addictive. Matthew 4:4 indicates that food is necessary to sustain life though - is gambling also necessary in this same way? If food is necessary but some people can develop an unhealthy relationship with it, both 1 Corinthians chapters 6 and 9 would seem relevant - we must manage our relationship with food (i.e. not be "mastered" by it as described in 1 Cor. 6:12) in order to avoid sin.

Thank you for the kind words, Shauna. Is ECS the same as the "Write-way Prison Ministries, Inc" that you referenced later in your comments? Do you have some sort of association with Write-way?

Glad you found it helpful :)

Hi Sang. As we argue in the video, there is no New Testament command to use instruments, nor do we see an example of it or any scenario where we would have to necessarily infer that they were used. To many, this is a conclusive lack of evidence that using instruments is acceptable to God. Can it be Scripturally proven that musical instruments are acceptable?

Very glad to hear that you found this helpful. "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you," Matt. 7:7 "So then neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but God who causes the growth," 1 Cor. 3:7

Dan - Feel free to email us directly if you want to talk further. info@riverridgechurch.org

The stock market certainly involves speculation about the future performance of a company, but owning stocks also includes owning a stake of the company (and often voting rights, etc). This is ultimately a matter of opinion, but many see this as an important distinction compared to gambling. Gambling, of course, doesn't confer ownership of anything but the rights to the wager itself. Certainly though, a person could be guilty of greed via their stock investments just like they would be via gambling. Daniel - Member, River Ridge church of Christ

@@RiverRidgechurchofChrist Saludos all the people I know that spend a dollar or two in the lottery are good people and live a normal life sometimes us like Christian's focus so much in the little things thanks for sharing.

Hola Aron. We can agree that, if you are dealing with a non-Christian who appears to live a balanced life, this isn't the subject to start with (Matt. 23: 23). That said, I try to be very careful to not speak for God and let Him dictate what is important rather than attempting to push my values on Him (John 7:16-18). If everyone agrees that their relationship with God is of great importance, then it be easy to earnestly evaluate something as trivial as lottery tickets :)

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I wouldn't saying investing being gambling! There is risk but you are investing into something to make a profit. I buy and sell computers sometimes I make a bad investment in one and I loose. But I did pay for the computer. So they are different. Not true gambling like casino Lottery ticket betting on sports games!

The verses are certainly related. As Hebrews 8:5 describes, many Old Testament events were described as "types" and "shadows" of things to come in Jesus' time. From this perspective, Abraham recognized how God recognized his faith and provide an acceptable sacrifice in his circumstances but was also faithful to bless the nations that would come through him (Gen. 12:3). If you are interested, we posted a written article exploring this a while back: www.riverridgechurch.org/resources/study-the-word-blog/2017/04/02/what-does-john-856-mean Daniel, member at River Ridge church of Christ

Hi Butch. When you have time, read about the rich man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31). Notice how when both die, one is described as being in torment and the other in comfort. In verse 26, Abraham explains that people cannot pass from one side to the other. Both states - torment and comfort - are found in Hades. The Bible indicates that Hades itself is an intermediate state between our earthly lives and our eternal spiritual ones. Notice how Acts 2:27 and 2:31 contrast Hades (temporary) with a permanent place in Heaven. We can conclude from this that when we are judged by Christ (2 Cor. 5:10), the judgment is final. Daniel, member at River Ridge church of Christ

Glad it was helpful! We have a HUGE archive of Bible-based answers to other questions: ua-cam.com/play/PLOwt6OAMcElPD6MT2djtS0e2Zz6y8fQ2Q.html Alternately, you can email questions to studytheword@wowway.com for inclusion in a future show :)

Sorry to hear that, fieredd92. Obviously this is a lesson you have carried with you

River Ridge church of Christ but she causing me to sin we’re constantly arguing.. and everything I’ve express her I don’t her doing is what she do and does it in the thought of the fact I don’t like it.. anyone that don’t like me is who she becomes friends with .. she be never show me any loyalty and grieving up there was no such thing as mistakes you might as well say I purposely did and she blames me for thing I didn’t do and when she found out I didn’t do it she wouldn’t apologized

Again, I'm sorry to hear this - it sounds very challenging. Romans 12:18 is worth remembering: "If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone." Notice that this instruction is not saying we must live at peace with everyone, just that we should strive for it to the degree that we can control/influence the situation. As Luke 16:15 states, God knows our hearts. You may not be able to control how your grandmother acts and she may not be fair with you, but God will only judge you for your actions. I hope this is of some comfort to you. Daniel - Member, River Ridge church of Christ

Hi Gary - This is an important question. Clearly, 2 Corinthians 5:9-10 references that Christians will be judged. If I understand your question correctly, you are asking what sins a Christian will actually be accountable for. The Bible is clear that any sin a Christian repents of will be forgiven, meaning they are no longer spiritually accountable for it (Acts 3:19, Acts 26:20, 1 John 1:9, Hebrews 10, etc.) Thus, the only sins that will be held against a Christian (in the absolute, soul-defining way) are those that were not repented of. 1 John 5:16 references this concept and calls them "sins leading to death" - i.e. a person who physically dies while having unrepented sin is in spiritual danger, whereas the person who repents of all their sin before physical death is safe in Christ. Daniel - Member, River Ridge church of Christ

Genesis 2:16-17 describes how Adam could eat of any fruit except the fruit of the tree of knowledge of good and evil. I'm not sure if we can answer your question definitively, but the verses seem to imply that continued consumption of the tree of life was required. Daniel - Member, River Ridge church of Christ

Thanks for the comment, Dustin. Sorry for the late reply - a few people monitor this account, so the comments sometimes fall through the cracks. You are absolutely correct that KJV has several well-documented limitations. Arguably, any commonly available translation is "correct enough" to teach the reader the things necessary for salvation. That being said, I personally wouldn't recommend KJV to anyone asking for a good translation to study from. Daniel - Member, River Ridge church of Christ

So you wouldn't recommend the Standard KJV or 1611 KJV(with Apocrypha included between Testaments) Bible. Here's 3 reasons why you should: 1(The KJV Bible was translated over a period of 7 years by professional scholars[who had access to the Codex Vaticanus and Siniaticus manuscripts used for modern versions like the ESV, NIV, NASB, or NLT].) 2(King James I and ALL the authors of the original 1611 KJV were targeted for assassination by the Jesuits.) 3(The KJV has survived for over 400 years despite numerous attacks and criticisms.). It's lasted longer than most versions available today, and it's a miracle that it even exists to begin with. That's more than enough reason for me to recommend it. I would also recommend the LXX(Greek Septuagint), the Wycliffe Bible, Tyndale New Testament, Coverdale Bible, and the Matthews Bible. The only reason I'm not KJV only is because I'm not convinced that it's the only accurate version of the Bible.

Dustin Granger your first reason isn't that strong of an argument. Your first reason ALL you said was professional scholars took seven years to make it. That's it. They had access to vaticanus and sanaiticus yet they didn't use those manuscripts that's a fact. So your first reason is just... bleh

Dustin Granger the king James translators used Erasmus, and bezas and stephanus Greek text(I think the last two) but they didn't use saniaticus and vaticanus, that's a lie

Thanks Jim - we appreciate the feedback. The fields are ripe for harvest!

Hi Jim - We appreciated your thoughts, but I must admit nothing surprises me anymore. Once you start rejecting parts of God’s word, then nothing is going to stop you from rejecting more and eventually all. My response to such people would be very direct. As Paul mentioned in, II Thes. 2:11, God will send a strong delusion so they would believe a lie. If people want to believe lies, our God will allow it (although He does not approve). There isn’t much you can teach people Biblically when they reject Biblical authority. Thus, quoting any of those 100’s of verses to them will fall on deaf ears. People will hear what they want (II Tim. 4:2-5). Your response would not be so much - look at these verses, rather, a need to respect what the Bible teaches (II Tim. 3:16; Col. 1:18; Matt. 28:18; Col. 3:17; I Pet. 4:11, etc.). Most everything that I teach comes back to authority - it has to, else it is from man and not God. Their main problem, as I see it, is the common misunderstanding of mercy and grace. Many religious people view these as things offered to us by the Lord unconditionally. They have been brainwashed to think that if there are conditions, then it can’t be mercy and grace. Man must obey from the heart that form of doctrine (Rom. 6:17). That doctrine is Christ’s (II Jn. 9). Until man accepts that fact that he must work out his own salvation with fear and trembling (Phil. 2:12), they will go through life with a false hope. Jim I want you to be concerned over this, but first focus on Jim. Knowing that you see error in the life of others (and you really do), make sure you are right with God. First take care of self, then we can see clearly to help others (Matt. 7:1-7). Make sure you are a Christian and have become part of His spiritual family, the church He purchased with His own blood (Acts 20:28; Acts 2:38,47; Eph. 1:22-23, etc.). Please keep in touch and if you need any more assistance, don’t hesitate to write here or via studytheword@wowway.com Chuck

thank you!

Agreed that Christians need to honor their conscience per Romans 14 and 1 Cor. 8. Christians are also called to grow in accordance with God's will though. Just as it is wrong to ignore sin (1 Cor. 5:1-2) , it is also wrong to create law where God has not (Mark 7:6-7). An Christian might start out believing that interracial marriage is wrong, but there is no sound, scriptural basis for this. - Daniel, member, River Ridge church of Christ

Hi Wayne. Thanks for watching. We've actually done a few videos about the thief on the cross if you are interested: ua-cam.com/users/my_videos?o=U&sq=thief

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Thanks Chris. We have many gifted speakers in our group. Romans 1:16: I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes"

Thanks for watching, Colakat. What verses are you basing your claim on?

"The second death is not an eternal punishment" ceasing to exist is not an eternal punishment? what is your defenition of an eternal punishment if ceasing to exist is not. Ezekiel 18:20 the soul that sins it shall die.

Death is used two way in scripture, physical and spiritual. Did Adam and Eve die the day they ate the fruit? God said they would and they did. Sin brings forth separation from God (Isa. 59:1-2; Rom. 6:23). It is appointed for men to die once then the judgment (Heb. 9:27) this is physical. Eternal punishment is not ceasing to exist - else there is no eternal punishment. But there is ongoing suffering (Matt. 25:30,,46). Just ceasing to exist is not a punishment. If it was, man has nothing to fear in sinning. So big deal, when I die that's it. That is not what the Bible teaches. Read Lk. 16:19-31).

@@RiverRidgechurchofChrist What do people do in hell?

Ivan - The Bible offers some descriptions of Heaven and Hell but says relatively little about what people will specifically do in either place. Regarding Hell: Matthew 25:41 describes an "everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his angels" Verse 46 calls it an eternal punishment. Matthew 13:42 - "a furnace of fire...wailing and gnashing of teeth" 2 Thessalonians 1:9 - "They will suffer the punishment of eternal destruction, away from the presence of the Lord and away from the glory of his might" John 5:28-29 describes the condition of the wicked by saying they will receive a "resurrection of condemnation" -Daniel, member at River Ridge church of Christ

Thanks for chiming in. Logic and a big-picture perspective both point in His direction

Thanks for watching, Toney2817. Your comment poses an important question - how will the Holy Spirit lead us? ua-cam.com/video/FDpzKTy9ofY/v-deo.html

Toney2817 - As an FYI, we recently posted a video exploring the question of how Christians should gain knowledge (man or the Spirit?) Take a look and let us know what you think! ua-cam.com/video/MBDogU42DmA/v-deo.html

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