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What’s The Correct Day For Christian Worship?

What's The Correct Day For Christian Worship?      Question to O. A.:  I have a friend who's a member of a denomination that worships on Saturday.  But her husband worships with us because our denomination worships on Sunday.  That habit of worshiping on different days of the week is now starting to hurt their marriage.  So [...]

Can A Divorced Pastor Remarry?

Can A Divorced Pastor Remarry?      Question to O. A.:  I'm a divorced pastor who had an alcoholic wife.  That was five years ago.  Now I have a new Christian woman in my life and I want to marry her.  But my denomination doesn't allow divorced pastors to remarry, and I'll lose my pastor's credentials if [...]

Why Do We Have Denominations?

Why Do We Have Denominations?      Question to O. A.:  As a child, I was taught that my denomination was the only true one.  But as an adult, I've met many wonderful people from other denominations.  So now I'm confused.  Why do Christians have denominations?  Also, are the people in the different denominations all Christians?  J. [...]

Do We Have To Go To Church?

Do We Have To Go To Church?      Question to O. A.:  My husband and I travel, so we miss a lot of church.  Do we have to go to church every Sunday?  What happens if we don't?  G. P. in Louisiana.      Dear G. P.:  The answers to your questions are complicated, since "church" and "Sunday" [...]

Can I Baptize Myself?

Can I Baptize Myself?      Question to O. A.:  I'm shy in crowds and I don't attend a church anywhere.  But I was watching a Christian TV show recently, and prayed to become a Christian.  Now I feel a desire to be baptized.  Can I baptize myself in the privacy of my home?  L. B., Alberta, [...]