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The Gogian Invasion

Question or Topic Do the events in Ezekiel 38 and 39-the Gogian invasion-begin before or after the return of Christ? Scripture Ezekiel 38...

The abomination of desolation

Question or Topic What is "the abomination of desolation" of which Daniel prophesied and to which our Lord makes reference in the Olivet...

Legal change at baptism

Question or Topic Where do the Scriptures teach that a legal change occurs in our relationship to God at baptism? Answer There is no...

The meaning of "chosen"

Question or Topic What is the meaning of the word "chosen"? (As used in Rev. 17:14, in the expression "called and chosen and faithful")...

Practice of cremation

Question or Topic What guidance do the Scriptures provide concerning the practice of cremation as a means of disposing of the body of a...

Jesus' claim to the throne of David

Question or Topic The scriptures clearly state the claim of Jesus to the throne of David. This claim was through Solomon and eventually...

Tattoos

Question or Topic Is it proper for servants of God to mark their bodies with tattoos? Scripture Leviticus 19:28 Answer The custom of...

Do the Scriptures provide a genealogy with an associated chronology?

Question or Topic Do the Scriptures provide a genealogy, with an associated chronology, extending from Adam to Christ? If not, how are...

Legal change at baptism and forgiveness of sins

Question or Topic In the March 2003 issue of the Advocate, the question was considered: Where do the Scriptures teach that a legal change...

Signing petitions

Question or Topic Is it right that brothers and sisters should sign petitions to the authorities? Answer In our view, it is not possible...