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Answers to Questions Listed by Topics Beginning with the Letter "M"

Unless otherwise noted, all answers were written by Jeff Hamilton.

Man

Is the spirit of man immortal?
When Jesus died, what spirit returned to God?

Marriage

A reader who believes the only reason polygamy is condemned is because the "church" condemns it.
Am I being selfish asking my wife for sex after having an emotional affair with another woman?
Am I married in the eyes of God?
Am I supposed to try to convince my husband to stay with me?
Are engagements required before a marriage can take place?
Can a young couple make a covenant even though their parent won't allow them to marry?
Can a man lust after his own wife?
Can a married man have a female friend whom he prefers over his wife?
Can adultery be forgiven? Should I tell my spouse?
Can I divorce my wife because she sees sex, even in marriage, as sinful?
Can I tell you about a way to get married without government involvement?
Can my husband ask me not to see one of my friends?
Can you marry a near relative by marriage?
Can't a wife abstain from sex for a few days?
Could cousins marry in biblical times?
Do you think a Protestant and Catholic can marry?
Does a husband have the right to spank his wife?
Does a marriage begin when it is consummated?
Does rape within a marriage lead to divorce?
Does the Bible talk about asking a father for his daughter's hand in marriage?
Does the definition of marriage change?
How are prayers handled when a woman's husband is not a Christian?
How can a husband and wife be equal when the husband has rule over the wife?
How can a wife be her husband's companion when he is the head of the household?
How can a young man stay focused?
How can I convert my Jehovah's Witnesses wife?
How do I deal with a financially irresponsible wife?
How do I defend against Satan?
How do I handle my daughter living with a man?
How do I have sex on my wedding night?
How do I repair a damaged marriage?
How do I save my marriage?
How do we handle sexual intimacy when my husband has diabetes?
How do you build trust in a marriage?
How will I know that this is the girl God wants me to marry?
I don't need a piece of paper to say I'm married
I really appreciate your article "The Institution of Marriage"
I think I'm getting too caught up in the "doing" parts of being a Christian. How can I improve?
If a country permits polygamy, is there a biblical reason not to have multiple wives?
If a man gets a woman pregnant, must they marry?
If a person commits fornication before marriage while engaged, does that effect a later marriage?
If divorce is allowed, then shouldn't polygamy be allowed?
Is anal or oral sex between a married couple a sin?
Is it a sin to lust after your own wife or husband?
Is it rape when a husband is influenced by alcohol, drugs, or pornography?
Is it right to marry a non-Christian if she is willing to convert?
Is living with your fiance all right if you seriously intend to get married?
Is looking at another person and noting they are beautiful a form of lust?
Is married love different from Christian love?
Is my marriage before a justice of the peace legitimate?
Is oral sex between a married couple a sin?
Is romantic love a duty or an emotional thing?
Is sex within marriage a privilege to be earned?
Is viewing pornography wrong when you are married?
Must a Christian wife obey her non-Christian husband?
My boyfriend and I plan to get married so is oral sex wrong in our situation?
My husband says I deserve to be spanked.
My husband supposedly stopped viewing pornography, but he has stopped sleeping with me. How can I trust him?
My marriage is not what it should be and I fear I'm losing my husband. What should I do?
My non-Christian wife led me to stop attending worship, but I'm trying to come back. Do you have any advice?
My sexual relationship with my husband is awful, how do I fix the problem?
My wife and I aren't talking any more. What do I do?
My wife has lost interest in sex. What do I do?
My wife says she forgives me, but she doesn't trust me. What do I do?
Questions about Boaz
Should a preacher do weddings?
Should a woman deny her husband sex?
Should a woman stay home and not work to take care of the children?
Should I, as a Baptist, be in a relationship with a Catholic?
Should I continue a relationship with someone of a different religion?
Should I divorce my wife?
Should I divorce to get peace back into my life?
Should I get married now?
Should I leave this marriage?
Should I marry the father of my son?
Should I marry the girl I got pregnant or the girl that I love?
Should I tell my husband about my adultery?
Should married couples stay in touch on a regular basis with an ex-boyfriend or ex-girlfriend?
Since I had unmarried sex, should I remain single?
The idea that a husband cannot rape his wife is a gross misrepresentation of what the Bible says.
Was it right to put our old dog to sleep?
We took vows before God, isn't that enough to say we are married?
What are your thoughts on how bad my marriage is?
What are your top five words of advice for newlyweds?
What can I do about my mother-in-law's interference?
What can I do about my wife's friends telling her not to trust me?
What constitutes a marriage?
What do I do about a husband that sinned at a bachelor's party?
What does the Bible teach about dating and choosing a life partner?
What happens spiritually when a husband and wife have a sexual relationship?
What more should I do to be worthy of forgiveness? I committed fornication just before my marriage.
What sexual acts should not be committed before marriage?
What should a wife do if she feels unloved?
What should I do with my husband who is living in adultery?
What to do when parents disagree about spanking
When was the spousal rape law passed?
Where did Cain get his wife?
Who did Adam and Eve's children marry?
Who was the only man in the Bible forbidden to marry?
Why attitudes toward spanking are changing
Why did God allow polygamy and concubines?
Why did God allow polygamy under the Old Testament?
Why do ministers hold a Bible during a wedding?
Why was proof required of virginity in the Old Testament?

Mary

What proof is there that Mary was born without sin?
Wouldn't Mary's sins be passed on to her son Jesus?

Medicine, Medical Practices

Are there medicinal foods?
Is acupuncture acceptable?
Is donating blood or organs wrong?
Should a Christian use medicinal drugs that may affect the mind?
Should I trust in God for my healing and not seek the aid of a doctor?
What does "anointing him with oil" mean?
Where does the Bible say doctors won't know what they are healing?
Your explanation of pharmakeia is poor

Meekness

How could Moses be called meek?
What does it mean that we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren?
What is pride?

Ministers

Are there more Christians who actually believe the Bible?
Can a woman be a preacher?
Must preachers be ordained?
Should a preacher be paid to hold a gospel meeting?
Should you only teach a subject once to a Christian who disagrees with you?
What does a preacher's wife do?

Miracles, Miraculous Gifts

A reader who doesn't believe the gifts of the Spirit have ended.
Are speaking in tongues and prophesying similar gifts?
Are tongues still in existence today?
Can you explain the gifts mentioned in Ephesians 4:11-16?
Can you recommend books on the topic of miraculous gifts for today?
Didn't Joel say that young men would dream dreams?
Do miracles happen everyday?
Do we have miracles from God today?
How many gifts did the early Christians receive from the Holy Spirit?
Praying in a heavenly tongue
What are the gifts of the Holy Spirit?
What does "anointing him with oil" mean?
What is it that I'm doing, if it is not speaking in tongues?
What is your proof that prophecy has ended?
What was the last miracle performed in the Bible?
Why are some demons rebuked and others casted out?
Why aren't we following the Holy Spirit?
Why haven't you written about the Comforter?
Why won't God heal amputees?

Modest Apparel

I need help handling teenage dress and language problems

Money

Can there be circumstances when cosigning a loan will be all right?
Do you know what it means to "cast your bread upon the waters?"
How do I deal with a financially irresponsible wife?
Is life not meant to be enjoyed?
My parent's debt is exhausting all of my savings. What am I to do?
Now Concerning the Collection
Questions about King Joash's financial management
Should I co-sign a loan for a church building?
Should the church help a family that is constantly in financial difficulties?
Should wages be fixed?
Shouldn't you teach about principles instead of pointing out people's sins?
What does 'Name it and Claim it" mean?
What does the Bible say about credit cards?
What is mammon?
What kinds of debt are permissible?
Would you help resolve a dispute over the sale of a home?

Morality and Ethics

Does pornography change a person?
Does religious ethics do more harm than good?
Hate mail from a feminist
How can Solomon say that multiple sexual partners is bad when he had hundreds of wives?
How do you handle a teenage liar?
How do you prevent teenagers from having pre-marital sex?
How should a Christian handle violent or adult content video games?
I need help handling teenage dress and language problems
Is it okay for boys and girls to swim together?
Is it wrong to have a job that encourages others to sin?
Is masturbation unacceptable?
Is same gender love wrong?
Isn't vegetarianism the ideal for man?
Shouldn't you teach about principles instead of pointing out people's sins?
We may disagree, but doesn't matter, so long as we get to heaven
What advantage is there to being religious?
What are the biblical consequences to lying?
What are your opinions about the Disney company?
What do you think about the idea "anything you do in moderation is not a sin?"
What is the spiritual impact of online pornography?
What makes some fantasy stories wrong?
What sexual acts should not be committed before marriage?
What to do when a church leader preys on members
When is it appropriate to start kissing?
Will I be sinning if I have sex with my girlfriend?
Would God be pleased with my example to my children?
Why is suicide a sin?

Moses

How could Moses be called meek?
What saved Joshua and Caleb?

Murder

Can a murderer be forgiven by God and still go to heaven?
Can God be fair if He doesn't give a sinner another chance to repent?
How can God command us not to murder when God murdered people in the Old Testament?
Is it right for a soldier to kill in war?
Is the commandment "You shall not kill" or "You shall not murder"?

Music

Are pants, earrings, makeup, or Reggaeton music bad?
Can I use your pictures on my website?
Can instrumental music be used during weddings held in a church building?
If is wrong to use instrumental music because the New Testament doesn't mention it, then it would be wrong to use electricity.
Is it okay to listen to instrumental "Christian" music outside of worship?
Is it okay to listen to secular music?
Is the song "Light the Fire" scriptural?
Is the use of a "praise team" scriptural?
Should I only listen to "Christian" music?
What is your opinion about instrumental music in the church?
What musical instruments were used in ancient Greece?
What song books would you recommend?
Why are there musical instruments in Revelation?

Mutual Edification Movement

Do abuses prove that preachers are being overused in congregations?
Must the duties of preaching be evenly distributed among able and qualified men?
What is "mutual edification?"