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Why We Marry        
What is the purpose of God's will in your marriage? Does your spouse help you grow spiritually?

The apostle Paul stresses that Abraham was justified before circumcision, not after (Romans 4:10-12). Circumcision was only a sign of the righteousness he had already received by faith. Aren't sacraments likewise only signs, with no effect?        

Romans 10:9 says that "if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved." Baptism, footwashing, and Holy Communion are not mentioned; why are they necessary for salvation?        

Why must you perform baptism in living water, and not in a pool or baptistery?        

Salvation is by grace through faith, not by works (Ephesians 2:8,9). Aren't sacraments of works, not of faith?        

Why are some prayers not answered immediately?        

The Commandments of God Are Not Burdensome        
For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome. —1 John 5:3

Lean Not on Your Own Understanding        
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. —Proverbs 3:5

Is the Lord Among Us or Not?        
...because they tempted the Lord, saying, "Is the Lord among us or not?" —Exodus 17:7b

Not by Bread Alone        
Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God. —Matthew 4:4