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Could you please give an overview on the subject of baptism?

We at the Good News regularly receive questions about baptism, so here is an overview of the subject.
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I have a friend who believes that since Jesus was God, He could not have sinned. Do you have any articles about this?

I've looked for quite some time on your Web site for any articles concerning whether Jesus Christ, when He lived as a human being, could have sinned.
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Why don't youth take part in Passover services?

What does the Bible say?
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Some people say that drinking alcoholic beverages is not a sin, but that the overuse is what the Scriptures condemn. I have consistently opposed the consumption of alcohol either in small or large amounts. What are the Biblical standards?

Is any amount of alcohol a sin to consume?
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Where can I find what the Bible says about communion? Is the frequency left up to each individual?

Should we take the communion whenever we want or is there a prescribed frequency?
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I have a little problem with social anxiety at the United Church of God congregation I attend. Every time any of the youth talk to me I just freak out. I don't know what to do. I was wondering if I could ask some help or advice.

I want to enjoy local youth events like the barn dance, but I am just too afraid.
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Question: I am having a difficult time in my life. I have lost my faith in God. Can you tell me why I should believe in God when nothing in my life has gone the way I have wanted it to? What can I do to get my faith in God back? Any advice would be great.

What can I do to regain faith in the face of so much evil in the world?
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I am altogether disillusioned with human nature and the structure of human society. What should I do?

Is there anything good left in the world?
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Question: Is it true that one does not help the homeless, the destitute and the poor by giving them something? They are helped by giving them a job with remuneration. Right?

What should we do when we pass a homeless person on the street?
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Question: Reading the publication How to Understand the Bible, I would like to know if the King James Version is the best version I can refer to. If not, which one is?

I am a bit disturbed by misinterpretations or missing words and quotes in some translations.
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If we go to "sleep" after death, awaiting a resurrection, what happens to a person who is cremated?

How can somebody be resurrected if they are cremated?
A man looking down as the sun glares in the background.
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How Do People Truly Know If God Is Calling Them?

Is it obvious or is it a subtle, internal process? One of the signs that God may be calling you is that you are beginning, however gradually, to truly understand the Scriptures with a depth and dimension that you never...
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I have a relationship with a guy that I love very much. As a Christian, is it OK to kiss your boyfriend?

Passionate kissing does not belong outside of marriage, regardless of our background.
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I have a friend who has started wearing all black clothes. People are making fun of her, and she supposedly told someone she is gothic. She has been a good friend, so what should I do or say to help her?

Should I stop hanging out with her, because of the way she dresses, and will people judge me like that if I hang out with her?
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I truly love my Lord and Savior, so why do I blatantly hurt Him by deliberate sin? I just do not understand why I continue to commit certain sins.

How can I overcome persistent sins which seem to overtake me so often?
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My friend and I recently got in a fight. I know that God wants us to forgive each other, but sometimes it's really hard. How can we forgive another person when we are having trouble doing so?

Your question is both profound and vital to the basic foundation of all human relationships.
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Why is it so hard to get accepted into a group of my own peers even at church activities? At every activity I have attended for youth for the past year I have felt like an outsider.

I hear that we should not have "cliques," but I notice that church teens and the school teens are not much different in that aspect.
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I love my husband very much and want him to be saved and one day to be in heaven with me. But sometimes our marriage is absolute torture because of his behavior. He has no interest in being saved. Please pray for me and help me.

How can I deal with an un-believing spouse?
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I understand if your religion teaches sex before marriage is wrong but your portrayal of sex seems negative. Also, your interpretation of the Bible seems out of touch in the 21st century. Our God-given free choice lets us choose for ourselves what’s best.

How can we bring the ancient writings of the Bible into the 21st century? The
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In my catechism, the Fourth Commandment is to "Honor our father and mother." The Third Commandment is to "Remember the Sabbath Day." Please correct this error.

In reading a recent issue of The Good News I discovered that someone made an error in regard to the Fourth Commandment. It stated that the Fourth Commandment is "Remember the Sabbath Day to keep it holy."
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