Q&A Sunday March 2015 - Audio

Pastor Emmanuel Akognon answers questions submitted by members in the monthly Question and Answer Sunday. Questions from members: 1. Did King James I write a book about demonology? If yes, how can he be credited for writing the King James Version of the Bible? Was King James a Christian? 2. How would you deal with a man and woman who have had 30 years of friendship that seems pure and loving without any romantic overtones. The man gets married and a few months after revealed to his friend over 30 years that he has always had romantic feelings for her? Case Studies dealt with during the sermon. 1. Rodney believes that he was saved at a tender age of 7. He was baptized at Corinthian Baptist Church of Cotonou. Rodney participated regularly when his parents made him attend services as a young lad. Now at the age of 25 Rodney does not attend church services and only comes to church on Christmas, Mother's day, and other special events. Rodney is also living with a girl he is not married to and seems to think there is nothing wrong with the arrangement. Is Rodney a Christian? Why or why not? 2. Joanna goes to Church services religiously. Since 1990 she has never missed any church worship service. She does not attend Sunday School or Cell Group. She is single but living with a man that is separated from his wife. Joanna is 35 years old. Joanna thinks Sunday School and Cell group are extracurricular activities. She does not believe in reading the Bible on a regular basis. She was heard one time saying that she does not have to read the Bible because God speaks to her with a sweet quiet voice every day. Joanna believes that hearing the word every Sunday is good enough for her. Is Joanna a born again believer? Why or why not? 3. Karen is a covenant member of Village Baptist Church. She is also a team leader. Karen has several members of the church that she has not spoken to in over 5 years. These people drive her crazy plus, they have offended her in a very bad way and she does not have time for them. In fact, she cannot stand them. She was confronted one time by a deacon who knew about one of them. She said she just cannot find it in her heart to forgive them and act as if nothing happened. She does not want to discuss the issue. Is Karen a Christian? Why or why not? 4. Victor comes to church because he is interested in a girl at the church. He does not attend Sunday School or Bible study. In fact, he does not participate in anything unless he is invited. He was baptized at an early age but has never made a confession of faith in Christ as an adult. He has stated several times that he was baptized because his parents wanted him to do so. He does not support the work of the church at all. He has put a few dollars every now and then in the collection plate. He thinks Christian stewardship is what preachers made up in the time of the reformation. He does not believe in spending personal time with God. Would you consider Victor to be a genuine Christian? 5. Julius is a party animal. In fact, everyone in the area knows him as the "life of any party". He has been a member of Jerusalem Church of God in Christ for 10 years. He believed Jesus has nothing against going to parties and having fun. If there are no parties in the area for a month he would arrange his own and invite many of his friends. Alcohol is served freely at his parties. Some of his guests even bring their own marijuana to his parties. Julius also sings in the choir when he is on time. He claims he does not smoke or use drugs. He drinks but hardly ever gets drunk. He comes to church regularly but usually late. He does not believe in Cell Group, Bible Study, or Prayer meetings. Julius claims that God speaks to him frequently and he knows without a doubt that he is a Christian. When challenged, his form answer is "I am only human. Is Julius a follower of Christ? Why or why not?