2. Area: 27,699 sq. miles Freetown Makeni

3. Questions From Sierra Leone “The book of Psalms allows us to use instruments, but the church of Christ refuses. Why?” The psalms mention instruments (ex: 150). This is because it was a command (81:1-4). The psalms were written under the Old Covenant, but we are under the New now (Heb. 8:5-13; II Cor. 3:6-17; Eph. 5:19).

4. Questions From Sierra Leone “How Can We Teach Someone Who Believes In Institutionalism?” Start where they are/where we agree. Then, work on the things where they are in error. (Ex: Acts 7, 13) Show them the simplicity of the work of the church (Acts 11:28-30; Phil. 4:15; Eph. 4:11-12; Rom. 15:25-26; I Tim. 5:16).

5. Questions From Sierra Leone “Are We To Judge Others Or Preach Christ Crucified?” This is a misunderstanding of Matthew 7:1- 5 and I Corinthians 2:1-5. To preach Christ crucified is to preach an exclusive message! (Jn. 14:6; Mk. 16:15-16) When we preach the truth, people will feel the weight of their sin, and will also learn what to do to be free (Jn. 8:31-32)!

6. Questions From Sierra Leone “Who Were The Sons Of God and Daughters Of Men?” Genesis 6:1-2 (When evil and good marry) Sons of God = Descendants of Seth (Gen. 4:26-ch. 5) Daughters Of Men = Descendants of Cain (Gen. 4:17-24). Can’t be angels/humans (Matt. 22:30). Similar times (Deut. 7:1-4; Neh. 13:23-27).

7. Questions From Sierra Leone “Is It Right To Hold People For A Month Before Baptizing Them?” No! Every case of conversion, folks were taken immediately and baptized into Christ. Acts 2:38-41, 8:35-38, 16:14-15, 30-34; etc. We have no promise of tomorrow (Prov. 27:1). Do we believe the purpose of baptism?

8. Lessons From Sierra Leone “What Is The Difference Between An Apostle And A Disciple?” Apostle = “one sent” (Heb. 3:1; Matt. 10:1-5; Mark 16:15-16) Disciple = “student, learner” (Jn. 8:31-32) All apostles were disciples, but not all disciples were apostles.

9. Questions From Sierra Leone “Why Do You In The church Of Christ Not Speak In Tongues?” We do! Tongues = Languages (Acts 2:4, 7-8, 11) However, the power given to men from the Holy Spirit to speak an earth-language one has not studied (I Cor. 12:10), has been done away (I Cor. 13:8-10).

10. Questions From Sierra Leone “God Does Not Want Any To Perish. Why Did He Say A Specific Number Of People Will Go To Heaven?” First, God did not do this. This is a misunderstanding of Revelation 7:4, 14:3. 144,000 is a figurative term, not literal. 12 x 12 x 1000 = No saved person is forgotten (Rev. 14:1-5)!

11. Lessons From Sierra Leone “Does Jesus Have Any Biological Brothers?” Matthew 13:53-56 “Who Were The Parents Of Cain’s Wife?” Genesis 5:3

12. Questions From Sierra Leone “Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?” Remember that we are living in a sinful world (Gen. 3). Therefore, bad things happen. Sometimes, “bad things” are the consequence for serving God (II Cor. 11:24- 27; John 15:18-20; II Tim. 3:12) Job/Jesus Ecclesiastes 9:11-12 is also true.

13. “What Must I Do To Be Saved?” Hear The Gospel (Rom. 10:17) Believe In Christ (Jn. 8:24) Repent Of Sins (Lk.13:3) Confess Christ (Rom. 10:10) Be Baptized (I Pet. 3:21) For The Erring Child: Repent (Acts 8:22), Confess (I Jn. 1:9), Pray (Acts 8:22)