Forty Days to Freedom: Get Your Deepest Biblical Questions Answered

By James A. Tondo

From the onset of the first question-"Is it biblical (right) to have a funeral service in the church (edifice)?"-to the dire last question-"Is it forbidden for Christians to hold political office?"-Forty Days to Freedom engages the yearning soul seeking clarity that brings stink or peace, pain or joy, folly or wisdom, incredulity or faith. It reveals biblical truths about our existence and the faith that was once handed down to us by those who had gone ahead of us. It allows the Scripture to speak and mankind to listen. It reveals God's own heart in matters that may seem controversial to the many preachers and teachers of our faith today and in matters that many believers find intriguing to their thirsty souls. Whichever way it may take you depends on the condition of your heart, but it is Forty Days to Freedom.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
• Release date: Sep 16, 2021
• ISBN: 9781638741107

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Day 1

Is it biblical (right) to have a funeral service in the church (edifice)?

Answer: Consider the following passages.

And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. (Colossians 3:17 NIV)

If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. (Romans 14:8 NIV)

And everything that does not come from faith is sin. (Romans 14:23c NIV)

Day 2

On which day should Christians worship—Saturday or Sunday?

Answer: Consider the following passages.

On the Sabbath we went outside the city gate to the river, where we expected to find a place of prayer. We sat down and began to speak to the women who had gathered there. (Acts 16:13 NIV)

On the first day of the week we came together to break bread. Paul spoke to the people and, because he intended to leave the next day, kept on talking until midnight. (Acts 20:7 NIV)

One person considers one day more sacred than another; another considers every day alike. Each of them should be fully convinced in their own mind. (Romans 14:5 NIV)

Day 3

Must I get baptized to be saved?

Answer: Consider the following passages.

Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. (Mark 16:16 NIV)

Jesus answered, "Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. (John 3:5 NIV)

He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. (Titus 3:5 NIV)

Day 4

Which age is the minimum age for baptism?

Answer: Consider the following passages.

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. (Matthew