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Can a man die and die again? (Botswana)

The first death came to all mankind through the disobedience of Father Adam. Romans 5:12 (ESV), “Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because all sinned.” Everyone is born [...]

Where did Jesus live and work?

To help us feel closer to Jesus and his life, it’s important to be familiar with his surroundings. Jesus was born in Bethlehem. He and his parents fled to Egypt for a time to escape King Herod’s wicked decree that all baby [...]

In Genesis 1:2, the earth was without form and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep and the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. The linking verb "was" has several different meanings. So is it possible that Genesis 1:2 is saying that the earth "became" without form and void? Can you replace "was" with another linking verb? (India)

In considering the sense of Genesis 1:2 we are blessed to have the guidance of investigations into the early earth’s geology.  The harmony of the testimony of Genesis and of the testimony am geology is amazing – the earth was covered completely by the ocean [...]

Jacob was a patriarch but his prayer did not save his sons except Joseph. Why? David was the psalmist but Solomon's name is not found among RIGHTEOUS people. Why? Samuel was a high priest but his sons were notorious?. Why?… If they couldn't save their own family members, then what was the use of being a prophet, patriarch, or high priest? So confused. (India)

These righteous men of old suffered grief and loss because some of their children did not follow God. Yet, when people are developed and matured through their suffering, they become compassionate, godly people.  These faithful ones will be rewarded on earth to become the [...]

What is the soul?

The Bible says the soul is made up of two parts. To create the first man Adam, Genesis 2:7 tells us God took dust from the ground to make a body and breathed into man what is called the breath of life. [...]

Please explain Revelation 2:17 (NKJV), "To him who overcomes I will give some of the hidden manna to eat. And I will give him a white stone, and on the stone a new name written which no one knows except him who receives it. (Nigeria)

The manna recalls the story of Israel in the wilderness.  “Hidden” would refer to the golden bowl full of manna laid away in the Ark of the Covenant. This manna was a memorial to the faithfulness of Jehovah, who led and “nourished” His people in [...]

How did Solomon apply his wisdom? (Ghana)

Solomon used God's wisdom to understand the natural world.  1 Kings 4:29-34 (NIV), “God gave Solomon wisdom and very great insight,…He was wiser than anyone else,...And his fame spread to all the surrounding nations. He spoke three thousand proverbs and his songs numbered a [...]

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