I will answer the question in two words, “don’t borrow”. When it comes to financial matters the Christian should always live responsibly. A Christian must take care of his own financial needs and also live in a responsible way concerning those under his or [...]
This is based on Matthew 28:19: “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the son and the holy spirit.”Current scholarship shows that we were never asked to baptize in the name of the Father, [...]
The “Sons of God” are the angels. In Jude 6: it says: “And the angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day.” We see that [...]
The question implies that God directly causes the extremely unfortunate situation where a child is abused by his/her parents. God does not cause this horrible situation to occur. This world and all of mankind is full of sin. Because there is sin, there is death and [...]
No, the Bible does not indicate the serpent had a sexual union with Eve. The Bible plainly teaches that the serpent lied and tricked Eve into eating the forbidden fruit.The account of Adam and Eve and the serpent in the Garden of Eden is found [...]
The agreement that forms the basis of Christian relationship with God is not under Moses. Faith and Grace (Rom 6:15) are basis of a relationship with God in this age. The Law was supposed to lead to Christ…Galatians 3:24 New International Version (NIV), “So [...]
God appears to be very understanding and loving when youth and lifestyle are spoken of in the Bible. As a young person, God knows that you will make mistakes and even rebel. In fact, God’s plan is entirely based on mankind making mistakes and [...]
Galatians was the Apostle Paul’s letter to a group of churches in Asia Minor. These churches were composed of Christians who were originally heathen or converted Jews. Some of these believers had the correct understanding of the efficacy of Jesus’ sacrifice to cover our [...]
We are beings created with the power of decision making. We have the freedom of choice. Everyone can weigh the pros and cons on any given matter and make a choice as to what they do. There is also the matter of will-power that [...]
Webster defines fear as an unpleasant often strong emotion caused by anticipation of danger or pain. Fear implies anxiety and usually loss of courage. This strong emotion creates changes in brain and body functions. Ultimately, fear may cause a person to run away, hide or freeze [...]
First, this is an excellent question, and there are many different opinions regarding the answer. The reason for the many opinions is because the scriptures do not give us a "thus saith the LORD" on this subject. However, based on scriptures, we can identify [...]
Good family relationships are important to God and for the well-being of every family member. God himself set the order amongst his intelligent creation. “I would have you know that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is [...]
"The floodgate in Genesis 7 is figurative language. It means that God held back the rains of the flood until the proper time when Noah, his family, and the animals were safe in the ark. In this scripture, 'the heavens' means the sky or [...]
Judges 13: 3-5, 7 (NIV), “The angel of the LORD appeared to her and said, ‘You are barren and childless, but you are going to become pregnant and give birth to a son. Now see to it that you drink no wine or other [...]
Let's first look at some instances in the Bible where a person tried to worship a being other than God or Jesus. (All references are to the New International Version Bible.) While receiving the Revelation of Jesus Christ on the Isle of Patmos, the [...]
We want songs that reinforce the good in our hearts. Are the lyrics lovely, pure and good? Philippians 4:8 “Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever wins respect, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovable, whatever is of good repute--if there is any [...]
Christian character growth begins with faith. This is fundamental, and a wise man builds upon this strong foundation. "Without faith it is impossible to please Him: for he that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is the rewarder of [...]
This site provides short answers of 500 words or less. Your excellent question requires a lengthy answer beyond the scope of this app. The Jewish Tabernacle was a movable tent (or temple) where the Israelites could be in contact with God’s presence as they [...]
Thank you for your interesting question. Generally in the New Testament, the word office describes a position of service in the church such as a deacon, or an elder (translated bishop). When the early church was being established, the apostle Paul gave some helpful [...]
God has used dreams in the past to give a message of prophecy as He deemed necessary. Let’s examine some of the most notable.Starting with Joseph the son of Jacob, Joseph started receiving prophetic dreams when he was young. His first was of sheaves [...]
