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The development of the new spiritual mind is the primary goal and objective of a new creature Christian, thus he must be faithful in daily fulfilling his consecration vow. Is it that this makes one strong to face all trials which must come?

Yes! Daily walking in the footsteps of our Lord builds character-strength and faith to endure onto the end. There are many admonitions and supportive scriptures that will encourage and comfort us as we try to fulfill our vows. Here are but a few:Romans 12:1-2 [...]

What are spiritual weapons?

2 Corinthians 10:3-5 (ESV), “For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. We destroy arguments and every lofty [...]

Explain how the unity of the brethren is like the holy anointing oil poured on Aaron in Psalms 133:1-3.

Psalm 133:1-3 (NKJV), "Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious oil upon the head, running down on the beard, the beard of Aaron, running down on the edge of his garments. [...]

I'm dealing with a few people who are accusing us wrongly. Their accusations are false and they never get tired of telling lies. They are wicked people and I don't know what we did to deserve this struggle. Everyday I pray to God so that He might rescue us. But nothing is working… (India)

Our hearts go out to you. Lies and false accusations are very painful and cause much suffering. Is it at all possible for you to change situations where you might start fresh without this burden? It might be worth the trouble of doing so... [...]

What can we do for God that will inspire Him to give us blessings? (Liberia)

Jesus taught his followers to focus their hearts and minds on God’s kingdom. He promised that our natural necessities will be over-ruled and provided by God. Mathew 6:33, “Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you [...]

Could you please explain Matthew 6:22-23? How is the eye light or dark? (Jamaica)

Matthew 6:22, “The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light.” The eye is the light and window of our being. Our desires, our focus, our activities reflect how dedicated we [...]

I have backslid 3 times before. I am now saved & happy with God. But I have a lot of guilt from backsliding. (United Kingdom)

If you have hurt anyone from your backsliding, the Bible teaches you should try to make amends. Jesus said, “Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift [...]

What does the Bible say about fake people who pretend to be friends with you? They just use you for what they can get out of you.

Those fake friends are liars or hypocrites. They are pretending to be your friend but in their hearts they are not. It would be wise to stop letting them use you. Don't be their friend anymore. However, you should be courteous and even “agape” love [...]

Why are Christians to sacrifice when we know that Jesus finished it all?

Yes, Jesus did completely atone for our sins. We can add nothing of merit to his accomplished work. 1 Timothy 2:5-6 NKJV, “For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself a ransom for [...]

Are we supposed to give up everything to follow Christ? (United States)

Yes. In order to become a Christian, a person must deny his own will to only obey God's will. “Then He (Jesus) said to them all, ‘If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and [...]

What does Isaiah 54:17 mean? "'No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and this is their vindication from me,' declares the LORD." (United States)

The prophets not only addressed events in ancient Israel and its future, they also prophesied of the Christian church. This verse has a double application - both to regathered Israel and to the Christian church. No weapon in the hand of either Satan, or [...]

God wants us to help the needy, right? When is it time to stop helping them? I mean is there a limit somewhere? (United States)

Poverty is a grievous problem - one that causes much suffering and pain. As Christians, we would not turn away from helping someone. The Apostle Paul wrote in Galatians 6:10, “As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto [...]

Why does God say that He chastens those whom He loves? (Trinidad/Tobago)

It is a unique privilege to have the heavenly Father so involved with our lives that He accepts us as dearly beloved children. He teaches us by instruction in the Word of truth and by overruling our circumstances. Through these methods, if correctly received, [...]

What are some Bible verses about spiritual fruitfulness? (Liberia) (fruit of the spirit)

In John chapter 15, Jesus said if we abide in him, we will bear fruit. To abide in Jesus, we must first acknowledge we are sinners, and we cannot become righteousness by our own works. Next, we must recognize Jesus Christ has been provided [...]

How or what offering is an act of worship of love? (Nigeria)

“God is Spirit and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” (John 4:24) In Old Testament times, under the law given to Israel through Moses, it was proper to present offerings of cattle, grains or other produce, to remain in harmony [...]

Please explain 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 (NASB), "Do you not know that you are a temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? If any man destroys the temple of God, God will destroy him, for the temple of God is holy, and that is what you are." (Philippines)

We will consider three perspectives of these verses. Perspective 1: In the context of this chapter, Paul is warning the brethren to watch for those who would bring in false doctrines and heresies. These could cause factions and divisions among the collective “temple” of [...]

Ephesians 6:14-17. How does this armor of God protect us from Satan?

Ephesians 6:13 (NET), “…take up the full armor of God so that you may be able to stand your ground on the evil day, and having done everything, to stand.”In order to stand firm, you must fasten “the belt of truth around your waist.” [...]

Someone asked me to explain why our General Overseer goes about with a siren and bodyguards? Please, how do I answer the person as a Christian? (United Kingdom)

Summary: No spirit-begotten Christian needs any human bodyguards.Discussion: Angels have and do invisibly minister to all those who have made a consecration to do the will of God and follow in the footsteps of Jesus. We often refer to these angels as “guardian angels.” [...]

In the Ten Commandments, one said thou shall not kill. But can we pray for an evil person to die? Is it wrong? (Nigeria)

Yes, it is wrong to pray for someone to die. You are correct that the Ten Commandments state that thou shall not kill. Not only should we not kill, but also we should strive to have love (agape) in our heart for all. Agape [...]

Why should people not indulge in casual sex? (Nigeria)

Just as marriage symbolizes the unity and devotion between a man and woman, sex symbolizes the unity of the flesh as one. Genesis 2:24 (NASB), "For this reason a man shall leave his father and his mother and be joined to his wife; and [...]

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