This is a great question, and in Scripture the answer is different depending on your relationship with God. Ancient Israel was given many laws by God, and it was clearly stated what constitutes murder and what would be an accidental death. Murder was punishable [...]
This is a continuous struggle for the Christian. Jesus knew our position and prayed for us. “I pray not that you should take them out of the world, but that you should keep them from the evil. They are not of the world, even [...]
God is the one who calls a person to be a disciple of Jesus. Our natural, sinful self cannot comprehend God’s calling. 1 Corinthians 1:21, “…the world by wisdom knew not God…” Jesus asked Peter, “…who do you say that I am? And Simon [...]
The answer may differ depending on the individual, local situation for each group of believers. However, what our focus should be and the remedy for every issue facing us is the same for all.If we:Love God with all of our being (Mark 12:30),Love other [...]
God’s plan for us and ALL of his creation is grander and more wonderful than anything we could ever imagine! Our heavenly Father’s original design for a perfect universe filled with perfect beings has been in the process of fulfilment from before the creation [...]
You have identified one important step in walking in the will of God: to become aware of the Scriptures which provide the light to see life and its decisions properly. “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.” [...]
1 John 3:9-13 (NET) “Everyone who has been fathered by God does not practice sin,…by this the children of God and the children of the devil are revealed…you have heard from the beginning: that we should love one another, not like Cain who was [...]
Perhaps the Parable of the Prodigal Son gives us some insight into this question. The younger son asked his father, ‘Father, give me the share of the estate that falls to me.’ And he divided his wealth between them. “The younger son gathered everything [...]
Use of the phrase "God's children" could refer to several different groups; for instance, all of mankind, the nation of Israel, all those who consider themselves Christian, and the little flock of people who have followed Jesus in dedicating their lives in sacrifice to [...]
(I admit that I have no firsthand experience with terrorism.) The second part of the question reads, “can Christians carry weapons to defend ourselves?” Christians carrying weapons is an individual’s own decision. Is it a sin for a Christian to own a weapon? No. [...]
Absolutely, God does help the lonely. “I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.” (Hebrews 13:5) “Draw nigh to God and he will draw nigh to you” (James 4:8) “I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you” (John 14:18) “You keep [...]
There is only actually one call for the Christian and that is to come into Christ and abide there in a life of consecration and sacrifice for God. Romans 12:1 tells us the present our bodies a living sacrifice which is our reasonable service. [...]
Four questions need to be answered: Does the Bible teach that drinking wine is wrong? Am I toasting something God would approve? Do I fall into bad behavior when I drink wine? How does my behavior affect others?The Bible urges us to be cautious with drinking wine. The [...]
George Mueller, a Christian living at the turn of the 20th century, wrote: “I seek in the beginning to get my heart in such a state that it has no will of its own in regard to a given matter. Nine-tenths of the difficulties [...]
The Bible directs the followers of Jesus to be subject to the powers that be. In Rom. 13:1-7 the Apostle Paul explains that those who are in authority are there by God's appointment. We are to give to them all their dues -- taxes [...]
God is always open to bringing you closer to Him. “Draw nigh unto God and He will draw nigh to you,” James 4:8. He desires to bless, comfort, and nurture you. “The Lord is good to all; and his tender mercies are over all [...]
God’s main way of “talking” to us is through His word. Many have claimed to literally hear God speaking to them but at times it can be contradictory to what His revealed word says. The apostles and others who wrote the New Testament encouraged [...]
“Because the Sovereign LORD helps me, I will not be disgraced. Therefore have I set my face like flint, and I know I will not be put to shame.” Isa 50:7 To set one’s face like a flint is to be disciplined and not [...]
The decision to become a missionary demonstrates a person's heart desire to spend her life in God's service. This, of course, is pleasing to God. We do not know, nor can we appreciate, the many sorrows and trials the woman may have experienced. But God knows, and He will not forget [...]
Few phrases ring more true than “actions speak louder than words.” In the case of Zacchaeus we might wonder what prompted Zacchaeus to climb the sycamore tree in the first place. Luke 19:1-3 tells us that “he was a chief tax collector and was [...]
