Jesus promises that the Comforter or the Holy Spirit will guide us to understand the truth (John 16:13). Spiritual truths cannot be understood and appreciated by a fleshly mind. If we understand the Plan of God and what he would have us do and [...]
First, let's look at some of the scriptures relating to wearing ornaments of silver and gold. Then we will see if we can identify situations where wearing these ornaments is favorable and when it is not. Old Testament: Gen 24:22,30 "And it came to pass, as [...]
There are no scriptures that say animals/pets will be found in heaven. Revelation 7:4-11 tells who will be in heaven: 144,000 + a great multitude (a large number of people); but Jesus told us to pray in Matt 6:9-13 . . .”thy kingdom come, [...]
The Bible is very plain in declaring that all face the consequences of sin, which is death:Romans 5:12 - "...death came to all men, because all have sinned." (NIV)Romans 6:23 - "For the wages of sin is death: but the gift of God is eternal life through [...]
We read in Genesis 32 that Jacob was going to meet his brother Esau in the country of Edom. When Jacob had last seen Esau, Esau had been very angry and stated that he would kill Jacob once their father Isaac was dead (Genesis 27:41). [...]
The Bible does not give a specific scripture about the question, but it does provide guidance on the characteristics a Christian should look for in a spouse. The Bible warns against being unequally yoked in 2 Corinthians 6:14: “Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. [...]
1 Timothy 3:15: " But if I tarry long, that you may know how you ought to behave yourself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth." In verses 1-14 of chapter 3, [...]
There are numerous scriptures that tell us that God wants his creation to worship him and have an intimate relationship with Him. When sin entered the world, God and Adam lost that relationship. God desires to have this relationship in the Kingdom and has [...]
2 Corinthians 5:8 We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. (KJV) The shortest verse of the Bible is John 11:35 and it simply states "Jesus wept". Why did Jesus shed [...]
Our deepest sympathies are with you. Health is so precious and it’s so very difficult to experience the loss of good health. Have you fully given your life to God? When one devotes their life entirely to God, it is like saying as Jesus [...]
Galatians 6 it is a beautiful chapter in which the Apostle Paul tells the Christians in Galatia that they are free from the bondage of the Law of Moses, and that freedom in Christ implies new responsibilities. Paul looks at the law of Christ which [...]
From your question it sounds as though you are struggling to determine the Lord’s will. This can be hard at times for all of us, when emotions are involved and we second guess ourselves. If in the past you asked for the Lord’s direction [...]
We offer a good booklet that gives principles helpful for Bible study, with an explanation of how to use Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance. Other Bible study techniques are illustrated, and examples given. You will be given a short overview of God’s purpose in creating mankind and [...]
Let's start by defining heaven. In scripture, heaven can be represented literally or symbolically. Literally it can mean the sky or atmosphere around earth, the visible universe (stars, etc.) or it can mean the abode of God. Symbolically it can mean the religious powers [...]
A wise writer once said, “The ship is safe in the ocean as long as the ocean is not in the ship.” In our case, the Christian is safe in the world as long as the world is not in the Christian. We see [...]
Jesus gave a clear explanation of what qualifies one to become a Christian in Matthew 16:24, "Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me." What does this [...]
My first response to your question is that I would pray, asking God to make things clear to me regarding His will in the matter. And then, I would watch the surrounding circumstances to see how God is overruling. The apostle Paul gave instructions [...]
We will assume that you are referring to Zech 1:18-21. Zech 1:18-21 "Then lifted I up mine eyes, and saw, and behold four horns. And I said unto the angel that talked with me, What be these? And he answered me, These are the horns which [...]
Good question. It seems as though there is a lot of confusion as to what happens when a person dies. Only the Bible can give us this important information. When Lazarus died, our Lord said, “…He (Jesus) saith unto them, Our friend Lazarus sleepeth; but [...]
Perhaps you are thinking about Hebrews 9:27, “And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this judgment.” Let’s take a look at all of Hebrews 9 in order to identify the “men” of verse 27. Chapter 9 overview: Paul is [...]
