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When a person is possessed by Satan or by demons is the body of that person really taken over or is it only the evil influence from Satan or the demons that is especially high?

In ancient times, people believed that evil spirits (demons) were responsible for many physical (epilepsy, delirium) and most mental (schizophrenia, mania, depression, psychosis, etc.) disorders. A genetic inheritance or difficult circumstances may predispose some to mental illnesses and are not related to demonic possession. [...]

Was Jesus baptized into the holy spirit in John 1:33 or is John describing the same baptism into the body of Christ that 1 Corinthians 12:13 describes?

Thank you for your thoughtful question. The relevant Greek word in John 1:33 is "en," which is frequently rendered "in" but can also mean "with." Thus, we see disparity in the translations of this text. "[Jesus] is he which baptizeth with [en] the holy [...]

Which English language version of the Bible is the most accurate translation?

Where the Old Testament is concerned, the Rotherham, the American Standard and the New American Standard versions are equally reliable and faithful renditions of the Hebrew text. Where the New Testament is concerned, however, the Rotherham version is superior, being a more accurate translation of the [...]

How do we know the Bible is the Word of God?

Regarding the authenticity of the Bible: The Bible was written in three different languages over a period of approximately 1,500 years by more than 40 authors. Nonetheless, the Bible is unique in its unity of theme (man's fall and ultimate redemption) from beginning to end. This unity is [...]

How are we to respond to those who say, "There are five other people that have the same story as Jesus." How can we prove the authenticity of the Bible?

Regarding the authenticity of the Bible: The Bible was written in three different languages over a period of approximately 1500 years by more than 40 authors. Nonetheless, the Bible is unique in its unity of theme (man's fall and ultimate redemption) from beginning to [...]

Are we allowed as Christian to buy sage from a Wiccan store in order to bless a house?

First, we must say that a Christian really should not be frequenting a Wiccan store. Wicca is a pagan religion. Pagan religions worship or hold sacred the created, such as nature, the universe, and the elements, etc., rather than the Creator. Wiccans are also [...]

What do you think about the term "born again Christians"?

We believe the term “born again” (Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance #1080) is not necessarily a correct translation in every scripture. For example, in the context of John 3:1-13, verse 3, “born again” should be translated “begotten,” meaning conception, not birth, since one’s spirit birth (in heaven) will [...]

Is a child conceived out of wedlock able to go to heaven? Deuteronomy 23:2 implies that a child born of a forbidden union would not be able to enter into heaven.

Deuteronomy 23:2. “No one born of a forbidden marriage nor any of his descendants may enter the assembly of the LORD, even down to the tenth generation.”The phrase “the assembly of the LORD” referred to civil leadership in Israel. It has nothing to do [...]

Should Christians work in occupations such as police officers and security guards, where carrying a gun is a requirement?

Your question regarding whether Christians should be involved in the military or the police force where they are required to carry weapons is one that has been debated for many years by sincere Christians.When our Lord Jesus walked the earth, he taught us by [...]

Was Adam red in color in order to get all the colors of humanity that we see today?

There is only one skin color: a brown pigment called melanin. All of humanity has basically the same skin color, just differing amounts of melanin. People with very little melanin have “white” skin. Those with a lot of melanin have very dark brown or [...]

Where are we told in the Bible to confess our sins to God and not to a priest?

The concept of confession of sin to a priest is nowhere taught in either the Old or New Testaments. In fact, the New Testament teaches that all true believers are priests. 1 Peter 2:9-10 describes believers as a “holy priesthood” and a “royal priesthood,” “a [...]

Recently I made a consecration, followed by baptism. My husband professed verbally that he had made a consecration, but did not want to be baptized. Is his consecration valid? Is he part of the great crowd?

Our understanding of consecration and baptism may be a bit different from your understanding. We will state our view on what we believe each means.To consecrate one’s life to the Lord means that one has made a covenant of sacrifice of self-will in order [...]

How can Matthew 18 be applied by the sinned against party (the parishioner) when the pastor and elders are the offending parties, having sinned against him?

We believe the scriptures teach that the administration of justice within the Church is a whole Church matter. Therefore, in the event that the pastor and elders are the offending parties, they would be subject to the same disciplinary process as any other Church [...]

At our church the traditional service was changed to a contemporary one. How should a Christian feel about this situation and what should we do?

We are sorry that the desire to change the service was not first discussed with all the membership before any action was taken. We believe the entire congregation should have been informed that the elders were considering a contemporary service, thereby giving everyone a [...]

Were Cain and Abel twins?

We will quote Genesis 4:1-2 from the Authorized King James Version, the New American Standard Version and the New International Version. “And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the LORD. And she [...]

Why would a Christian think that prophets are no longer needed?

The concept of the five-fold ministry comes from Ephesians 4:11-13 which states, “It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God’s people for works of service, [...]

Are there any living prophets today or any prophets before the second coming of Christ?

Ephesians 4:11-13 states, “It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built [...]

Is a true Christian leader worthy of leadership if he is arrested? Why would a true Christian leader be arrested?

We assume from your inquiry that you are referring to Christian leaders who have either been falsely accused of crimes or who have been in violation of the laws of the land in which they were living that suppressed religious freedom. We know from [...]

Who was the serpent? What was its form? In what way did he induce our first parents to disobey the Lord?

The `Genesis` account of the seduction of our first parents by Satan is very brief. There is just a sufficient amount of detail given to show how sin entered into the world and death by sin. The Bible is the only book in all [...]

What is the meaning of the words "the sea and the waves roaring?"

The murmuring of the rising wind is distinctly audible to the ear. The sea and the waves of the troubled masses of humanity are already beginning to heave and toss and foam. The increasing winds of strife are driving the great sea of mankind [...]

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