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Will you kindly explain the seemingly harsh Bible statement, the expression of the Savior, as given in the `24th chapter of Matthew, the 19th verse`– “And woe be unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck in those days?”

This expression is a portion of our Lord's great prophecy relating to events and conditions that would develop in the last days of the Christian dispensation. As with all prophetic expressions it is in highly figurative language. The clue to the understanding of this [...]

Can we move in and live together before marriage? We never had sex and we will abstain until we get married.

We would first like to commend you for your respect for God’s laws. Although there are no scriptural references that specifically forbid unmarried couples from living in the same abode, it certainly makes good moral sense to live apart. Here's why. In speaking to [...]

What does 1 Timothy 5:24 mean: "Some sins are open beforehand, going before to judgment; and some men they follow after."

The Scriptures point out two spiritual classes among the Lord's people, one class of which will be kings and priests unto God and will be seated upon the throne of divine authority and power. This is a comparatively small class referred to as the [...]

The Scriptures declare, "They shall be all taught of God" (John 6:45). Does God teach each one of His children directly through His Word?

God uses various instrumentalities for communicating His instructions. Thus the Lord Jesus Himself is called the Father's "Word"--the Message, the Logos (John 1:1; Revelation 19:13). St. Paul speaks of him saying, "God, who at sundry times and in diverse manners spake in times past unto [...]

How long was Jesus in the grave for?

The Jews began the celebration of the Feast of Passover after the 14th of Nissan, which is referred to as the Preparation Day. Jesus was killed on the Preparation Day. (See Luke 23:54 and Matthew 27:62.) Preparation Day was when the lambs were killed [...]

Did God create Satan?

Yes. Originally, as God created him, he was holy, pure, grand of character and of a high order of angelic nature, a "covering cherub" (Ezekiel 28:16). His name was Lucifer, meaning "Day Star." According to the Bible, of his own free will, he became Satan, meaning adversary or [...]

Can the soul die?

We read in the Bible such expressions as these: "The soul that sinneth, it shall die" (Ezekiel 18:4) and "Every soul that will not hear the voice of that Prophet shall be destroyed from amongst the people (Acts 3:23). These contradict the idea of everyone having an [...]

Is the doctrine of “survival of the fittest” true; and is it in harmony with the teachings of the Scriptures?

The combined testimony of the evidences in nature, aside from the inspired revelations of the Scriptures, is opposed to the theory of the best surviving the worst. In the realm of vegetation it is universally recognized that the finest flowers, fruits and vegetables, are [...]

Is it a sin to be baptized in water more than one time in the name of the Father, son and holy spirit? Ephesians 4:5 says, "one Lord, one faith, one baptism."

We realize Christian sects have many different ideas regarding baptism. We personally believe that baptism into Jesus includes repentance for sins, remission of sins (the taking away of sins) and the begettal of the holy spirit to a new life (Acts 2:38). To us, baptism by water is only [...]

Kindly explain John 14:30, "Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me."

The first part of the text relates to the time following the Lord's resurrection. Jesus had been put to death as a human being, a perfect man, and was raised a glorious spirit being of the highest order, of the Divine nature. In his [...]

Does the soul of man sleep when the body is dead?

Various have been the theories as to the condition of the soul after death. The Bible teaching regarding this much discussed question is very clear and simple, and there need be no confusion of mind at all if we are willing to accept what [...]

Is it right to follow the teachings of any one man, or should we expect to be individually taught through the study of the Bible?

The Scriptures answer, "One is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren" (Matthew 23:8). We should not follow man, nor manmade creeds or systems. God exercised the supervising care over His consecrated people. "Now hath God set the members, every one of [...]

Why did Peter says in Acts 3:25 that the Jews were of the covenant God made with Abraham when in Galatians 3:16 it says that the seed referred to in that covenant is Christ? How could that be when the Jews had not yet accepted Christ?

Acts 3:25 states, “And you are heirs of the prophets and of the covenant God made with your fathers. He said to Abraham, ‘Through your offspring all peoples of the earth will be blessed.’” This promise was given to Abraham in Genesis 22:18 and [...]

Who is the “Prince of this world,” mentioned in the following Scripture texts: `John 16:11`, and `John 12:31`?

There are three great ages or dispensations of time outlined in the Bible. The first of these is referred to as "the world that was," and the second as "the world that now is," and the last as the "world to come wherein dwelleth [...]

Has woman a soul? We read that man “became a living soul,” but nothing is said about the woman having a soul! Hence my question.

As the Scriptures are silent on this subject, and as much as the gentler and fairer sex is to be admired, to be in harmony with the Bible, and to answer the question therefrom (however painful it may be to state the fact) it [...]

What is understood by the expression, “the triune God?”

Some have thought this to be a scriptural expression, but it is not to be found in the Bible. It is believed to have originated in the heathen mythologies of the Hindoos in ancient India. Webster defines the term "triune" as three in one--"an [...]

What did the Apostle Paul mean when he said, "to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord"? What happens when we die?

“For we that are in this tabernacle [earthly body] do groan, being burdened [oppressed by the evil influence of the world]: not for that we would be unclothed [lose our imperfect human bodies in death], but clothed upon [be clothed with our heavenly dwelling], [...]

If Satan supervises hell and he is to be destroyed, who will be "in charge" of hell?

Not only will Satan be destroyed, but we read also that "hell" itself is destroyed.Revelation 20:14-15 says, “And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was [...]

In Genesis 2:7, we read "man became a living soul," and in Job 14:22, we read "his soul within him." Is the soul a part of man, or is the whole of man a living soul?

What is the soul? It is the life-giving quality, the energizing principle, in union with the organism, or body, forms the living, intelligent being. BODY + BREATH OF LIFE = SOUL (Genesis 1:20,30; Genesis 2:7). The word soul in this connection is from the Hebrew [...]

Is the oneness between Jesus Christ and God, the Heavenly Father, ethical or metaphysical?

In the early history of the Church, after the Apostles had fallen asleep, many bitter controversies were engaged in over this very question. But now in these latter days when knowledge is increasing along all lines, and particularly so as regards the knowledge and [...]

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