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Please explain James 4:4 (ESV), "You adulterous people! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Therefore whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God." If I am fully consecrated believer living in a city or street where no other consecrated brothers are living nearby, then will I not be able to befriend with or be close to other non-believesrs for social issues, especially on neighborhood? Or I should live independently for every matters just to make sure I do not befriend non-believers or associate with members of nominal churches? (Tanzania)

Our hearts have great sympathy for you. Isolation from other believers is certainly a cross that you are bearing to the glory of God. Thankfully, today, we have mobile phones, email, Zoom, even paper mail with which you can use to have fellowship with [...]

How should Christian believers relate to non-believers? (United States)

Christians are the light of the world, but not friends with the world. What does this mean practically? It means we follow Jesus’ example. He blessed and preached but did not become close friends with non-believers. He did not go to worldly places to [...]

What do we mean by everything is permitted but not everything is beneficial? (Philippines)

1 Corinthians 10:23-24 (NKJV), 23 “All things are lawful for me, but not all things are helpful; all things are lawful for me, but not all things edify. 24 Let no one seek his own, but each one the other's well-being.” Verse 23, like [...]

How can we experience the glory of God?

God chooses when and with whom He may reveal even a glance at His glory. The best way to experience God's glory is through obedience to His word. Then His glory fills our hearts and souls. If we obey and submit to God’s loving, [...]

The phrase Jesus went and “preached” to the spirits in prison (1 Peter 3:19) is very difficult to understand. So what does it really mean? (Nigeria)

1 Peter 3:18-20 (ESV), 18 “For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit, 19 in which he went and proclaimed [...]

What is the meaning of 1 Corinthians 12:2-4 (NKJV), 2 “You know that you were Gentiles, carried away to these dumb idols, however you were led. 3 Therefore I make known to you that no one speaking by the Spirit of God calls Jesus accursed, and no one can say that Jesus is Lord except by the Holy Spirit. 4 There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.” Who is this about? (India)

Chapter 12 is about “spiritual” matters. It identifies at least four different ways or diversities of gifts (verse 4) in which the Holy Spirit operates.Why did Paul first remind the Corinthians that they worshipped dumb idols? Because, they had been deceived. The brethren needed [...]

How can I build my faith in God? How can faith move mountains?

The disciples said to Jesus, “Lord, increase our faith" (Luke 17:5). He made no direct answer to their request; however, his whole subsequent course with the disciples was a fulfillment of it. it is the same with us. The increase of faith will come, [...]

Why is it that God removed Satan from heaven because of pride and then brought him to the world? Why does God expect us to stay with him?

When God sent Lucifer down to earth, Lucifer was not yet sinful. The name “Lucifer” carries the sense of “morning star” or “light bearer.” He became Satan when he lied to Eve. “Satan” means “adversary,” and he became the chief adversary of God.Ezekiel 28:12-15 [...]

Why did God say to wait for more blessings? (Namibia)

Christians need to continually realize our littleness before our great, wise God. “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.” Isaiah 55:9 Yes, we do sometimes ask ourselves WHY [...]

Where is the dead soul resting/loving until Jesus returns?

The Bible tells us what a soul is in Genesis 2:7 (KJV), “And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.” Body + Breath of Life = [...]

Is there any problem with praying the same prayer? For example, praying for the success of a business, praying for healing, etc. Does that mean if I continue to pray for the same thing my faith in God is little?

From your examples, it seems as if you are praying and asking for natural blessings - not spiritual blessings. Jesus taught us not to be concerned about these natural things because God, our Father, knows you need these things. Instead, the focus of your [...]

Help me with my fear from persecution and enemies. (Mexico)

Our hearts grieve for you. Persecution from enemies is fearful and very painful. But we remember the Apostle Peter’s words, “Dear friends, do not be astonished that a trial by fire is occurring among you, as though something strange were happening to you.” 1 [...]

Why is Jesus coming back to this earth? (India)

The Apostle Peter explains in Acts 3:19-21 that Jesus returns for the purpose of refreshing and restitution. “Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord; and he [...]

What is a soul? (Zambia)

Man is a soul. Genesis 2:7 (KJV), “And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.” Please note, man became a soul; he did not receive a [...]

Can angels see God Almighty? (India)

Jesus taught that angels can see God. "Take heed that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that in heaven their angels always see the face of My Father who is in heaven." Matthew 18:10 (NKJV)Micaiah the prophet [...]

How might I find whether my baptism is acknowledged or accepted by God? Am I eligible for the 144,000 or the second death? (India)

A man’s mind or spirit may be known by his words and conduct; and so we may know God’s mind or Spirit by his words and dealings. The Bible teaches that those who come to God (by faith, and reformation from bad works and [...]

What is the mark of the beast? Doesn’t it have something to do with Satan worship? Is the COVID-19 test or vaccine a part of it? Thank you. (United States)

If you enter "mark of the beast" in the search bar of the FAQs, you will find some good answers. However, there is a fine sermon on the topic as well in YouTube, delivered at a Christian conference in July of 2021: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqYNglDWuOA&t=329s Additional Resources:For children, [...]

If everybody will be so blessed in the coming kingdom, why does the Bible say it will be a "rule of a rod of iron," Revelation 19:15?

Some mistakenly think that when Christ begins His reign on earth that everyone will be glad. But not so. Its regulations will exact righteousness and justice. The liberties of people will be restricted to behaving only righteously. This will be galling to many now [...]

How can God speak or how can I know this is God who answered my prayer? (Zimbabwe)

God treats people differently based on the situation and the time period in which they live. In early biblical times, God understood that people needed to hear His voice directly or through angels and prophets in order to believe in His power because the [...]

How can God use me in His work? What exactly can I do? (Zimbabwe)

“This is the will of God (concerning you), even your sanctification.” 1 Thessalonians 4:3What is sanctification? It is to be made holy. Through God’s grace, our affections, mind, and entire being are being cleansed from sin and consecrated to obediently love God. Jesus instructed [...]

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