Short Answer: The Bible does not teach us to celebrate Jesus’ birth. However, it is always permissible to rejoice in different aspects of our Lord’s life.Discussion: Jesus never told his disciples to celebrate his birth. So, how did this celebration start? It is thought [...]
No. When a Christian and a non-Christian marry, that couple is considered unequally yoked. 2 Corinthians 6:14-18 (NIV) “do not be yoked together with unbelievers”. Deuteronomy 22:10 tells us, “do not plow with an ox and a donkey yoked together”. A yoke is a [...]
Summary: Yes, God, as represented by Christ, ends the present evil world (Galatians 1:4) in the Armageddon battle. Discussion: Gog is the enemy of God. Ezekiel 38:3, 18, 20-23 (ESV), “and say, Thus says the Lord GOD: Behold, I am against you, O Gog…on [...]
In our day, Christmas is largely a secular and commercial event. However, to some, it means a joyful celebration of the birth of Jesus. And just as the “wise men from the east” brought gifts to honor the Babe’s birth, so we celebrate with [...]
Romans 3:26 (NKJV), “to demonstrate at the present time His righteousness, that He (God) might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus.” God is omniscient; He knows all things. He knows the future. Isaiah 46:10 (NIV), “I make [...]
The principles of good and evil will always exist. God wants His intelligent beings to worship Him willingly “in spirit and in truth.” John 4:24. He does not want robots.​ So, where does sin begin? In the heart and mind. Lucifer, the first sinful [...]
If we compare Dan. 7:25; 12:7, with Rev. 11:2,3,9,12, and 12:6,14, we will find that these prophecies measure the same length of time. In symbolic language, a “time” is composed of twelve months, of thirty years each (a day symbolizes a year). A symbolic [...]
Marriage is a challenge. Two people need to become a united team. They need to learn to love each other when life is happy and difficult. After the first blush of infatuation wears off, we begin to notice our spouses’ weaknesses and faults. This [...]
Yes, we can, and the Bible tells us how. The word translated “bless” in the Old Testament is from a Hebrew word that means “to kneel”. When used with respect to God’s intelligent creation, it has the thought of giving thanks and praise. Just [...]
To answer this question, let’s start by asking, who is Jehovah God and Jesus Christ? John 1:1,14, “In the beginning was the Word (Logos), and the Word (Logos) was with God…And the Word (Logos) became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw his glory, [...]
“Study to show yourself approved unto God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15 (KJV) You are wise to proceed with caution when proclaiming the word of God. Many well-intended men and women have [...]
This scripture emphasizes unity among Christians: “like-minded,” “one mind,” and “one mouth”. It also gives the basis for that unity, “according to Christ Jesus.” The Weymouth translation says, “in accordance with the example of Christ Jesus.” The Bible in Basic English says, “in harmony with [...]
In the Old Testament, the word hell is translated from the Hebrew word, sheol. In the King James Bible, it is translated 3 times as pit, 31 times grave, and 31 times hell. The New Testament Greek word that is often translated hell is [...]
Jesus was the first to receive immortality. Immortality means life that needs nothing to exist forever. It is death-proof. God used his mighty power to give Jesus this gift. Ephesians 1:19-20, “the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the [...]
1 Corinthians 15:51, 52 describes the two parts of the resurrection of the saints: “We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at [during] the last trump.” The “last trump” is the [...]
In the history of mankind, only a few have been specially selected to serve God from the womb. These have been chosen for a specific work. For example: Isaiah 49:5, "And now the LORD says, Who formed Me from the womb to be His Servant, To bring Jacob back to Him, [...]
It would depend on the type of party. For example, if the main activity of the party is drinking and dancing, then no. These behaviors promote our fallen flesh. But a birthday party or a celebration where people can fellowship about God and His [...]
The Jews did not practice cremation. Recorded instances of cremation were live, infant sacrifices offered to idols. These practices were abominations. Jeremiah 32:35, "..high places of Baal, which are in the valley of the son of Hinnom, to cause their sons and their daughters to [...]
The foundation of the great abomination of desolation rests in the doctrine of the mass. The mass substitutes human performances (that of priests) in place of the great sacrifice of Calvary, for the cleansing away of sin. Jesus’ sacrifice was “once for all,” Romans 6:10. “For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just [...]
These healings reveal Jesus’ compassion for suffering mankind. Matthew 14:14 “...He saw a large crowd, and felt compassion for them and healed their sick.” Again, when Jesus healed two blind men, He was “moved with compassion. Jesus touched their eyes and immediately they regained [...]
