Satan fills my mind with thoughts of being sick and unworthy of the calling of God. My question is where in scripture do I find what God says?
Probably Satan’s greatest weapon against us relates to the sin that dwells within us. Satan uses it to try to discourage us into giving up. We need to look at the scriptures and realize that the very thing that Satan is trying to use [...]
Once we receive the anointing of the Holy Spirit, should we be blessed by more future anointings?
The Holy Spirit comes to the church from the Father through our Lord Jesus Christ. When John baptized Jesus at the Jordan River, he was told "...The man on whom you see the Spirit come down and remain is he who will baptize with [...]
What happened to the Romans that killed Jesus? Does it say if they went to hell for killing him?
Jesus Christ came as the Messiah to his brother Jews. However, “He (Jesus) came unto his own, and his own received him not,” John 1:11. Some, who rejected Him as Savior, decided at all costs to find a reason to kill Him. “…the chief [...]
What is the biblical definition of the word LOVE?
There are two different Greek words – agapao and phileo - meaning love in the New Testament. In the King James Bible, the word agape is translated as charity or love, whereas phileo carries the thought of brotherly love and affection. Phileo love is [...]
What do the 10 toes represent in the book of Daniel, and what are the names of the 10 nations they're speaking of?
“Just as you saw that the feet and toes were partly of baked clay and partly of iron, so this will be a divided kingdom; yet it will have some of the strength of iron in it, even as you saw iron mixed with [...]
How can I defend my faith as a Christian? Does the defense change in different cultures?
Yes, the defense does change in different cultures and locations. Consider the Apostle Paul’s example as recorded in Acts 17:1-12 (NIV): “When Paul and his companions…came to Thessalonica…Paul went into the synagogue, and …he reasoned with them from the Scriptures…Some believed… and joined Paul [...]
Please name two places where the Bible declares that it is God speaking through man.
God has used many faithful men and women as His servants, ambassadors and mouthpieces. For example, he chose prophets to give His message to the nation of Israel. We find Scriptural proof for this practice in 2 Peter 1:20-21 (NIV): “Above all, you must [...]
Show me God the Holy Spirit in scripture.
Genesis 1:2, “And the earth was without form, and void, …And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.” The word Spirit is the Strong’s Hebrew word H7307, “ruach”. Strong’s Concordance defines “ruach” as “wind; by resemblance breath…” Some of the [...]
What does Mark 10:31 mean, "But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first?"
In the context of this verse, Jesus had just told the rich, young ruler to sell all he possessed, give it to the poor, and follow him. Jesus was able to read the heart of this man, and saw that although he was trying [...]
Does God, in His sovereignty, decide whether or not you get a headache?
God is not the author of pain, sickness, temptations and trials. He does not give us headaches. No, the cause of these problems is sin. God told Adam if he would sin by eating the fruit of the tree of knowledge of good and [...]
Are Michael the archangel and Jesus the same person?
There are five places where Michael is spoken of in the Bible. Daniel 10:13, “But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me one and twenty days: but, lo, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me; and I remained there [...]
What is the meaning of 2 Corinthians 5:17?
“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature; old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 (Concordia Translation) This process describes those who have become God's people by making a full consecration of themselves [...]
Do you have to have the holy spirit in order to go to heaven??
Yes – after believing in Jesus and making a full and complete consecration/dedication to serve God, God justifies us and seals us with the holy spirit. We see this in Ephesians 1:13-14: “…having also believed, you were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit [...]
Where is it written in the Bible… God will not put more on us then we can bear?
1 Corinthians 10:13, “There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, [...]
This is a sinful woman, Luke 7:36-50. Why didn't Jesus condemn her?
This is the same thought the Pharisee, Simon, had in verse 39. Simon thought Jesus should condemn and avoid her. The woman was sinful and had broken the Law. Jesus answered Simon with a parable in verses 41-42. "And he said, Two men were [...]
What does Mark 4:12 mean? Did God plan that some people would be deliberately closed to the truth so that they would not be forgiven?
Mark 4:9-12 (NASB): “… ‘He who has ears to hear, let him hear.’ And as soon as He was alone, His followers, along with the twelve, began asking Him about the parables… ‘To you has been given the mystery of the kingdom of God; [...]
Did Cain go to hell?
“And Cain talked with Abel his brother: and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and slew him. And the Lord said unto Cain, Where is Abel thy brother? And he said I [...]
Can you believe people's testimonies about visiting heaven and or hell? Is it possible?
There have been several reports of people who saw or heard things when their hearts had stopped and were then revived again seconds to minutes later. Some of these reports have been admitted to be hoaxes. Others seem to be a more realistic report [...]
How wide is Gods will?
God’s will is as wide as His character and purpose allow. His character is based on justice. “Justice and judgment are the habitation of thy throne; mercy and truth shall go before your face.” (Psalm 89:14) God created man with free will and He, [...]