We can offer some thoughts on why this is, but please keep in mind that this is an opinion, of which there are probably many. I am not aware of a "thus saith the Lord" which answers this question directly. Throughout most of the [...]
We will answer this thought-provoking question by explaining the Scriptures that deal directly with your question. First, John 1:21 "And they asked him…Are you Elias? And he said, I am not." John the Baptist was not in a literal way Elijah returned in body [...]
The tradition that the Roman Catholic Church is the true church established by Jesus Christ is based on the following scripture, which we will need to examine in order to come to the correct conclusion.Mathew 16:15-19 (GNB)"What about you?" he asked them. "Who do you [...]
Jesus taught his disciples to pray, “Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is heaven,” Matthew 6:10. Since that time, few words have been more fervently offered up in prayer, yet so misunderstood! When we realize that God’s kingdom has two parts – a heavenly and an earthly, [...]
First, may we offer to you our heartfelt sympathy over your dad’s passing. Losing a loved one is of course one of the hardest experiences we face in life, one that almost all will experience. Rest assured that the God of creation is aware [...]
All references are to the New International Version Bible. "...The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, 'This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of [...]
Is smoking cigarettes as sin? The Bible does not have a direct law or instruction about smoking. But it is against the spirit of taking care of our bodies. Is getting a tattoo a sin? Yes- The Bible does have a specific law about [...]
First, it is necessary to state in the strongest words, that any criticisms of religious systems focuses only on the departure of that system’s belief and practice from Biblical principles. We are concerned with systems and their errors. Principle—always. People—never. There are saintly people [...]
There is nothing anywhere in the Bible that gives a specific length of how long a man’s hair should be. In 1 Corinthians 11:14, Paul states “Does not the very nature of things teach you that if a man has long hair, it is [...]
“Because the Sovereign LORD helps me, I will not be disgraced. Therefore have I set my face like flint, and I know I will not be put to shame.” Isa 50:7 To set one’s face like a flint is to be disciplined and not [...]
Looking at what you have and what you own, and wanting to give some of it to be used in God’s service is a worthy desire. It is a wonderful thing to want to give something back to God! Let’s look at what the scriptures [...]
The biblical foundation of Christian stewardship traces back to the Garden of Eden. The first couple was given the mandate to subdue the earth and manage it for the Heavenly Father. Psalms 24:1 explains that the “earth is the Lord’s”-everything in it-the world and [...]
Easter is a fun family holiday filled with bunnies, chicks, candy and eggs. However, there is a much deeper meaning in Christianity. On Easter Sunday, Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is one of the most well-attended Sunday services of the year for [...]
Please compare 2 Samuel 24:1 with 1 Chronicles 21:1 to see the discrepancy.2 Samuel 24:1, "And again the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel, and he moved David against them to say, Go, number Israel and Judah."1 Chronicles 21:1,2: "And Satan stood [...]
The purpose of Bible FAQ is to answer questions about the Bible and about how to live according to Biblical guidelines. Since the National Sunday Law is not found in the Bible, but seems to be a political question, I would encourage you to [...]
Few phrases ring more true than “actions speak louder than words.” In the case of Zacchaeus we might wonder what prompted Zacchaeus to climb the sycamore tree in the first place. Luke 19:1-3 tells us that “he was a chief tax collector and was [...]
Nowhere in the Bible are we told to celebrate the birth of Christ. With that said, there is no reason that we shouldn’t exchange small gifts in honor of the birth of our savior. In fact, it seems very appropriate. In Matthew 2:11 the [...]
The Gospel of John was written years after the first three Gospels. Matthew, Mark and Luke wrote a detailed history of the life of our Lord and Savior. These Gospel writers also recorded specific admonitions and instructions our Lord gave to his disciples and [...]
The scriptures tell us about the qualities of both good and bad leaders. The best leaders are servants to others and examples of Christ-like behavior. Consider the following scriptures: Mat 23:10-12 "Do not be called leaders; for One is your Leader, that is, Christ. But the greatest among [...]
The last evening that our Lord was with his disciples (the day we would term Thursday) was the opening night of the fourteenth of Nisan (first month of the Jewish calendar). This would be the last meal that our Lord would eat with his [...]
