If someone does not believe in God but they still do good, do they go to heaven or hell?
Why would a perfect God create the system of heaven and hell? The Christian view of an afterlife allows for some "good" people to eternally suffer while some "bad" people can live in paradise. Furthermore, how would it be moral for any person (regardless of what finite sin/crime(s) they committed) to be punished forever? This [...]
What does Matthew 6:3 mean, when it says don't let your right hand know?
Matthew 6:3 is part of a much larger sermon, spanning Matthew chapters 5, 6 and 7 that Jesus delivered to his disciples (see Matthew 5:1 for the start of the sermon). In these words, Jesus taught many lessons on the types of behaviors that are pleasing to God; one of which is that the intention behind [...]
What is integrity?
What is integrity? It’s the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles. Let’s think of it as standing up for what you know is right even if no one else is watching or agreeing with you…and that’s a hard thing to do! Here’s a simple example: Mom said you can’t have another [...]
Explain Revelation 2:4-5, the love and faith the church of the Ephesians had before?
We quote from a sermon by Robert Bennett called "Seven Churches:"In the first three chapters of Revelation, there are seven churches named after seven cities in Asia Minor, “seven” being a symbol of completeness. A list of those seven churches is given in Revelation 1:11.We understand these to be seven physical churches that were established, but also [...]
What does the story of David and Goliath tell me about Jehovah God?
There are so many wonderful lessons in the account of David's entire life, including the encounter with Goliath. We invite you to listen and watch the Additional Resources below to fill in many scriptural details introduced in this answer. Consider using an easy-to-read translation and read the Bible books of 1 Samuel and 2 Samuel.Why study [...]
Explanation of the scriptures 1 Peter 5:1-5 (shepherd, flock)
Reading 1 Peter 5:1-5 in the New Living Translation might be of help:5 And now, a word to you who are elders in the churches. I, too, am an elder and a witness to the sufferings of Christ. And I, too, will share in his glory when he is revealed to the whole world. As [...]