Can a Christian lady marry a Muslim man? (Qatar)
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 wooden crosspiece that is fastened over the necks of two animals [...]
What does the Bible say about Christmas? (Philippines)
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? December 25 became the traditional date of Christmas when it replaced the pagan [...]
Why did God create the earth? (Nepal)
The earth is a gift from God to mankind! “Thus saith Jehovah, Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool.” “And I will make the place (footstool) of my feet glorious.” “And his (Jehovah’s) feet shall stand in that day upon the Mount of Olives.” Isa. 60:13; 66:1; Zech. 14:4; Matt. 5:35; Acts [...]
Is God going to fight the Armageddon and the Hamongog wars?
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 that day, the day that Gog shall come against the land [...]
Who does Jesus Christ love? (United States)
Summary: All mankind! Discussion: John 15:12-13, “This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” John 10:11, “I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.” Ephesians 5:2, [...]
Can Christians celebrate Christmas and give gifts to family and friends?
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 gifts to our loved ones. Matthew 2:11, "And when they were [...]