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 [...]
In a sinless world, is it possible or impossible to be tested and authenticated? (United States)
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 being, became sinful when he meditated a usurpation. Isaiah 14:13 (NKJV), [...]
Who is the true justifier in the Bible? (India)
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 known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is [...]
Can you name the two witnesses who come to this earth after the second coming of Jesus Christ, preach the gospel and die as witnesses of blood? (India)
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 year is 360 literal years, and 3½ of these years, or [...]
Can we bless God?
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 as God blesses us with His goodness we can bless Him [...]