Could people with different religions go to heaven?
The question of whether people with different religions can go to heaven is answered by distinguishing between God’s universal plan for salvation and the specific, limited call to a heavenly reward.The call to heaven is not a universal offer made to all of humanity at this time; rather, it is a limited call and is [...]
What does Isaiah 6:9 mean? ("…Keep on listening, but do not perceive; keep on looking, but do not understand.")
The context of Isaiah 6:9 is within Isaiah’s profound commissioning vision, where the prophet is shown God’s overwhelming holiness and future glory as a way to strengthen him for a difficult message. Israel and Judah had repeatedly rejected God’s appeals, drifting again and again into idolatry despite warnings, chastisements and gracious invitations to repent. The vision [...]
Please explain Ezekiel 10th chapter
In the opening chapter of Ezekiel, God is seen seated on a throne above the sky and supported by four angels, described as living creatures. Each angel had four faces and four wheels. Each went forward, always acting according to God's direction (See Ezekiel 1:19, 20 and Psalm 103:20). Having four faces suggests that wherever [...]
Why did an angel put a hot coal on Isaiah's mouth? (Isaiah 6:6)
The hot coal which touched Isaiah’s mouth was a symbolic gesture illustrating his renewed relationship with God. It prepared him to fulfill his God-directed mission.Isaiah 6:6: “Then one of the seraphim flew to me, with a burning coal in his hand which he had taken from the altar with tongs. And he touched my mouth [...]
Is it sinful to cremate a body?
In the Garden of Eden after the fall, mankind was promised, “By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food until you return to the ground, since from it you were taken; for dust you are and to dust you will return” (Genesis 3:19).The standard practice for the nation of Israel in Bible [...]
Is it necessary to confess our sins?
Confessing sins to God is essential for all who have consecrated their lives to Him. Although the consecrated mind seeks to draw close to God and focus on His ways, the old mind, steeped in the old ways of sin, struggles against change (Romans 7:14-25). As in any struggle, there will be victories and defeats [...]