Matthew 27:52-53, “And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose, and came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many.” Did those who were raised die again or did they move straight to heaven? (South Africa)
Reading the accounts together in Matthew 27:45-51, Mark 15:33-39, Luke 23:46-49 and John 19:25-30, this world-changing event is one of the most dramatic we will ever hear or read. The first question this scene raises is, why did God send an earthquake? In the Scriptures, an earthquake is used to describe social upheaval. For example, Joel [...]
When we pass away, does God come to the house to collect us? What happens to the other part that is reborn? (United States)
What is the soul? The Bible tells us what the soul is. We read, "And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living soul." (Genesis 2:7.) First God created Adam's body, then God breathed the breath of [...]
Explain Hebrews 4. What is God's rest? How do we enter into God's rest? (Philippines)
Chapter 4 begins with “let us therefore.” “Therefore” refers back to lessons from Israel in chapter 3. Israel had “an evil heart of unbelief in departing from the living God” (3:12). The nation could have entered “the promised land” soon after receiving the Law. They could have rested. But because ten Israelite spies reported, “We [...]
Will paradise take place on this Earth? If yes, why did Jesus say I'm going to prepare a place for you as he ascended to heaven? (Zambia)
Summary: There are two distinct resurrections promised in the Bible. To “rightly divide the word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15), we need to keep the promises to these two groups distinct. Faithful Christians will receive a spirit resurrection with Jesus. This is the first resurrection. The world of mankind will receive a human resurrection on [...]
Why is prayer important?
Because prayer is the only way we can talk to God - to express thankfulness as well as ask for His guidance and forgiveness for wrongdoing. Prayer also helps us feel closer to Him. But with this important privilege comes responsibility. When you pray, remember you are talking to God, who created the entire [...]
Does God know when the coronavirus, Covid-19, is going to end?
Yes. Isaiah 46:10 (KJV), “Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done…” God is not bound by time. He exists beyond time and knows all things.God is permitting mankind to reap what they have sown. With the great increase of knowledge, man’s ability to be even [...]