In the full Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament) Yahweh is an ELOHIM (God) OF WAR. But his only Son Yahshua in the Greek Scriptures (New Testament) is a PROPHET OF PEACE. Why this clash or dual personalities of Father and Son? (India)
There are “times and seasons” (Acts 1:7) in God’s plan. Ecclesiastes 3:1 explains, “To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven” Verses 2-8 make contrast between being born and dying, time to kill a time to heal, a time to laugh and a time to mourn etc. In the [...]
In the Ten Commandments, one said thou shall not kill. But can we pray for an evil person to die? Is it wrong? (Nigeria)
Yes, it is wrong to pray for someone to die. You are correct that the Ten Commandments state that thou shall not kill. Not only should we not kill, but also we should strive to have love (agape) in our heart for all. Agape love is God’s love. It is not a soft feeling, nor [...]
Is Judas in heaven or hell?
Judas Iscariot is dead and in the grave. In Romans, we are told, “the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord” (Romans 6:23). Thus, when Judas died as a sinner, he went into the grave and has remained there since. The Bible tells us that when [...]
What or who is the one who restrains the work of antichrist in 2 Thessalonians 2:7?
In Paul’s second letter to the Thessalonians, he spends time correcting the misunderstanding that the Lord had already returned. So, in the second chapter verses 3 and 4 (NASB) he says, “let no one in any way deceive you, for it will not come unless the apostasy comes first, and the man of lawlessness is [...]
What is the doctrine of Jerusalem to Christians? (India)
Jerusalem is prominent in God’s plan for man. The Christian’s heart should long for and understand both the natural and spiritual meaning of Jerusalem. The exiled Jews lamented the loss of Jerusalem. Psalm 137:5-6, “ If I forget you, O Jerusalem, May my right hand forget her skill. May my tongue cling to the roof [...]
Does God get angry?
Yes, God does get angry. Psalm 7:11 (NKJV), “God is a just judge, And God is angry with the wicked every day.”Psalm 76:7, “Thou, even thou, art to be feared; And who may stand in thy sight when once thou art angry?”Psalm 79:5, “How long, O Jehovah? wilt thou be angry for ever? Shall thy jealousy [...]