What does the Bible says about domestic violence? (South Africa)
The Bible answers your question from the perspective where a husband mistreats his wife. The woman is the victim of domestic violence. No where does the Bible teach abuse is acceptable. Physical, verbal, and emotional abuse in marriage are all forms of domestic violence. Remember Ecclesiastes 12:14 (NIV), “For God will bring every deed into [...]
Regarding advances in medical sciences, what is God's will relating to plastic surgery, especially 'beauty treatments' like facial make-ups, breast implants, etc.?
We are not discussing needful reconstructive plastic surgery, but that which is purely cosmetic. While such things did not exist in Jesus’s day, the Bible provides guidelines and principles that we can use today. Consider the following scriptures: 1 Peter 3:3-4 (NIV), “Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and [...]
Why can't we use only one Bible instead of many different Bible versions? (India)
No translation is perfect. Different versions have different strengths. Many times translators will express the meaning of a scripture according to their doctrinal biases. That makes those verses a mistranslation. It delivers an inaccurate understanding of God’s word. Our answers sometimes refer back to the Greek and Hebrew word definitions to find the meaning of [...]
What is holiness and how can we become holy? (Nigeria)
Holiness is purity, sinlessness, and blamelessness. A holy being is irreprovable in every aspect of life. Christians strive to keep our hearts (the mind, the will) in harmony with God and righteousness. This is holiness.The new mind cannot approve of sin, but must and will be its opponent. Many of our battles are fought with [...]
Which scripture in the Bible says all power belongs to God or Jesus? (Nigeria)
Matthew 28:18, “And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, ‘All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.’” God gave Jesus power or authority when he proved faithful by dying on the cross. This is symbolically shown in Revelation 5:2-5, 7, 9, 12 (NKJV), “…‘Who is worthy to open the scroll and [...]
What was the purpose of the law?
The Law was a list of rules God gave to Moses for the Israelites to follow. It said — among other things — to honor your father and mother and to not steal or kill. And there weren’t just 10 commandments - there were actually hundreds of parts to the Law. But because [...]