If a long-term marriage has problems, is that ever an excuse for my spouse to date and have an affair outside our marriage, no matter what our problems are with each other? (United States)
No. God never excuses affairs in any marriage. Jesus taught, “But from the beginning of the creation, God made them male and female…and the two shall become one flesh; so then they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate.” Mark 10:6-9 (NKJV) Your spouse is [...]
What does the Bible teach about contentment? (Nigeria)
All scriptures are from the Christian Standard Bible (CSB) translation. Luke 3:14, “Likewise the soldiers asked him (Jesus), saying, ‘And what shall we do?’ So he (Jesus) said to them, ‘Do not intimidate anyone or accuse falsely, and be content with your wages.’” Philippians 4:11, “Not that I speak in regard to need, for I [...]
Why and how many Christians will see hell? (Tanzania)
All Christians will see hell, but they will be resurrected!How does the Bible define hell? In the Old Testament, the word for “hell” is the Hebrew word sheol (Strong's Exhaustive Concordance #7585). It is the condition of death; the grave. Every single person dies and goes to the same place - sheol. Ecclesiastes 9:10 explains [...]
Is the holy spirit a person? I'm asking because it looks like it is a person.
The holy spirit is the power or influence of God. Notice, it was the Father’s spirit that was communicated to our Lord Jesus, “The spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel” (Luke 4:18). This text is a quotation from Isaiah 61:1, “The spirit of the [...]
What does it mean to be pure of heart? (United States)
Matthew 5:8, “Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God." To paraphrase: Blessed are those whose heart motives are pure, clean, and holy. It is our sincerity of intention and will that is required. This does not mean Christians are perfect in their motives. Our hearts, minds, and consciences have been sickened by [...]
Jacob was a patriarch but his prayer did not save his sons except Joseph. Why? David was the psalmist but Solomon's name is not found among RIGHTEOUS people. Why? Samuel was a high priest but his sons were notorious?. Why?… If they couldn't save their own family members, then what was the use of being a prophet, patriarch, or high priest? So confused. (India)
These righteous men of old suffered grief and loss because some of their children did not follow God. Yet, when people are developed and matured through their suffering, they become compassionate, godly people. These faithful ones will be rewarded on earth to become the human representatives of Christ’s spiritual reign. God said, “I will restore [...]