Why was Lot's life full of troubles? (Nigeria)
Early in Abram’s journey, Lot and Abram traveled together. Genesis 13:5-6, 11 (NIV), “Now Lot, who was moving about with Abram, also had flocks and herds and tents. But the land could not support them while they stayed together, for their possessions were so great that they were not able to stay together…So Lot chose [...]
Jesus said, "I and my Father are one," John 10:30. Jesus also said in Mark 13:32, "But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father." Why did he say that? (Ghana)
When Jesus stated that “I and my Father are one”, he was not implying, as some believe, that Jesus and the Father are one and the same. He could not have meant that, because he also have stated: “That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that [...]
In the churches in my country, we are taught to pray that our enemies would die and pray that Satan would die, too. Is this scriptural? (Nigeria)
No. We should not pray for our enemies to die. We are to love our enemies. Matthew 5:44-45, "But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, that you may be sons of [...]
Please tell me about Jesus' temptations in the wilderness.
Matthew 3:16, 17; 4:1-11: “After being baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened, and he saw the spirit of God descending as a dove and lighting on him, and behold, a voice out of the heavens said, ‘This is My beloved son, in whom I am well-pleased.’ Then [...]
If Jesus Christ redeemed the world, why are preachers still preaching salvation?
Summary: Preaching that people should come to God through Jesus Christ is never wrong. But the fear that is part of the preaching is wrong. Now, salvation through the heavenly calling is only for the church. The earthly salvation for mankind will be established in Christ’s earthly kingdom. Acts 15:14, 16-17, “…God at the first [...]
Is it biblical to pressure people to be baptized? (Nigeria)
No. Baptism is a symbolic act. A person is baptized after he has committed his life to God. If a person, from his heart, has not accepted Jesus and has not consecrated his life to obey God's will, then baptism is simply a bath. In order to become a Christian, a person must recognize [...]