Is the success of a ministry measured by the amount sacrificed or by the great results?
When we consecrate our lives to serve God, we give 100% of everything we have and are. Romans 12:1, “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.” Thus, the amount we sacrifice to serve God is [...]
Is God black or white?
God made Adam and Eve in His own image, Genesis 1:26-28 (NKJV). The image of God does not refer to His physical likeness. It refers to God’s spiritual likeness. God is all loving, just, wise and powerful. Perfect man is a manifestation of these attributes, and has free will and the ability to reason. Sinful [...]
Why were the Jews God's chosen people?
The Apostle Peter said, “Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons; but in every nation he that fears him and works righteousness is accepted of him” (Acts 10:34; Romans 2:11). This is a scriptural principle.God’s blessings began with the Jew because Abraham respected and obeyed God. Genesis 22:16-18 (NIV), “I [...]
What do the scriptures say about extraterrestrial or alien life contacting earth? Is there life on other planets?
The Bible does not specifically comment about life on other planets. Will God create extraterrestrial life? Perhaps. God creates nothing in vain. Respecting the creation of earth, Isaiah wrote, “For thus says the LORD, who created the heavens—He is the God who formed the earth and made it, He established it and did not create [...]
Were Adam and Eve Jewish? Who was the first Jewish person and the first Gentile person?
No, Adam and Eve were not Jewish.The word “Jew” is a contraction of the Hebrew word “Y’hudah”, Judah. Jacob had twelve sons and his sons became the fathers of the twelve tribes of Israel. When Jacob’s wife Leah gave birth to their fourth son, she praised God and celebrated the birth. The name Judah means [...]
How should we pray?
Praying is a very special privilege. When we speak to the Creator of the universe, we should show deep respect. We can begin our prayer with something respectful like, “Dear God,” or “Dear Lord,” or “Dear Heavenly Father.” We should always end our prayer with, “...in Jesus’ name, amen.” This shows God that we [...]