Why should we forgive others?
For two reasons: because the Bible tells us to, and it’s good for our well-being. Forgiving others releases us from having bad feelings that can affect our attitude, as well as the health of our bodies and minds. Carrying bitterness and anger around only hurts us; not the other person. Forgiveness is a very [...]
I know the first fruits are holy. Why then if I was being faithful with my tithe, did I backslide and lose my job?
Many preachers tell their congregations that if they tithe (give 10 percent), they will be blessed by God. These preachers say Malachi 3:10 applies to Christians. “‘Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be food in My house, and try Me now in this,’ says the LORD of hosts, ‘If I will [...]
Please explain Mathew 10:23, "When they persecute you in this city, flee to another. For assuredly, I say to you, you will not have gone through the cities of Israel before the Son of Man comes."
These instructions were given primarily to the twelve Apostles. Doubtless, they understood them to mean that their mission was not to stay long in a place. As persecution arose, and the people were unwilling to hear their message, they were to go to other cities and villages. The time for their special testimony of the Kingdom [...]
What were the miracles of Jesus?
The Bible records Jesus performing many miracles and we can read specific details for approximately 35 of these. To help us remember them, we can break them down into four categories: HEALING: He made people well or whole 17 times. RAISING THE DEAD: He brought 3 people back to life. NATURE: He used some [...]
Speaking in "tongues" is not a language of some people here on earth as it was at Pentecost. Are today's tongues biblical?
In the Greek, the word translated as tongues is glossalalia, meaning the literal tongue or a language. When the gift of tongues (speaking in foreign languages) was first given at Pentecost, we know these languages were definitely understood by foreigners. Act 2:7-8, 11 (NIV), “Utterly amazed, they asked: ‘Aren’t all these who are speaking Galileans? Then how [...]
Would we know if a person is or is not in heaven?
Short answer: Yes! Discussion: When Jesus took Adam’s death penalty upon Himself, every single person was guaranteed a resurrection. Romans 5:18 (NIV), “just as one trespass resulted in condemnation for all people, so also one righteous act resulted in justification and life for all people.” Again, John 5:28, “…the hour is coming in which all [...]