Why did Jesus speak in parables?
A parable is a story used to explain a spiritual lesson or show the difference between right and wrong. Jesus often spoke in difficult parables that left some followers confused. So, why did he speak this way? He did it because the lessons he taught were meant for a special group of followers, and [...]
Movies typically show robbery scenes in the dark of night with thieves wearing black. With that in mind, what does it mean when Paul says that the day of the Lord will come like a thief at night (1 Thessalonians 5:2)?
To understand the Bible, we need to harmonize all the scriptures on a specific topic. For example, Jesus said, “sell your possessions and give to the poor,” Matthew 19:21. Does Jesus really want us to sell all? Then we will become one of the poor. But the Apostle Paul says, “if someone does not provide [...]
The Bible said in Genesis 1 verse 3, "and God said let there be light ." Who was God speaking to? Was it Jesus?
Yes, he was speaking to Jesus. However, Jesus was the Logos or the Word before he came down to earth as the man Christ Jesus. We might say that God was the great architect of the universe and that Jesus carried out the construction of it. John 1:3 says, “All things were made by him; [...]
Is laziness is a sin? Please, yes or no.
"Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap," Galatians 6:7. If no one interferes with God's law, the person refusing to work will have bad consequences. The natural consequences will motivate that person to work. Many good-hearted Christians think it’s loving to rescue someone from [...]
Why did Jesus say we were always to pray in his name?
John 14:13–14: “Whatever you ask in my name, that will I do, so that the Father may be glorified in the son. If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it.” Jesus ties the request to the purpose of glorifying the Father.John 15:16: “...so that whatever you ask of the Father in [...]
Will I be forgiven for smoking if I keep doing it? I know the Bible says if we sin willfully there remains no more sacrifice for sins.
Yes, Jesus’ sacrifice does cover a fallen flesh’s need for nicotine.People get addicted to nicotine through smoking. Smoking is a physical addiction. Upon stopping, the body and brain will have strong cravings and reactions. Without nicotine, the body begins to crave carbohydrates. Some people can’t sleep, and others will develop a persistent cough. Many develop [...]