If a Christian dies, has the person died because (1) he or she sinned or (2) it's God's will for that one to die?
1. Does a person die for his or her sins? No. 1 Corinthians 15:22, “For as in Adam all die…” Christian or not, everyone dies. Christian or not, everyone has sinned. We are all under the penalty of death due to the sin of Father Adam. Because Adam sinned, all of his posterity are also [...]
What is the meaning of and who wrote Psalm 91?
The traditional Jewish thought is that Moses wrote Psalm 91. Moses wrote this during the 40 years of wilderness wandering. He experienced many dangers while leading over a million people through a hot desert without the protection of a large army or a permanent walled dwelling. During those years, Israel did see God’s punishment in [...]
What are the real things we can do today to get to paradise? Only according to the Bible.
Three Scriptures use the word paradise. So to determine the way to get there, we need to identify where it is. Luke 23:43, “Verily, I say to you today, you will be with me in Paradise.” Rotherham, one of the more accurate translations, places the comma after the word today. On that very day, Jesus [...]
Why doesn`t God speak directly to us anymore?
God treats people differently based on the situation and the time period in which they live. In early biblical times, God understood that people needed to hear His voice directly or through angels and prophets in order to believe in His power because the Bible hadn’t been written yet. For example, God spoke [...]
What is the difference between being a Christian and being a Roman Catholic? As a Christian, am I required to read my Bible everyday?
A Christian is a follower of Jesus. “Then Jesus said to his disciples, ‘If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me,’” Matthew 16:24.In order to do this, a person must first recognize he is a sinner, then believe Jesus died for him. Finally, he [...]
How can I deal with fear and its torments?
Yes, fear is tormenting. But, dear one, God does not want you to fear. Instead, remember 1 John 4:16 (NIV), “So we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love.” When we believe this truth, we trust and live in God’s love. “There is no [...]