Is last minute repentance at death acceptable to God?
God does not deny what is true. So, if someone at death is truly repentant, God will accept the fact that he or she has repented. But, does a deathbed repentance earn a heavenly reward? Galatians 6:7,8 reads, “Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also [...]
What is the death baptism and how does it relate to salvation?
After Jesus received water baptism and after He received the Holy Spirit, He said, "But I have a baptism to be baptized with, and how distressed I am till it is accomplished!" Luke 12:50 (NKJV). What baptism was this? It was the complete death of His will and His body. Hebrews 10:7, "Then I said, [...]
Can you please tell me about lobola? Does a Christian have to pay lobola (bride price)?
The New Testament does not instruct Christians to pay a bride price (lobola). However, Romans 12:18 teaches, "If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone." If the bride's family requests a lobola, and it is a custom in your country to do so, then it would be [...]
Why do we go to church?
We go to church to worship God together with other Christians, and to have fellowship, or friendship, with them. Church is a special, quiet place away from our busy lives where we can concentrate on learning more about our Heavenly Father and how to please him. You probably have a lot in [...]
In Revelation 6:2-8, what do the four horse colors mean?
What helps us understand the meaning of Revelation chapter 6 is what happens in chapter 5. There Jesus is given a scroll by God that is written on both sides and sealed with seven seals. Then in chapter 6, the Lamb (Jesus) begins to open the seals. Because of the progressive nature of the account, [...]
Explain the feast of the first fruits commanded in Leviticus 23 as it affects the New Testament believers.
In the New Testament, we find no mention of “collecting firstfruits” from believers. “Firstfruits” is a picture of Christ or his church (See: 1 Corinthians 15:20,23, 2 Thessalonians 2:13 NIV, and Revelation 14:4).In Old Testament times, the Israelites were instructed to “bring the best of the firstfruits of your soil to the house of the [...]