Does Joel 2:28 predict that people during the present time will have gifts of prophecy and visions?
Joel 2:28: (KJV) “And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions.”A key indication that Joel 2:28 primarily refers to a future time period and not the present day [...]
Why does Jesus want us to be like little children?
Why does Jesus want us to be like little children?In the book of Matthew, Jesus’ disciples asked him who would be the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. This question showed the wrong heart attitude. In response, “Jesus called a little child to him and put the child among them. And he said: [...]
What is the book of Acts about?
The Book of Acts is a continuation of the Gospel of Luke. Luke ends the Gospel of Luke and starts the book of Acts with the conversation Jesus and the disciples had on the walk to Bethany (Mount of Olives). Luke finishes Acts with the Apostle Paul in Rome awaiting his first trial. Just before Jesus’ [...]
I know many good and honest people who don't even claim to be Christians. Why don't they believe on the Lord Jesus Christ?
The terrible things that happen in the world make it difficult for some to believe in God, let alone Christ. They cannot understand why God allows the things He does—how can a loving God let people suffer in illness, in political turmoil, in natural disasters, in terrible accidents? How can He allow cruel people the [...]
Is it good for Christians to celebrate Valentine's Day?
The Bible does not reference Valentine’s Day or anything similar, as it was created hundreds of years after the Bible was written. Its history is quite convoluted according to the timeline presented by Wikipedia. Valentine's Day - WikipediaSome form of an annual celebration of love is found in many countries and cultures. On the surface, [...]
What is the difference between our "old man" and the flesh? When the Bible says our old man was crucified on the cross and dead, what does it mean? Was it our flesh crucified?
The “flesh” and the “old man” are synonymous.During his ministry, Jesus told his apostles that in order to follow him, one needed to “deny oneself” and “take up his cross” (Matthew 16:24). He further tells them that any who lose their lives for his sake shall find it (Matthew 16:25). Jesus devoted his complete mind, heart, [...]