Romans 8:30 talks about those He has predestined. What does that mean?
This verse is about the body of Christ. There will be a class of individuals who conform to preordained standards. The heavenly Father planned this class even before the foundation of the world. God purposed to grant the Christ (Jesus and his body members) a place of glory, honor and immortality (Romans 2:7, 1 Corinthians [...]
Can my life change immediately after prayers, or will I have to wait for some time?
It is good that you realize your need of prayer. Whether changes come quickly or not greatly depends on what you pray for.As children of God, we receive many blessings we hardly notice. But as we grow in the knowledge of His word, we begin to appreciate them more and more. Additionally, a proper heart [...]
Do gays and lesbians get a life with God as they are?
Practicing homosexuality is forbidden in the Bible. (Leviticus 20:13) Our hearts go out to those struggling with these feelings. Those dear ones will need to lead a celibate life. (Please recognize: many heterosexuals are also celibate. Celibacy is practiced for a variety of different reasons.)However, all of us are sinners and Jesus died for every [...]
What is the tree of knowledge?
The Bible does not give us a description of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil. However, we do believe it was a literal tree with literal fruit which looked appealing. Genesis 3:6 (NIV), "the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for gaining wisdom..." [...]
How can a pastor's children enhance the pastoral ministry of their parents?
This question has a misplaced focus. Parents have children in order to bless them - not ourselves. We are to love and nurture them as well as to delight in their development. The Bible is full of admonitions to instruct our children in righteousness. "Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to [...]
How and when did the seed of the serpent strike the heel of the seed of the woman?
This question comes from Genesis 3, verse 15. Satan, the ‘anointed cherub that covereth’ was the guardian angel appointed to watch over our first parents (Ezekiel 28:13-17). We know that he lured Eve into eating the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil. As a punishment, God pronounced that He would “put enmity (hostility) between you [...]