Who was Cornelius?
Cornelius was a Roman army officer, a captain in the Italian Regiment.We learn more about him in the book of Acts (10:1,2):He was a “Gentile,” which means he was not Jewish. He was “devout,” which means he had deep, religious feelings. He was devoted to God.He and his household respected and worshipped the one, [...]
Why was Eve created?
Eve’s creation was an intentional act by God, serving multiple purposes within His larger plan for humanity.Genesis 2:18: (NASB) Then the LORD God said, It is not good for the man to be alone; I will make him a helper suitable for him.God created Eve because it was not good for the man to be [...]
What did Jesus mean in Matthew 5:21-25 (you shall not murder)?
Matthew 5:21–25 is part of Jesus’ teaching where he intensifies the understanding of the commandment “You shall not murder.” Rather than addressing only the outward act, Jesus focuses on the inward condition of the heart that leads to it.Murder begins with anger: Jesus teaches that harboring anger toward someone makes you liable to divine judgment, [...]
Why should we keep our promises?
To make a promise is to say that we’ll do something, like, “I promise to finish my homework tonight,” or NOT do something, like, “I promise I won’t play video games before I finish my homework.” Either way, our actions should match what we say.People who do what they say are reliable. We can [...]
Can God forgive a sinner after death?
The answer is yes, but the question requires a more comprehensive answer than may first appear. The objective of God’s plan is not only to forgive sin, but also to remove sinful tendencies from the heart of every individual who has ever lived. Salvation is a two-step process. The first step was to provide an atoning [...]
How do we pray in the holy spirit?
This expression is used in Ephesians 6:18 and Jude 20. Jude 17-21: "Beloved, remember ye the words which were spoken before of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ, how that they told you there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk after their own desires. These be they who separate themselves [from [...]