What is the gospel? Does the gospel have power? What is that power?
Sometimes the word “gospel” is used to describe the first four books of the New Testament in the Bible: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.In a deeper sense, the gospel is defined in Galatians 3:8, “Scripture foresaw that God would justify the Gentiles by faith and announced the gospel in advance to Abraham: “All nations will [...]
Do the dead help us?
Summary: No, the dead cannot help us. Ecclesiastes 9:5 (NASB), “the dead do not know anything.” Explanation: Jesus said death was like sleep. When Jesus's friend, Lazarus, was sick, the family asked Jesus to come and heal him. But Jesus was busy. Finally, when He did decide to go to his friend, Jesus said, “Our friend Lazarus [...]
Sometimes I dream of a man comforting, holding, and protecting me. I can never see his face, but I wake up peaceful and unafraid. WHO is this in my dreams?
If this dream person was God or His Son Jesus, you would know with certainty that is who it was. In the Bible, anyone who received a dream from the Almighty knew God was talking to him. Please consider this explanation: King David wrote in Psalm 139:14 (CSB), "I have been remarkably and wondrously made." This means [...]
Does the Bible prophesy a big war (like a World War 3)? Does it mention millions dying before Jesus Christ's return?
There are and will be insurmountable problems, including war, but Christ will use the trouble to demolish the old, sin-sick governments and institutions. Christ will cut short the wars to establish His righteous reign on earth. Matthew 24:21, 22 (RSV), “there will be great tribulation, such as has not been from the beginning of the [...]
How does one find your purpose God intended for you life, on this earth? We are to love Jesus, love others like Jesus loves them and then also help grow the Kingdom of God. Is that pretty much it?
That’s part of the picture. Micah 6:8 (NKJV), “ what does the LORD require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?” You recognized Jesus’ summary of God’s requirements: “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all [...]
Is it ok for a Christian to go to a bar, not to drink but hang out with people?
Can you imagine Jesus hanging out in a bar? No. Sinners would search for Jesus and find Him in healthy places. Jesus did not seek out people having a good time in unhealthy places. One problem with going to bars is that it encourages fallen fleshly appetites. Paul wrote, “Since we have these promises, beloved, [...]