Why are most Christians today powerless? Why isn't the Holy Spirit helping them?
Most Christians are Christians in name only, i.e., nominal. They recognize Jesus as their Savior, practice righteous living, attend church, read the Bible, etc. This is a very good first step. However, they have not given their hearts and lives over to God to do His will. To receive the holy spirit, they need to [...]
I'm a man. What does the Bible say if I want to marry a second wife?
If you are a Christian man, you may only have one wife. The New Testament teaches that marriage is between one man and one woman and is a picture of the relationship between Jesus and his “bride,” his most faithful followers. In Ephesians 5:22-33, we learn a man and a woman unite into one flesh [...]
Please explain the Parable of Sower.
Matthew 13:3-9, NIV “...A farmer went out to sow his seed. As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path, and the birds came and ate it up. Some fell on rocky places, where it did not have much soil. It sprang up quickly, because the soil was shallow. But when the sun [...]
Where in the Bible does it explain marriage and how to treat each other sexually?
Jesus taught there are two foundational commandments for all people in every relationship. Mark 12:30,31: “‘And you shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ This is the first commandment. “And the second, like it, is this: ‘You shall love [...]
What are some of the good things King Saul did during his reign in Israel?
The life of Saul is narrated in 1 Samuel chapters 9-15. Saul was a member of the tribe of Benjamin, one of the smallest tribes and one which settled the hill country east of Jerusalem. Saul was a very tall man and especially handsome. (1 Samuel 9:2, 21) Respecting his character, he was not self-promoting. When [...]
Is it good to ask people to pray for you?
Yes! First, it is proper and good for us to pray for each other. Jesus, Himself, prayed for all of His present and future followers. John 17:9, “I (Jesus) pray for them (true Christians). I am not praying for the world but for those you have given me, because they are yours.” Jesus also told [...]