As a Christian, is it possible to live a life without sin? If yes how?
No, it is not possible. Even after we become Christians, we will continue to live in our fallen flesh. Apostle Paul wrote to believers in Galatia saying, “the flesh desires what is against the Spirit, and the Spirit desires what is against the flesh; these are opposed to each other, so that you don’t do [...]
Was the devil cast out of heaven before creation?
Summary: The Devil, Lucifer, was cast out after he sinned in the Garden of Eden. Explanation: “Take up a lament concerning the king of Tyre and say to him: ‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says: “ ‘You were the seal of perfection, full of wisdom and perfect in beauty. You were in Eden, the garden [...]
Can a Christian become a police officer?
God is a god of justice and order. In Titus 3:1 (NLT), Paul teaches believers “to submit to the government and its officers. They should be obedient, always ready to do what is good.” We should even pray “for kings and all those in authority,” 1 Timothy 2:2 (NIV). Why? Paul explains this in the [...]
Why do some people fight over different religions? Does the Bible say don't respect other religions?
Some believe we should fight over religion. Israel was told to remove all idolatry from the land. Ezekiel 14:6, “This is what the Sovereign LORD says: Repent! Turn from your idols and renounce all your detestable practices!” Those who followed false religions were to be put to death. Leviticus 20:27, “Now a man or a [...]
Other than Job 41, is there any other mention in the Bible of dinosaurs?
Job 41:1,15 “Can you draw out Leviathan with a hook, Or snare his tongue with a line which you lower?…His back is made of rows of shields (scales?), shut up closely as with a seal.” A “leviathan” denotes a very large, fierce sea animal which moves by wiggling its body. The word is usually interpreted [...]
Please explain Mark 8:36 in an easy way – understandable for my non-Christian friend…
Mark 8:36 “For what does it benefit a man to gain the whole world yet lose his life?” We all have choices in our lives. We may choose to live for what the world offers - financial security/gain, possessions, fame, and power. Self becomes our main focus. Serving God and sacrificing for others is unimportant. [...]