When a government is against Christians, how should we react according to Bible?
First, we must obey God’s will in all matters. Acts 5:28,29, 33 (NIV),“‘We (the Sanhedrin and the high priest) gave you strict orders not to teach in this name,’ he said. ‘Yet you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and are determined to make us guilty of this man’s blood.’ Peter and the other apostles [...]
Some Christian associations request government protection for safety reasons. As biblical Christians, can we take or pursue government protection?
Short answer: Yes, Christians may use legal means to secure safety. Explanation: The Apostle Paul asked for and received Roman government protection when the Jews were enraged by him. Acts 23:10-24 (NIRV), “The arguing got out of hand. The commanding officer was afraid that Paul would be torn to pieces by those who were arguing. [...]
Is Jesus God or a messenger of God?
Jesus is the “only begotten son of God,” John 3:18. He is “the firstborn of all creation,” Colossians 1:15 (NASB). In the beginning in heaven, God named His son the Word. God is the Almighty Father and He is the designer and director of all creation. His Son, the Word, had the joy and privilege [...]
Did Jesus pray to God?
How much Jesus loved his Father, Jehovah! And how he treasured private fellowship with Him! Yes, Jesus certainly did pray to God. Hebrews 5:7 (NIV), “During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with fervent cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he [...]
Why did Lot sleep with his girls?
After Sodom and Gomorrah were destroyed, Lot and his two daughters went to live in a cave. They isolated themselves from other people. Their story continues in Genesis 19:31-36 (NLT): “One day the older daughter said to her sister, ‘There are no men left anywhere in this entire area, so we can’t get married like everyone else. And our [...]
Why are we told to pray for enemies and then the Bible talks about having our enemies crushed under our feet?
“But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! In that way, you will be acting as true children of your Father in heaven. For he gives his sunlight to both the evil and the good, and he sends rain on the just and the unjust alike. If you love only those [...]