Does the Bible speak to interracial marriage?
Moses’ first wife was a Black woman. When Miriam and Aaron spoke poorly of the marriage, God became very angry with them. Numbers 12:1-15, “And Miriam and Aaron spake against Moses because of the Ethiopian woman whom he had married: for he had married an Ethiopian woman…(God responded) ‘Why then were you not afraid to speak against [...]
What scriptures point to seven (7) years of tribulation?
Summary: Some Christians believe that Daniel 9:27 refers to a future 7 years of tribulation. This is a misinterpretation of prophetic scripture. Instead, Daniel 9:27 refers to the end of meaningful sacrifices under the Jewish law and the desolation of Israel and Jerusalem after Messiah’s death.Explanation: Consider the whole context of Daniel chapter 9. Daniel [...]
What are the things that hinder our blessings?
Summary: Jesus said obedient Christians will “receive many times more in this time, and in the age to come eternal life,” Luke 18:30. But “You ask and do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, so that you may spend it on your pleasures.” James 4:3 (NIV). Explanation: Many people believe obedient Christians will be blessed [...]
What are some things God CANNOT do?
Here are 12 things God cannot do. “It is impossible for God to lie.” Hebrews 6:18 “He cannot deny Himself.” 2 Timothy 2:13 “He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5 (NKJV) “The sacrifice you desire is a broken spirit. You will not reject a broken and repentant heart, O [...]
Please explain Mary's song of God's faithfulness in Luke 1:46-55.
Imagine all the emotions going through Mary’s heart and mind after being told by the angel Gabriel that she would be carrying and giving birth to God’s son! Then realize that, instead of worrying about being unmarried and the resulting stigma, she praised God, proving that He had made a good choice. Luke 1:47-50 (NET), [...]
I have lived with a man for 10 years. Now I feel called to study the ministry. If I want to follow God's law, should we stop sleeping together?
"Be ye clean, that bear the vessels of the Lord." Isaiah 52:11. The divine method seems to be to make a clear separation between the servants of God and the servants of the world. The privilege of testifying for God or being ambassadors for the Truth is a favor reserved for the Lord's own people. [...]