Please explain Psalm 149:1-9.
Psalm 149 consists of two themes. In the first half of the Psalm, the songwriter sings a song of praise to the Lord, a song of rejoicing which included musical instruments and dance. The praise reinforces the promise of hope and salvation from God. The latter portion of the Psalm takes a more somber turn [...]
What is the meaning of the first chapter of 1 Peter?
1 Peter teaches the truths of faith and holiness to the “elect” (1:2, Colossians 3:12), both Jewish and Gentile converts to Christianity. The “elect” are a class chosen by God to be developed into Christ’s character image (Romans 8:29) . God did not predestinate individuals, but foreordained that there be a class of believers who [...]
Where in the Bible is abortion mentioned?
A word for “abortion” is not found in the Bible; however, an unborn baby or fetus is considered alive by God. Exodus 21:22, 23 illustrates the value God puts on an unborn baby. “If people are fighting and hit a pregnant woman and she gives birth prematurely but there is no serious injury, the offender [...]
Is there a healing creed?
Jesus and his apostles healed many people. Mark 6:13, “…And they were casting out many demons and were anointing with oil many sick people and healing them.” But they did not heal themselves. The Apostle Paul prayed to be relieved from what appears to have been a physical ailment but was told that God’s grace would [...]
Are the angels or the holy spirit the protector and guider of Christians on Earth?
This question essentially asks, “Who protects and guides Christians while they are still on earth?” We look to the Bible for our answer. God's kindness guides us. Romans 2:4 (ESV) “…do you presume on the riches [...]
Why were Sodom and Gomorrah destroyed, since the Bible said that "until the law, sin was in the world but sin was not imputed where there was no law." Romans 8:13
God destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah because of His love for His children. This may be a little difficult to understand on the surface, but we are to remember that God’s ways are higher than ours. The thought of this chapter begins by reading Verse 12 then skipping to verse 18. Verses 13 – 17 are [...]