Is it scriptural for Christians to participate in get rich financial schemes like Ponzi schemes, pyramids, schemes that offer big interest in a short time?
In the United States, Ponzi schemes are illegal. Methods to "get rich quick" usually don't work. The perpetrator of these methods is trying to make money for himself. The poor investor will typically lose most or all of his capital. The Federal Trade Commission of the U.S.A. has published this statement to warn people: "Both [...]
What is the position of the death penalty in the New Testament?
Punishment of criminals is a governmental responsibility. Under the Law Covenant, God promised He would direct Israel’s governmental affairs if they tried to obey Him. Deuteronomy 30:16, “If you obey the commandments of the LORD your God that I command you today, by loving the LORD your God, by walking in his ways, and by [...]
How will I know of the second coming of Jesus?
In the “Lord’s Great Prophesy” of Matthew 24 & Luke 21, our Lord outlined both the historical events that would lead up to his return as well as the signs that would indicate he was here. He also referred to the book of Daniel in Matthew 24:15. Hence, more corroborating prophecies about Jesus’s return may [...]
What is the meaning of the mercy seat ?
The Ark of the Covenant or "Ark of the Testimony" was the only article of furniture in the Most Holy. (Hebrews 9:2-4) The word testimony suggests that it illustrated Jehovah's plan. It represented the eternal purpose of God--his foreordained arrangement of grace for mankind in the Christ (Head and Body). It therefore represented Christ Jesus and his [...]
Why does God need us ?
God does not really need us as He is self-sufficient, complete, almighty and perfect. Complete perfection could be likened to a circle, having no beginning and no end. Therefore, a perfect being like God does not need anything or anyone. On the other hand, human beings are God's creation and He created us in His [...]
Since God is sovereign, then whatever happens in this universe is under HIS control and knowledge. So, does God decide who does or does not get saved?
God does not show favoritism. “…God shows no partiality. But in every nation, anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him..” Acts 10:34, 35 (ESV). They likewise teach us to be the same in our dealings with others (Proverbs 24:23; 28:21). God desires that all men would come to [...]