Why did Jesus say, "Do not think that I came to bring peace on earth. I did not come to bring peace but a sword." Matthew 10:34
Scriptures are taken from the NIV Bible unless otherwise noted. This scripture may seem to contradict the angels’ proclamation at the time of Jesus’s birth: “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” (Luke 2:14, KJV) The result of God’s great plan of salvation will ultimately bring peace to all. In God's [...]
Do Christians have a place in politics?
No. The true footstep followers of the Lord Jesus are called to a "heavenly calling" (Hebrews 3:1), to the "high calling of God" (Philippians 3:13). Male and female Christians are running for the office of joint-heirship with Christ Jesus in His Kingdom. The Apostle Paul was one of these runners. He realized that a person cannot run [...]
Should Christians do exploits? Should they scheme and plot to get their ways?
An exploit is to take advantage of or to act meanly or unjustly for one’s own advantage. Did Christ teach His followers to scheme to get ahead? No! Galatians 6:7, 8 states, “Do not be deceived. . . whatever a man sows, this he will also reap. For the one who sows to his own flesh [...]
How do you know when the anointing of God is upon you?
There are likely as many proofs of spirit begettal or of God’s anointing as there are people experiencing it. To some, the Lord may show His approval through answered prayer. Others may experience peculiar incidents that demonstrate clearly that God is now dealing with them and supervising their lives. The most evident sign is the shift [...]
Please explain Ezekiel 18:8-21.
Ezekiel 18:8-21 describes God's perfect law of justice, that each person who sins will pay the penalty of that sin, which is death. Nobody else will pay that penalty.The context of this passage begins in the beginning of the chapter. In verses 2 and 3 we are told the proverb will no longer be said, [...]