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 [...]
What are the 1260 days in Revelation 11:3 and 12:6?
The 1260 days represented a 1260-year (a year for a day, Numbers 14:34) period from AD539 to AD1799 which led to the beginning of the Times of the End (Daniel 12). The 1260 years is the period of Papacy’s power. Papal domination kept the masses in ignorance, superstition, and servility. The 1260-year period started when the Popes began [...]
Has the Ark of the Covenant been found?
Exodus 25:22 “And there I will meet with thee, and I will commune with thee from above the mercy seat, from between the two cherubim which are upon the ark of the testimony…” This is where Israel would come to sacrifice and enquire of the Lord (Judges 20:27).Leviticus 16 teaches that God set rules for [...]
How did Jesus' mother Mary become God?
Mary, the mother of Jesus, never became God and she never will be Him. So, who is God? God is the creator of the universe, and His name is Jehovah, “That men may know that thou, whose name alone is JEHOVAH, art the Most High over all the earth” (Psalm 83:18). He is the highest [...]
What does Romans 3 verse 4 mean, especially the part in bold words?
The context: Romans 3:1-5 (NIV) “What advantage, then, is there in being a Jew, or what value is there in circumcision? Much in every way! First of all, the Jews have been entrusted with the very words of God. What if some were unfaithful? Will their unfaithfulness nullify God’s faithfulness? Not at all! Let God [...]
How did this whole trouble of sin come about between man and God? What really needed to be done?
Consider 1 John 1:7, “…the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin.” Sin is the Greek word harmatia and Thayer’s Greek Lexicon defines it as “a failing to hit the mark”. What mark? The mark of acting in accordance with God’s will, which is perfectly loving, just, and wise. God gave [...]