Why did God create rich and poor people?
Although God did not specifically create or destine certain people to be rich or poor, He has allowed these conditions to exist. Ever since Adam's sin, the fallen human race has been learning the consequences of disobedience to God. This does not mean that those who are suffering most at this time are more guilty [...]
The authority of Christ was questioned in Luke 20:1-8. Could you please explain these scriptures?
In reviewing Luke 20:1-8, Jesus chose not to give the chief priests and scribes an answer, as they really weren’t looking for a true answer. This event is also in Matthew 21 and Mark 11, and in all the accounts he did not tell them from where his authority came. Through the scriptures, however, we [...]
Hanging in the sanctuary of our church is a banner of an easter egg with a rabbit on it. Are these Christian symbols?
Easter is the name that has been adopted by most Christian churches for the celebration of the resurrection of Christ. It is regarded as one of the most holy days of the Christian calendar. There are many theories as to the origin of the word Easter. One theory claims the pagan Saxon fertility goddess, sometimes referred [...]
What did Jesus mean when he said, "It is finished"? What thing was finished?
Jesus tells us in John 17:4, "I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do." John 19:30 reads, "When, therefore, he had received the vinegar, Jesus said—It is finished! And, bowing his head, delivered up his spirit." From John 17:4, we learn Jesus came to earth [...]
Is Malachi 3 for us in the New Testament?
2 Timothy 3:16-17, “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.” Note: all scripture includes both the Old and New Testaments. Furthermore, when the Apostle Paul wrote this [...]
How do you interpret – go and sell all your possessions and then come follow me?
This statement comes from Luke 18:18-22, “And a certain ruler questioned Him, saying, ‘Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?’ And Jesus said to him, ‘Why do you call Me good? No one is good except God alone. You know the commandments, “DO NOT COMMIT ADULTERY, DO NOT MURDER, DO NOT STEAL, [...]