What is the most important issue of the church today?
The answer may differ depending on the individual, local situation for each group of believers. However, what our focus should be and the remedy for every issue facing us is the same for all.If we:Love God with all of our being (Mark 12:30),Love other Christians who are truly trying to please God (John 13:34),Study God's [...]
Can you explain John 10:34? What does it mean – ye are gods?
Let’s look at the Scripture in context: "The Jews answered him, ‘It is not for a good work that we are going to stone you but for blasphemy, because you, being a man, make yourself God.’ Jesus answered them, ‘Is it not written in your Law, ‘I said, you are gods’? If he called them [...]
I need to understand the consequences of specific sins. Is it illness (physical and mental/emotional)? Extreme discomfort? Suffering?
The Bible doesn’t specify the exact consequences of sins, except that all sins result in death. Romans 6:23, “The wages of sin is death…” Many times it is the guilt which results from sin which creates suffering, illness, and distress. Guilt may be manifested physically: sleeplessness, stomach pains, heartaches, headaches, loss of appetite, high blood [...]
Are angels holy creatures?
Angels are not necessarily holy nor unholy. The word angel in the Bible comes from the Hebrew word “mal’ak” or the Greek word “aggelos,” both meaning “messenger.” Angel can refer to human messengers such as in Matthew 11:7-10 which quotes Malachi 3:1, “...I will send my messenger [angel] ahead of you, who will prepare your [...]
Describe the Israelite bondage in Egypt.
The Israelites’ bondage in Egypt is described in Exodus chapter 1, particularly in verses 11-14. Essentially, when the Israelites began to multiply and become more numerous, the Egyptians made them into slaves. They did this because they were afraid that the Israelites would become too powerful, join with their enemies, and overtake them. To avoid [...]
How do you stand on your faith or beliefs?
When we stand on our faith or beliefs, we follow God’s principles and teachings, and we rigidly apply His principles to our lives. Colossians 2:6,7 read: “So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you [...]