What is being taught in the chapters of John 6, 7, 8?
The purpose of the ministry of Jesus was to try to convince the Jews that He was the son of God and their Messiah. The scribes and Pharisees had taught them the Law, but once Messiah had come, the law would be superseded, to be replaced by a "new and living way." Hebrews 10:20 KJV Galatians 3:21-27 [...]
Please can you explain Colossians 2:14-17, where it says – do not let anyone judge you?
Colossians 2:14-17 (KJV), “Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross; And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it. Let no man therefore judge you in [...]
How do you answer non-believers who ask how could God let such bad things ( flooding, forest fires, hurricanes, etc), happen?
A logical way to answer one who questions God along these lines is by appealing to reason. Look at the stately trees of the forest, the living green of the meadows with thousands of beautiful flowers, the blue dome of heaven, illuminated by the sun, moon, and stars that space out a universe too immense [...]
Are women allowed to participate in church? I am referring to 1 Corinthians 14:34-35 and 1 Timothy 2:11-12.
1 Corinthians 14:34-35 (KJV), "Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience, as also saith the law. And if they will learn anything, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to [...]
Upon what are we judged on Judgment Day?
The Bible teaches “... we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ” (Romans 14:10, 2 Corinthians 5:10) However, it is the church (Jesus' faithful followers) who are being judged at the present time, while the general world of mankind will be judged at the close of the Millennium after they have been instructed [...]
Where did Lucifer get the idea to overthrow God? Did those evil thoughts occur in heaven where everything is perfect?
The prophet Ezekiel tells us that Lucifer was “the model of perfection, full of wisdom and perfect in beauty” (Ezekiel 28:12). Prior to the creation of Adam, we are told “…the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy” (Job 38:7). We can only speculate on the length of time [...]