Why is Islam not respected by Christian religions?
We respect anyone who is sincerely and humbly searching for God. The Quran, upon which Islam is based, claims that the Day of Judgment is committed unto Jesus. “And he (Jesus, son of Mary) shall be a knowing sign for the coming of the hour (Day of Resurrection) (i.e., Jesus’ decent on earth). Therefore, have [...]
What offering is being collected in Luke 21:3, when the widow has given more than all of them?
Luke 21:3, "And he said...This poor widow has given more than all of them: for they gave out of their wealth, having more than enough for themselves: but she, even out of her need, has put in all her living."? In Luke 20:45-47, Jesus is warning the disciples to not have the proud spirit of [...]
How many times a day should we pray?
The Bible mentions no set times to pray or how often. When our Lord needed to choose his apostles, he prayed all night. (Luke 6:12 “he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God.” ) So when we have important decisions to make or are troubled, we might [...]
What is the thorn in the flesh Paul wrote about in 2 Corinthians 12:7?
There is no scripture which tells us exactly what Paul's "thorn in the flesh" was. It is often thought that it was an eye impairment brought about by seeing the risen Christ. When Paul, (then named Saul), was traveling to Damascus to persecute the Lord’s disciples, he was struck blind by the brightness of Jesus’ [...]
Why are there so many interpretations of the Bible from different clergy?
Jesus said to Pilate, “For this I have been born, and for this I have come into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth hears My voice”. Then Pilate asked, “What is truth?” (John 18:37-38) When you look around at all the variety of interpretations on God’s Word, how [...]
Please explain why the world hates Christians, 1 John 3:13?
1 John 3:9-13 (NET) “Everyone who has been fathered by God does not practice sin,…by this the children of God and the children of the devil are revealed…you have heard from the beginning: that we should love one another, not like Cain who was of the evil one and brutally murdered his brother. And why [...]