Why didn`t some people like Jesus?
When he was here on earth, Jesus was a perfect human being. He was humble, loving, kind, and obedient to God. He healed the sick and raised the dead. He willingly came to earth and preached God’s beautiful message of the coming kingdom. He gave himself as a ransom sacrifice to cancel out Adam’s [...]
Will EVERYONE be saved and not just those chosen by God? If so, could you explain on what basis God judges?
When Adam and Eve disobeyed God (Genesis 3), the punishment of death was applied not only to them, but to all their descendants, meaning every subsequent generation of mankind. Likewise, Jesus’ sacrifice of his perfect human life as a corresponding “payment” for that disobedience applies to all members of the human race back through the generations. [...]
What is salvation and its importance?
The thought behind the word salvation is to rescue and to deliver.Every human being born in Adam has need of salvation. The death sentence passed upon Adam was because of his disobedience in the Garden of Eden. This death sentence has been inherited by every human being. Romans 5:12: "Through one man sin entered into the world, and death through [...]
What is courage?
It’s the ability to do something in a scary or uncomfortable situation. So many of God’s faithful, courageous people in the Bible are great examples for us! Goliath was a giant Philistine man who made the Israelites feel small, making fun of them, as a bully today might. Every day he called for someone [...]
What is the meaning of Mathew 12:20? (a battered reed)
Matthew 12:20: A battered reed he will not break off; and a smoldering wick he will not put out, until he leads justice to victory.This verse is quoted from a prophecy in Isaiah 42:1-3, and according to Matthew 12, clearly illustrates the approach and attitude of Jesus in his earthly ministry.Matthew 12:14-20: But the Pharisees went out, [...]
Why did the kingdom of Israel split?
Our tragic story begins with King Solomon, who started out following God’s laws and commandments like his father David, but eventually worshiped false gods. Of course, this was a HUGE sin against the one TRUE God - there would be consequences for such terrible actions! A man named Jeroboam was in charge of King [...]