Why cant we have everything we want?
Life is filled with wonderful blessings from God. We have fun with our friends and family, we have varieties of delicious foods to eat, and we love playing outside. But when we’re young, we tend to think we should have EVERYTHING we want ALL the time! The problem is mistakenly thinking WE know what’s [...]
What is the bottomless pit in Revelation?
The phrase “bottomless pit” is found seven times in the Bible, all in the book of Revelation. Revelation is a highly symbolic text. Over the centuries, much confusion has arisen from taking its writings literally. The “bottomless pit,” for example, is not a literal place, but rather a symbolic picture. Different interpretations of biblical symbols [...]
Who were the good kings of Judah after the time of Solomon but before the exile? In general, what did the good kings do?
Quoting from: Concerning Less Known Kings – The Herald (herald-magazine.com)We may learn from both the good and bad things done by the Kings of Judah and Israel. About half the kings of Judah were good at some part of their reigns, while all of the kings of Israel did evil.Among the early kings of Judah, [...]
What's the use of the holy spirit to human beings?
The holy spirit is God’s invisible power and influence. Over time, the role of the holy spirit changed. In Old Testament times and before Jesus’ baptism, the function of the holy spirit was primarily to guide and direct His prophets by inspiring them to write or speak words they generally did not understand. The meanings of [...]
Explain Jesus saying, "I am the way, the truth, and the life." (John 14:6)
Jesus knew his time on earth was coming to an end. Beginning in John 13:30 one of the last conversations between Jesus and his disciples is recorded. Jesus was preparing for both his death and his resurrection that would follow. He knew that having given up his perfect human life, God would not only resurrect [...]
Does a man that grew up without a father have to show the same discipline as a man who did?
The need for self-discipline is as old as mankind itself. God created the first man and woman, Adam and Eve, with free will. Free will is the capability of choosing right or wrong. In Genesis 2:16-17, God commanded Adam not to eat the fruit of a specific tree. Free will is evident in Adam’s ability [...]