Did God send his son, Jesus to die, or did Jesus volunteer to die?
The short answer to this question is "yes". God did send his son to die- Galatians 4: 4-5, “But when the fullness of the time came, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the Law, so that He might redeem those who were under the Law, that we might receive the adoption [...]
Why God is allowing His children to be humiliated and persecuted?
Use of the phrase "God's children" could refer to several different groups; for instance, all of mankind, the nation of Israel, all those who consider themselves Christian, and the little flock of people who have followed Jesus in dedicating their lives in sacrifice to God (Romans 12:1). The world of mankind is living out the [...]
I am trying to repent with all my heart and change my life and walk away from the things that cause me to sin. Why is not God listening to my prayer?
We all need God's blessings so badly!God often does not answer prayers according to our timeline or exactly in the way we are expecting. This doesn't mean He doesn't hear us or love us. He says, "As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts [...]
How should parents deal with an estranged adult child?
Perhaps the Parable of the Prodigal Son gives us some insight into this question. The younger son asked his father, ‘Father, give me the share of the estate that falls to me.’ And he divided his wealth between them. “The younger son gathered everything together and went on a journey into a distant country.” Luke [...]
Where are the dead and explain the meaning of soul with scriptural references.
Thinking about your question on where are the dead, makes me think of the scripture in Ecclesiastes 9:10, “Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might; for there is no activity or planning or knowledge or wisdom in the grave (Hebrew “Sheol”) where you are going.” When Jesus spoke of death, [...]
What is the meaning of – perfect – in 1 Corinthians 13:10?
1 Corinthians 13:9, 10, “For we know in part, and we prophesy in part. But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away.” The word perfect has the thought of complete or mature in the Greek language. So, what things become complete or mature? One thing [...]