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 [...]
ln the book of 1 Samuel, Saul was sent an evil spirit from God. Please explain this anomaly.
This is stated a number of times in 1 Samuel; the first is 1 Samuel 16:14 “But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him”. I believe the thought here is that when God is with you, you will be seen as having a good spirit, [...]
If I am divorced can I marry a divorced woman?
This question leaves a lot of necessary details out in order to accurately answer the question. So, we will have to give a few different answers and you will have to pick the one that fits. If you and the woman were married and divorced before you became a Christian—then yes, you are free to [...]
Why was it necessary for Jesus to be crucified to save us from our sins.
This questions centers on the central theme of the entire bible, mankind's reconciliation to his original relationship with God. The first man, Adam, sinned by disobeying God's instruction not to eat from the tree of knowledge of good and evil (Genesis 2:17). As a result, he was banished from the Garden of Eden and fell [...]